Vermont Viewpoint

Vermont Viewpoint
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Vermont Viewpoint covers a lot of ground, both geographically and topically. You'll hear from lawmakers, newsmakers, business people and your own friends and neighbors. This is the show you want to tune into to hear what compelling and/or fun topic you'll be introduced to each day.

  1. 4D AGO

    December 23, 2025 Rob Roper with Republican Party Chair Paul Dame, and Amy Hornblas founder of the new online forum, Vermont Back Porch

    Paul Dame, Chair of the Vermont Republican Party, on the upcoming legislative session and 2026 election, and Amy Hornblas about her organization Stand Up Vermont and her new online forum, Vermont Back Porch.

    1h 34m

  2. 5D AGO

    December 22, 2025 - Brad Ferland's Holiday show welcomes in The Logger Rusty Dewees, and Elizabeth Von Trapp, and shares some musical Christmas Cheer!

    Brad opens with a few stories from the Sheep Farm, then... Rusty Dewees "The Logger" exchanges gifts, shares about his holiday memories, his life and career, and provides a musical performance that brings Brad in for some help. Then Elizabeth Von Trapp and Brad exchange gifts, and Elizabeth offers up some music and good conversation, and talk about Christmas and love.

    1h 37m

  3. DEC 18

    December 18th, 2025 - Return-to-Work & Making Ends Meet

    On this episode of Vermont Viewpoint, David first talks with Steve Howard, Executive Director of the Vermont State Employee Association VSEA, about Governor Scott’s return-to-commute executive work order and what it means for state employees as well as Vermonters access to services. We will also discuss federal cuts and how that will impact Vermonters both through state programs and adjacent organizations such as the Community Action network across the state.   Then, David will be joined by Alison Calderara, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action, and Liz Scharf, Director of Capstones Community Economic Development and Food Security, to discuss how Capstone has been helping central Vermonters make ends meet for over 60 years through programs like emergency food and heating assistance, housing counseling, financial coaching, workforce development, headstart and more. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/18/2025.

    1h 31m

  4. DEC 16

    December 16, 2025 Rob Roper talks with 2 State Representatives about the upcoming Legislative Session.

    Rob opens with Orange-1 Republican Representative Mike Tagliavia (Orange, Washington, Corinth, Vershire). Then Washington-Orange Republican Representative Gina Galfetti (Barre Town, Williamstown) joins in the second hour. The discussion revolves around Taxation issues, overspending in Montpelier, and the lack of affordability in Vermont.

    1h 34m

  5. DEC 15

    Dec 15, 2015 Brad Ferland talks about the upcoming Legislative Session, the Vermont Almanac, and the Blind Boys of Alabama coming to Stowe this Friday night!

    WDEV Legislative Preview with Matt Cota of Meadow Hill Education Property Taxes, Health Care Affordability, Transportation Fund Warning Signs. Energy Costs & Climate Policy, A moment of Hope:  Split the Ticket 100,000 gallons of free fuel delivered through Split the Ticket; A 2025 Vermont Almanac preview WITH Patrick White, Dave Mance, Brett Stanciu; and then Seth Soloway, Executive Director OF Spruce Peak Arts and Eric “Ricky” McKinnie of the Blind Boys of Alabama, who are performing a Christmas Concert Friday December 19th, 7:00 p.m. at Spruce Peak Arts The Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!

    1h 37m

  6. DEC 12

    December 12th, 2025 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis

    This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/12/25.

    48 min

  7. DEC 11

    December 11th, 2025 - Education Redistricting & Wage Equity

    On this episode of Policy Hour, host David Zuckerman leads two critical conversations shaping Vermont’s future. From 9–10 AM, Senator Martine Larocque Gulick and Representative Edye Graning join David to unpack the School Redistricting Task Force’s recommendations and how state leaders have responded. Then, from 10–11 AM, Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, explores the fight for fair pay, tipped wages, and what economic justice means for Vermont workers. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue on education and equity. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/11/2025.

    1h 36m

  8. DEC 10

    Dec 10, 2025 - Ross Connolly talks about Vermont Healthcare, the new National Security Strategy, Rising State Property Taxes, why Wyoming's economy is booming, and Bull Riding

    Ross talks first with Jared Rhoads, founder and director of the Center for Modern Health, informs listeners about the reasons behind rising health insurance costs and what can be done to improve Vermont’s Healthcare policies. Then John Byrnes, Strategic Director with Concerned Veterans for America, discusses the new 2025 National Security Strategy released by the Trump Administration and what priorities have changed from past defense plans. Next, Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com joins the show to break down rising property taxes and how it can impact every Vermonter. And Tyler Lindholm, State Director with Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming, talks bull riding, permitting reform, and the secret to Wyoming’s economic success.

    1h 34m
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Vermont Viewpoint covers a lot of ground, both geographically and topically. You'll hear from lawmakers, newsmakers, business people and your own friends and neighbors. This is the show you want to tune into to hear what compelling and/or fun topic you'll be introduced to each day.

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  • Creator
    Vermont Viewpoint
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    997
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2025 Vermont Viewpoint
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