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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Brad Ferland aired on 06/09/2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/06/2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/05/2025. Host David Zuckerman welcomes Jonathan Pride, a Norwich University graduate, combat veteran, and founder of the Caterpillar Leadership Institute (CLI). Pride shares his journey from military service to leadership development, and discusses how CLI empowers young professionals—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—through holistic programs focused on equity, practical skills, and personal growth. In the second hour, Zuckerman...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/04/2025. 9-9:30am Rep James Harrison joins the show to discuss Vermont’s financial situation, the impact on taxpayers, and potential solutions to rising costs 9:30-10am James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, discuss changes to Artificial Intelligence regulations in the federal spending bill, the Trump admin's approach to crypto, and potential deregulation to make innovation easier across the country 10-10:30am Rep ...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/03/2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/02/2025. 9:00 to 9:30 Governor Phil Scott 9:30 to 10:00 Legislative updates on the session ending (if it does) Guest to be determined. 10:00 to 10:30 Elliott Greenblott AARP Fraudwatch 10:30 to 11:00 Lt. Governor John Rogers

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Kevin Ellis aired on 05/30/2025. Week in Review - the legislature moves toward adjournment after budget and education deals. Jamie Kinarney, school superintendent, White River Valley Supervisory Union. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney Stanak with an update on Burlington. Kuenzi Wiswall, from East Montpelier’s Cate Farm joins me to discus the farm’s ongoing plant sale for gardeners.

This episode aired on 05/29/2025.

9-9:30am Alex Shieh, Student Journalist from Brown University, will discuss his fight for free speech and free press on campus that has garnered national attention 9:30-10am Derek Proulx, State Director for Defend the Guard, joins the show to talk about the importance of Memorial Day and how we can best honor the fallen heroes. 10-10:30am Representative Laurel Libby from Maine updates listeners about her fight against censorship and the results of her case in the US Supreme Court last week 10...

9-9:30am Alex Shieh, Student Journalist from Brown University, will discuss his fight for free speech and free press on campus that has garnered national attention 9:30-10am Derek Proulx, State Director for Defend the Guard, joins the show to talk about the importance of Memorial Day and how we can best honor the fallen heroes. 10-10:30am Representative Laurel Libby from Maine updates listeners about her fight against censorship and the results of her case in the US Supreme Court last week 10...

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David spoke with Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky and and Billy Ray. With Sen. Vyhovsky, the discussion focused on the education bills. How they will affect tax rates, small schools and more. Is the legislation (Governor's guidelines and Foundation Formula) going save Vermonter's money or improve the quality and access for our kids? With Billy Ray, Screenwriter of Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games and more, also political activist/consultant, we spoke about how the Democrats are not messaging well and what ...

9-9:30am Mike Stenhouse, Former Red Sox player and current CEO of RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, discusses shared energy issues between VT & RI and what should be done to address rising costs 9:30-10am John Reynolds, State Director for the National Federation for Independent Businesses, joins the show to inform listeners about Governor Scott’s executive order on EV Mandates, what it means, and what should be done going forward 10-10:30am Tyler Koteskey, Policy Director with Concerned Vete...

Vermont Viewpoint May 20, 2025 9:00 to 9:30 Matt Cota Montpelier updates 9:30 to 10:00 Tyler Austin Whitley Kilkare State Park Manager Award winning state park, new bio initiatives, Father’s day events, monument restoration , Ferry to Burton Island 10:00 to 11:00 Highland Center for the Arts Concert June 7th , 7;00 to 9:00 Glorious Leader Kyle Woolard Jess O’ Brien. Glorious Leader is the musical project of Vermont-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Woolard. Writing a...

May 19th, 2025 Host Brad Ferland 9:00 to 10:00 Mark Isselhardt Elmore Community Trust Becca and Tim Lindenmeyr New owners of Elmore Store Grand Opening Complete restoration Historical artifacts in the walls Complete Lake view and community center 10:00 to 10:30 Senator Sam Douglas A freshman’s Senator’s observations 10:30 to 11:00 Senator Scott Beck Montpelier updates Session coming to an End Education Bill???

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This episode aired 5/15/25 David Zuckerman hosts Authors Peter Cammann and Chuck Collins. The first discussion flows through fishing stories and life lessons of what's important. In the second hour we discuss how the political and economic system has concentrated wealth in the hands of the very few and how that has harmed our whole society.

9-9:30am Dennis Hull, Americans for Tax Reform, rejoins the show to update listeners on the federal tax bill renewal process and when Americans can expect more certainty on taxes 9:30-10am Representative Alissandra Murray (D-NH) informs listeners about New Hampshire’s efforts to lower housing costs by putting partisanship aside and working together to make meaningful change and how Vermont should follow the same model 10-10:30am Honorable Timothy Egan, Professor at Northern Vermont University ...

Vermont Viewpoint WDEV May 13, 2025 Guest Host Jon Murad 9:00 to 10:00 Governor Jim Douglas Secretary of State to State Treasurer have the roles changed? Middlebury College is embroiled in a lawsuit stemming from its decision to remove the name of former Vermont Governor John Mead from its chapel. Updates on the lawsuit and public reaction How changes in Washington are affecting Vermont. Vermont's relationship with Quebec: how does ongoing "51st state" rhetoric affect that? Funding and ...

May 12, 2025 Host Brad Ferland Guest Host Jon Murad 9:00 to 9:15 Brad and Jon chatting about guest hosting 9:15 to 10:00 Sen Thomas Chittenden Legislative update 10:00 to 11:00 Kate Blouin Executive Director Hope Grove Recovery Cheryl Diersch. Step Out Vermont

Rep. Peter Conlon, Chairman of the House Education Committee. Ken Fredette, member of the Friends of Vermont Public Education. Cheryl Charles from the Vermont Rural Schools Community Alliance, and Miriam Hansen on her trip to Montreal with 50 Vermonters to pursue goodwill.

This episode aired on May 8th 2025. David interviews Rachel Nevitt and then Amy Todisco Hartshorn to discus Lyme and tick-borne illness for Lyme awareness month and general green living and simple health choices to reduce toxic exposures in your day to day living.

This episode aired May 7th, 2025 9-9:30am Rep Zak Harvey joins the show to discuss the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Vermont over climate initiatives 9:30-10am John Goodnight, foreign policy expert, discusses the War in Gaza restarting and the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan 10-10:30am Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project, informs listeners about Liberty Forum, the Porcupine Freedom Festival, and their mission in New Hampshire 10:30-11am Rep Keit...