Channel 17 and Channel 317 Video Streams:

 Ward 1 School Commissioner and Commission Chair Mark Porter speaks with Ward 6 Commissioner Stephanie Seguino, on the new Superintendent and Diversity in the school district. For more information visit the district web site:  www.bsdvt.org

Erhard Mahnke, Coordinator of the Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition hosts a conversation on the 2015 Legislative Session with Chair of the House General, Housing & Military Affairs Committee, Rep. Helen Head. You can contact Erhard at //erhardm [at] vtaffordablehousing [dot] org">erhardm [at] vtaffordablehousing [dot] org  802.660-9484  www.vtaffordablehousing.org

Host Lauren-Glenn Davitian speaks with Jessica Bright, CCTV's Network Engineer on the value of open source tools for individuals and organizations.

Rep. Mike Yantachka (D) and Bob Hooper host House Speaker Shap Smith (D), on the recetly adjourned 2015 Legislative session.  chittdems.blogspot.com

Reverend Rico Diamond shares perspectives into the ongoing issues of racism and the role of law enforcement in both perpetuating and getting beyond this cultural norm.

Host Ron Wanamaker speaks with Karl Lukhaup PB board member, craftsman and new "old house" owner, along with partner Bess Levison, with an update of the challenges of buying and planning the restoration of an old house. Karl and Bess embarked on the restoration of a newly bought home in the summer of 2014.  See how they have fared, and what they have done.

More information on Preservation Burlington - Preservation Burlington. 

Kyendamina Cleophace Mukeba, Activist and Founder of the Vermont Ibutwa Initiative, shares insights into his upcoming return to the Democratic Republic of Congo this summer and the implications of efforts of the Ibutwa Initative.  Cleophace also provides background to the historyof conflict in the Democratice Republic of Congo, and human kinds responsibility to address the causes of this continuing crisis.  www.facebook.com/ibutwa

Winooski City Mayor Seth Leonard welcomes new Police Chief Rick Hebert to discuss 'community policing' in the City.  In addition, the Mayor provides an update on summer events in the City, paid parking and public works update.  The show ends with a discussion with Ali Fogel and Paddy Reagan, who were part of the successful 'Waking Windows' event held in the City this spring.  For more information: www.winooskivt.org

Host Ted Wimpey speaks with guest, Rep. Helen Head, Chair, House Committee on General, Housing and Military Affairs. They discuss the roundup of the legislative session with regard to general housing issues including funding for affordable housing.

Focusing on housing programs of Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.  http://www.cvoeo.org/?fuseaction=dep_intro&dept_id=1 "> Fair Housing Project (FHP): Advocacy/Public Advocacy, referrals, education and outreach, enforcement, and information regarding Housing Discrimination issues.  Mobile Home Project (MHP): Advocacy/Public Advocacy, tenant organizing, referrals, counseling, and information for Manufactured Home Owners who are renting lots - especially those in Mobile Home Parks.  Vermont Tenants (VTI): Advocacy/Public Advocacy, organizing, advice, tenant counseling, training, and information regarding Residential Tenancy.

Host Melinda Moulton speaks with guest Paul Burns, Executive Director of VPIRG.

Paul Burns is VPIRG’s executive director, a position he’s held since 2001. VPIRG is Vermont’s largest nonprofit, consumer and environmental advocacy organization. In just the past two years, VPIRG has played a major role in several landmark achievements including the nation’s first ban on fracking, tough new regulations on toxics, and the precedent-setting requirement that GMO foods be labeled.

Kelly Stoddard Poor will be speaking with CEDO director, Peter Owens about Burlington's recent development on Pine St. corridor/Champlain Parkway, the mall redevelopment and Burlington Colleget project among other things.

AARP Vermont and Burlington Livable Community Project is engaging residents, community organizations and the City to make changes so people of all ages can live in the setting of their choice, get around the city in a variety of ways, and engage fully in the life of our community. For more information visit the AARP Site.  Like them on Facebook Page or follow on Twitter.

Hosts Joey Donovan (D) and Mary Sullivan (D).

Mike Cohen speaks with Leslie Balck-Plumeau, Research and Communications Coordinator with Vermont Housing Finance Agency, and Kenn Sassorossi, Vice-President for Partner Relations with Housing Vermont, on housing issues and the November 19, 2014  Statewide Housing Conference. ECOS is a project of CCRPC.org  www.ecosproject.com

Robert Maynard talks about Governor Shumlins recent disagreement with his party and the current tax issues. www.truenorthreports.com