Vermont Viewpoint

Brad Opens the show with Vermont Governor Phil Scott, talking about racing, housing, education reform, vehicle registrations, and more. After a chat about a wonderful weekend hike under the full moon on Elmore Mountain, Brad welcomes in Elliott Greenblott with the AARP Fraudwatch. Then Allyssa Berthiaume, of the League of Vermont Writers, on their Summer Event, "Into the Words", coming up August 2...

This Episode of The Vermont Viewpoint aired on 08/08/25

Ross Connolly welcomes in Paul Craney, Executive Director - Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on shared issues between Vermont and Massachusetts Chris Maidment, Republican Strategist, on the gerrymandering controversy in Texas and its impact on the 2026 midterm elections. John Byrnes, Strategic Director for Concerned Veterans for America, on veterans healthcare and stopping unnecessary wars, and Ilan...

Rob Welcomes in Paul Bean of Vermont Daily Chronicle about Geo-engineering and Bernie Sanders' brother; and Nancy Gassett, of the Windham County Republican Committee, talks about Election Integrity.

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

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...

Host Ross Connolly welcomes in Alison Despathy updating lawsuits against the Global Warming Solutions Act and how it could impact Vermonters. Sofia Hamilton with Americans for Prosperity on efforts in New England to ban nicotine and tobacco products. Rachel Burgin, Deputy Regional Director for Americans for Prosperity, on efforts to make Vermont more affordable, and their statewide tour coming in...

Rob talks first with Laura Derrendinger, with the Smartphone Free Childhood Leadership Council, on the impending smartphone bans in Vermont and New York Schools. Then former Vermont Governor Jim Douglas talks about his legal battle with Middlebury College on the school's renaming of the Mead Chapel, cancel culture, and other political issues in Vermont and in the country.

Brad welcomes in Melinda White, co-chair of the 4th Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit, Friday August 1st at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds, Tracy Thomasson, Director of Operations at SaVida Health, and Dawn Tatro, co-founder of Jenna's Promise sober housing program in Johnson. Then Brad talks with Scott Detwiler, the Public Affairs Officer at Vermont Army National Guard about the PRIME Progr...

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 Reporter reporter Ella Ruehsen. Hour 2 - Fixing Burlington - among other topics - through the eyes of a a serial entrepreneur with Alan Newman, founder of Seventh Generation, Magic Hat, and many other Vermont businesses. 

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. 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 care under the current financial strains and the upcomin...

Host Ross Connolly talks first with Representative Zak Harvey (R) Rutland-3 (Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, and West Haven) about his background, what drove him to be involved in politics, and how Vermont should avoid the path of socialism NYC seems to be taking. Then Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, on the Granite State expanding education freedom...

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 for Public Policy, talks about policies in New Hampshire, including their new law eliminating a required annual inspection for motor vehicles.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on July 10th, 2025. Hosted by David Zuckerman.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on July 17th, 2025. Hosted by David Zuckerman. Guests: Chad Simmons - Liasson for Vermont Housing Finance Agency Perspectives from Ali Hadji Jafari.. one of the only Iranian Americans living in Vermont

Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 10am Hour A Tribute to Steve Terry And Easter Seals around 10:45

Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 9am hour Filmmaker Jay Craven Professor Chris Appy on The Ellsberg Archive Project

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 in Vermont. Then, Duncan MacDougall with Waterbury LEAP and Dave Roberts with Drive Electric Vermont, getting ready for the Waterbury LEAP Electric Vehicle Fest Tuesday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m. at Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury. Orle...

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 about Flood Recovery efforts in Vermont. Then John Goodnight discusses changes in the Trump administrations approach to the war between Ukraine and Russia.

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 importance of School Choice in improving outcomes for students.

Brad Ferland with Lisa Schermerhorn with new documentary "Zero Limits", Wendy Steager and Caroline Castaldo of the "Gardens of Waterbury" tour, and George Woodard, Waterbury Center farmer, filmmaker, musician and storyteller.

Rob and Kevin and callers debate issues around immigration, education, energy policy, and more.

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', and is performing Thursday night at the Haybarn Theater in Plainfield. Elliott Greenblott has the latest on the local and national scams being used to try to get your money. And Duncan Macdougall talks about Window Dressers, where local vol...

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 Couchman,Senior Policy fellow with Americans for Prosperity, on the Senate version of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' Mike Sylvester on the trade disputes between the U.S. and Canada, and what Independence Day means to him as a Canadian immigr...

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 participated in a large-scale European exercise with our NATO allies. 2nd hour - Dr. Sunil Eappen - President and CEO of the UVM Health Network on the latest developments in Health Care in Vermont.