Vermont Viewpoint

Latest Episodes:

November 20th, 2025 - 1 Doc , 2 Dems, and a Dose of Reality Nov 20, 2025

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Dr. Marvin Malek diagnoses Vermont’s healthcare headaches and offers ideas for reform. Then, Vermont Democratic Party leaders Lachlan Francis and May Hanlon share their vision for the party’s future—grassroots engagement, infrastructure building, and a roadmap for 2026 and beyond.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/20/2025.

November 19th, 2025 - Ross Connolly with Paul dame of the VT Republican party, Laurel Libby on Lead Maine, John Reynolds on rising healthcare costs, and Jason Sorens on housing affordability Nov 19, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/19/2025.

November 18th, 2025 - Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper Nov 18, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/18/2025.

November 17th, 2025 - Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland Nov 17, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/17/2025.

November 13th, 2025 - Vermont in Focus: Energy Progress & Education Reform Nov 13, 2025

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David speaks with Jared Duval, Executive Director of the Energy Action Network, at 9 AM about Vermont’s 2025 Energy Progress Report and the state’s efforts on affordability and emissions. Then at 10 AM, David talks with Margaret MacLean, veteran educator and former Vermont Principal of the Year, about Governor Scott’s school district consolidation plan and Act 73, and their impact on Vermont’s education system.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/13/2025.

November 12th, 2025 - Ross Connolly on the government shutdown, working across party lines to solve Vermont's problems, and the rise of healthcare prices Nov 12, 2025

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

November 10, 2025 Brad Ferland with Re-elected Chair of VT Republican Party, the Waterbury LEAP event coming up this Friday, musician Taryn Noelle, Energy Issues, and a Scholarship Program Nov 10, 2025

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Brad opens with Taryn Noelle, talented singer and actress, on some upcoming performances in our listening area.

Duncan McDougall from Waterbury Local Energy Action Partnership, talks about the Button Up Weatherization & Home Heating Workshop this Friday in the Waterbury Municipal Building.

Matt Cota joins from Meadow Consulting to update on Energy and Housing issues at the Vermont State House.

Paul Dame, the recently re-elected Head of the Vermont Republican Party;

and Susan Sweetser joins to talk about the Ginny Sweetser Scholarship Award for women veterans, and the Wreaths Across America mission to have every veteran's grave covered with a wreath for Christmastime.

November 6th, 2025 - David Zuckerman - Burned by Billionaires & Feeding Vermont: Inequality, Hunger, and Hope Nov 06, 2025

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Chuck Collins joins to discuss his new book on wealth and power, Burned by Billionaires. Then, John Sayles of the Vermont Foodbank breaks down how the government shutdown is impacting hunger in Vermont—and what we can do about it.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/06/25.

November 5th, 2025 - Ross Connolly talks with Concerned Vets for America, discusses the Vermont affordability crisis, and the New Jersey and Virginia elections Nov 05, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 11/05/2025.

November 4, 2025 Rob Roper talks about the GOP leadership meeting, and the School Redistricting mandate Nov 04, 2025

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Rob talks first with Orleans/Essex County Senator Russ Ingalls about his effort to be the next Executive Director of the Vermont Republican Party,

and Alison Despathy, citizen advocate, on the Effects of the state's recently passed School District Redistricting Law on School Choice in Vermont.