Vermont Viewpoint

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February 2nd, 2026 - Brad Ferland interviews Candidate for Adjutant General in Vermont National Guard, AARP Fraudwatch, and St. Albans Mayor Tim Smith Feb 02, 2026

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9:00 to 10:00

Adjutant General Race-Vermont Legislature.

Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post Adjutant General candidates discuss why they want the job.

10:00 to 10:30

Brad and Producer Lee Kittell fill in for Elliott Greenblott on the AARP Fraudwatch

10:30 to 11:00

Saint Albans Mayor Tim Smith -- Stepping down after 8 years serving as St. Alban’s Mayor.

January 29th, 2026 - Protecting Data, Protecting People Jan 29, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/29//26.

Rep. Monique Priestley joins us to cover data privacy and key issues in Montpelier. Rev. Debbie Ingram discusses her “moral witness” trip to Minnesota, and Chris Worth from the VLGS Immigration Clinic explains the legal realities of immigration policy. Tune in and join the conversation.

January 28th, 2026 - Ross Connolly with Aj Kierstand from the New England Take Podcast about Minneapolis, James Morrone and Lindsey Sanders from Americans for Prosperity, and Dave Soulia, founder of FYIVT.com on the increased gas tax Jan 28, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/28/2026.

January 27, 2026 Rob Roper talks State Government issues with Sen Scott Beck and Elizabeth Brown Jan 27, 2026

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Caledonia County Republican Senator Scott Beck is first, talking with Rob about what bills are advancing through committees, issues surrounding education costs, property taxes, and the rising cost of government.

Then Elizabeth Brown, a Statehouse observer who ran for Waterbury State Representative in 2024, talks about activity at the State House, and encourages more citizens to get involved in local government.

January 26, 2026 - Brad Ferland with Brigadier General Matthew Brown on his role in the upcoming election, Senator Pat Brennan on the transportation budget, and Lieutenant Governor John Rogers on his announcement for re-election Jan 26, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/26/26.

January 23rd, 2026 - May Hanlon and Molly Moore on working campaigns in rural Vermont, recent developments in Vermont and national politics. Jan 23, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/23/25.

January 22nd, 2026 - Vermont’s Future: Food Rights and Urban Strategy Jan 22, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/22/2026.

Caroline Sherman-Gordon joins David Zuckerman on WDEV to discuss the push for a "Right to Grow Food" following a landmark ruling on municipal farming regulations. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak then breaks down her 2026 Housing Strategy and the "Tax Fairness" proposal heading to the Town Meeting Day ballot. The program concludes with a look at the Queen City’s navigation of downtown construction and public safety.

January 20th, 2026 Rob Roper talks about issues at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier. Jan 21, 2026

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John Goodnight rejoins the program to discuss the civil uprising in Iran and whether the regime is facing its last days. We also break down the aggressive moves by the Trump administration to acquire Greenland.

Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, updates listeners about rising energy rates in Massachusetts and what lawmakers should be doing to address the issue.

Molly Powell, Senior Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, informs listeners about a new Vermont bill to address regulatory overreach.

and Sofia Hamilton returns to the show to break down the new food pyramid guidelines and a new push to ban kratom products.

January 21st, 2026 - Ross Connolly with John Goodnight on the protests in Iran and the Greenland acquisition, Paul Craney on the rising energy rates in Massachusetts, Molly Powell on a new Vermont Bill and Sofia Hamilton on the new food pyramid Jan 21, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/21/2026.

January 20th, 2026 Rob Roper talks about issues at the Vermont Statehouse in Montpelier. Jan 20, 2026

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Rob first welcomes in Matt Cota, with Meadow Hill Consulting, talking about the issues around the Clean Heat Standard, which bills are proceeding in Montpelier, and the Governor's Budget Address later today.

Then Ben Kinsley, of Campaign for Vermont, joins Rob to give his take on the Legislative Agenda for 2026, and Vermont's struggles with affordability.

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