Vermont Viewpoint

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April 28th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper Apr 28, 2026

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

April 27, 2026 Host Brad Ferland talks with the Highest Ranked NCO in the Vt. Army National Guard, and Christine Werneke of Vt. Home, Health, and Hospice Apr 27, 2026

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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

April 23rd, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: Healing, Horror, and the Power of the People Apr 23, 2026

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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.

April 22nd, 2026 - Ross Connoly with Alison Despathy on Act 181, John Reynolds on the impact of a wealth tax, Clara Morrison breaks down Vermont's affordability crisis, and John Goodnight on the conflict in Iran Apr 22, 2026

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

April 21, 2026 - Rob Roper talks with Matt Cota about State House activities, and H. Brooke Paige on his candidacies for state offices Apr 21, 2026

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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.

April 20, 2026 Brad Ferland welcomes in Brett Stanciu, to talk about her latest book, called Call It Madness Apr 20, 2026

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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.

April 17th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis Apr 17, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/17/2026.

April 16th, 2026 - David Zuckerman with Geo Honigford on the public education system, Chuck Collins breaks down the Fair Share tax proposal, and Rep Herb Olson explains bill H.955 Apr 16, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/16/2026.

April 14, 2026 Rob Roper talks with Republican Party Head Paul Dame, and Javan Sears, Candidate for Vermont Senate in Chittenden County Apr 14, 2026

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Rob opens with Paul Dame, chair of the Vermont Republican Party.

Then Javan Sears, student at the University of Vermont, who is running for the Vermont Senate in Chittenden County.

April 13, 2026 Brad Ferland talks updates in Montpelier, the Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries, and musician Kathy Mattea Apr 13, 2026

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9:00 to 9:30

Matt Cota Meadow Hill Consulting

Montpelier Legislative Updates

9:30 to 10:15

Alliance of Healthcare Sharing Ministries

Rep. Randy Hultgren, Executive Director, Alliance of Health Care Sharing Ministries

H.102 (2025), a sweeping bill that would require faith-based Health Care Sharing Ministries (HCSMs) operating in Vermont to adhere to burdensome reporting measures as if they were insurance companies.

10:15 to 11:00

Kathy Mattea

Kathleen Alice Mattea (born June 21, 1959) is an American country music and bluegrass singer. Active since 1984 as a recording artist, she has charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, including four that reached No. 1: "Goin' Gone", "Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses", "Come from the Heart", and "Burnin' Old Memories", plus 12 more that charted within the top ten. She has released 14 studio albums, two Christmas albums, and one greatest hits album.

Barre Opera House

Date: Friday Apr 17, 2026

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