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04/20/2024

SPRING HAS SPRUNG! the rhubarb patch is coming up!
Join Joel Najman and me, Peter Burke IN THE GARDEN at12:30 TODAY. The phone lines are open and ready for your call. Isn't great to be in the garden again. My garlic in up about 4 inches too.
What's going on in your garden? Peter Burke.

04/19/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132192072/hour-2-bob-ney-mark-isselhardt-maple-specialist-seven-days/

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Lee Kittell talks with National News Correspondent Bob Ney. Then, UVM Extension maple specialist Mark Isselhardt joins the show for an update on the maple season. And then, Seven Days political reporter Colin Flanders joins the show to tell us about his recent story: More Vermont Seniors Are Working, Due to Financial Need or Choice. They May Help Plug the Labor Gap.

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04/19/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132191975/hour-1-vtsu-president-david-bergh-montpelier-alive-bridge-illumination-project/

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Lee Kittell is joined in the first hour by Vermont State University Interim President David Bergh. They discuss the first year of VTSU and what comes next for the university.

Then later, Lee talks with Vivian Ladd Tomasi. Project Coordinator for the Montpelier Alive Bridge Illumination Project.

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04/18/2024

A new episode of The Brady Farkas Show is now available! Check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brady-farkas3/episodes/Full-Show-4-18-24-e2ij18d

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It's Thursday, and we start with Patriots de facto GM Eliot Wolf saying the Patriots are "open for business" in the upcoming draft. But Brady thinks it'll take a lot from another team for the Patriots to move out of the third pick.

Then, ESPN MLB Insider Buster Olney joins the show.

And then, Brady has some thoughts on the Red Sox calling up Rob Refsnyder.

And later, the Celtics open their playoffs season on Sunday against the winner of Heat vs. Bulls on Friday.

04/18/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132172536/hour-2-eric-chittenden-friends-of-waterbury-reservoir/

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Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Eric Chittenden, President of the Friends of Waterbury Reservoir. They discuss managing the impacts of wake boats on Vermont’s lakes and the Waterbury Reservoir.

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04/18/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132172440/hour-1-onion-river-animal-hospital/

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Pat McDonald is joined in-studio by Karen Bradley, Erin Preston, and Colleen Bloom from Onion River Animal Hospital in Berlin. They discuss owning and operating a veterinary practice.

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04/17/2024

A new episode of The Brady Farkas Show is now available! Check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brady-farkas3/episodes/Full-Show-4-17-24-e2ihnci

Or, listen in on Breaker, Google Podcasts, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify!

It's Wednesday, and we start with the news that Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA for gambling on games.

Then, Robert Kraft reportedly warned Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank to not to trust Bill Belichick during their interview.

And then, NESN Red Sox and Bruins Insider Tom Caron joins the show.

04/17/2024

Check out a new Roger Hill Weather Video Titled VELCO Weather Hazards Outlook -- valid rest of Wednesday thru Monday April 22nd, 2024 ! Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kif-BrcP8nM

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HEADLINES FAIRLY QUIET WEATHER PERIOD WITH NO UTILITY IMPACTS FORESEEN. SOME MINOR BOUTS WITH RAIN SHOWERS/SPRINKLES AND A FEW WET SNOWFLAKES POSSIBLE SUMMITS DEVELOP THURSDAY EVENING AND OFF AND ON THRU SATURDAY. BEYOND THE PERIOD WITH A DRYING OUT OF SORTS, WE MIGHT HAVE TO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR FIRE DANGER, BUT THIS WILL BE LATER IN THE MONTH.

Scattered rain showers: Thursday night off and on into Saturday – No utility impacts – A few rounds of minor showers mostly late day or evening hours from a weak weather system.

Summit snowflakes: Thursday evening - No utility impacts – Maybe the last go-around with frozen precip? See beyond the period below.

Dry Project Weather: Wednesday into most of Thursday – Weak ridge of higher pressure in place eventually gives way to a weak weather system and waves of moisture but limited precip.

Hydrology: Below normal region wide.

Beyond the period: Minor quick moving weather systems could bring more wet snow flakes to mountain summits and some late April rain showers in the valleys.

