Vermont Viewpoint

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/16/2026.

Rob opens with Paul Dame, chair of the Vermont Republican Party. Then Javan Sears, student at the University of Vermont, who is running for the Vermont Senate in Chittenden County.

9:00 to 9:30 Matt Cota Meadow Hill Consulting Montpelier Legislative Updates 9:30 to 10:15 Alliance of Healthcare Sharing Ministries Rep. Randy Hultgren, Executive Director, Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries  H.102 (2025), a sweeping bill that would require faith-based Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) operating in Vermont to adhere to burdensome reporting measures as if they were in...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/10/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/09/2026. David Zuckerman explores the push for restorative justice with the ACLU of Vermont, followed by a guide to lowering your energy bills with experts from the LEAP Energy Fair. 

Jason Sorens, Senior Research Fellow with AIER, updates listeners on tariffs a year after President Trump’s announcement of “Liberation Day” and what effect they are having on America’s economy Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com breaks down America’s return to the moon after a 50-year hiatus and how the Atremis mission puts minor policy disagreements in perspective Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director with...

Michael Boutin is a Republican member of the Vermont House from the Washington-3 District. Kurt Wright is a former Burlington City Council member and Burlington business owner, and host of the Morning Show on WVMT radio in Burlington.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/06/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/03/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/02/2026. This week, we dive into the two biggest debates in the Statehouse. First up is Paul Cillo on breaking the education funding logjam to protect small schools and taxpayers, and a deep dive into Act 181’s land use regulations with Jamey Fidel, Sam Lincoln, and Neil Ryan.

Nick Murray with Lead Maine breaks down new polling from the US Senate Race in Maine and what to watch for in the final weeks before primary day in one of the most important races nationally for the midterms. Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, informs listeners about a new strategy in the Commonwealth to address sky high taxes, the impact of Massachusetts’ wealth...

Rob takes phone calls in the first hour about policies, issues and activities at the Vermont Statehouse. Then Mary Beerworth of Vermont Right to Life talks about state-sponsored assisted suicide, abortion, and other life-and-death issues in Vermont and around the country.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/30/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/26/2026. On this episode of VT Viewpoint, Host David Zuckerman is joined by: Rep. Leanne Harple on education reform and tax savings, the Bob Dylan impersonation fundraiser for the Barre Peoples clinic with Dan Barlow and Bronwyn Fryer, and the Spectrum Sleep Out with Mark Redmond. 

Representative Mike Tagliavia is a Republican House member representing the towns of Orange, Washington, Corinth, and Vershire. Mike and Rob talk about issues at the State House, including the growing opposition to Act 181, and the demonstration at the State House today where attendees will advocate for its repeal; and Renee McGuinness, Vermont Family Alliance Policy Analyst, on bills affecting Fa...

Meghan Sullivan - Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Public Affairs, Matt Cota - with Meadow Hill Consulting, on the latest from the Vermont State House and Bluegrass and Banjo Performer Max Wareham, who has a show coming up this Saturday at Zenbarn in Waterbury, VT.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/19/2026. This week on Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman four segments— ICE Out Vermont on holding federal agents accountable to the Constitution. The No Kings Day 3 Franklin County team discussing statewide events on the 28th of March. Ben Cohen fighting to take back Ben & Jerry’s. And Vermont-NEA’s Don Tinney on addressing property tax r...

AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, rejoins the show to discuss the ongoing government shutdown for DHS, the Iran Conflict, and New Hampshire denying a tax increase Vermont State Representative Gina Galfetti updates listeners about legislative session, affordability efforts, and housing changes Ed Tarnowski from Ed Choice breaks down the federal school choice tax credit program and...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/17/2026.

As of March, Major General Gregory Knight is the retiring Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, after serving for seven years.  He was succeeded by Maj. Gen. Henry “Hank” Harder Jr., following a change of command ceremony this month. He was named the Vermont Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Citizen of the Year, and Upon his retirement, he has not ruled out a future in politics.   Then, Rosanne...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/12/2026. Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky joins to talk about the ICE incident in South Burlington yesterday. Former Ag. Secretary Roger Allbee joins to talk about his new book, Turning the Soil 250 Years of Vermont Agriculture. VT Interfaith Action Exec Director joins to talk about her firsthand account of the ICE incident.  Superintendent of Schools of WRVSU...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/11/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/10/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/09/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/06/2026.