Vermont Viewpoint

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by Kevin Ellis aired on 05/30/2025.

Week in Review - the legislature moves toward adjournment after budget and education deals. 

Jamie Kinarney, school superintendent, White River Valley Supervisory Union.

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney Stanak with an update on Burlington. 

Kuenzi Wiswall, from East Montpelier’s Cate Farm joins me to discus the farm’s ongoing plant sale for gardeners.

This episode aired on 05/29/2025.

9-9:30am Alex Shieh, Student Journalist from Brown University, will discuss his fight for free speech and free press on campus that has garnered national attention

9:30-10am Derek Proulx, State Director for Defend the Guard, joins the show to talk about the importance of Memorial Day and how we can best honor the fallen heroes. 

10-10:30am Representative Laurel Libby from Maine updates listeners about her fight against censorship and the results of her case in the US Supreme Court last week

10:30-11am Carla Gericke, President Emeritus of the Free State Project and former citizen of South Africa, informs listeners about the political instability in South Africa and the controversy between the Trump Administration and the South African leadership.

9-9:30am Alex Shieh, Student Journalist from Brown University, will discuss his fight for free speech and free press on campus that has garnered national attention

9:30-10am Derek Proulx, State Director for Defend the Guard, joins the show to talk about the importance of Memorial Day and how we can best honor the fallen heroes. 

10-10:30am Representative Laurel Libby from Maine updates listeners about her fight against censorship and the results of her case in the US Supreme Court last week

10:30-11am Carla Gericke, President Emeritus of the Free State Project and former citizen of South Africa, informs listeners about the political instability in South Africa and the controversy between the Trump Administration and the South African leadership.

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David spoke with Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky and and Billy Ray. With Sen. Vyhovsky, the discussion focused on the education bills. How they will affect tax rates, small schools and more. Is the legislation (Governor's guidelines and Foundation Formula) going save Vermonter's money or improve the quality and access for our kids? With Billy Ray, Screenwriter of Captain Phillips, The Hunger Games and more, also political activist/consultant, we spoke about how the Democrats are not messaging well and what they can do to accurately reflect their values and reach more voters.

9-9:30am Mike Stenhouse, Former Red Sox player and current CEO of RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, discusses shared energy issues between VT & RI and what should be done to address rising costs

9:30-10am John Reynolds, State Director for the National Federation for Independent Businesses, joins the show to inform listeners about Governor Scott’s executive order on EV Mandates, what it means, and what should be done going forward

10-10:30am Tyler Koteskey, Policy Director with Concerned Veterans for America, discusses the emerging “Trump Doctrine” and what it means for world order and peace

10:30-11am AJ Kierstead, Host of the New England Take Podcast, rejoins the show to discuss the revelations and scandal of President Biden’s health during his presidency

Vermont Viewpoint

May 20, 2025

9:00 to 9:30

Matt Cota

Montpelier updates

9:30 to 10:00

Tyler Austin Whitley

Kilkare State Park Manager

Award winning state park, new bio initiatives, Father’s day events, monument restoration , Ferry to Burton Island

10:00 to 11:00

Highland Center for the Arts

Concert June 7th , 7;00 to 9:00

Glorious Leader

Kyle Woolard

Jess O’ Brien.

Glorious Leader is the musical project of Vermont-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kyle Woolard. Writing and recording from his cabin in Glover, deep in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom, Woolard creates songs that flow naturally from quiet acoustic narratives to lush, orchestral-rock arrangements and vibrant pop melodies.

May 19th, 2025

Host Brad Ferland

9:00 to 10:00

Mark Isselhardt Elmore Community Trust

Becca and Tim Lindenmeyr

New owners of Elmore Store

Grand Opening

Complete restoration

Historical artifacts in the walls

Complete Lake view and community center

10:00 to 10:30

Senator Sam Douglas

A freshman’s Senator’s observations

10:30 to 11:00

Senator Scott Beck

Montpelier updates

Session coming to an End

Education Bill???