May is National Foster Care Month and we’ll spend the first hour learning about those who support children and youth in foster care and the need that state has for foster, kin and respite care families. We’ll hear […]

We’ll look at the state’s rising demand for clean water and erratic precipitation events. And how that can affect the supply of surface water and create the introduction of more invasive species. We’ll learn about Access CVU, a decades-old program that helps adults […]

We’ll learn about the Phoenix Rising Project planned by Waterbury Arts and other initiatives going on in the town this year. Next, Laurel Neme shares some of her stories about wildlife crime, forensics and animal intelligence, and her latest about one of the first […]

We’ll learn about Writers for Recovery, a project that runs writing workshops for recovering addicts. The group hosts public readings, trainings and presentations at recovery centers and correctional facilities all across Vermont. Next, we stop in at the Mill […]

We begin the program by hearing Franklin County Senator Randy Brock outline his plan for broadband buildout in Vermont. We’ll learn about mentoring opportunities in Vermont from MENTOR Vermont, and hear how mentees and mentors stayed connected throughout the […]

In Ric’s quest for a design of the 51-star United States flag, he found a WDEV listener with an interesting past — which might or might not include writing the lyrics to several songs recorded by giants of the industry. Next, […]

Office sharing or co-working spaces had become a trend before the pandemic. We’ll hear from owners of two of these companies on how they’re filling needs for companies during the pandemic. We then learn about the […]

In Middlebury, there’s a company that’s been making organic, natural, sustainable soaps for 40 years. We’ll meet the founder of Vermont Soap. Next, we hear how Vermont’s farmers markets navigated the winter and what plans they have for […]

Author Joseph Covais has written a three-part series of books called “Psychotherapy with Ghosts.” We’ll explore his first book, “Quiet Room,” that takes place in an isolated estate on the shores of Lake Champlain. Then […]

We’ll start the show meeting someone who wants you to replace that old bottle of vermouth sitting in your home bar with a new version made right here in Vermont. We head to the Tunbridge Library to learn about […]

How is pesticide spraying effecting Vermont’s endangered bats? We’ll hear about the recommendations made by the state’s Endangered Species Committee to the Agency of Natural Resources on the subject. Then we’ll get you prepped for Saturday’s Vermont Green Up Day. And then Seven […]

We begin the show by hearing about what UVM researchers have learned from studying treatments to help reduce illicit opioid use. Next, we meet the co-creator of Front Porch Forum and learn about its incredible […]

We’re going to get fired up for the local baseball season by checking in with Vermont Mountaineers’ president and general manager Brian Gallagher. Then Meg Malone preps us for this Sunday’s Academy Awards presentations with an […]

There’s nothing like getting a new, furry friend in the household. But pet adoption is not all play and snuggles. We’ll learn the do’s and don’ts of pet ownership. We meet the couple who have been providing Central Vermont […]

Author Archer Mayor, the creator of the popular Joe Gunther series, returns to Vermont Viewpoint. He’ll discuss researching his books, character development and will be giving us a sneak peek at his next book, which will be […]

Today’s show is a bit shorter as we had to break away for an early Red Sox game. Interim Corrections Commissioner Jim Baker is one of many who believe Vermont is in need of a comprehensive […]

The first hour of the show will focus on difficult discussions that we need to have. We’ll start by talking about planning your funeral and then move on to why it’s important to complete an advance directive. National correspondent Bob Ney pops in […]

Vermont historian Kevin Graffiognino joins us for the first hour today to discuss some key figures in Vermont history and the historians who kept their stories alive. We learn about CBD — what it is […]

Former Governor Jim Douglas hosts the show while Ric takes the day off. Today’s show is mostly dedicated to the recent announcement by Governor Phil Scott that Vermont is receiving $11 million as part of […]

Lee Kittell hosts the show while Ric takes a few days off. Rick Welch, Senior Director of Vermont and Connecticut Centers of Teen Challenge, joins the show to discuss opioid abuse and drug addiction treatment. […]

There is only one Bird Diva – Bridget  Butler – and she joins us to discuss bird migration, rare bird sightings and being respectful while observing our avian friends. Then we’ll get a different take on birds, when poet […]

What do you do when you love dogs, shopping and a global pandemic presents you with a lot of time? For two Vermont women, you create an online store called Life & Labradors. We’ll start the […]

They come in an incredible variety of shapes and sizes and they are iconic Vermont. From monitor to round to post-and-beam and more, Vermont’s barns give the state that charm we all admire. But many are in need […]

Everyone seems to agree that the state’s unfunded pension funds need to be addressed sooner rather than later. But how that happens doesn’t have a consensus yet. VTDigger’s Lola Duffort provides an update on the discussions that have been going […]

They’re starting to crawl around and dart about. Our reptiles and amphibians are on the move. So, we’ll spend the first hour of the morning talking herpetology with Jim Andrews, the coordinator of the Vermont Reptile and Amphibian Atlas. And then […]

We begin the show by learning about a program to better identify and help our youth and young adults address their mental health needs. Next, we visit the Rokeby Museum in Ferrisburgh to hear about its role in the Underground Railroad. National Correspondent Bob […]

We’ll start the show catching with Burlington Free-Press entertainment reporter Brent Hallenbeck on several of his recent stories. Deputy Health Commissioner Tracy Dolan provides an update on the rise in COVID cases in the state and […]

We talk to author Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling about his new book, “A Libertarian Walks Into a Bear.” This non-fiction looks at the Free Town Movement that landed in Grafton, New Hampshire and how it affected the town and the local […]

With the Fish & Wildlife Department reporting that the natural reproduction of trout in Lake Champlain is allowing reduced stocking, we’ll talk with UVM professor Ellen Marsden, who has been studying the lake trout for decades. Then, VTDigger editor Anne Galloway […]

We’ll open the show by learning about a program designed to provide indigenous seeds to gardeners, homesteaders and farmers around Vermont who are dedicating land to grow and harvest food for Abenaki citizens.  Next, we hear about the […]

Continuing our celebration of Women’s History Month, we’ll learn about the political and social activism of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Its members have included New York Congresswoman Shirley Chisolm, actress Ruby Dee and Texas Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. Then we […]

Just that little touch of warm weather and welcoming sunlight is enough to get Vermonters scrambling outside to read al fresco. To get you in the mood and loaded with great book suggestions, Amy Olsen of Hyde Park’s Lanpher Memorial Library […]

We start the morning hearing from a group promoting all there is to do in the Northeast Kingdom. We learn about the Department of Labor’s Vermont Registered Apprenticeship Program, that brings together businesses, job seekers, students and […]

We meet a Renaissance Man named Bill Amaru who now trawls the seas for scallops and mackerel and calls Vermont home for part of the year. Then we head to the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center to […]

Lee Kittell hosts the show while Ric takes the day off. Vermont Chamber Government Affairs Director Charles Martin discusses Senate Bill No. 10 and other Vermont Chamber legislative priorities. Gary De Carolis of Burlington History […]

In the wake of proposed cuts and consolidations to UVM’s College of Arts and Sciences, we’ll hear from Lindsay Ellis, a reporter for The Chronicle of Higher Education, about similar moves by schools around the country. And we’ll speak with […]

We reap the benefit of Peter Shea’s 50 years of chasing trout around the state. He shares stories and info from his new book, “Vermont Trout Hikes.” Jim Bradley, one of the hosts of House Calls Vermont, joins […]

We get a greater appreciation for Vermont’s trees and forests, hear about their greatest challenges and learn about forest management practices as we talk with Forests, Parks and Recreation Commissioner Michael Snyder and Tony D’Amato, director of UVM’s Forestry Program. Bob […]

The Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act will be introduced in Congress today. It stems from the work of the Broadband Task Force, of which Congressman Peter Welch is a member. Representative Welch joins us to discuss […]

St. Michael’s College student Valerie Johnston was one of nearly 1,000 young women who recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout from Scouts BSA, what was formerly the Boys Scouts. During this Women’s History Month, we hear […]

We talk with Thomas Franco, who won a seat on the Rutland Board of Aldermen after finishing in a tie. And we’ll also talk with John Atwood, the candidate who tied him and decided to let Franco have […]

Maggie Leon is a Vermonter shredding it on the Red Bull Slide-In Tour, which is blazing a trail through Vermont this week. We open the show learning about Maggie’s journey as a professional snowboarder and her work at […]

Pick up the Times-Argus and you’re often taken by the arresting photo gracing Page 1. That’s usually the work of photographer Jeb Wallace Brodeur. He shares his insight into being a photojournalist and some photography tips. National […]

Having our schools as an outlet for Vermont farm produce and products is one half of the equation. Providing students with healthier foods and a better understanding of where they come from is the other. We’ll spend […]

Charlie Morrow has been creating wild and wonderful sounds in the Northeast Kingdom, in Helsinki, Finland and around the world. We get to meet this composer and sound artist and learn about his many installations. Vermont Law […]

Post-census, somebody has to sit down and figure out what our state house and senate districts will look like. For the second decade in a row, Tom Little has been put in charge of the […]

Vermont Fish & Wildlife Commissioner recently accepted signed the state’s Big Game Management Plan for 2020-2030. Commissioner Porter discusses the key issues that the plan addresses for Vermont’s deer, bear, moose and wild turkey. Zac Cota of the North […]

A group of legislators and advocates are supporting a series of bills aimed at addressing Vermont’s opioid abuse crisis. We’ll discuss this legislation with Attorney General T.J. Donovan. Artist Matt Neckers has created rocket ships and a mobile […]

We’ll talk with Wendy Reynolds of Planet Axis. The organization creates inspiring documentaries including “Community Through Crisis,” which followed the exploits of Vermonters during the pandemic. Then we get the low down on Vermont’s captive insurance industry and why […]

Kevin O’Connor of VTDigger brings us up to date on plans for Town Meeting Day, concerns over municipal charters and what the Harris Hill Ski Jump has in store for its centennial celebration. We hear from another candidate for mayor […]

The real estate market is red hot. So, it’s a good time to know what your options are when it comes to securing a mortgage loan or when you’re thinking about refinancing. Steve Kendall of […]

For almost two decades, the Northland Journal has been covering the history and lore of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. We’ll learn about it from publisher Scott Wheeler. We then learn about the Historic Preservation Grants recently awarded by the […]

Burlington City Councilor Max Tracy is the Progressive Party’s candidate for Mayor. We’ll learn what plans he has for the city if elected mayor on Town Meeting Day. Then we delight in learning about the delicious Vermont […]

Chef Michael Kloti of Michael’s on the Hill spends the first segment talking food and offering helpful tips on what you might make for your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day. Bob Ney then pops in with a look on […]

We’ll start the show by learning about a company based right here in Waitsfield whose maps are the go to guide to get you around places like Portsmouth, New Hampshire or Princeton, New Jersey. Then, we meet the guy […]

The Department of Environmental Conservation’s Clean Water Initiative Report shows that the state’s $194 million investment in water quality over the past five years is paying off. We’ll learn how and what still needs to be done. We then get to […]

Lieutenant Governor Molly Gray begins a series called Seat at the Table this afternoon. The first will focus on broadband access. She joins us to discuss what she hopes to learn from these forums. VTDigger business reporter Anne Wallace […]

Break out the Cabernets, the Chardonnays and the Pinot Noirs. The first hour is Vermont Viewpoint’s first wine show. We’ll get suggestions and pairing help from Kitchen Table Bistro chef/owner Lara Atkins and master sommelier […]

COVID took care of wiping our Vermont’s Music Festivals last year. We’ll hear from Burlington Free Press Entertainment Reporter Brent Hallenbeck on potential festival plans for this year. Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington will discuss how […]

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture is offering three Farm to School Grants this year. We’ll get the details on these programs. Then we speak with music producer Jim Rooney of Sharon who has worked with everyone from John […]

Pat McDonald hosts the show while Ric takes the day off. Sue Minter, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action, updates us on the Fuel Your Neighbor fundraising campaign and other Capstone initiatives helping people through […]

Lee Kittel hosts the show while Ric takes a couple days off. Lee invites Rabbi David Fainsilber of the Jewish Community of Greater Stowe on the show to talk about his and his community’s connection […]

During the first hour, Liz Scharf of Capstone Community Action joins us to discuss the financial counseling and coaching services that they offer. And she’ll discuss some of the programs that community members can participate […]

We learn about the state’s river system from Richarda Ericson of the Vermont River Conservancy and the work her organization is doing to keep them vibrant. And programs they’ve instituted to give students a better […]

Get ready to start your day with some belly laughs as Rusty DeWees joins us. And he’s got some big news that involves a Mack Truck and a CDL. That’s right, Rusty’s got himself a Commercial Drivers License! Next, we learn […]

We open up with Bill “Spaceman” Lee to learn about his new book and his views on all things baseball. Next, we’ll tantalize you with some food talk as we learn about the South Indian […]

We start with ice fishing and finish with soup today. Shawn Good from Vermont Fish & Wildlife opens the show with the fundamentals of ice fishing to make sure everyone has an enjoyable and safe […]

