Vermont Viewpoint

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Dec 10, 2025 - Ross Connolly talks about Vermont Healthcare, the new National Security Strategy, Rising State Property Taxes, why Wyoming's economy is booming, and Bull Riding Dec 10, 2025

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Ross talks first with Jared Rhoads, founder and director of the Center for Modern Health, informs listeners about the reasons behind rising health insurance costs and what can be done to improve Vermont’s Healthcare policies.

Then John Byrnes, Strategic Director with Concerned Veterans for America, discusses the new 2025 National Security Strategy released by the Trump Administration and what priorities have changed from past defense plans.

Next, Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com joins the show to break down rising property taxes and how it can impact every Vermonter.

And Tyler Lindholm, State Director with Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming, talks bull riding, permitting reform, and the secret to Wyoming’s economic success.

December 9, 2025 - Rob Roper talks School Redistricting and Paying for Education, and this weekends Liberty FoodFest in Bellows Falls Dec 09, 2025

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Rob talks first with Caledonia County Republican Senator Scott Beck, a member of the Act 73 Redistricting Task Force, on Education Costs, and what may happen at the State House in the upcoming Legislative Session.

and then is joined by Graham Merriweather, of the Liberty Foodfest, coming up in Bellows Falls this Thursday through Saturday, December 11th through 13th. John Klar, of the Small Farm Republic, calls in during this segment.

December 8th, 2025 - Brad Ferland with a tribute to Vermont musician Jon Gailmor, Elliot Greenblott with AARP Fraud Watch, and Rod Smolla on recent constitutional challenges Dec 08, 2025

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Brad Ferland hold a tribute to Jon Gailmor, renowned Vermont musician, died peacefully on November 30, 2025 after a year and a half long battle with Leukemia. He died with his family surrounding him, at his son’s home, with his music playing and his family singing along. Featuring Jack Donovan in the studio, Patti Casey, Elisabeth Von Trapp and Taryn Noelle. Also, Elliott Greenblott with AARP Fraud watch. Finally. Rob Smolla. Former President of Vermont Law and Graduate School on rules and constitutional law on the second strike on the suspected drug boat and other constitutional challenges and separation of powers. Rodney Smolla assumed the position of president of Vermont Law and Graduate School on July 1, 2022. After three years of dedicated service, he stepped down from his role as president, effective July 1, 2025, to focus on writing and teaching as a member of the VLGS faculty.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/08/2025.

December 5th, 2025 - Lachlan Francis with State Rep Emilie Korenheiser and May Hanlon on property taxes, education reform, and more, and Molly Gray on Vermont's Afghan community Dec 08, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/05/2025.

December 4th, 2025 David Zuckerman with Bill McKibben on Climate Hope, Grace Oedel on Community Resilience Dec 04, 2025

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In this special two-hour episode, we bring you two powerful voices shaping Vermont’s future.

Bill McKibben, renowned environmentalist and author of Here Comes the Sun, shares why renewable energy offers not just a climate solution but a chance to build a fairer, more democratic society.

Grace Oedel, Executive Director of NOFA-VT and community leader, joins us to discuss building resilient communities, the intersection of faith and activism, and her vision for Vermont’s next chapter.

Tune in for a conversation about hope, action, and the power of local leadership

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/04/25.

December 3, 2025 Ross Connolly talks AI, Civil Discourse, Hopes for Peace between Russia and Ukraine, and the Education Freedom Movement Dec 03, 2025

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Ross starts with Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, discusses their new “Civil Discourse Series” and how more free speech is the answer to partisanship.

then, Jon Dipietro, Founder of Liberty Digital, informs listeners about the constantly changing environment for Artificial Intelligence, potential benefits, threats, and the best way to use the tools

John Goodnight updates listeners about the potential for peace between Ukraine and Russia

and Ed Tarnowski, Policy Director and host of the State of Choice Podcast with Ed Choice, discusses the state of the education freedom movement, how education freedom policies are more efficient, save taxpayers money, and have better results for the students.

December 2, 2025 Rob Roper welcomes in former Burlington State Representative and City Councilor Kurt Wright Dec 02, 2025

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Rob and Kurt discuss the 'December 1 Letter' that predicts a 12 percent increase in the property tax for the upcoming year, political races in the City of Burlington and the State of Vermont, and prospects for the 2026 New York Yankees, among other topics, with plenty of listener phone calls.

December 1, 2025 - Brad Talks about Building Positive Relationships, the ski season's underway at Bolton Valley, and RadioVermont returns from Antarctica Dec 01, 2025

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Host Brad Ferland talks first with Dr. Douglass Teschner about his new Book, Beyond the Politics of contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, a hopeful roadmap for Americans trying to make sense of this dark moment and striving to find a better way;

Then Lindsay Deslaurier, owner of the family-owned Bolton Valley Ski Resort, on an early start to the season, and what's new this year, plus memories of seasons past;

Then WDEV's Lee Kittell talks with Brad about the recently-concluded RadioVermont trip to Antarctica, put together by Milne Travel and Atlas Ocean Voyages.

November 25th, 2025 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper Nov 25, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/25/25.

November 24th, 2025 - Brad Ferland with Wreaths Across America, Sergeant First Class Niels Hulsman, and Senator Thomas Chittenden Nov 24, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/24/25.

Brad Ferland talks with Ginny Sweetzer with Wreaths Across America, a national 501(c)(3) whose mission is to have every veteran’s grave covered with a wreath, still has 2,718 wreaths that need to be sponsored in Vermont

Wreaths Across America, a national 501(c)(3) whose mission is to have every veteran’s grave covered with a wreath, still has 2,718 wreaths that need to be sponsored in Vermont.

This includes 239 at the Vermont Veterans' Home Cemetery in Bennington.

On Dec. 13, at noon, Wreaths Across America will be at the Vermont Veterans'' Home Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud. Then, Sergeant First Class Niels Huisman has served with the 40th Army Band since 2004. His duties have included narrator and announcer for the concert band, leader and bass player for the Department of Jazz Septet, Drum Major for the marching band, and performer on bass and percussion with multiple other small ensembles. Finally, Thomas Ira Chittenden grew up in South Burlington, Vermont. Thomas has a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Vermont and his Vermont family lineage traces back nine generations to Bethuel Chittenden, the brother of Vermont's first governor Thomas Chittenden.

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