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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
Ross Connolly Talks Taxes, Tech & Treatment: Vermont’s Budget, AI Regulation, Energy Reform, and Healthcare Innovation
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/04/2025. 9-9:30am Rep James Harrison joins the show to discuss Vermont’s financial situation, the impact on…
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Rob Roper talks to Alison Despathy from the Vermont State House and Matt Cota from Meadow Hill Consulting
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/03/2025.
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Brad Ferland on Vermont Leadership, Legislation & Public Safety
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/02/2025. 9:00 to 9:30 Governor Phil Scott 9:30 to 10:00 Legislative updates on the session ending (if it does)…
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Kevin Ellis on Vermont’s Budget, Education Leadership, Burlington News, and Local Farming
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Kevin Ellis aired on 05/30/2025. Week in Review - the legislature moves toward adjournment after budget and…
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Ross Connolly Speaks on Campus Free Speech, Honoring the Fallen, Censorship Battles, and Global Politics
9-9:30am Alex Shieh, Student Journalist from Brown University, will discuss his fight for free speech and free press on campus that has garnered national…
- Vermont Viewpoint
Ross Connolly Speaks on Campus Free Speech, Honoring the Fallen, Censorship Battles, and Global Politics
9-9:30am Alex Shieh, Student Journalist from Brown University, will discuss his fight for free speech and free press on campus that has garnered national…
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David Zuckerman on Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky and Screenwriter of Captain Phillips: Billy Ray
David spoke with Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky and and Billy Ray. With Sen. Vyhovsky, the discussion focused on the education bills. How they will affect tax rates…
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Ross Connolly on Mike Stenhouse: Former Red Sox player and current CEO of RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, John Reynolds, State Director for the National Federation for Independent Businesses Tyler Koteskey, Policy Director with Concerned Veterans
9-9:30am Mike Stenhouse, Former Red Sox player and current CEO of RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, discusses shared energy issues between VT & RI and what…
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Brad Ferland on Montpelier updates with Matt Cota, Kilkare State Park Manager: Tyler Austin Whitley and Kyle Woolard with Jess O’ Brien.
Vermont Viewpoint May 20, 2025 9:00 to 9:30 Matt Cota Montpelier updates 9:30 to 10:00 Tyler Austin Whitley Kilkare State Park Manager Award winning state…
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Brad Ferland speaks with Becca and Tim Lindenmeyr: new owners of Elmore Store, Senator Sam Douglas and Senator Scott Beck on Montpelier updates
May 19th, 2025 Host Brad Ferland 9:00 to 10:00 Mark Isselhardt Elmore Community Trust Becca and Tim Lindenmeyr New owners of Elmore Store Grand Opening…
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David Zuckerman speaks with Peter Cammann and Chuck Collins about fishing stories and life lessons and about the current political/economic system
This episode aired 5/15/25 David Zuckerman hosts Authors Peter Cammann and Chuck Collins. The first discussion flows through fishing stories and life lessons…
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Ross Connolly speaks on Americans for Tax Reform, New Hampshire’s efforts to lower housing costs, the potential impact of tariffs on the film industry/changes in cannabis policy and healthcare policy
9-9:30am Dennis Hull, Americans for Tax Reform, rejoins the show to update listeners on the federal tax bill renewal process and when Americans can expect more…
