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Conflict of Interest

Kevin Ellis

Booking Overview

This is a Vermont- and politics-focused interview podcast that combines journalism, history, and commentary, featuring local officials, policy experts, academics, authors, and nationally recognized political figures. Suitable pitches include public-interest scholars, criminal-justice and housing-policy experts, elected officials, reform advocates, and authors with a strong Vermont or national political angle; booking difficulty is high because recent guests include prominent political leaders and established experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 85

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

phineas.ellis@gmail.com

kevin@ellis-strategy.com

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Host

Kevin Ellis - Vermont-focused journalist, interviewer, and podcast host covering politics, public policy, and the forces shaping the state and wider world.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established political leaders, elected officials, prosecutors, policy advocates, academics, authors, and subject-matter experts with demonstrated expertise in Vermont affairs, national politics, criminal justice, housing, economics, or major social and environmental change.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or significant research, Elected or senior public office, Leadership of major political or civic organizations, Recognized expertise in public policy or social issues, National or regional public profile

Recent Guest Discussions

Nate Hagens - Artificial Intelligence, Peak Oil, Climate Disruption, Energy Systems, And Large-scale Social Change.

Howard Dean - The Future Of The Democratic Party, National Politics, And Vermont’s Political Future.

Marie Gottschalk - Corporate Violence, Wealth And Poverty, Criminal Justice, And Her Book Crime And No Punishment: Wealth, Poverty And Violence In America.

Sarah George - Cash Bail, Treatment, Homelessness, Community Justice, Prosecution, And Alternatives To Incarceration.

Amanda Janoo - Her Approach To Governing Vermont And The Policy Differences Between Democratic Candidates For Governor.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Journalism, Vermont Politics, Criminal Justice, Housing Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Conflict of Interest
:

Solving the Housing Crisis in 90 Minutes

October 01, 2026

A former mayor and a non-profit housing leader team up figure out our housing challenge.  One wants to build faster with a lot less regulation.  The other wants to make sure some of that housing is affordable forever.  Miro Weinberger and Angie Harbin agree and disagree.  And there lies the solution. 

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

September 18, 2026

Whether it's AI, Peak Oil, the Strait of Hormuz, or climate disruption, our future will be vastly different than how we grew up and what we know today. A Great Simplification is coming. And futurist/podcaster/systems thinker Nate Hagens previews his September 29 keynote talk at the University of Vermont.  https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/about/nate-hagens

Howard Dean and the Future of the Democratic Party

September 14, 2026

In our latest LIVE audience show Vermont, the former chair of the DNC and presidential candidate says he would vote for AOC for president, that Vermont should consider becoming a Canadian province, and explores how the democrats lost themselves.   Join me for our latest LIVE show in Montpelier where we solve the housing problem with former Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger and Angie Harbin from Downstreet Housing.   Tickets are here. https://www.mpa-hub.org/events/conflict-of-...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Conflict of Interest
:

How do I get in touch with Conflict of Interest?

Conflict of Interest is hosted by Kevin Ellis. Its publicly listed emails are phineas.ellis@gmail.com and kevin@ellis-strategy.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Conflict of Interest?

The publicly listed emails for Conflict of Interest: phineas.ellis@gmail.com and kevin@ellis-strategy.com.

How many listeners does Conflict of Interest have?

Podseeker estimates Conflict of Interest reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Conflict of Interest?

Conflict of Interest typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established political leaders, elected officials, prosecutors, policy advocates, academics, authors, and subject-matter experts with demonstrated expertise in Vermont affairs, national politics, criminal justice, housing, economics, or major social and environmental change. Common among recent guests: Published books or significant research; Elected or senior public office; Leadership of major political or civic organizations. Recent guests include Nate Hagens, Howard Dean, and Marie Gottschalk.

How hard is it to get booked on Conflict of Interest?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Conflict of Interest cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Journalism, Vermont Politics, Criminal Justice, and Housing Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

phineas.ellis@gmail.com

kevin@ellis-strategy.com

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