Vermont Viewpoint - David Zuckerman

Hour 1 David talks with Rachel Miner, founder of Bellwether International, a nonprofit that works to promote human rights and support vulnerable communities around the world. They’ll discuss the group’s Five-Year Impact Report and how Vermonters can help build a more fair and caring world. Hour 2 David is joined by Alison Nihart, Executive Director of Rights & Democracy Vermont. They’ll talk a...

Rod Smolla joins David Zuckerman to discuss the First Amendment, and in the second hour, is joined by Miro Weinberger, the executive chair of Let's Build Homes, to talk about their initiatives. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on 09/25/2025.

David Zuckerman with Peter Carmolli of South Burlington Food Shelf on food insecurity, then Burlington City Councilor Carter Neubeiser and Progressive Party Interim Executive Director Heather Thomas on political reorganization. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman was published 09/18/2025.

David speaks with , discussing her work as a 6th-generation Vermonter, being active in her community through her work and her spare time.  in the 2nd hour, David will be joined by Melinda Moulton to talk about her journey with activism, business development in Burlington, bringing the train to the waterfront, and her and Rick's new documentary on Ethan Allen This Episode Of Vermont Viewpoint Aired...

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 the Constitution with respect to Vermonters' civil liberties. Next, he speaks with Senator Tanya Vyhovsky (P/D) to discuss her recent trip to Ukraine. What she saw on the ground and her meetings with various groups that are involved politic...

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 AFT VT, and Ashley Smith who is a member of the National Writers Union and the Tempest Collective and writes for numerous publications including Spectre, Truthout, Jacobin, New Politics, Against the Current, and Tempest, for a conversation...

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 Vermonters without insurance. Then Ellen Amstutz and Amy Shollenberger talk about the Vermont Parent Child Center, and the support the VPCC provides for hundreds of families.

David Zuckerman talks with members of Indivisible Vermont, Judi Daly, Ginny Sassaman, and Breanna Walsh about what inspired them to get involved, the issues that matter most to them, and how you can find an Indivisible group in your area. And Fran Miller and Kathy Shapiro of Jewish Voice for Peace will talk about the JVP mission, and perspectives on the horror unfolding in Gaza and Israel.

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 Reconciliation Commission—its goals, progress, and the path ahead. In the second hour, Dean Roy, candidate for Governor in 2026, shares why he wants to take on the Governor, his vision for Vermont and where he stands on key issues facing the...

In todays (July 24th) episode, Margaret McLean will join the show to discuss the new education law. How will the Governors plan to overhaul Vermont's education system impact the future of rural schools in Vermont. In the second hour, Joe Wooden (President and CEO) and Anne Bongiorno (Board Chair) from Copley Hospital will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural hospitals and patient...

On todays (July 17th) Episode, Chad Simmons will join the show to discuss affordable housing as a liaison for the Vermont Housing Finance Agency In the Second hour Ali Hadji Jafari will be on to give his perspective on living in Vermont, as one of the very few Iranian Americans currently in Vermont. This Episode of Vermont Viewpoint First Aired On July 17th 2025

In todays (July 17th) Episode, Jared Duval (Climate Council Rep) will join the show. Jared Duval serves as Executive Director of Energy Action Network (EAN), a nonprofit organization that supports a network of over 200 members and public partners across Vermont. In the Second Hour Jay Voorhees from the Vermont Interfaith Action organization will join the show. 

In todays episode Michele Asch and Sam Donnelly. Michele is the chair of the board for Burlington Burlington’s future and Sam is the executive director. BBFs mission is to build an affordable, safe, and vibrant Burlington through effective policy development and community action. In the second hour I will be joined by April Vanderveer and Rinn Mandeville. They are the President and Vice President...

For todays episode, the focus will be the powers of the President and how they are being pushed to the limits. In the first hour David will be joined by Attorney General Charity Clark to discuss the recent opioid settlement as well as the cases that the Attorney General has joined challenging President Trumps actions and executive orders.  In the second hour, David will host Tim Kipp and Nick Bidd...

In todays (June 19th) episode, Dave Silberman will join the show. Dave Silberman is an attorney and long-time drug policy reform advocate, who also serves as the High Bailiff of Addison County, Vermont. Dave is the co-founder of FLORA Cannabis in downtown Middlebury, Vermont's first licensed dispensary. Dave also directs the Vermont Cannabis Action Fund (VCAF), a coalition of over 50 licensed cult...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by David Zuckerman was aired on 06/12/2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/05/2025. Host David Zuckerman welcomes Jonathan Pride, a Norwich University graduate, combat veteran, and founder of the Caterpillar Leadership Institute (CLI). Pride shares his journey from military service to leadership development, and discusses how CLI empowers young professionals—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—through holisti...

This episode aired on 05/29/2025.

This episode aired on 05/22/2025.

This episode aired on 05/15/2025. David Zuckerman hosts Authors Peter Cammann and Chuck Collins. The first discussion flows through fishing stories and life lessons of what's important. In the second hour we discuss how the political and economic system has concentrated wealth in the hands of the very few and how that has harmed our whole society.

This episode aired on 05/08/2025. David interviews Rachel Nevitt and then Amy Todisco Hartshorn to discus Lyme and tick-borne illness for Lyme awareness month and general green living and simple health choices to reduce toxic exposures in your day to day living.  

This episode aired on 05/01/2025. We discussed data privacy and how its unregulated nature can really impact everyday Vermonters. Vermont Rep. Monique Priestley has become a national leader in this discussion.  We were then joined by Kiki and Rachel from Migrant Justice to discuss milk with dignity as well as the workers who were abducted from a farm in Berkshire.  And the show wrapped with Claire...

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 Highschool senior Jack Hill to discuss civics, Boys State and Ranked Choice Voting as well as former State Senator Irene Wrenner to discuss the proposed Amazon Fulfilment warehouse and possible Women's Correction and Re-entry facility in Essex...

This episode aired on 04/10/2025

Jordan Heiden and Tom Hughes from Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) discussing their goals and legislation at the Vermont Statehouse. Followed by Mark Redmond. The Executive Director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services discussing their annual Sleep out fundraiser and more importantly their work to help young kids get back on their feet with job training, life supports and housing wh...