Vermont Conversation’s David Goodman goes from host to guest as he spends the first hour talking about one of his passions that isn’t politics and social justice. He shares his knowledge of backcountry skiing and […]

Ric didn’t get a guest for the first half hour, so he’s opening up the phones looking for your suggestions on what to stream. Everyone seems to reach the end of everything they want to […]

Bad guys, baseball, bears and BIPOC is what we have in store today. Archer Mayor, author of the Joe Gunther Detective series tells us about his latest book, “The Orphan’s Guilt.” We then talk the importance baseball […]

Conservation biologist Kent McFarland will share how listeners can contribute to research and conservation policy with their smartphone, and discuss the alarming levels of toxic mercury in ecosystems on Vermont’s mountaintops. National correspondent Bob Ney brings us […]

We start the program by learning how to build really strong grant proposals from Barbara Floersch, author of the new book, “You Have a Hammer”. Then we head into the NEK to talk with Kingdom Trails director Abby Long. The […]

We go on a trip all around the state with the executive director of the 251 Club of Vermont, Stephanie Young. The group promotes every city and town in the state. We hear about the work […]

We’ll start the show learning about the work of the Vermont State Archivist and if there’s been any precedence for the remote opening of the Legislature. Then we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Montpelier’s Savoy Theater. We check […]

It was to be a simple act of ratifying the electoral college results. The final step before Joe Biden will be inaugurated as President of the United States in two weeks. But, after listening to President Donald Trump earlier in […]

He is a hero in both the United States and France and a statue of him sits prominently on UVM’s green. But who was the Marquis de Lafayette and what did he do? Historian and author […]

With just a day before the new biennium, we continue speaking with lawmakers about what they hope to accomplish in this session. New Senate President Pro Tem Becca Balint leads of the Legislative roundup. We hear about the Progressive Party […]

We’ll start the show by learning about a group in Newport hoping to restore community pride and momentum with the purchase of a boat called the Northern Star. We talk to neighborhood groups in Hardwick and East Hardwick about how they’re boosting […]

Farmers Markets are an important part of Vermont’s food economy. We’ll check in with three of the state’s markets to see how they fared in this pandemic year. Bob Ney updates us on what’s happening around the […]

Beware the red spotted lanternfly. We’ll start the show learning why this is the latest invasive insect that has Vermont’s state entomologist concerned. Then we get a large dose of sunshine when we speak with […]

There’s an effort to raise money to keep WGDR, the Goddard College radio station alive. Not only that, but it is being turned over by the school to the community. We’ll learn about these efforts […]

We chat with the gregarious Chef Joey Buttendorf who leads Capstone Community Actions’ Community Kitchen Academy. It’s a job training program that prepares underemployed and unemployed Vermonters for careers in the food service industry. We’ll then hear from National Correspondent Bob […]

Now that Congress has approved a stimulus bill and an omnibus spending bill, Representative Peter Welch joins us to help dissect what their passage will mean as we continue to the spread of the coronavirus. […]

We start by learning the conservation efforts of a piece of land in southern Vermont that includes representatives of nearly every important species of flora and fauna in the state. We hear about a couple […]

CLiF, the Children’s Literacy Foundation has been working to inspire a love of reading and writing among children in Vermont and New Hampshire since 1998. We’ll hear about their work from founder and executive director Duncan McDougall about […]

From revelations about what the Mayor knew and when, to moves by the city council regarding policing, to the pit that still sits downtown, Burlington keeps making news. We’ll get the latest from VTDigger’s Grace Elletson. National correspondent […]

When a Vermont business isn’t able to secure a bank loan, where do they go? We’ll start the show by learning about how the Vermont Community Loan Fund fills that gap, and the other programs […]

As the demand for local meat has risen in Vermont, the need for more slaughterhouse and meat processing facilities has risen. We’ll talk to two representatives from the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets on what’s […]

We start by learning how Norwich University students are testing wastewater to detect the presence of COVID and why this works. We’ll meet the woman who raffled off the right to give her a middle name […]

VTDigger’s Katja Schwenk provides insight into the recent announcement by UVM that they are considering dropping 12 majors, 11 minors and four graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences to close a budget gap. We then […]

Lisa Scagliotti of the Waterbury Roundabout hosts the show while Ric takes some time off. Lisa talks with Monica Talbot Ogelby, contact tracing leader for the Vermont Department of Health, about how contact tracers aim […]

