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The Morning Drive

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Interviews on The Morning Drive with Kurt and Anthony, NewsTalk WVMT. These episodes will be individual interviews not full shows.

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Amy Bielawski-Branch, Democrat candidate for Vermont House-Chittenden-18 District, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss her campaign.

Andrew Klein, Republican Candidate for Vermont State Senate - Addison County District, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss his campaign.

Esther Charlestin, Democrat candidate for Lt Governor, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss her campaign.

Martine Larocque Gulick, Vermont State Senator - Chittenden-Central District, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss her re election.

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Recent Guests

Amy Bielawski-Branch
First-time candidate for Vermont House, District 18
Running for state legislature
Episode: Amy Bielawski-Branch
Andrew Klein
Republican candidate for Addison County Senate
Addison County Republican Party
Episode: Andrew Klein
Esther Charlestin
Democratic candidate for governor of Vermont
Democratic Party (state of Vermont)
Episode: Esther Charlestin
Martine Gulick
Senator, Vermont
Vermont Senate
Episode: Martine Larocque Gulick
Ali Dieng
Former Burlington City Councilor running for state House in District 18
Democratic candidate, Vermont House of Representatives
Episode: Ali Dieng
Kesha Ram Hinsdale
Vermont State Senator, Majority Leader in the Senate
Vermont Senate
Episode: Kesha Ram Hinsdale
Suzanne Seymore
Independent candidate for U.S. Congress in Vermont
Independent candidate for Congress
Episode: Suzanne Seymour
Daniel Norris
Executive Director, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
VABVI
Episode: Daniel Norris
Sarah George
Chittenden County State's Attorney
Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office
Episode: Sarah George

Hosts

Kurt
Host of The Morning Drive
Anthony
Co-host of The Morning Drive

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • New host is extremely annoying.

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  • Great, unedited conversations with local newsmakers. Much preferred to overproduced and didactic VPR public affairs programming.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Averroes
    2 years ago

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Amy Bielawski-Branch
Q: What are your views on universal health care?
She expressed openness to universal health care but indicated she hasn't settled on a single solution, advocating for input from doctors, nurses, and other health workers to develop practical, collaborative approaches.
Amy Bielawski-Branch
Q: Do you support bail flexibility and potential court discretion for judges?
She argued that bail should reflect the crime and safety concerns, and highlighted the need for equitable application of bail reform given economic disparities, leaving room for judicial discretion in appropriate cases.
Amy Bielawski-Branch
Q: How should property taxes be addressed in the next legislature?
She acknowledged that lowering taxes is complex and tied to education funding and cost-sharing among school districts, suggesting collaboration across districts to consolidate costs and avoid top-down approaches, while looking for long-term sustainable solutions.
Amy Bielawski-Branch
Q: What is your perspective on the New North End's future and development pressures?
Amy stressed the importance of preserving the neighborhood's character while thoughtfully engaging residents and using planning processes like Plan BTV to inform decisions, preserving parks and community spaces, and ensuring housing and transportation improvements meet local needs.
Tim Lueders-Dumont
Q: What data changes would help the legislature and Vermonters understand the system better?
Adopt a consistent, transparent definition of recidivism that reflects real-world outcomes, and provide statewide, multi-lens data that reconciles prosecutorial, judicial, and defense perspectives so the public can accurately gauge safety and system performance.

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This show features in-depth interviews with Vermont policymakers, public officials, and community leaders, focusing on how state and local decisions shape everyday life. Across recent episodes, topics include housing policy and regulation, labor and unemployment programs, infrastructure and capital projects, education funding, public safety, and energy/climate policy. Guests range from state legislators and agency heads to library directors and Olympic athletes, often drilling into how enacted policies translate into local outcomes, the trade-offs of planning and funding, and the practicalities of governance. The format tends to blend policy analysis with personal stories and community impact, making it useful for listeners who want actiona... more

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