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The Morning Drive

WVMT
Vermont
Burlington
Housing
Act 181
Clean Heat Standard
Health Care
Raise the Age
Education Funding
Emerge Vermont
Beekeeping
Global Warming Solutions Act
National Guard
Property Tax
Act 250
Vermont Economy
Montpelier
Burlington City Council
St. Albans City, United States
Nordic Skiing
Data Privacy

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

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Sarah George, Chittenden County State's Attorney, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss her campaign for re-election.

Rachel Feldman , with Vermont Friends of Israel, joins Kurt & Anthony to talk about anti-semitism.

Nikhil Goyal, Candidate in the Democrat Primary for Vermont State Senate - Chittenden Central District, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss his campaign.

Gerald Malloy, Republican candidate for U.S. House, joins Kurt & Anthony to discuss his campaign.

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Recent Guests

Sarah George
Chittenden County State's Attorney
Chittenden County State's Attorney's Office
Episode: Sarah George
Rachel Feldman
Public servant with extensive Vermont experience including Chief of Staff to the Lieutenant Governor and advocate on education and anti-Semitism issues
Vermont Public Service / Advocacy
Episode: Rachel Feldman
Nikhil Goyal
Sociologist at the University of Vermont and former senior policy adviser
University of Vermont, policy advocate
Episode: Nikhil Goyal
Kevin Lane
Law enforcement liaison with the State Highway Safety Office
State Highway Safety Office
Episode: Kevin Lane
Stuart Amoriell
Democratic candidate for New York's 21st district in Congress
Candidate
Episode: Stuart Amoriell
Jay Shepard
Political commentator invited to discuss the Democratic Convention and current politics
Episode: Jay Shepard
Jon Murad
Burlington Chief of Police
Burlington Police Department
Episode: Jon Murad
Tim Ashe
Deputy auditor for the state of Vermont, former pro tem of the Vermont State Senate
Vermont Auditor's Office
Episode: Tim Ashe
Robert Smullen
Candidate for Congress in the 21st District of New York
Republican Party
Episode: Robert Smullen

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

Reviews

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

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    Averroes
    a year ago
  • 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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Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
Q: What challenges does Burlington face with homelessness and what is being done?
There is a humanitarian crisis with limited shelter beds and rising unsheltered populations; the city has spent millions on outreach, safety personnel, and response teams, and is working with state agencies and local partners to extend shelter capacity while pursuing long-term housing solutions.
Emma Mulvaney-Stanak
Q: What is the rationale behind the police oversight measure and how would it work in practice?
It's a compromise to introduce an independent panel of 3-5 professionals to arbitrate disputes between the police commission and the chief, ensuring accountability while preserving existing union rights; it would be activated only in rare, high-stakes cases and is codified in the charter.
Nikhil Goyal
Q: What is the core goal of Raise the Age in Vermont and how is it supposed to work for younger offenders?
The core goal is to keep misdemeanor and less serious felony cases within the juvenile system up to age 20, with a planned gradual transition and safeguards like increasing the minimum age to 12 and providing targeted services to address root causes.
Ben Traverse
Q: Any thoughts on the recycling changes and whether private haulers will take over Burlington's recycling service?
He explained that the city currently funds recycling through a private-hauler model funded by a waste disposal tax, and the goal is to transition to private-hauler recycling to match practices in other communities, with residents seeking assurances on consistent service and cost.
Ben Traverse
Q: What about downtown's Great Streets/Main Streets project—what's the plan to mitigate the impact on businesses during construction?
Traverse acknowledged the pain for downtown businesses and suggested exploring traffic-flow improvements, including potential one-way adjustments and expanded free parking or parking holidays to support the downtown economy.

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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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