Vermont Viewpoint

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 Kingdom Trails, economic value of recreation trails and the need to recognize the landowners who provide recreation on their property.  Vermont’s outdoor recreation economy continues to grow, bringing $2.1 billion annually, which amounts to 4.8%...

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 Vehicles Legislative update   10:00 to 10:45 Kesha Ram Hinsdale Vermont Senate Majority Leader

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 sugar maker.

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 and what we can do about it. In the second hour David was joined by David Delaney a history scholar at UVM and then Rep. Angela Arsenault to discuss Vermont's education system as well as the proposal to withhold cell phones in schools.

Meg Gargano, Danielle Roberts Autism Walk what an autism diagnosis is, terminology around autism and discussing person-first versus diagnosis-first language, and then general ways to support autistic individuals Walk-Sunday, May 19 Registration at 12:30 PM Walk begins at 1:00 PM Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center 890 Fairfax Road in St. Albans, VT 10:00 to 10:30 Matt Cota Meadow Hill Consu...

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 funding changes seem to be headed nowhere in the Legislature. More studies proposed. 10:00 to 10:30 Elliott Greenblott AARP fraudwatch monthly updates 10:30-11:00 Loudon Granger Sweethearts & Heroes, a student empowerment and empathy activa...

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 Montpelier’s Poetry Week.  Music comes from the VSO Jukebox Quartet. VSO Jukebox: This Must Be the Place, Talking Heads youtube.com

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 Spectrum Youth and Family Services followed by Brenda Siegel to discuss the issues around the ending of the motel voucher program for hundreds of Vermonters.

9-9:30am Jeremiah Mosteller, Policy Portfolio Director with Americans for Prosperity, discusses DOGE, what they are doing, misconceptions, and what should be done at the federal level to address waste and abuse.   9:30-10am Aaron Terr, Director of Public Advocacy with FIRE (Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression) joins the show to talk about the importance of free speech and the threats c...

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 is a book of poetry and prose that explores themes of nature, solitude, and spiritual reflection. The author presents a contrast between two worlds: the chaotic, drama-filled world of human society and the peaceful, meaningful solitude f...

9:00 to 10:00 Vermont National Guard Master Sgt. Courtney Weisert Recruiting and Retention Battalion. current efforts including benefits, referral program and some lesser-known opportunities with the Guard through the State Partnership Program.   Public Affairs Officer, Joseph (Joe) Brooks. Upcoming State of the Guard Address by the adjutant general to the joint assembly in Montpelier. This is the...

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.   9:30-10am Rachel Burgin, Deputy Regional Director with Americans for Prosperity, discusses the potential impact on the region if the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is not renewed.   10-10:30am Rep Will Greer updates listeners about common ground le...

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. Overacker 21st anniversary of Brianna Maitland's disappearance, which occurred on March 19, 2004, when she left work at the Black Lantern Inn in Montgomery, Vermont.  10:00 to 10:15 Open show, Brad 10:15 to 11:00 Vermont Fish and wildlife, Rule ma...

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 last nine of which as the University of Vermont Extension Maple Specialist. In that role, Mark leverages degrees in Forest Management and Plant Biology as he leads the Extension Maple Program with a mix of original research and outreach a...

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.

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...

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 Wisconsin, informs listeners about the race for Supreme Court, an election getting national attention as it is the first major election since Nov 5th 10-10:30am Chris Maidment, Republican Campaign Strategist, rejoins the show to discuss the retire...

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 2.         Treasurer Pieciak and Legislative Leaders Announce Proposal to Eliminate $100 Million in Medical Debt for Vermonters 3.        The proposal (S.27)  Treasurer Pieciak Reminds Eligible Employers to Enroll in Vermont Saves b...

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 updates 10:00 to 11:00 Steve Lambrecht Boundless Brothers. Book A graduate of Annapolis with a degree in aerospace engineering, TOPGUN pilot Brigadier General (retired) Steve Lambrecht flew one hundred combat missions in Bosnia and Iraq...

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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 well as cannabis law in Vermont. Followed by an irreverent conversation with Blues Harmonica player and Former VT State Representative Bob Stannard from Manchester Vermont. We discussed his recent trip to Uganda and various topics related to...

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 series of workshops for people recovering from susbtance use disorder. He is the co-host of My Heart Still Beats, a project of Writers for Recovery. 10:00 to 11:00 Author Stephen Russel Payne Stephen Russell Payne is a fourth-generation Vermon...

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 Childhood in Vermont coming from Austria Concerts in the Southern United State in 2024 What's next in life

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 Logan from Burlington (Committee on Environment) discussing elections laws as well as privacy, coercive debt and more. 10:00 A discussion with Lauren Hierl, the Executive Director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) to discuss a...

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 is doing about it.  10 am - Bob Ney 10:30 - Upcoming Green Mountain Film Festival with the festival’s organizers.