Vermont Viewpoint

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/17/2025.

David speaks with Jared Duval, Executive Director of the Energy Action Network, at 9 AM about Vermont’s 2025 Energy Progress Report and the state’s efforts on affordability and emissions. Then at 10 AM, David talks with Margaret MacLean, veteran educator and former Vermont Principal of the Year, about Governor Scott’s school district consolidation plan and Act 73, and their impact on Vermont’s education system.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/13/2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/12/2025.

Brad opens with Taryn Noelle, talented singer and actress, on some upcoming performances in our listening area.

Duncan McDougall from Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership, talks about the Button Up Weatherization & Home Heating Workshop this Friday in the Waterbury Municipal Building.

Matt Cota joins from Meadow Consulting to update on Energy and Housing issues at the Vermont State House.

Paul Dame, the recently re-elected Head of the Vermont Republican Party;

and Susan Sweetser joins to talk about the Ginny Sweetser Scholarship Award for women veterans, and the Wreaths Across America mission to have every veteran's grave covered with a wreath for Christmastime.

 Chuck Collins joins to discuss his new book on wealth and power, Burned by Billionaires. Then, John Sayles of the Vermont Foodbank breaks down how the government shutdown is impacting hunger in Vermont—and what we can do about it.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/06/25.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/05/2025.

Rob talks first with Orleans/Essex County Senator Russ Ingalls about his effort to be the next Executive Director of the Vermont Republican Party,

and Alison Despathy, citizen advocate, on the Effects of the state's recently passed School District Redistricting Law on School Choice in Vermont.

Brad starts with a few stories from the sheep farm this weekend,

then Jody Emerson the Director of the Central Vermont Career Center and Superintendent of the Central Vermont Career Center School District, on Tuesday's Bond Vote for construction of an expanded Career Center in Barre.

Elliott Greenblott joins for our monthly AARP Fraudwatch segment, helping listeners stay aware of the latest financial scams to watch out for,

and Rachel Feldman calls in live from Israel, talking about the Apartheid-free communities campaign and antisemitism.

Representatives Gina Galfetti (R-Barre) and Will Greer (D-Bennington) joined David Zuckerman to discuss their proposal for an ethics bill and a new system for disclosing legislators' travel. Then, Tor Stumo will be with David to share his experience on a humanitarian flotilla that brought aid to Gaza. The mission, which included activists such as Greta Thunberg, was stopped by the Israeli Navy. Listen to Tor’s firsthand account of facing rough seas, tense moments, and what it means to join global resistance.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/30/25.

Rob opens with Retta Dunlap, with the Vermont Home Education Network, on homeschooling and school choice;

Then Matt Cota, with Meadow Consulting, on the government shutdown impact on LIHEAP and SNAP benefits, and the update to the Climate Action Plan;

And Jodi Emerson, on the upcoming vote on the Barre Technical Center.