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Jon Murad on Governor Jim Douglas, Tucker Jones and David Kelly, Board member with Keisha Luce Executive Director at Highland Center for the Arts
Vermont Viewpoint WDEV May 13, 2025 Guest Host Jon Murad 9:00 to 10:00 Governor Jim Douglas Secretary of State to State Treasurer have the roles changed?…
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Brad Ferland on Legislative update, guest hosting and Kate Blouin Executive Director Hope Grove Recovery
May 12, 2025 Host Brad Ferland Guest Host Jon Murad 9:00 to 9:15 Brad and Jon chatting about guest hosting 9:15 to 10:00 Sen Thomas Chittenden Legislative…
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Kevin Ellis on House Education Committee, Friends of Vermont Public Education, Vermont Rural Schools Community Alliance and Miriam Hansen on her trip to Montreal
Rep. Peter Conlon, Chairman of the House Education Committee. Ken Fredette, member of the Friends of Vermont Public Education. Cheryl Charles from the Vermont…
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David Zuckerman on Lyme's disease and healthy choices to avoid toxic exposures
This episode aired on May 8th 2025. David interviews Rachel Nevitt and then Amy Todisco Hartshorn to discus Lyme and tick-borne illness for Lyme awareness…
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Ross Connolly talks Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Vermont over climate initiatives, War in Gaza and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Liberty Forum, and the Porcupine Freedom Festival, and Rep Keith Ammon, Majority Floor Lead
This episode aired May 7th, 2025 9-9:30am Rep Zak Harvey joins the show to discuss the Department of Justice’s lawsuit against Vermont over climate initiatives…
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Brad Ferland speaks with Matt Cota on weekly Legislative updates, Tim Johnson Arsenault Retired southern Vermont WTSA radio personality and Lloyd Devereux Richards Vermont Author of Stone Maidens and his new novel The Runner
This episode aired May 6, 2025 Host Brad Ferland 9:00 to 9:30 Matt Cota weekly Legislative update The beat goes on 9:30 to 10:15 Tim Johnson Arsenault Retired…
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Brad Ferland on Vermont Chamber of Commerce, Cinco de Mayo, AARP Fraudwatch and Education Committee and Agriculture Committee
This episode aired May 5th 2025 9:00 to 9:45 Meghan Sullivan Vice President of Government Affairs Vermont Chamber of Commerce Legislative updates and how long…
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David Zuckerman discusses data privacy, Migrant Justice and International Workers Day
We discussed data privacy and how its unregulated nature can really impact everyday Vermonters. Vermont Rep. Monique Priestley has become a national leader in…
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Brad Ferland on Weekly Legislative updates, Jenna’s Promise and Jen Morrison Vermont’s public safety commissioner
9:00 to 9:30 Matt Cota Weekly Legislative updates 9:30 to 10:00 Greg Tatro Jenna’s Promise Coffee business, appliance business, coffee shop 10:00 to 11:00 Jen…
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Brad Ferland on Vermont National Guard, Recent deployment, upcoming flyovers and Scandal Mountain Antique Mystery series from Trish Esden
9:00 to 10:00 Col Laura Caputo Monthly Army/Air Guard segement Staff Officer Vermont National Guard joint Force Headquarters Vermont National Guard Recent…
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Kevin Ellis: Are the deportations legal? The ACLU explains, VT Secretary of State talks voting and Trump Executive Order and new book from writer Wallace Stegner
9 am - essay re: deportations 9:30 - ACLU lawyer on the two VT deportation cases. 10 am - VT Secretary of State on voting threats from Trump. 10:30 - author…
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David Zuckerman on housing issues, Boys State and Ranked Choice Voting and Amazon Fulfilment warehouse and possible Women's Correction and Re-entry facility in Essex Vermont.