Lee Kittel host the show today as Ric takes some time off. Andrea Grayson of the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine talks about sugar consumption and why it’s important to reduce one’s intake […]

Former Governor Jim Douglas hosts the show while Ric takes a few days off. Two members of the Governor’s COVID response team, Mike Smith, Secretary of Human Services, and Mike Pieczak, Commissioner of Financial Regulation, […]

It doesn’t matter how many times you have to drive through snow or ice, getting tips on how to drive safely in the winter are always helpful. We’ll hear from a couple VTrans workers who know the roads […]

In the first hour, we get a history lesson from NVU-Lyndon Professor Paul Searls on how Vermont tried to attract people to move here from 1890 through the 1970s. And he’ll discuss all that went into building the […]

The Vermont Council on Rural Development has been working on an initiative they’re calling the Vermont Proposition. It looks to articulate priorities for our economy, environment, communities, and people. We’ll hear about the effort. We’ll meet master […]

We begin by getting a big-picture look at how Vermont’s labor market has been affected by the pandemic, how the state’s Department of Labor has handled an unprecedented surge in its caseload, and what’s coming […]

We’ve been hearing about the rising percentage of Vermonters who are food insecure since COVID-19 reached Vermont. We’ll hear from a couple of UVM researchers who have been collecting data on the subject from the outset of the […]

Capstone Community Action Executive Director Sue Minter talks about the Fuel Your Neighbors campaign and Capstone’s work on this Giving Tuesday. Distiller Al Hilton of Mad River Distillers introduces us the spirits they’re creating, including their […]

The day after the food holiday of the year brings the age-old question, “What do I do with the leftovers?” Two amazing cooks – Elizabeth Sengle and Luiza Bloomberg – offer some helpful hints and talking cooking […]

We’ll hear about a coalition of cities and towns who want to keep our waterways clean by thinking about what is running off of your property. We give the little ball of flavor known as […]

While performing arts organizations are having to deal with having no or reduced audiences, we’ll speak with Northern Stage Producing Artistic Director Carol Dunne about the innovative ways they’re delivering their shows. Ken Picard of Seven Days takes us […]

Lola Duffort of VTDigger provides an update on how Vermont schools are managing as we face the current surge of COVID-19 cases. Rob Meehan of Feeding Chittenden joins us to discuss the organization’s efforts to make sure 3,500 families in the […]

Oh, the places we will go today on Vermont Viewpoint. We’ll start by meeting a new Vermonter who was the first-ever World Palindrome Champion. But there’s so much more to Mark Saltveit. Then we talk to the moderator of a group whose goal […]

After winning her first election, we’ll hear from Lieutenant Governor-elect Molly Gray on her plans for this position. Deputy Health Commissioner Tracy Dolan discusses the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state and what Vermonters need to […]

In the first hour, we’ll talk with Ryan Christiansen from Caledonia Spirits about their fine liquors and the incredible accolades that were just bestowed upon Barr Hill Gin. We’ll also learn about the opportunity to get your Christmas […]

We’ll be covering a lot of varied ground on Vermont Viewpoint. From speaking to an East Montpelier farmer who raises burdock root, to the Abenaki chief who will be part of the COVID vaccine trial. We’ll also […]

Secretary of State Jim Condos will give us an update on Vermont’s election day turnout and a review of how polling places fared. Anne Sosin of Dartmouth College shares research on how COVID-19 has affected New England, specifically […]

Two years ago, Christine Hallquist was trying to become Vermont’s governor. Now she’s trying to get broadband to the Northeast Kingdom as the administrator of NEK Community Broadband, a communications union district. Vermont’s regular rifle deer […]

Peter Burke, host of WDEV’s “In the Garden,” helps you get your garden prepped for the long Vermont Winter and to provide tips on how to raise veggies indoors this winter. Major Zach Fike created an […]

Wednesday is Veteran’s Day and we visit the Museum at Camp Johnson that commemorates those who have served the military from Vermont. We’ll hear from Rik Palieri who has traveled the world playing with such […]

Ken kicks off the show with a new poem and the gang gets ready for Mother’s Day. Ken tips his hat to L.L. Bean who have switched from manufacturing clothes and gear to medical supplies. […]

Wondering when to pick your zucchini and squash? Peter tells you when the ideal time to harvest is and how to keep your zucchini and squash plants producing as much as possible. And a bonus […]