Vermont Viewpoint

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/03/2026.

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

This week, we dive into the two biggest debates in the Statehouse. First up is Paul Cillo on breaking the education funding logjam to protect small schools and taxpayers, and a deep dive into Act 181’s land use regulations with Jamey Fidel, Sam Lincoln, and Neil Ryan.

Nick Murray with Lead Maine breaks down new polling from the US Senate Race in Maine and what to watch for in the final weeks before primary day in one of the most important races nationally for the midterms.

Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, informs listeners about a new strategy in the Commonwealth to address sky high taxes, the impact of Massachusetts’ wealth tax on the economy, and outmigration issues.

Planet Hank from PlanetHank.com joins the show to discuss the rally to stop Act 181, how more Vermonters can have a voice in the political process to improve affordability, and how he is leveraging his digital media audience to hold elected officials accountable.

Rob takes phone calls in the first hour about policies, issues and activities at the Vermont Statehouse.

Then Mary Beerworth of Vermont Right to Life talks about state-sponsored assisted suicide, abortion, and other life-and-death issues in Vermont and around the country.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/30/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/26/2026.

On this episode of VT Viewpoint, Host David Zuckerman is joined by: Rep. Leanne Harple on education reform and tax savings, the Bob Dylan impersonation fundraiser for the Barre Peoples clinic with Dan Barlow and Bronwyn Fryer, and the Spectrum Sleep Out with Mark Redmond. 

Representative Mike Tagliavia is a Republican House member representing the towns of Orange, Washington, Corinth, and Vershire. Mike and Rob talk about issues at the State House, including the growing opposition to Act 181, and the demonstration at the State House today where attendees will advocate for its repeal;

and Renee McGuinness, Vermont Family Alliance Policy Analyst, on bills affecting Family Policies and Mental Health Issues in the State.

Meghan Sullivan - Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Public Affairs,

Matt Cota - with Meadow Hill Consulting, on the latest from the Vermont State House

and Bluegrass and Banjo Performer Max Wareham, who has a show coming up this Saturday at Zenbarn in Waterbury, VT.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/19/2026.

This week on Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman four segments— ICE Out Vermont on holding federal agents accountable to the Constitution. The No Kings Day 3 Franklin County team discussing statewide events on the 28th of March. Ben Cohen fighting to take back Ben & Jerry’s. And Vermont-NEA’s Don Tinney on addressing property tax reform and forced school consolidation impacts.

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 why Vermont should opt-in

Ilana Blumsack from Americans for Prosperity talks about the pros and cons of the recent housing reform efforts in Congress