Vermont Viewpoint

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November 3, 2025 - Host Brad Ferland talks Central Vermont Career Center vote, AARP Fraudwatch, and Rachel Feldman from Israel Nov 03, 2025

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Brad starts with a few stories from the sheep farm this weekend,

then Jody Emerson the Director of the Central Vermont Career Center and Superintendent of the Central Vermont Career Center School District, on Tuesday's Bond Vote for construction of an expanded Career Center in Barre.

Elliott Greenblott joins for our monthly AARP Fraudwatch segment, helping listeners stay aware of the latest financial scams to watch out for,

and Rachel Feldman calls in live from Israel, talking about the Apartheid-free communities campaign and antisemitism.

October 30th, 2025 - David Zuckerman - Ethics Bill Discussion and Humanitarian Flotilla Experience Oct 30, 2025

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Representatives Gina Galfetti (R-Barre) and Will Greer (D-Bennington) joined David Zuckerman to discuss their proposal for an ethics bill and a new system for disclosing legislators' travel. Then, Tor Stumo will be with David to share his experience on a humanitarian flotilla that brought aid to Gaza. The mission, which included activists such as Greta Thunberg, was stopped by the Israeli Navy. Listen to Tor’s firsthand account of facing rough seas, tense moments, and what it means to join global resistance.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/30/25.

October 28. 2025 Rob Roper talks Education, Energy Prices, SNAP benefits, and the CVT Career Center Vote Oct 28, 2025

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Rob opens with Retta Dunlap, with the Vermont Home Education Network, on homeschooling and school choice;

Then Matt Cota, with Meadow Consulting, on the government shutdown impact on LIHEAP and SNAP benefits, and the update to the Climate Action Plan;

And Jodi Emerson, on the upcoming vote on the Barre Technical Center.

October 27, 2025 Brad Ferland talks with a Vermont National Guard General, the Vermont Governor, and the head of the Vermont Republican Party Oct 27, 2025

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Brad talks first with Vermont Guard General Hank Harder with an update on the Air Guard, deployments, recruitment, and their mission.

Then Governor Phil Scott talks with Brad and callers about several important Vermont issues, including State Rights vs. Federal Mandates, Education reform, and Wheels for Warmth.

And Paul Dame, Chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, with some Commentary about civility, and his run to be re-elected at chair of the VRP.

October 23rd, 2025 - Host David Zuckerman welcomes back Bob Stannard—blues musician, author, and former Vermont legislator. They dive into Vermont and national politics, community, and the power of the blues Oct 23, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/23/2025.

October 22, 2025 Ross Connolly on Energy prices in Massachusetts, the government shutdown, the Amazon website crash, and the Senate race in Maine Oct 22, 2025

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Ross welcomes in Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on rising energy costs in Massachusetts.

Joel Valenzuela, Business Development and marketing for Dashpay, on the Amazon Web Services Outage

Harris Van Pate, Policy Analyst at the Maine Policy Institute, on the Maine Senate race and Governor Janet Mills aiming to challenge Senator Susan Collins,

and Ashley Klingensmith, Vice-President with Americans for Prosperity, on the government shutdown, and why no agreement is taking place.

October 21, 2025 Rob Roper on Voting Integrity and Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com Oct 21, 2025

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Rob welcomes in Phani Mantravati, a recently naturalized U.S. Citizen who created a voter roll database in Michigan, on voter integrity.

and Dave Soulia, of FYIVT.com, on money and politics in Vermont.

October 20th - Brad Ferland with Sascha Mayer, Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder of Mamava, then Meghan Sullivan from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and Chad Butt from Mentor Vermont Oct 20, 2025

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Brad Ferland speaks with Sascha Mayer, Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder of Mamava, a company that designs and manufactures freestanding lactation pods for nursing and pumping parents in public spaces and workplaces. They also provide a free mobile app that helps users find these pods, as well as other lactation spaces, and unlock them with their phone. The company was founded to provide a more private and comfortable alternative to using bathrooms or cars for pumping or nursing. Then, Meghan Sullivan from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce gives updates on upcoming Chamber goals and Legislative initiatives. Also featuring Chad Butt from MENTOR Vermont. MENTOR Vermont supports and strengthens youth mentoring programs across the state by providing resources, technical assistance, and funding to ensure quality mentoring relationships for young people. This includes offering training for mentors, administering grants to local programs, building partnerships, and advocating for increased investment in mentoring to help every young person in Vermont thrive

October 20, 2025 Brad Ferland talks with guests about Mamava, the Vermont Chamber of Commerce, and MENTOR Vermont Oct 20, 2025

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Brad welcomes in Sascha Mayer CEO and Co-founder of Mamava, a company that designs and produces freestanding lactation pods.

Then, Meghan Sullivan, of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce talks about the Chamber's goals and Legislative initiatives,

and Chad Butt on MENTOR Vermont, which supports youth mentoring programs across the state.

October 16th, 2025 - Host David Zuckerman with Leanne Harple, Glover’s state representative and member of the House Education Committee, to discuss Act 73. Also, Ellen Oxfeld and Dr. Deb Richter join to discuss their advocacy for universal healthcare Oct 16, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/16/2025.