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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
September 12th, 2025 - Kevin Ellis talks Charlie Kirk assassination, mental health, government funding and the Tunbridge Worlds Fair
Kevin Ellis reacts to the Charlie Kirk killing, talks to Luke Albee about the coming government shutdown and goes deep with UVM’s Dr. Robert Althoff about the…
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Sep 11th, 2025 - Host David Zuckerman talks with Mary Collins on being active in her community and with Melinda Moulton documentary on the new Ethan Allen
David speaks with Mary Collins, discussing her work as a 6th-generation Vermonter, being active in her community through her work and her spare time. in the…
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September 10, 2025 Host Ross Connolly talks about American Economics, the Vermont GOP, and Planet Hank
Ross opens with Jason Sorens, Senior Research Fellow at the American Institute for Economic Research, about the U.S. economic condition, tariff impacts, and…
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September 9, 2025 Rob Roper talks about Americans for Prosperity with Activist Rachel Burgin, and State Representative Zak Harvey
Host Rob Roper talks about Americans for Prosperity, a national group looking to build political influence in the state of Vermont, with Rachel Burgin, a…
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September 8th, 2025 - Brad Ferland talks with Matt Cota on energy updates, Craig Meads about the Northeast Street Rod Nationals, Elliot Greenblot for Fraudwatch, and Senator Chris Mattos on issues, goals, and senate schedules.
September 8th, 2025 - Brad Ferland talks with Matt Cota on energy and transportation updates, Craig Meads about the Northeast Street Rod Nationals, Elliot…
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September 4th, 2025 - David Zuckerman talks with Lia Ernst, the legal director for the Vermont ACLU. Next, he speaks with Senator Tanya Vyhovsky to discuss her recent trip to Ukraine.
David Zuckerman talks with Lia Ernst, legal director for the Vermont ACLU. We will discuss the work that the Vermont ACLU is doing to uphold the principles of…
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September 3rd, 2025 - Ross Connolly with Richard Morrison on corporate Welfare, Duncan Schroeder on the gig worker economy, Jack DeOliveira on issues shared by VT and CT, and Dave Soulia about governmental transparency.
Ross Connolly talks with Richard Morrison, Senior Fellow with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who joins the show to inform listeners about corporate…
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September 2nd, 2025 - Rob Roper with Alison Despathy, to discuss energy issues in Vermont and their impact on low income Vermonters. And Sara Viera on election integrity.
Rob Roper speaks with Alison Despathy, a citizen activist and journalist discussing energy issues in Vermont and their impact on low income Vermonters. And…
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Aug 29, 2025 - Kevin Ellis with VT Attorney General Charity Clark on troops and Trump. And fall books recommendation from Bear Pond Books.
Kevin Ellis speaks with VT Attorney General Charity Clark on troops and Trump. And fall books recommendation from Bear Pond Books. Published on 08/29/25.
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Aug 28, 2025 - Host David Zuckerman talks about Vermont Healthcare, Labor Day, and finding houses for thousands of unhoused people.
Host David Zuckerman is joined by Nicole DiVita, the President of the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals and the President of Healthcare for…
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Aug 25, 2025 -- Host Brad Ferland with the hosts of Afterglow fundraiser, and the Vermont National Guard Open House
Host Brad Ferland talks in the first hour with John Holzscheiter and Andrea Wells, the parents of AJ Holzscheiter, who died by suicide, talking about the…
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Aug 22, 2025 Host Kevin Ellis talks mail-in voting with the Vermont Treasurer Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, and education reform with Senator Scott Beck
Host Kevin Ellis welcomes in Sarah Copeland-Hanzas, Vermont Democratic Secretary of State, talking about mail-in voting and other electoral matters, and a…
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Aug 21, 2025 - Host David Zuckerman talks about Healthcare for the Poor and Uninsured, and the Vermont Parent Child Center
In the first hour, David talks with Dan Barlow of the People's Health and Wellness Clinic about how free clinics fill gaps in our healthcare system for…
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Aug 20, 2025 Ross Connolly talks DC Crime, NH already drawing presidential candidates, Paul Bean in the UK, and West Coast comparison to VT
Host Ross Connolly welcomes in Jillian Snider, Resident Senior Fellow at R Street Institute, on the federal takeover of the DC Police, and crime in the…
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Aug 19, 2025 Host Rob Roper with VT Traditions Coalition, and Dave Soulia of FYIVT.com
Rob welcomes in Mike Covey, with the Vermont Traditions Coalition, talks about wildlife encounters. Dave Soulia of FYIVT.com; on top stories on taxation and…
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August 18, 2025 Brad Ferland talks with Housing/Construction Expert, 2 Vermont State Senators, and officiating a funeral and a wedding on the same day.
