Vermont Viewpoint

Latest Episodes:

January 19th, 2026 - Brad Ferland with Matt Cota on Vermont's latest revenue forecast, Senator Scott Beck on Act 73 and education spending, Director of the Burlington Airport Nic Longo, and honoring MLK day. Jan 19, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/19/2026.

January 16th, 2026 - Lt. Governor candidate Molly Gray on Vermont politics, paid leave, child care, and immigration Jan 16, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/16/2026.

January 15th, 2026 - Legislative priorities and school closure votes Jan 15, 2026

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David Zuckerman hosts two timely conversations on Vermont Viewpoint. Rep. Emilee Krasnow joins to discuss housing, affordability, and the 2026 legislative session. Then, Cynthia Gardner Morse and Sonja Andrews break down the proposed closures of Doty Memorial and Calais Elementary ahead of the February 10 vote.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/15/2026.

January 14th, 2026 - Ross Connolly with Isaac Orr, Vice President of Research at Always on Energy Research, James Czerniawski on the UK banning tech platforms, Gina Gafletti on property taxes and Lisa Linowes on wind development. Jan 14, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/14/26.

January 13, 2026 - Rob Roper with Republican Party Chair Paul Dame Jan 13, 2026

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Rob and Paul talk about issues with State Government, and bills being put forward during this legislative session at the State House, with listener phone calls.

January 12, 2026 - Brad Ferland with Matt Cota, Rep. Gina Galfetti, Rep. Sarita Austin, and Molly Millwood Jan 12, 2026

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Brad opens with a talk with Meadow Hill Consulting's Matt Cota on the first week of the Vermont Legislative Session and the Governor's State of the State Address.

Then Representative Gina Galfetti (R-Barre Town, Williamstown) and Sarita Austin (D-Colchester) about their recent trip to Israel, and calls from some activist groups for their resignation on account of it.

And Molly Millwood, clinical psychologist, author, and songwriter/performer, talks about her songwriting and career.

January 9th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis Jan 09, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/09/2026.

January 8th, 2026 - Rick Winston and Andrea Serota to share how Winter Sundays at Adamant Community Arts Center combats isolation. Then Superintendent Jamie Kinnarney explains Act 73, its impact on rural schools, and the Governor’s education agenda. Jan 08, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/08/2026.

David Zuckerman invites Rick Winston and Andrea Serota share how Winter Sundays at Adamant Community Arts Center combats isolation. Then Superintendent Jamie Kinnarney explains Act 73, its impact on rural schools, and the Governor’s education agenda.

January 7th, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks with John Goodnight on the US military operation in Venezuela, Rachel Burgin and Ilana Blumsack from Americans for Prosperity on their "Roadmap to Hosing Policy Reform" Jan 07, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/07/2026.

January 6th, 2026 Rob Roper with David Soulia and Rachel Feldman Jan 06, 2026

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Rob talks Vermont Legislature with Dave Soulia of FYIVT on the start of the Legislative Session,

then Rachel Feldman talks with Rob about anti-semitism in Vermont and a bill up for debate about anti-semitism in the State House.