Vermont Viewpoint

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.

Sen. Martine Gulick joins us to discuss property taxes and education reforms as we head into the mid-session legislative deadlines. Then, outgoing Adjutant General Gregory Knight sits down for a review of his time as Adjutant General and his 42-year military career. We also dive into the role of the Guard in this active US aggression. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/05/2026.

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

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/02/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/27/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/26/2026. What does life look like for families living in the West Bank? And what's really driving health care costs here at home? Carmela Ormando and Bethany Nolan reflect on their recent trip to the West Bank with Sabeel, sharing personal stories from East Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron, and beyond. Then, Senator Chris Pearson and Beth Tanzman of V...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/25/2026.

Rob Roper welcomes in first Bob Hargraves, talking about nuclear power and policy, and the possibility of reviving the nuclear power industry in Vermont. Mill Moore, former executive director of Vermont Independent Schools Association, on a recent report on student outcomes in math and literacy.

Vermont Army National Guard Chaplain (Major) Eric Stuepfert currently serves as a Federal Technician as the state Chaplain for the Vermont National Guard and the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) Chaplain.  10:00 to 10:30 Seth Soloway Spruce Peak Arts Director on upcoming shows   10:30 to 11:00 Anne Lamott & Neal Allen Spruce Peak Arts   March 28, 2026 7:00 PM    Anne Lamott writes...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/19/2026.

Retta Dunlap - President of EdWatch, on school choice and how it is under attack in Vermont, and "Planet Hank" Poitras, on his reporting of crime and politics in Brattleboro

Ellie Bryant holds B.A. and Master’s in Education and Human Development degrees from George Washington University and Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. ON SALE FEBRUARY 12, 2026 The sequel to the bestseller, Sheltering Angel: A Novel Based on a True Story of the Titanic. After losing her husband Bradley in the Titanic disaster, Florence Cumings' heartache is far f...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/12/2026.  David Zuckerman discusses the fight for police reform and mental health de-escalation with Sean Garvey and Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, followed by a deep dive into the evolution of Vermont’s healthcare system with Gifford Health Care CEO Michael Costa. 

John McCormick joins the show to talk about the importance of checks in balances in Vermont government to address affordability and stop bad policies. Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project, breaks down New Hampshire's efforts to gain territory from Maine, growing movements across the country of conservative leaning counties wanting to join neighboring states, and NH Liberty For...

Matt Cota Meadowhill Consulting Lawmakers are considering a tiered spending cap as a way to rein in education costs. Lawmakers are also focusing on Vermont's Career Technical Education centers. Housing is also getting more attention. Vermont lawmakers continue to weigh proposals to eliminate or modify the state’s vehicle inspection program.  Gregory Tatro-Jenna’s Promise, and Daniel Franklin, on R...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/06/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/05/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/04/2026.