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Vermont Viewpoint
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.
Episodes
- Vermont Viewpoint
July 27, 2026 Host Brad Ferland talks with Sgt. First Class Melanie LaPerle of the Vermont National Guard, and Matt Cota of Meadow Hill Consulting
Sergeant First Class Melanie LaPerle State Headquarters, Vermont National Guard Originally from Venice, Florida, Melanie LaPerle has built a distinguished…
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Vermont Viewpoint - Lachlan Francis hosts 7-24-26
Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas on the upcoming primary and general elections, federal interference in state-run elections, etc. Nick Charyk. on…
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July 21, 2026 Host Paul Dame talks with three freshman Vermont members of the House of Representatives, and covers some relevant local news
Representative Kumulia "Kase" Long (R-Milton) Calls & general news Representative David Soucy (R-Barre Town) Representative Val Taylor (R-Mendon)
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July 20, 2026 Host Brad Ferland
Melinda White and Dawn Tatro - talk about the 5th Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit Friday July 31, Champlain Valley Exposition 10:00-4:00 Montpelier City…
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Lachlan Francis hosts VERMONT VIEWPOINT
Vermont Viewpoint originally broadcast Friday, July 17, 2026
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David Zuckerman hosts VERMONT VIEWPOINT 7-16-2026
"The irreverent Bob Stannard joins David for 2 hours of entertaining banter, music, political moments, poignant memories, and teaching his grandson to fish…
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July 15, 2026 Ross Connolly talks with guests about affordability, the US/Iran war, and an upcoming music concert
Elizabeth Brown & Paul Craney with the Fiscal Alliance Foundation discuss the announcement of their expansion into Vermont, why VT is falling further behind…
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July 14, 2025 Host Paul Dame discusses the increasing role of women in the Vermont Republican Party and the growth of the VT Federation of Republican Women
Host Paul Dame discusses the increasing role of women in the Vermont Republican Party and the growth of the VT Federation of Republican Women. Rep. Pattie…
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July 13, 2026 Brad Ferland talks with the new President of Campaign for Vermont, the Governor's new healthcare executive order, and musicians Christine Lynch Malcolm and Marc Edwards, performing in a folk music concert this Saturday in Greensboro.
Pam MacKenzie named New President of Campaign for Vermont Campaign for Vermont is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization dedicated to the vision of a…
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July 9, 2026 - David Zuckerman talks with Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George, and Chittenden County State Senator Thomas Chittenden
July 9, 2026 - David Zuckerman talks with Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George, and Chittenden County State Senator Thomas Chittenden.
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July 8, 2026 Ross Connolly talks about the Maine US Senate race, economic comparison between Vermont and New Hampshire, and America 250
John Reynolds, State Director with NFIB, compares New Hampshire to Vermont and informs listeners why the NH Advantage has been so successful, how it has…
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July 7, 2026 Paul Dame is joined by St. Albans State Representative Joe Luneau, and Vermont Historian Tom Hughes
St. Albans Rep. Joe Luneau (R-Franklin-3) joins Paul to talk about the latest Legislative Session, mid-term elections, and major issues facing Vermonters. And…
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June 29, 2026 Brad Ferland talks with members of the Vermont National Guard, and the owner of Westford Provisions
Vermont National Guard Joseph E. Brooks State Public Affairs Officer - on Communications between the VNG and the Public. Westford Provisions - Owner Kim Harris…
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July 6, 2026 Host Brad Ferland with the Fraud Watch, Craftsbury Players, and the State's new tobacco prevention law
Amy Brewer (MPH, CHES, Health Educator with the Franklin Grand Isle Tobacco Prevention Coalition) On July 1st, Vermont’s new youth tobacco prevention law…
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David Zuckerman hosts VERMONT VIEWPOINT
Host David Zuckerman Originally Broadcast 7-2-2026 Part 1- Amanda Gustin, Director of Collections and Access at the Vermont Historical Society, joins David…
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July 1, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks with Vermont Lt. Governor John Rodgers and other guests about America250, and the World Cup effect in Massachusetts
Lt Governor John Rodgers joins the show to discuss America turning 250, how far we have come as a nation, how there is still work to do to live up to the…
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June 30, 2026 - Paul Dame talks with Vermont State Senator Steven Heffernan and Representative Tom Charleton
