Vermont Viewpoint

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.

Hour 1: Rob welcomes in Rutland County Republican State Senator Terry Williams on Energy and Education issues addressed by the Legislature in the Legislative Session. Hour 2: Dave Soulia founder of FYIVT.com and owner of Blackpowder farm in Pittsford.

Rob talks with Guy and Paul about the VDC and the growth of the online site and the stories they are covering.

Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis Friday, June 20, 2025 10am hour Kevin's guest is Emily Belarmino ..UVM Assistant Professor in Nutrition and Food Sciences and Director of the undergraduate Food Systems program

Vermont Viewpoint for Friday, June 20, 2025 9 am hour Host Kevin Ellis has Vermont Political Observer John Walters as his guest

Rep Chris Keyser (R- Rutland 7), Sofia Hamilton Healthcare Policy Analyst Americans for Prosperity, John Reynolds NFIB, AJ Kierstead New England Take Podcast

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by David Zuckerman aired on 06/19/2025.

9-9:30am Senate Minority Leader Scott Beck joins the program to discuss the end of the legislative session and what policies were passed to help Vermonters   9:30-10am John Goodnight rejoins the show to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran   10-10:30am Alison Despathy informs listeners about rising energy costs, action listeners can take, and how the lack of action by the legisl...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Rob Roper aired on 06/17/2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Brad Ferland aired on 06/16/2025.