Brad opens with Evan Langfeldt, Chief Executive Officer - O'Brien Brothers -- on Housing in Vermont, and what it will take to build more homes. Brad talks…
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August 15, 2025 Kevin Ellis with the Director of the Film "Gone Guys", and State Treasurer Michael Pieciak
Kevin welcomes in Chad Ervin, director of the Film "Gone Guys", discussing the new film about the struggles of boys and young men in Vermont, and Vermont State…
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August 14, 2025 David talks with Guests about the Indivisible Organization, and Jewish Voice for Peace
David Zuckerman talks with members of Indivisible Vermont, Judi Daly, Ginny Sassaman, and Breanna Walsh about what inspired them to get involved, the issues…
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August 13, 2025 Ross Connolly on Trump/Putin Summit, Americans for Prosperity VT Tour, US Debt, and the 250th birthday of the USA
Host Ross Connolly welcomes in John Goodnight to talk about the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska…
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August 12, 2025 Rob Roper talks economics, tariffs, and education with Professor Robert Letovsky, and covers local news with Vermont Daily Chronicle editor Guy Page
Rob Roper with Saint Michael's College Professor Doctor Robert Letovsky, and Guy Page, founder of Vermont Daily Chronicle.
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August11, 2025 Brad Ferland with Governor Phil Scott, AARP Fraudwatch, the League of Vermont Writers, and Full Moon Hiking on Elmore Mountain
Brad Opens the show with Vermont Governor Phil Scott, talking about racing, housing, education reform, vehicle registrations, and more. After a chat about a…
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August 6, 2025 Ross Connolly on shared issues with VT and MA, Texas gerrymandering, Veterans Healthcare, and housing reforms
Ross Connolly welcomes in Paul Craney, Executive Director - Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on shared issues between Vermont and Massachusetts Chris Maidment…
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August 5,2025 Rob Roper talks with Paul Bean about local news issues, and Nancy Gassett about election integrity
Rob Welcomes in Paul Bean of Vermont Daily Chronicle about Geo-engineering and Bernie Sanders' brother; and Nancy Gassett, of the Windham County Republican…
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August 1, 2025 Kevin Ellis is Joined by Rob Roper for another right vs. left debate on all the issues
Rob Roper joins - Trump, school choice, taxes, climate change and all the rest. Both sides and really fun. This Episode of Vermont Viewpoint Aired on 08/01/2025
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July 31, 2025 David Zuckerman talks about the important work of Vermont’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and, Dean Roy a candidate for Governor in 2026, shares why he wants to take on the Governor
in todays (July 31st) Episode, Mia Schultz, Melody Mackin, and Amanda Garces join the show for a conversation about the important work of Vermont’s Truth and…
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July 30, 2025 Ross Connolly talks Global Warming Solutions Act, efforts to ban nicotine and tobacco, efforts to make Vermont more affordable, and off-shore wind projects
Host Ross Connolly welcomes in Alison Despathy updating lawsuits against the Global Warming Solutions Act and how it could impact Vermonters. Sofia Hamilton…
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July 29, 2025 Rob Roper hosts - talking about cell phone bans in schools, and former governor Jim Douglas talks about the Mead Chapel at Middlebury College
Rob talks first with Laura Derrendinger, with the Smartphone Free Childhood Leadership Council, on the impending smartphone bans in Vermont and New York…
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July 28, 2025 host Brad Ferland on the 4th Annual Substance Use Addiction Summitt, and the Vermont National Guards' PRIME Program
Brad welcomes in Melinda White, co-chair of the 4th Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit, Friday August 1st at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Tracy…
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July 25th, 2025 Kevin Ellis Talks about the Amazon distribution center issue/controversy in Essex, Fixing Burlington, and other topics
Hour 1 - The Amazon distribution center issue/controversy in Essex. What happened and why? Guests are Lois Whitmore of the Essex community opposition and Essex…
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07/24/25 David Zuckerman Talks with The Governors plan to overhaul Vermont's education system, The challenges and opportunities facing rural hospitals and patient care under the current financial strains, and the massive changes and cuts to Medicaid
In todays (July 24th) episode, Margaret McLean will join the show to discuss the new education law. How will t impact the future of rural schools in Vermont…
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July 23, 2025 Ross Connolly talks about NYC socialism, education freedom programs in NH, the private health insurance market in VT, and President Trump's approach to the Jeffrey Epstein case
Host Ross Connolly talks first with Representative Zak Harvey (R) Rutland-3 (Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, and West Haven) about his background, what…
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July 22, 2025 Rob Roper talks with Vermont Farmer, Lawyer, and Blogger John Klar, and Andrew Cline with the Bartlett Center for Public Policy
Rob speaks with John Klar, who was taking part in a Making America Healthy Again gathering in Washington DC. Then, Andrew Cline with the Josiah Bartlett Center…
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Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman 7-10-2025
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on July 10th, 2025. Hosted by David Zuckerman.
