Vermont Viewpoint

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/05/2025.

Rob talks first with Orleans/Essex County Senator Russ Ingalls about his effort to be the next Executive Director of the Vermont Republican Party, and Alison Despathy, citizen advocate, on the Effects of the state's recently passed School District Redistricting Law on School Choice in Vermont.

Brad starts with a few stories from the sheep farm this weekend, then Jody Emerson the Director of the Central Vermont Career Center and Superintendent of the Central Vermont Career Center School District, on Tuesday's Bond Vote for construction of an expanded Career Center in Barre. Elliott Greenblott joins for our monthly AARP Fraudwatch segment, helping listeners stay aware of the latest financ...

Representatives Gina Galfetti (R-Barre) and Will Greer (D-Bennington) joined David Zuckerman to discuss their proposal for an ethics bill and a new system for disclosing legislators' travel. Then, Tor Stumo will be with David to share his experience on a humanitarian flotilla that brought aid to Gaza. The mission, which included activists such as Greta Thunberg, was stopped by the Israeli Navy. Li...

Rob opens with Retta Dunlap, with the Vermont Home Education Network, on homeschooling and school choice; Then Matt Cota, with Meadow Consulting, on the government shutdown impact on LIHEAP and SNAP benefits, and the update to the Climate Action Plan; And Jodi Emerson, on the upcoming vote on the Barre Technical Center.

Brad talks first with Vermont Guard General Hank Harder with an update on the Air Guard, deployments, recruitment, and their mission. Then Governor Phil Scott talks with Brad and callers about several important Vermont issues, including State Rights vs. Federal Mandates, Education reform, and Wheels for Warmth. And Paul Dame, Chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, with some Commentary about civ...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/23/2025.

Ross welcomes in Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on rising energy costs in Massachusetts. Joel Valenzuela, Business Development and marketing for Dashpay, on the Amazon Web Services Outage Harris Van Pate, Policy Analyst at the Maine Policy Institute, on the Maine Senate race and Governor Janet Mills aiming to challenge Senator Susan Collins, and Ashley Klinge...

Rob welcomes in Phani Mantravati, a recently naturalized U.S. Citizen who created a voter roll database in Michigan, on voter integrity. and Dave Soulia, of FYIVT.com, on money and politics in Vermont.

Brad Ferland speaks with Sascha Mayer, Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder of Mamava, a company that designs and manufactures freestanding lactation pods for nursing and pumping parents in public spaces and workplaces. They also provide a free mobile app that helps users find these pods, as well as other lactation spaces, and unlock them with their phone. The company was founded to provide a m...

Brad welcomes in Sascha Mayer CEO and Co-founder of Mamava, a company that designs and produces freestanding lactation pods. Then, Meghan Sullivan, of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce talks about the Chamber's goals and Legislative initiatives, and Chad Butt on MENTOR Vermont, which supports youth mentoring programs across the state.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/16/2025.

Carrie O’Rourke, General Manager of Business Development with OnMed, joins the show to discuss new options and innovations in providing healthcare in rural area. John Goodnight updates listeners about the historic Israel-Gaza peace agreement and the future of the Middle East. Matt Davison, Deputy State Director with Americans for Prosperity Virginia, breaks down the Virginia elections this Novembe...

This episode o Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/14/2025.

Brad Ferland on Indigenous People Day/ Columbus Day, Guest Lila Bennett from the Journey to Recovery Community Center, Peer Grief and Loss Support Group Ben’s House, and Jess O'Brien on her New Record Release "These Days" and the Vermont Music Scene.

10/9/25 Liza Earle-Centers joins David Zuckerman about Vermont’s new Phone and Social Media-Free School bill and what it means for students and teachers. Then, Brenda Siegel of End Homelessness Vermont to discuss the state’s housing and homelessness crisis.

First, Jimmie Smith, Coalitions Director with Concerned Veterans for America, talks about veterans' healthcare, the government shutdown impact on veterans, and the administration's foreign policy. Then, Dennis Hull, State Affairs Manager with Americans for Tax Reform, on the government shutdown, its impact on Americans, and the path to a deal. Alison Despathy talks about her recent article on the...

Jeb Smith author of Missing Monarchy, talking about Medieval History and implications for today. and Hayden Deblois, of the Foundation for Government Accountability, on Medicaid and the Government Shutdown.

Brad welcomes in Dan Murphy, music director at the Zen Barn, and musician Drew Angus, who will be performing at the Zen Barn this weekend. Elliott Greenblott joins Brad for the AARP Fraudwatch Segment; and Mark Isselhardt from UVM Extension and Johanna Haas, Maple Quality Specialist, on establishing a lab to standardize the testing and grading of pure maple syrup.

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...

AJ Kierstead, of the New England Take Podcast Rosemary Becchi, President and Founder of Jersey 1st, on the New Jersey Governor's race, perhaps America's most watched election of 2025. Greg Moore, with Americans for Prosperity, on the upcoming New Hampshire Senate Race and control of the U.S. Senate in 2026. and James Cziernawski of the Consumer Choice Center, on AI developments, YouTube's settleme...

State Representatives Gina Galfetti, James Gregoire, and Matt Birong on their recent trip to Israel with 2 other VT Reps and 245 other U.S. State Representatives. Then Vermont Daily Chronicle's Paul Bean on Vermont Election issues and other local matters.

Brad welcomes in Major Austin Barber, Director of Plans, Training, and Security for the Ethan Allen Firing Range. Frank Cioffi joins to remember Richard Tarrant, SMC Basketball star, and founder of IDX Systems in Burlington, And Jan Clancy is a Saint Albans resident who is building a netzero house on Lake Champlain, and Paul Kealey Founder and President of Eko Build has designed and built hundreds...

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.

Rob Roper talks with Jodi Emerson, of the Central Vermont Career Center, on the upcoming bond vote over possible expansion of the center, and Planet Hank, the reporter, and online blogger out of Brattleboro, on his coverage of issues in the Brattleboro area.