Vermont Viewpoint

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 05/04/2026

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/30/2026.

Host David Zuckerman previews Vermont’s May Day 2026 collective actions. The show features Grant Orenstein and Paul Burns on the VPIRG fundraiser contra dance, Blogger John Walters on political headlines, and gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo with her ideas for Vermont

Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, discusses solutions to funding local government without property tax increases.

Paul Craney, Executive Director with the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, breaks down Mayor Wu’s Climate Initiative, congestion taxes, and what this will lead to for the City of Boston.

Jon DiPietro with Liberty Digital informs listeners about the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner and why every event results in accusations of conspiracy.

Bryce Chinault, State Affairs with the Abundance Institute, rejoins the show to discuss Gov Mills’ veto of a data center moratorium in Maine, misconceptions about data centers, and why states should be welcoming to this industry of the future.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/9/2026.

Ilana Blumsack, Economic Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, discusses solutions to funding local government without property tax increases. Next, Paul Craney, Executive Director with the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, breaks down Mayor Wu’s Climate Initiative, congestion taxes, and what this will lead to for the City of Boston. Jon DiPietro with Liberty Digital informs listeners about the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner and why every event results in accusations of conspiracy. Bryce Chinault, State Affairs with the Abundance Institute, rejoins the show to discuss Gov Mills’ veto of a data center moratorium in Maine, misconceptions about data centers, and why states should be welcoming to this industry of the future.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/28/2026.

Host Brad Ferland

9:00 to 10:00

U.S. ARMY COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR RAYMOND MYERS

Senior Enlisted Leader

CSM Raymond J. Myers enlisted into the Vermont Army National Guard on 11 July 1983. He entered Basic Training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

CSM Myers’ assignment history include Cannon Crewman and promoting to 1SG in C Battery 1/86 Field Artillery Burlington, Vermont (1983-2004), 1SG Headquarters 1/86 FA Williston Vermont (2004-2007), 1SG HHC 86th IBCT to include a Deployment to Afghanistan (2009-2013), CSM 86th Troop Command (2014-2019), CSM Garrison Support Command (2019-2022), Vermont Army National Guard CSM (2022- Current).

10:00 to 10:30

Christine.Werneke

UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice

UVM Health - Home Health & Hospice is a nonprofit organization providing home-based nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and family care services throughout Chittenden and Grand Isle counties. They serve over 5,000 individuals annually, offering 24/7 care for chronic conditions, post-surgical recovery, palliative care, and end-of-life care. 

10:30 to 11:00

Matt Cota - Meadow Hill Consulting

Montpelier updates

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/23/2026.

This Week on WDEV, Dr. Steven Schlozman explores how the "Health Humanities" and the psychology of horror can dismantle mental health stigma and address the digital stressors impacting Vermont’s youth. At 10:00 AM, Melissa Lavallee, Matt Gile, and Wren Zegans discuss the "May Day Strong" movement and the vital role of labor solidarity in supporting our healthcare and education systems. The program highlights the May 1st march in Williston, where workers will unite to demand Milk with Dignity from Hannaford and resist the displacement of migrants.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/22/2026.

Matt Cota is with Meadow Hill Consulting. He discusses Act 181, and fuel, carbon, and mileage tax schemes in Montpelier.

And H. Brooke Paige is running as a Republican for Secretary of State, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Auditor of Accounts.

Brett is the author of Unstitched and Hidden View.

She is a regular contributor and associate editor to the Vermont Almanac.

Her new book, Call It Madness, is coming out in June.