Vermont Viewpoint

10/9/25 Liza Earle-Centers joins David Zuckerman about Vermont’s new Phone and Social Media-Free School bill and what it means for students and teachers. Then, Brenda Siegel of End Homelessness Vermont to discuss the state’s housing and homelessness crisis.

First, Jimmie Smith, Coalitions Director with Concerned Veterans for America, talks about veterans' healthcare, the government shutdown impact on veterans, and the administration's foreign policy.

Then, Dennis Hull, State Affairs Manager with Americans for Tax Reform, on the government shutdown, its impact on Americans, and the path to a deal.

Alison Despathy talks about her recent article on the lack of transparency and negative impacts of Vermont's carbon policies,

and David Iglesias, Deputy Director of State Government Affairs at Libertas talks about a new way to provide benefits for healthcare and retirement.

Jeb Smith author of Missing Monarchy, talking about Medieval History and implications for today.

and Hayden Deblois, of the Foundation for Government Accountability, on Medicaid and the Government Shutdown.

Brad welcomes in Dan Murphy, music director at the Zen Barn, and musician Drew Angus, who will be performing at the Zen Barn this weekend.

Elliott Greenblott joins Brad for the AARP Fraudwatch Segment;

and Mark Isselhardt from UVM Extension and Johanna Haas, Maple Quality Specialist, on establishing a lab to standardize the testing and grading of pure maple syrup.

Hour 1

David talks with Rachel Miner, founder of Bellwether International, a nonprofit that works to promote human rights and support vulnerable communities around the world. They’ll discuss the group’s Five-Year Impact Report and how Vermonters can help build a more fair and caring world.

Hour 2

David is joined by Alison Nihart, Executive Director of Rights & Democracy Vermont. They’ll talk about the group’s work to support human rights, economic fairness, and democracy. In this time of political division and economic stress, they’ll explore how people can get involved and make a difference in their communities

This Episode Of The Vermont Viewpoint Aire on 10/02/2025

AJ Kierstead, of the New England Take Podcast

Rosemary Becchi, President and Founder of Jersey 1st, on the New Jersey Governor's race, perhaps America's most watched election of 2025.

Greg Moore, with Americans for Prosperity, on the upcoming New Hampshire Senate Race and control of the U.S. Senate in 2026.

and James Cziernawski of the Consumer Choice Center, on AI developments, YouTube's settlement with President Trump, and the British digital ID Proposal.

State Representatives Gina Galfetti, James Gregoire, and Matt Birong on their recent trip to Israel with 2 other VT Reps and 245 other U.S. State Representatives.

Then Vermont Daily Chronicle's Paul Bean on Vermont Election issues and other local matters.

Brad welcomes in Major Austin Barber, Director of Plans, Training, and Security for the Ethan Allen Firing Range.

Frank Cioffi joins to remember Richard Tarrant, SMC Basketball star, and founder of IDX Systems in Burlington,

And Jan Clancy is a Saint Albans resident who is building a netzero house on Lake Champlain, and Paul Kealey Founder and President of Eko Build has designed and built hundreds of homes since 2006.

Rod Smolla joins David Zuckerman to discuss the First Amendment, and in the second hour, is joined by Miro Weinberger, the executive chair of Let's Build Homes, to talk about their initiatives. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on 09/25/2025.

Rob Roper talks with Jodi Emerson, of the Central Vermont Career Center, on the upcoming bond vote over possible expansion of the center, and Planet Hank, the reporter, and online blogger out of Brattleboro, on his coverage of issues in the Brattleboro area.