Episodes

Host David Zuckerman is joined by Nicole DiVita, the President of the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals and the President of Healthcare for AFT VT, and Ashley Smith who is a member of the National Writers Union and the Tempest Collective and writes for numerous publications including Spectre, Truthout, Jacobin, New Politics, Against the Current, and Tempest, for a conversation about Labor Day, and the importance of organized labor in helping working class individuals whether ...

Host Brad Ferland talks in the first hour with John Holzscheiter and Andrea Wells, the parents of AJ Holzscheiter, who died by suicide, talking about the tribute and fundraiser AFTERGLOW, September 20th starting at 1:30 pm at Hard'ack Hill, St. Albans. Then Major Meghan Brady Smith of the Vermont Air National Guard talks with Brad about the free, family-friendly Open House, Sunday, September 7th, from 10 to 3, at the Vermont Air National Guard Base in South Burlington.

Host Kevin Ellis welcomes in Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Vermont Democratic Secretary of State, talking about mail-in voting and other electoral matters, and a program for younger Vermonters to run for office. Then Caledonia County Republican Senator Scott Beck talks about his efforts on the education reform bill, and the Vermont School Redistricting Task Force. And Kevin takes phone calls from listeners.

In the first hour, David talks with Dan Barlow of the People's Health and Wellness Clinic about how free clinics fill gaps in our healthcare system for Vermonters without insurance. Then Ellen Amstutz and Amy Shollenberger talk about the Vermont Parent Child Center, and the support the VPCC provides for hundreds of families.

Host Ross Connolly welcomes in Jillian Snider, Resident Senior Fellow at R Street Institute, on the federal takeover of the DC Police, and crime in the nation's Capitol. AJ Kierstead, host of The New England Take podcast on New Hampshire's ban on transgender surgeries for youth, and the Granite State is already hosting 2028 presidential hopefuls. Paul Bean of Vermont Daily Chronicle, on his recent trip to the United Kingdom and how the Brits provide a cautionary tale for giving up freedom. an...

Rob welcomes in Mike Covey, with the Vermont Traditions Coalition, talks about wildlife encounters. Dave Soulia of FYIVT.com; on top stories on taxation and regulation in Vermont.

Brad opens with Evan Langfeldt, Chief Executive Officer - O'Brien Brothers -- on Housing in Vermont, and what it will take to build more homes. Brad talks about officiating a funeral and a wedding on Saturday. Addison County Senator Steve Heffernan talks about Affordability in Vermont, and Chittenden County - Southeast District Senator Thomas Chittenden on what the Senate is doing in the summer, and plans for 2026.

Kevin welcomes in Chad Ervin, director of the Film "Gone Guys", discussing the new film about the struggles of boys and young men in Vermont, and Vermont State Treasurer Michael Pieciak talks about President Trump's request for information about SNAP recipients, and whether or not he'll run for Governor in 2026.

David Zuckerman talks with members of Indivisible Vermont, Judi Daly, Ginny Sassaman, and Breanna Walsh about what inspired them to get involved, the issues that matter most to them, and how you can find an Indivisible group in your area. And Fran Miller and Kathy Shapiro of Jewish Voice for Peace will talk about the JVP mission, and perspectives on the horror unfolding in Gaza and Israel.

Host Ross Connolly welcomes in John Goodnight to talk about the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska; Americans for Prosperity Deputy Regional Director Rachel Burgin, on AfP's affordability tour across Vermont this summer, Dominik Lett, Budget Policy Analyst with the Cato Institute, on the National Debt, spending, and our fiscal path if reforms are not instituted, and Daniel Bassali, VP with Americans for Prosperity, about the 250th anniver...

Rob Roper with Saint Michael's College Professor Doctor Robert Letovsky, and Guy Page, founder of Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Brad Opens the show with Vermont Governor Phil Scott, talking about racing, housing, education reform, vehicle registrations, and more. After a chat about a wonderful weekend hike under the full moon on Elmore Mountain, Brad welcomes in Elliott Greenblott with the AARP Fraudwatch. Then Allyssa Berthiaume, of the League of Vermont Writers, on their Summer Event, "Into the Words", coming up August 23rd at the Milton Grange Hall.