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Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman 7-17-2025
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on July 17th, 2025. Hosted by David Zuckerman. Guests: Chad Simmons - Liasson for Vermont Housing Finance…
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Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis - 7-18-2025 Hour 2 Steve Terry
Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 10am Hour A Tribute to Steve Terry And Easter Seals around 10:45
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Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 Hour 1
Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 9am hour Filmmaker Jay Craven Professor Chris Appy on The Ellsberg Archive Project
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July 21, 2025 - Brad Ferland talks with the Weinermobile drivers, Waterbury LEAP Fest EV event organizers, NEK Senator Sam Douglas, and bluegrass musician Tony Trischka
Brad opens the show with Grill-em-up Gabby, and Bun Length Ben, who have been driving the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile across the country, and made a recent stop…
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Ross Connolly hosts - Topics include Local News Coverage, Crypto Week in DC, Flood Recovery, and the Russia Ukraine War
Ross starts with Paul Bean with the Vermont Daily Chronicle. Then Joel Valenzuela talks Crypto Week in DC. Representative Gina Galfetti of Barre Town talks…
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Rob Roper hosts Tom Koch on Washington County Republicans and Leslie Hiner of Ed Choice
Rob talks with Tom Koch about his life and career, and discusses some key issues at the State House in Montpelier. Then Leslie Hiner joins to talk about the…
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Brad Ferland with 'Zero Limits' documentary's Lisa Schermerhorn, A River Runs through it Garden Club, and local farmer, musician, and filmmaker George Woodard
Brad Ferland with Lisa Schermerhorn with new documentary "Zero Limits", Wendy Steager and Caroline Castaldo of the "Gardens of Waterbury" tour, and George…
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July 8, 2025 -- Tuesday host Rob Roper hosts his guest -- Friday Vermont Viewpoint Host Kevin Ellis for a Verbal Cage Match
Rob and Kevin and callers debate issues around immigration, education, energy policy, and more.
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Brad Ferland with novelist Sarah Stromeyer, musician Troy Ramey, AARP Fraudwatcher Elliott Greenblott, and Duncan McDougall on WindowDressers
Brad Ferland welcomes in Sarah Stromeyer. Her new novel "A Mother Always Knows" is just out. Troy Ramey, singer-songwriter, turned all 4 chairs on 'The Voice'…
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July 2, 2025 -- Ross Connolly on Mamdani for Mayor in NYC, Big Beautiful Bill, US-Canada relations, and vehicle inspections in NH
Marcela Crossman, Chair of Jersey 1st and a Wall Street Executive talks about the potential impacts on NYC if Zohran Mamdani is elected Mayor in November. Kurt…
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June 30th, 2025 -- Brad Ferland hosts Sergeant 1st Class Bo Willoughby, and UVM Health Network CEO Dr. Sunil Eappen
1st Hour - Sgt 1st Class Bo Willoughby is a member of Vermont's own 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and the Army Warfare School in Jericho. He recently…
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July 1, 2025 Rob Roper with State Senator Terry Williams and Dave Soulja
Hour 1: Rob welcomes in Rutland County Republican State Senator Terry Williams on Energy and Education issues addressed by the Legislature in the Legislative…
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June 24, 2025 Rob Roper hosts Guy Page and Paul Bean on Vermont Daily Chronicle
Rob talks with Guy and Paul about the VDC and the growth of the online site and the stories they are covering.
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Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 6-20-2025 10am Hour Emily Belarmino
Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis Friday, June 20, 2025 10am hour Kevin's guest is Emily Belarmino ..UVM Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Food Sciences…
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Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 6-20-2025 9am Hour VT Political Observer John Walters
Vermont Viewpoint for Friday, June 20, 2025 9 am hour Host Kevin Ellis has Vermont Political Observer John Walters as his guest
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Ross Connolly hosts Rep Chris Keyser, Sofia Hamilton AfP, John Reynolds NFIB, AJ Kierstead New England Take Podcast
Rep Chris Keyser (R- Rutland 7), Sofia Hamilton Healthcare Policy Analyst Americans for Prosperity, John Reynolds NFIB, AJ Kierstead New England Take Podcast
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David Zuckerman Hosts Vermont Viewpoint
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by David Zuckerman aired on 06/19/2025.
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Ross Connolly Covers Montpelier to the Middle East: Vermont Laws, Global Conflict, Energy Costs & School Choice
9-9:30am Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck joins the program to discuss the end of the legislative session and what policies were passed to help Vermonters…
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Rob Roper talks to Mary Beerworth and Sharon Toborg about Vermont Right to Life and Education Reform Bill
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Rob Roper aired on 06/17/2025.
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Brad Ferland and Ron Frey on buying the Cambridge Market
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Brad Ferland aired on 06/16/2025.
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Kevin Ellis talks about the Vermont education and housing bills, President Trump & Elon Musk breakup, and L.A. Riots
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/13/2025.
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David Zuckerman and State legislator Kate McCan discuss the education funding bill
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by David Zuckerman aired on 06/12/2025.
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Rob Roper discusses immigration with Paul Dame and housing construction with Mark Higley
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint with host Rob Roper aired on 06/10/2025.
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Brad Ferland conducts interviews with Governor Phill Scott, Joe Luno, and Scott Beck on legislature
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Brad Ferland aired on 06/09/2025.
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Kevin Ellis discusses Education and Housing Bills with State Senator Thomas Chittenden and talks more about the housing bill with former Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/06/2025.
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David Zuckerman Hosts Jonathan Pride on Transformational Leadership & Tim Arsenault on Civic Life in Retirement
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/05/2025. Host David Zuckerman welcomes Jonathan Pride, a Norwich University graduate, combat veteran, and founder…