Episodes

May 7, 2026

May 7th, 2026 Vermont Viewpoint With David Zuckerman: Land Access & Police profiling research

David Zuckerman hosts Jean Hamilton and Ornella Matta-Figueroa to discuss land equity, followed by Prof. Stephanie Seguino and Pat Autilio on the data and impacts of police profiling. /this Episode of the Vermont Viewpoint aired on 05/07/2026
May 5, 2026

May 5th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 05/05/2026.
May 4, 2026

May 4th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 05/04/2026
May 1, 2026

April 30th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: VPIRG Update, John Walters political analysis, & Amanda Janoo for Governor

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/30/2026. Host David Zuckerman previews Vermont’s May Day 2026 collective actions. The show features Grant Orenstein and Paul Burns on the VPIRG fundraiser contra dance, Blogger John Walters on political headlines, and gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo with her ideas for Vermont
April 29, 2026

April 29, 2026 - Ross talks property tax policy, the attempted shooting of President Trump, and Data centers

Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, discusses solutions to funding local government without property tax increases. Paul Craney, Executive Director with the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, breaks down Mayor Wu’s Climate Initiative, congestion taxes, and what this will lead to for the City of Boston. Jon DiPietro with Liberty Digital informs listeners about the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner and why every event results in accusatio...
April 29, 2026

April 29th, 2026 - Ross Connolly with Ilana Blumsack from Americans for Prosperity, Paul Craney with the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, Jon DiPietro from Liberty Digital, and Bryce Chinault with the Abundance Institute

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/9/2026. Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, discusses solutions to funding local government without property tax increases. Next, Paul Craney, Executive Director with the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, breaks down Mayor Wu’s Climate Initiative, congestion taxes, and what this will lead to for the City of Boston. Jon DiPietro with Liberty Digital informs listeners about the attempted shooting at the White House...
April 28, 2026

April 28th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/28/2026.
April 27, 2026

April 27, 2026 Host Brad Ferland talks with the Highest Ranked NCO in the Vt. Army National Guard, and Christine Werneke of Vt. Home, Health, and Hospice

Host Brad Ferland 9:00 to 10:00 U.S. ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR RAYMOND MYERS Senior Enlisted Leader CSM Raymond J. Myers enlisted into the Vermont Army National Guard on 11 July 1983. He entered Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. CSM Myers’ assignment history include Cannon Crewman and promoting to 1SG in C Battery 1/86 Field Artillery Burlington, Vermont (1983-2004), 1SG Headquarters 1/86 FA Williston Vermont (2004-2007), 1SG HHC 86th IBCT to include a Deployment to Afghanistan (2009...
April 23, 2026

April 23rd, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: Healing, Horror, and the Power of the People

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/23/2026. This Week on WDEV, Dr. Steven Schlozman explores how the "Health Humanities" and the psychology of horror can dismantle mental health stigma and address the digital stressors impacting Vermont’s youth. At 10:00 AM, Melissa Lavallee, Matt Gile, and Wren Zegans discuss the "May Day Strong" movement and the vital role of labor solidarity in supporting our healthcare and education systems. The program highlights the May 1st march in Willis...
April 21, 2026

April 21, 2026 - Rob Roper talks with Matt Cota about State House activities, and H. Brooke Paige on his candidacies for state offices

Matt Cota is with Meadow Hill Consulting. He discusses Act 181, and fuel, carbon, and mileage tax schemes in Montpelier. And H. Brooke Paige is running as a Republican for Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Auditor of Accounts.
April 20, 2026

April 20, 2026 Brad Ferland welcomes in Brett Stanciu, to talk about her latest book, called Call It Madness

Brett is the author of Unstitched and Hidden View. She is a regular contributor and associate editor to the Vermont Almanac. Her new book, Call It Madness, is coming out in June.
April 17, 2026

April 17th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/17/2026.
April 14, 2026

April 14, 2026 Rob Roper talks with Republican Party Head Paul Dame, and Javan Sears, Candidate for Vermont Senate in Chittenden County

Rob opens with Paul Dame, chair of the Vermont Republican Party. Then Javan Sears, student at the University of Vermont, who is running for the Vermont Senate in Chittenden County.
April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026 Brad Ferland talks updates in Montpelier, the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries, and musician Kathy Mattea

9:00 to 9:30 Matt Cota Meadow Hill Consulting Montpelier Legislative Updates 9:30 to 10:15 Alliance of Healthcare Sharing Ministries Rep. Randy Hultgren, Executive Director, Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries H.102 (2025), a sweeping bill that would require faith-based Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) operating in Vermont to adhere to burdensome reporting measures as if they were insurance companies. 10:15 to 11:00 Kathy Mattea Kathleen Alice Mattea (born June 21, 1959) i...
April 10, 2026

April 10th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/10/2026.
April 9, 2026

April 9th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: Sentencing Reform & Saving money on your energy bills

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/09/2026. David Zuckerman explores the push for restorative justice with the ACLU of Vermont, followed by a guide to lowering your energy bills with experts from the LEAP Energy Fair.
April 8, 2026

April 8, 2026 Ross Connolly talks Artemis II, New England Governors embracing nuclear energy, and the Pine Tree Riot

Jason Sorens, Senior Research Fellow with AIER, updates listeners on tariffs a year after President Trump’s announcement of “Liberation Day” and what effect they are having on America’s economy Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com breaks down America’s return to the moon after a 50-year hiatus and how the Atremis mission puts minor policy disagreements in perspective Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director with Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, talks about the New Hampshire race for the US Senate, the ...
April 7, 2026

April 7, 2026 Rob Roper talks Vermont politics with Barre City Representative Michael Boutin, and former Burlington City Council member Kurt Wright

Michael Boutin is a Republican member of the Vermont House from the Washington-3 District. Kurt Wright is a former Burlington City Council member and Burlington business owner, and host of the Morning Show on WVMT radio in Burlington.
April 3, 2026

April 3rd, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/03/2026.
April 2, 2026

April 2nd, 2026 - Education Funding and the Future of Land Use

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/02/2026. This week, we dive into the two biggest debates in the Statehouse. First up is Paul Cillo on breaking the education funding logjam to protect small schools and taxpayers, and a deep dive into Act 181’s land use regulations with Jamey Fidel, Sam Lincoln, and Neil Ryan.