This Episode of The Vermont Viewpoint aired on 08/08/25

Ross Connolly welcomes in Paul Craney, Executive Director - Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on shared issues between Vermont and Massachusetts Chris Maidment, Republican Strategist, on the gerrymandering controversy in Texas and its impact on the 2026 midterm elections. John Byrnes, Strategic Director for Concerned Veterans for America, on veterans healthcare and stopping unnecessary wars, and Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst for Americans for Prosperity, on housing reform efforts acros...

Rob Welcomes in Paul Bean of Vermont Daily Chronicle about Geo-engineering and Bernie Sanders' brother; and Nancy Gassett, of the Windham County Republican Committee, talks about Election Integrity.

Rob Roper joins - Trump, school choice, taxes, climate change and all the rest. Both sides and really fun. This Episode of Vermont Viewpoint Aired on 08/01/2025

in todays (July 31st) Episode, Mia Schultz, Melody Mackin, and Amanda Garces join the show for a conversation about the important work of Vermont’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission—its goals, progress, and the path ahead. In the second hour, Dean Roy, candidate for Governor in 2026, shares why he wants to take on the Governor, his vision for Vermont and where he stands on key issues facing the state. This Episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired 07/31/2025

Host Ross Connolly welcomes in Alison Despathy updating lawsuits against the Global Warming Solutions Act and how it could impact Vermonters. Sofia Hamilton with Americans for Prosperity on efforts in New England to ban nicotine and tobacco products. Rachel Burgin, Deputy Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, on efforts to make Vermont more affordable, and their statewide tour coming in August, and Lisa Linowes, Co-Chair at Energy and Wildlife Coalition, on the negative impacts of o...

Rob talks first with Laura Derrendinger, with the Smartphone Free Childhood Leadership Council, on the impending smartphone bans in Vermont and New York Schools. Then former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas talks about his legal battle with Middlebury College on the school's renaming of the Mead Chapel, cancel culture, and other political issues in Vermont and in the country.

Brad welcomes in Melinda White, co-chair of the 4th Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit, Friday August 1st at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Tracy Thomasson, Director of Operations at SaVida Health, and Dawn Tatro, co-founder of Jenna's Promise sober housing program in Johnson. Then Brad talks with Scott Detwiler, the Public Affairs Officer at Vermont Army National Guard about the PRIME Program to strengthen Recruitment, Retention, and Employment Opportunities.

Hour 1 - The Amazon distribution center issue/controversy in Essex. What happened and why? Guests are Lois Whitmore of the Essex community opposition and Essex Reporter reporter Ella Ruehsen. Hour 2 - Fixing Burlington - among other topics - through the eyes of a a serial entrepreneur with Alan Newman, founder of Seventh Generation, Magic Hat, and many other Vermont businesses.

In todays (July 24th) episode, Margaret McLean will join the show to discuss the new education law. How will t impact the future of rural schools in Vermont. In the second hour, Joe Wooden (President and CEO) and Anne Bongiorno (Board Chair) from Copley Hospital will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural hospitals and patient care under the current financial strains and the upcoming impacts of the massive changes and cuts to Medicaid in the just passed law in Washington. This e...

Host Ross Connolly talks first with Representative Zak Harvey (R) Rutland-3 (Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, and West Haven) about his background, what drove him to be involved in politics, and how Vermont should avoid the path of socialism NYC seems to be taking. Then Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, on the Granite State expanding education freedom programs. John Reynolds, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, discu...

Rob speaks with John Klar, who was taking part in a Making America Healthy Again gathering in Washington DC. Then, Andrew Cline with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, talks about policies in New Hampshire, including their new law eliminating a required annual inspection for motor vehicles.