First hour: Addison County Republican State Senator Steven Heffernan. Second hour: Representative Tom Charleton (R-Windsor, Windham) in the towns of Athens…
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June 29, 2026 Brad Ferland talks with members of the Vermont National Guard, and the owner of Westford Provisions
Vermont National Guard Joseph E. Brooks State Public Affairs Officer - on Communications between the VNG and the Public. Westford Provisions - Owner Kim Harris…
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Lachlan Francis hosts VERMONT VIEWPOINT
Guests: May Hanlon, Executive Director of the Vermont Democratic Party Rep. Kathleen James (D-Manchester) Aly Richards, Democratic candidate for Governor…
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David Zuckerman hosts VERMONT VIEWPOINT
Originally broadcast June 25, 2026 First, I will talk with Representative John O’Brien about rural economic survival and shifting our education funding away…
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June 24, 2026 Host Ross Connolly talks with Republican candidate for Congress Mark Coester, plus discussions about Cannabis Laws and the nation's foreign policy.
Candidate Series: Mark Coester joins the show to discuss his race for Congress, the issues facing Vermonters, his plans to address affordability, and his…
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June 23, 2026 - Paul Dame hosts; guest are Lowell State Representative Mark Higley, and Barre City Representative Michael Boutin
Lowell Republican State Representative Mark Higley talks with Paul about Act 181 and the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, and his recent trip to…
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Vermont Viewpoint - Lachlan Francis hosts 6-19-26
Host Lachlan Francis interviews Conor Casey chairs Vermont's Irish American Legislative Caucus and then Dr Kelli Perkins - the Human Resources and Justice…
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David Zuckerman hosts VERMONT VIEWPOINT State Senate Races: Affordability, Corporate Spending, and Data Privacy with Joanna Grossman & Rep. Monique Priestley
Host David Zuckerman interviews two Democratic candidates running for the Vermont State Senate. Joanna Grossman (Chittenden Southeast) discusses her opposition…
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June 17, 2026 Ross Connolly talks with Congressional Candidate Gerald Malloy, and covers the UK social media restrictions, and talks with VT GOP Chair Paul Dame
Gerald Malloy, Candidate for US Congress, discusses his race for Congress, top issues impacting Vermonters, how Congress could help Vermont, and his message…
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Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland - 06/15/2026
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland was aired on 06/15/2026.
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June 16, 2026 Host Paul Dame talks with Representatives Rob North and Matt Walker
Freshman Representative Rob North (R-Ferrisburgh) shares his experience on the House Environment Committee anbd Act 181. Swanton Republican Representative Matt…
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6-12-2026 Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis
Originally broadcast Friday, June 12, 2026 Lachlan's guest is VT Lt Governor candidate Esther Charlestin
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Vermont Viewpoint David Zuckerman 6-11-2026:
Sen. Andrew Perchlik and then Vermont's Healthcare changes with Owen Foster of the Green Mountain Care Board Host David Zuckerman talks with State Senator…
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June 9, 2026 Host Paul Dame interviews Senator Scott Beck and the Vermont organizer of the 250th USA celebration
Paul Dame talks with Caledonia County Republican Leader Senator Scott Beck on Legislative results from the recently concluded session, and Republican prospects…
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June 8, 2026 Brad Ferland with a Legislative recap, PTSD Awareness month, and Author Bob Degree
Meghan Sullivan - Vice President of Government Affairs Vermont Chamber Recap of Legislative session from the chamber’s perspective. What lies ahead? Meghan…
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6-5-2026 Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis
Originally broadcast June 5, 2026 Guest: Washington County Senator Andy Perchlik
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June 3, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks about legislative developments across New England
John Reynolds, State Director with NFIB, rejoins the show to grade the policies passed by the legislature now that session is over and how small businesses…
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June 1, 2026 - Brad Ferland recaps the Legislative Session, the AARP Fraud Watch, and a musician who recently put on a great show in St. Albans
First Hour - Senator Thomas Chittenden Matt Cota Meadowhill Consulting Legislative adjournment recap Second Hour -- Elliott Greenblott AARP Fraudwatch…
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5-28-2-26 Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman
5-28-2026 on Vermont Viewpoint, host David Zuckerman welcomes Margaret McLean and White River Valley SU Superintendent Jamie Kinnarney from the Vermont Rural…
