Episodes

April 1, 2026

April 1, 2026 - Host Ross Connolly talks with guests about the Maine US Senate Race, sky high taxes in Massachusetts, and affordability issues in Vermont

Nick Murray with Lead Maine breaks down new polling from the US Senate Race in Maine and what to watch for in the final weeks before primary day in one of the most important races nationally for the midterms. Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, informs listeners about a new strategy in the Commonwealth to address sky high taxes, the impact of Massachusetts’ wealth tax on the economy, and outmigration issues. Planet Hank from PlanetHank.com joins the show to di...
March 31, 2026

March 31, 2026 - Rob Roper takes phone calls and talks with Mary Beerworth of Vermont Right to Life

Rob takes phone calls in the first hour about policies, issues and activities at the Vermont Statehouse. Then Mary Beerworth of Vermont Right to Life talks about state-sponsored assisted suicide, abortion, and other life-and-death issues in Vermont and around the country.
March 26, 2026

March 26th, 2026 - VT Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: Education system and tax Legislation, Dylan Impersonations for non-profit healthcare provider & The Spectrum Sleep Out for homeless youth

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/26/2026. On this episode of VT Viewpoint, Host David Zuckerman is joined by: Rep. Leanne Harple on education reform and tax savings, the Bob Dylan impersonation fundraiser for the Barre Peoples clinic with Dan Barlow and Bronwyn Fryer, and the Spectrum Sleep Out with Mark Redmond.
March 24, 2026

March 24, 2026 - Host Rob Roper chats with Vermont State Representative Mike Tagliavia and Renee McGuinness of the Vermont Family Alliance

Representative Mike Tagliavia is a Republican House member representing the towns of Orange, Washington, Corinth, and Vershire. Mike and Rob talk about issues at the State House, including the growing opposition to Act 181, and the demonstration at the State House today where attendees will advocate for its repeal; and Renee McGuinness, Vermont Family Alliance Policy Analyst, on bills affecting Family Policies and Mental Health Issues in the State.
March 23, 2026

March 23, 2026 - Brad Ferland on Statehouse Updates, and musician Max Wareham, performing this weekend in Waterbury

Meghan Sullivan - Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Public Affairs, Matt Cota - with Meadow Hill Consulting, on the latest from the Vermont State House and Bluegrass and Banjo Performer Max Wareham, who has a show coming up this Saturday at Zenbarn in Waterbury, VT.
March 19, 2026

March 19th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: No Ice, No Kings, No School Consolidations and Free Ben & Jerry’s Campaign!

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/19/2026. This week on Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman four segments— ICE Out Vermont on holding federal agents accountable to the Constitution. The No Kings Day 3 Franklin County team discussing statewide events on the 28th of March. Ben Cohen fighting to take back Ben & Jerry’s. And Vermont-NEA’s Don Tinney on addressing property tax reform and forced school consolidation impacts.
March 18, 2026

March 18, 2026 - Host Ross Connolly talks with guest about the Iran Conflict, the Government Shutdown, actions in the Montpelier Statehouse and more

AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, rejoins the show to discuss the ongoing government shutdown for DHS, the Iran Conflict, and New Hampshire denying a tax increase Vermont State Representative Gina Galfetti updates listeners about legislative session, affordability efforts, and housing changes Ed Tarnowski from Ed Choice breaks down the federal school choice tax credit program and why Vermont should opt-in Ilana Blumsack from Americans for Prosperity talks about the pros and ...
March 17, 2026

March 17th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/17/2026.
March 16, 2026

March 16, 2026 - Brad Ferland talks with retired General Knight of the Vermont National Guard, and musician Roseanne Cash.

As of March, Major General Gregory Knight is the retiring Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, after serving for seven years. He was succeeded by Maj. Gen. Henry “Hank” Harder Jr., following a change of command ceremony this month. He was named the Vermont Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Citizen of the Year, and Upon his retirement, he has not ruled out a future in politics. Then, Rosanne Cash a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, author, and four-time Grammy winner celebrated as a l...
March 12, 2026

March 12th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: ICE activity in South Burlington, Turning the Soil, and Act 73

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/12/2026. Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky joins to talk about the ICE incident in South Burlington yesterday. Former Ag. Secretary Roger Allbee joins to talk about his new book, Turning the Soil 250 Years of Vermont Agriculture. VT Interfaith Action Exec Director joins to talk about her firsthand account of the ICE incident. Superintendent of Schools of WRVSU Jamie Kinnarney joins to talk about updates to act 73 related to education in the legislature.
March 10, 2026

March 10th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/10/2026.
March 9, 2026

March 9th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/09/2026.
March 6, 2026

March 6th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/06/2026.
March 5, 2026

March 5th, 2026 - Property taxes, Education reform, National Guard

Sen. Martine Gulick joins us to discuss property taxes and education reforms as we head into the mid-session legislative deadlines. Then, outgoing Adjutant General Gregory Knight sits down for a review of his time as Adjutant General and his 42-year military career. We also dive into the role of the Guard in this active US aggression. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/05/2026.
March 3, 2026

March 3rd, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper

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

March 2nd, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/02/2026.
Feb. 26, 2026

February 26th, 2026 - On the Ground: West Bank Stories & the Cost drivers of Healthcare in Vermont

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/26/2026. What does life look like for families living in the West Bank? And what's really driving health care costs here at home? Carmela Ormando and Bethany Nolan reflect on their recent trip to the West Bank with Sabeel, sharing personal stories from East Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron, and beyond. Then, Senator Chris Pearson and Beth Tanzman of Vermont Health Care 911 dig into the data on Vermont's health care affordability crisis. What are th...
Feb. 24, 2026

February 24, 2026 - Rob Roper talks nuclear power and a recently released education performance report

Rob Roper welcomes in first Bob Hargraves, talking about nuclear power and policy, and the possibility of reviving the nuclear power industry in Vermont. Mill Moore, former executive director of Vermont Independent Schools Association, on a recent report on student outcomes in math and literacy.
Feb. 23, 2026

February 23, 2026 - Brad Ferland chats with Vt. Nat'l Guard Chaplain, and upcoming events at Stowe Arts

Vermont Army National Guard Chaplain (Major) Eric Stuepfert currently serves as a Federal Technician as the state Chaplain for the Vermont National Guard and the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) Chaplain. 10:00 to 10:30 Seth Soloway Spruce Peak Arts Director on upcoming shows 10:30 to 11:00 Anne Lamott & Neal Allen Spruce Peak Arts March 28, 2026 7:00 PM Anne Lamott writes and speaks about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus. But armed with s...