Outlook video 5:44

HEADLINES FAIRLY QUIET WEATHER PERIOD WITH NO UTILITY IMPACTS FORESEEN. SOME MINOR BOUTS WITH RAIN SHOWERS/SPRINKLES AND A FEW WET SNOWFLAKES POSSIBLE SUMMI...

04/17/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132144349/hour-2-rep-emilie-krasnow-rep-alyssa-black-rep-mike-rice-author-tamara-mathieu/

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Lee Kittell and Myers Mermel host. They are joined by:

State Representative Emilie Krasnow

State Representative Alyssa Black

State Representative Mike Rice

Author Tamara Mathieu

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04/17/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132144347/hour-1-rep-gina-galfetti-fmr-state-auditor-tom-salmon/

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Lee Kittell and Myers Mermel host. They are joined first by Vermont State Representative Gina Galfetti. Then, former Vermont Auditor of Accounts Tom Salmon joins the show.

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04/16/2024

A new episode of The Brady Farkas Show is now available! Check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brady-farkas3/episodes/Full-Show-4-16-24-e2ig7uq

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It's Tuesday, and Brady starts with a rant on the current state of NIL in college sports. Will UVM basketball have to change to compete with the new era of college sports?

04/16/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132122728/hour-1-matt-cota-meadow-hill-consulting-hillary-lindsay-willow-tree-journeys/

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Brad Ferland talks first with Matt Cota of Meadow Hill Consulting to discuss the latest news from the State House. Then, Brad is joined in-studio by Hillary Lindsay of Willow Tree Journeys. Hillary is a certified yoga and mat pilates teacher and Reiki Master with an additional training in yoga therapy for mental health and trauma.

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04/16/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132122859/hour-2-stephen-russell-payne-author-carrie-cook-book-designer/

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Brad Ferland is joined in-studio by author Stephen Russell Payne and book designer Carrie Cook. They discuss the journey of a story into a published book, from the original idea of the author, all the way to the booksellers.

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04/15/2024

A new episode of The Brady Farkas Show is now available! Check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brady-farkas3/episodes/Full-Show-4-15-24-e2iepsh

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It's Monday, and the Celtics finished up the regular season with an NBA best 64 wins. Who should Celtics fans want to see in the first round after the Play-In Tournament? What are our biggest concerns for them heading into the playoffs?

Then, the Red Sox after a rash of injuries have started to unravel on defense, are they trending towards MLB mediocrity?

And, Brady is even more upset by Red Sox ownership not going to former team president's Larry Lucchino's funeral.

And then, yesterday was longtime Celtics TV broadcaster Mike Gorman's final regular season game. We look back at the tributes on "Mike Gorman Day" in Boston.

And, the Patriots are reportedly meeting with Michael Penix Jr., does this indicate they could be trading down in the draft?

04/15/2024

A new episode of Vermont Viewpoint is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/vermontviewpoint/132103455/hour-1-tourism-economy-day-jennas-promise/

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Brad Ferland is joined by Betsy Bishop and Amy Spear from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce to recap Tourism Economy Day held at the State House.

Then, Brad is joined in-studio by Greg Tatro and Chip Piper of Jenna’s Promise. Chip is running ten full marathons in ten days to raise money for the organization.

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04/15/2024

A new episode of Music to Go to the Dump By is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/musictogotothedumpby/132101906/4-13-24/

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Music to Go to the Dump By - April 13th

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04/12/2024

A new episode of The Brady Farkas Show is now available! Check it out here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brady-farkas3/episodes/Full-Show-4-12-24-e2ib5l1

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It's a short show Friday! And we start with the Celtics and Red Sox both losing games last night. Then, NESN Red Sox Insider Tom Caron joins the show with his thoughts on getting swept by the Orioles, and more.

04/12/2024

A new episode of Travels with Charlie is now available! Check it out here: https://blubrry.com/travelswithcharlie/132063312/travels-with-charlie-3-25-24/

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Guest include:

Jeff Bartley - Director of Innovation & Marketing at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Jeff Weld - Casella Waste Systems Members of the Vermont Center for Responder Wellness

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