Vermont Viewpoint

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

First, Rob welcomes in Amy Hornblas, talking about children's safety. Representative Rob North (R) - Addison 3 - talking about environmental policies and taxes, and Nancy Gassett on election integrity.

9:00 to 10:00 Adjutant General Race-Vermont Legislature.  Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post Adjutant General candidates discuss why they want the job. 10:00 to 10:30 Brad and Producer Lee Kittell fill in for Elliott Greenblott on the AARP Fraudwatch   10:30 to 11:00 Saint Albans Mayor Tim Smith -- Stepping down after 8 years serving...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/29//26. Rep. Monique Priestley joins us to cover data privacy and key issues in Montpelier. Rev. Debbie Ingram discusses her “moral witness” trip to Minnesota, and Chris Worth from the VLGS Immigration Clinic explains the legal realities of immigration policy. Tune in and join the conversation.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/28/2026.

Caledonia County Republican Senator Scott Beck is first, talking with Rob about what bills are advancing through committees, issues surrounding education costs, property taxes, and the rising cost of government. Then Elizabeth Brown, a Statehouse observer who ran for Waterbury State Representative in 2024, talks about activity at the State House, and encourages more citizens to get involved in loc...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/26/26.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/23/25.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/22/2026. Caroline Sherman-Gordon joins David Zuckerman on WDEV to discuss the push for a "Right to Grow Food" following a landmark ruling on municipal farming regulations. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak then breaks down her 2026 Housing Strategy and the "Tax Fairness" proposal heading to the Town Meeting Day ballot. The program concludes wi...

John Goodnight rejoins the program to discuss the civil uprising in Iran and whether the regime is facing its last days. We also break down the aggressive moves by the Trump administration to acquire Greenland. Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, updates listeners about rising energy rates in Massachusetts and what lawmakers should be doing to address the issue. M...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/21/2026.  

Rob first welcomes in Matt Cota, with Meadow Hill Consulting, talking about the issues around the Clean Heat Standard, which bills are proceeding in Montpelier, and the Governor's Budget Address later today. Then Ben Kinsley, of Campaign for Vermont, joins Rob to give his take on the Legislative Agenda for 2026, and Vermont's struggles with affordability.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/19/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/16/2026.

David Zuckerman hosts two timely conversations on Vermont Viewpoint. Rep. Emilee Krasnow joins to discuss housing, affordability, and the 2026 legislative session. Then, Cynthia Gardner Morse and Sonja Andrews break down the proposed closures of Doty Memorial and Calais Elementary ahead of the February 10 vote. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/15/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/14/26.

Rob and Paul talk about issues with State Government, and bills being put forward during this legislative session at the State House, with listener phone calls.

Brad opens with a talk with Meadow Hill Consulting's Matt Cota on the first week of the Vermont Legislative Session and the Governor's State of the State Address. Then Representative Gina Galfetti (R-Barre Town, Williamstown) and Sarita Austin (D-Colchester) about their recent trip to Israel, and calls from some activist groups for their resignation on account of it. And Molly Millwood, clinical p...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/09/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/08/2026. David Zuckerman invites Rick Winston and Andrea Serota share how Winter Sundays at Adamant Community Arts Center combats isolation. Then Superintendent Jamie Kinnarney explains Act 73, its impact on rural schools, and the Governor’s education agenda.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/07/2026.

Rob talks Vermont Legislature with Dave Soulia of FYIVT on the start of the Legislative Session, then Rachel Feldman talks with Rob about anti-semitism in Vermont and a bill up for debate about anti-semitism in the State House.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/05/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/02/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/29/2025. Dan Evans previews a busy schedule for January at the Zenbarn in Waterbury, along with a few selections from some of the artists who will be performing there. Matt Cota offers his thoughts as we close in on the start of the 2026 Legislative session in Montpelier. And Brad features a few songs from Vermont Western Swing Artist Rick Norcros...