In this episode, we discussed the full range of housing issues with the Vt. House Chair of the Housing and general committee. David was then joined by Rice…
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Ross Connolly talks the life and legacy of Pope Francis, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Texas, first 100 days of the new administration and Vermont legislature
9-9:30 Bishop John McDermott joins the show to discuss the life and legacy of Pope Francis 9:30-10 am Genevieve Collins, State Director for Americans for…
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Brad Ferland on the Central Vermont Career Center, Montpelier updates and the Green Mountain Rug Hooking Guild
9:00 to 9:45 Central Vermont Career Center Jody Emerson, Director of the Central Vermont Career Center, Superintendent of the Central Vermont Career Center…
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Short Show with Brad Ferland on Patriots Day and Brian Croteau
9:00 to 10:00 Brian Croteau Adjunct Professor at American Military University, History Teacher, former Lt Colonel United States Army. Patriots Day Paul Revere…
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Kevin Ellis on Trump attack on high educations, National Endowment for the Humanities and Bernie Sanders events around the country
9:15 - Middlebury Professor and poet Jay Parini on what the Trump attack on high educations means for the classroom and the campus. 10 am - Vermont Humanities…
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Ross Connolly talks Americans for Prosperity, John Reynolds: State Director for NFIB and Jason Sorens: Senior Research Fellow at AIER
9-9:30am Greg Moore, Regional Director with Americans for Prosperity, tells the story of the Pine Tree Riot, the forgotten beginning of the Revolutionary War…
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Brad Ferland talks Vermont Trails and Greenways Council, Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy and Former Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad
9:00 to 10:00 Nick Bennette, Chair of the Vermont Trails and Greenways Council and E.D. of the Vermont Mountain Bike Association, and Abby Long, E.D. of…
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Brad Ferland on League of Vermont Writers, Meadow Hill Consulting and Kesha Ram Hinsdale Vermont Senate Majority Leader
9:00 to 9:25 League of Vermont Writers Spring event report Stephen Russell Payne 9:30 to 10:00 Matt Cota. Meadow Hill Consulting Clean Heat Energy and Electric…
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Kevin Ellis on Morgan Valley, UConn basketball assistant coach, John Sayles, CEO Vt Foodban and Ian Ackerman, Cabot sugar maker
9 am - week in review 9:15 - Morgan Valley, UConn basketball assistant coach and VT legend. 10 am - John Sayles, CEO Vt Foodbank. 10:30 - Ian Ackerman, Cabot…
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David Zuckerman talks Vermont Healthcare 911, UVM history and cell phones in schools
David is joined by Chris Pearson and Beth Tanzman representing Vermont Healthcare 911. This in-depth conversation explores why our healthcare costs are so high…
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Brad Ferland talks on Autism Walk, Meadow Hill Consulting and Homeshare Vt
Meg Gargano, Danielle Roberts Autism Walk what an autism diagnosis is, terminology around autism and discussing person-first versus diagnosis-first language…
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Brad Ferland speaks Rallies, Education, Fraud and Sweethearts & Heroes
April 7th, 2025 Host Brad Ferland 9:00 to 9;15 Brad- discussion about weekend rallies-listener calls 9:15-10:00 Senator Steven Heffernan Updates, Education…
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Kevin Ellis speaks Poetry, Legislation and The VSO
This episode aired on 04/04/25. Week in Review of the news in Vermont and Washington with Kevin Ellis. 10:30 - Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone on…
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David Zuckerman talks VPIRG, Spectrum Youth and Family Services and ending of the motel voucher program
Tom Hughes and Anna Seuberling from VPIRG discussing toxic chemicals, election laws, and consumer safety. Im then joined by Mark Redmond discussing the work of…
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Ross Connolly talks Americans for Prosperity, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, Economic Policy and Rosemary Becchi, Founder of Jersey1st
9-9:30am Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Portfolio Director with Americans for Prosperity, discusses DOGE, what they are doing, misconceptions, and what should be…
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Brad Ferland talks with Charlie Papillo and Terry Lovelette of In Praise of Eagle Mountain
9:00 to 10:00 New farm venture/ Brad Charlie Papillo helping interview 10:30 to 11:00 Terry Lovelette In Praise of Eagle Mountain In Praise of Eagle Mountain…
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Brad Ferland speaks VT National Guard, Dr. Dean Barcelow, and Legislative updates with Senator Mattos
9:00 to 10:00 Vermont National Guard Master Sgt. Courtney Weisert Recruiting and Retention Battalion. current efforts including benefits, referral program and…
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Ross Connolly talks with John Goodnight, Rachel Burgin, Rep Will Greer and AJ Kierstead
9-9:30am John Goodnight, Foreign Policy Expert, joins the program to discuss classified leaks, the conflict in Yemen, and the restart of the conflict in Gaza…
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Brad Ferland speaks The Hunt for Brianna Maitland By Gregory J. Overacker and Vermont Fish and Wildlife with Andrea Shortsleeve and Wildlife Biologist, Nick Fortin
9:00 to 10:00 Gregory J. Overacker The Hunt for Brianna Maitland: The Relentless Pursuit of Answers to One of Vermont’s Biggest Mysteries. By Gregory J…
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Brad Ferland kicks off this week with University of Vermont Extension Maple Specialist Mark Isselhardt and Former Executive Director of Turning Point Burlington Gary De Carolis
9:15 to 10:00 Mark Isselhardt Mark.Isselhardt@uvm.edu | 802-656-7564 Mark Isselhardt has been involved with maple research and education for over 20 years, the…
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Kevin Ellis on What ails the Democrats? w/Lt. Gov. John Rodgers & Former Senator Leahy Chief of Staff Luke Albee
Lt. Gov. John Rodgers talks about his first months in office. And Former Senator Leahy Chief of Staff Luke Albee talks about how the Democrats can come back.
