Vermont Viewpoint

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January 5th, 2026 - Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland - Meghan Sullivan, Elliott Greenblott, Thomas Chittenden Jan 05, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/05/2026.

January 2nd, 2026 - Lachlan Francis with Curtis Clough (President of Teamsters Local 597) on to discuss their legislative priorities this year, and Nick Charyk, lobbyist at Downs Rachlin Martin, to provide a look ahead on the legislative session Jan 02, 2026

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/02/2026.

December 29th, 2025 - Dan Evans previews The Zenbarn's schedule, along with a few selections from performing artists, Matt Cota on the start of the 2026 Legistlative session, And Brad features a few songs from Vermont Artist Rick Norcross Dec 29, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/29/2025.

Dan Evans previews a busy schedule for January at the Zenbarn in Waterbury, along with a few selections from some of the artists who will be performing there.

Matt Cota offers his thoughts as we close in on the start of the 2026 Legislative session in Montpelier.

And Brad features a few songs from Vermont Western Swing Artist Rick Norcross.

December 23, 2025 Rob Roper with Republican Party Chair Paul Dame, and Amy Hornblas founder of the new online forum, Vermont Back Porch Dec 23, 2025

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Paul Dame, Chair of the Vermont Republican Party, on the upcoming legislative session and 2026 election,

and Amy Hornblas about her organization Stand Up Vermont and her new online forum, Vermont Back Porch.

December 22, 2025 - Brad Ferland's Holiday show welcomes in The Logger Rusty Dewees, and Elizabeth Von Trapp, and shares some musical Christmas Cheer! Dec 22, 2025

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Brad opens with a few stories from the Sheep Farm, then...

Rusty Dewees "The Logger" exchanges gifts, shares about his holiday memories, his life and career, and provides a musical performance that brings Brad in for some help.

Then Elizabeth Von Trapp and Brad exchange gifts, and Elizabeth offers up some music and good conversation, and talk about Christmas and love.

December 18th, 2025 - Return-to-Work & Making Ends Meet Dec 18, 2025

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On this episode of Vermont Viewpoint, David first talks with Steve Howard, Executive Director of the Vermont State Employee Association VSEA, about Governor Scott’s return-to-commute executive work order and what it means for state employees as well as Vermonters access to services. We will also discuss federal cuts and how that will impact Vermonters both through state programs and adjacent organizations such as the Community Action network across the state.

Then, David will be joined by Alison Calderara, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action, and Liz Scharf, Director of Capstones Community Economic Development and Food Security, to discuss how Capstone has been helping central Vermonters make ends meet for over 60 years through programs like emergency food and heating assistance, housing counseling, financial coaching, workforce development, headstart and more.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/18/2025.

December 16, 2025 Rob Roper talks with 2 State Representatives about the upcoming Legislative Session. Dec 16, 2025

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Rob opens with Orange-1 Republican Representative Mike Tagliavia (Orange, Washington, Corinth, Vershire).

Then Washington-Orange Republican Representative Gina Galfetti (Barre Town, Williamstown) joins in the second hour.

The discussion revolves around Taxation issues, overspending in Montpelier, and the lack of affordability in Vermont.

Dec 15, 2015 Brad Ferland talks about the upcoming Legislative Session, the Vermont Almanac, and the Blind Boys of Alabama coming to Stowe this Friday night! Dec 15, 2025

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WDEV Legislative Preview with Matt Cota of Meadow Hill

Education Property Taxes, Health Care Affordability, Transportation Fund Warning Signs. Energy Costs & Climate Policy, A moment of Hope: Split the Ticket 100,000 gallons of free fuel delivered through Split the Ticket;

A 2025 Vermont Almanac preview WITH Patrick White, Dave Mance, Brett Stanciu;

and then Seth Soloway, Executive Director OF Spruce Peak Arts

and Eric “Ricky” McKinnie of the Blind Boys of Alabama, who are

performing a Christmas Concert Friday December 19th, 7:00 p.m.

at Spruce Peak Arts

The Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!

December 12th, 2025 - Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis on the DNC winter meeting, recap of recent elections, and Eva Vekos/Addison County SA Dec 12, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/12/25.

December 11th, 2025 - Education Redistricting & Wage Equity Dec 11, 2025

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On this episode of Policy Hour, host David Zuckerman leads two critical conversations shaping Vermont’s future. From 9–10 AM, Senator Martine Larocque Gulick and Representative Edye Graning join David to unpack the School Redistricting Task Force’s recommendations and how state leaders have responded. Then, from 10–11 AM, Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage, explores the fight for fair pay, tipped wages, and what economic justice means for Vermont workers. Tune in for thoughtful dialogue on education and equity.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/11/2025.