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May 27, 2026 Ross Connolly talks about the Vermont Legislative Session, Memorial Day, and recent federal election results
Alison Despathy rejoins the show to break down the debate around the clean heat standard, the bait and switch solution from the Majority, and why Vermonters…
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Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper - 05/26/2026 - Screens in Schools with Laura Derrendinger & Combatting Anti-Semitism in Schools with Corinna Dodson
Rob Roper talks with Laura Derrendinger (Vermont Coalition Independence, Reconnection & Liberation) about removing digital screens from schools, and increasing…
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VT Viewpoint: 5-21-26 Lt. Gov. Candidate Ryan McLaren’s Housing Reform & Tackling America’s Civic Literacy Crisis
David Zuckerman sits down with Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Ryan McLaren to discuss his newly unveiled municipal housing and education tax reform…
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May 18, 2026 - Brad Ferland talks with author Conal O'Brien, Danielle Roberts talks about some upcoming events in Franklin County, and Representative Ashley Bartley has the latest from the State House
Conal O’Brien New book out- What Ever Happened to Anna Canneli. This is the 3rd in a series. Conal previously published books, Birth of an Angel and Death of…
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Vermont Viewpoint - Lachlan Francis hosts 5-15-26
Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis for 5-15-26 Guests: Bill Bright - Son of VTs first black woman legislator who had her portrait unveiled at the Vermont…
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5-14-2026 School Closures & The Reality of Lyme Disease
David Zuckerman hosts State Representative Leanne Harple to discuss the controversial plans for school mergers and closures and their impact on rural Vermont…
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May 13, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks about Act 250 costs, the UK vote, Homeschooling rights, and education
Kate Baker Demers, Executive Director for the Children’s Scholarship Fund, talks about New York opting into the federal tax credit scholarship program, why…
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May 12, 2026 - Rob Roper with Campaign for Vermont's Ben Kinsley; and Blogger and former Vermont Viewpoint Host Kevin Ellis debate issues in Montpelier
Ben Kinsley is the Executive Director of Campaign for Vermont Kevin Ellis is the author of the Conflict of Interest blog, and former Friday host of Vermont…
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May 11, 2026 - Brad Ferland talks with Jason Maulucci, with the Governor's office, Amy Brewer about Tobacco Prevention, and hosting opportunities with the Vermont Mountaineers
Jason Maulucci Director of Policy Development and Legislative Affairs for Governor Phil Scott discusses Vermont Education Legislation, Housing, and…
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May 8, 2026 Lachlan Francis hosting - Guests Tim Ashe, candidate for Vermont Auditor of Accounts, and blogger and former Vermont Viewpoint host Kevin Ellis
Lachlan opens with former Senate President Pro Tem Tim Ashe. Then Lachlan talks with Kevin Ellis, host of the Conflict of Interest podcast, and former host of…
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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…
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May 5th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 05/05/2026.
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May 4th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 05/04/2026
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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…
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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…
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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…
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April 28th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/28/2026.
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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…
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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…
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April 22nd, 2026 - Ross Connoly with Alison Despathy on Act 181, John Reynolds on the impact of a wealth tax, Clara Morrison breaks down Vermont's affordability crisis, and John Goodnight on the conflict in Iran
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/22/2026.
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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…
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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…
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April 17th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/17/2026.
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April 16th, 2026 - David Zuckerman with Geo Honigford on the public education system, Chuck Collins breaks down the Fair Share tax proposal, and Rep Herb Olson explains bill H.955
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/16/2026.