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David Zuckerman talks with Jordan Heiden and Tom Hughes from Vermont Public Interest Research Group and Mark Redmond, The Executive Director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Jordan Heiden and Tom Hughes from Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) discussing their goals and legislation at the Vermont Statehouse. Followed by…
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Ross Connolly speaks on “Legislative March Madness”, Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin, Chris Maidment, Republican Campaign Strategist and Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance
9-9:30am Rep Gina Galfetti joins to discuss “Legislative March Madness” in Montpelier 9:30-10am Megan Novak, State Director for Americans for Prosperity…
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Brad Ferland talks with Treasurer Mike Pieciak, Rick Norcross and the best of Rick and the Ramblers
9:00 to 10:00 Treasurer Mike Pieciak updates 1. Treasurer’s Task Force and Legislators to Host Town Hall Series on Vermont’s Response to Federal Policy Changes…
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Brad Ferland talks St. Patrick's Day, Clean Heat Standard and Steve Lambrecht
This episode aired March 17th, 2025 9:00 to 9:15 Open show, Brad St. Patrick’s day 9:15 to 10:00 Senator Sam Douglas Crossover, Clean heat standard, Montpelier…
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David Zuckerman talks Cannabis, Tariffs, Uganda and Blues
Tim Egan, former NH State Representative and professor of media and economics at Vermont State University to discuss tariffs and impacts for local business as…
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Brad Ferland talks Town Meeting Day Votes, Writers for Recovery and Author Stephen Russel Payne
9:00 to 9:30 Rachel Feldman Shalom Alliance Update on town meeting day votes 9:30-10:00 Gary Miller Gary is the creative director of Writers for Recovery, a…
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Brad Ferland speaks VT Chamber, Crossover Legislation Updates and Elisabeth Von Trapp
9;00-9:45 Meghan Sullivan Vermont Chamber Legislative updates 9:45 to 10:00 Senator Scott Beck Crossover Legislation updates 10:00 to 11:00 Elisabeth Von Trapp…
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David Zuckerman speaks with Laura Sibilia on the Committee on Energy and Lauren Hierl, the Executive Director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council
This episode aired 03/06/25 9:00 Representatives Laura Sibilia from West Dover (Ranking member of the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure) and Kate…
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Kevin Ellis on Child Care, Bob Ney and the Upcoming Green Mountain Film Festival
9am - Essay or news review 9:15 - Child Care with the owners of Turtle Island in Montpelier. Where to get it, why’s it’s so expensive and what the legislature…
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Ross Connolly speaks on Legislation/Affordability, Policy Priorities, John Quincy Adams Society and The National Federation for Independent Businesses
9-9:30am Rob Roper updates listeners on the stalemate in the legislature on energy, taxes, and affordability and how the inaction is impacting Vermonters…