Vermont Viewpoint

Latest Episodes:

February 19th, 2026 - David Zuckerman with Keith Brunner from Vermont Worker's Center on healthcare, Isaac Evans Franz of Action Corps, State Attorney Sarah George on a range of topics, and Von Simmons Feb 19, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/19/2026.

February 17, 2026 - Rob talks Education with Retta Dunlap, and crime and politics with independent journalist Planet Hank Feb 17, 2026

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Retta Dunlap - President of EdWatch, on school choice and how it is under attack in Vermont,

and "Planet Hank" Poitras, on his reporting of crime and politics in Brattleboro

February 16, 2026 - Brad Ferland with author Ellie Bryant, and Andre Maquera, of the Rock Band 8084, and West Street Digital recording studio in Fairfield, VT Feb 16, 2026

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Ellie Bryant holds B.A. and Master’s in Education and Human Development degrees from George Washington University and Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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The sequel to the bestseller, Sheltering Angel: A Novel Based on a True Story of the Titanic.

After losing her husband Bradley in the Titanic disaster, Florence Cumings' heartache is far from over. Her teenage son Wells is killed in the WWI battle of Belleau Wood while defending France with the Allies. Two decades later, her second husband Chess dies of influenza shortly before her eldest son Jack succumbs to effects from injuries sustained in the Great War.

Then, Andre Maquera West Street Digital Inc.

Brad and Andre discuss winter in Vermont, Cabin Fever, music and joy, journey in life, beating the blues. Producer/Guitarist/Chief Engineer

West Street Digital is a full service recording studio in Fairfield, Vermont.

February 12th, 2026 - Crisis Response to Healthcare Resilience Feb 12, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/12/2026.

David Zuckerman discusses the fight for police reform and mental health de-escalation with Sean Garvey and Rep. Michelle Bos-Lun, followed by a deep dive into the evolution of Vermont’s healthcare system with Gifford Health Care CEO Michael Costa.

February 11, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks about affordability, conservative counties looking to secede from their states, the marijuana industry in Vermont, and popular movements toward the right in global politics Feb 11, 2026

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John McCormick joins the show to talk about the importance of checks in balances in Vermont government to address affordability and stop bad policies.

Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project, breaks down New Hampshire's efforts to gain territory from Maine, growing movements across the country of conservative leaning counties wanting to join neighboring states, and NH Liberty Forum in March.

Timothy Egan with VT NORML updates listeners on the cannabis industry, their lobby day at the state house, and law changes across the country that could impact the VT industry.

John Goodnight informs listeners about the recent election in Japan, the unpopularity of the ruling Labor party in the UK, and how top-down, big government solutions are driving populations across the globe to the right.

February 9, 2026 - Brad Ferland with Matt Cota on an education spending cap, a chat about a Concert in support of drug recovery efforts, and Senator Ginny Lyons Feb 09, 2026

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Matt Cota Meadowhill Consulting

Lawmakers are considering a tiered spending cap as a way to rein in education costs. Lawmakers are also focusing on Vermont's Career Technical Education centers. Housing is also getting more attention.

Vermont lawmakers continue to weigh proposals to eliminate or modify the state’s vehicle inspection program.

Gregory Tatro-Jenna’s Promise, and Daniel Franklin, on Recovery Day- February 11th, in Montpelier, and Turning Towards the Light, A Healing Concert February 15 | 3:30–5:30 PM | Jenna’s House, Johnson

We are honored to welcome back Danny Granstaff, a talented and accomplished musician.

Then Senator Virginia “Ginny” Lyons with 25 Years in the State Legislature

Senator Lyons currently chairs the Senate Committee on Health and Welfare.

February 6th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis Feb 06, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/06/2026.

February 5th, 2026 - Anika Heilweil on the plan to fund housing and infrastructure for Vermonters, and John Walters dissects this week's political fallout Feb 05, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/05/2026.

February 4, 2026 -- Host Ross Connolly with Nick Kerin from American for Prosperity, Rep Tom Mannion from New Hampshire, Rep Mike Tagliavia on the clean heat standard, and Nick Murray from Lead Maine on affordability in Maine Feb 04, 2026

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

February 3, 2026 - Rob talks about developments at the State House Feb 03, 2026

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First, Rob welcomes in Amy Hornblas, talking about children's safety.

Representative Rob North (R) - Addison 3 - talking about environmental policies and taxes,

and Nancy Gassett on election integrity.