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.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/23/2026.

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 and speaks about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood, Jesus. But armed with self-effacing humor –she is laugh-out-loud funny – and ruthless honesty, Lamott converts her subjects into enchantment.

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.

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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 from over. Her teenage son Wells is killed in the WWI battle of Belleau Wood while defending France with the Allies. Two decades later, her second husband Chess dies of influenza shortly before her eldest son Jack succumbs to effects from injuries sustained in the Great War.

Then, Andre Maquera West Street Digital Inc.

• Brad and Andre discuss winter in Vermont, Cabin Fever, music and joy, journey in life, beating the blues. Producer/Guitarist/Chief Engineer

West Street Digital is a full service recording studio in Fairfield, Vermont.

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 Forum in March.

Timothy Egan with VT NORML updates listeners on the cannabis industry, their lobby day at the state house, and law changes across the country that could impact the VT industry.

John Goodnight informs listeners about the recent election in Japan, the unpopularity of the ruling Labor party in the UK, and how top-down, big government solutions are driving populations across the globe to the right.

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 Recovery Day- February 11th, in Montpelier, and Turning Towards the Light, A Healing Concert  February 15 | 3:30–5:30 PM | Jenna’s House, Johnson

We are honored to welcome back Danny Granstaff, a talented and accomplished musician.

Then Senator Virginia “Ginny” Lyons with 25 Years in the State Legislature

Senator Lyons currently chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare.