Vermont Viewpoint

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October 15th, 2025 - Ross Connoly with Carrie O'Rourke of OnMed, John Goodnight on the Israel-Gaza peace agreement, Matt Davison with Americans for Prosperity Virginia, and Scott Sheller on Argentina under Javier Milei Oct 15, 2025

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Carrie O’Rourke, General Manager of Business Development with OnMed, joins the show to discuss new options and innovations in providing healthcare in rural area. John Goodnight updates listeners about the historic Israel-Gaza peace agreement and the future of the Middle East. Matt Davison, Deputy State Director with Americans for Prosperity Virginia, breaks down the Virginia elections this November and what to watch for as the polls tighten in the final weeks of the election season. Scott Sheller, Argentinian political expert, discusses the economic revitalization of Argentina under President Javier Milei and what the US could learn from their reforms

10/14/25 - Rob Roper with Eric Brackey of the Free State Project and Marie Tiemann of SpeakVT, an advocacy group for Vermont Children Oct 14, 2025

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This episode o Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/14/2025.

October 13th, 2025, Brad Ferland on Indigenous People Day/Columbus Day, Guest Lila Bennett from the Journey to Recovery Community Center, Peer Grief and Loss Support Group Ben’s House, and Jess O'Brien on her New Record Release Oct 14, 2025

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Brad Ferland on Indigenous People Day/ Columbus Day, Guest Lila Bennett from the Journey to Recovery Community Center, Peer Grief and Loss Support Group Ben’s House, and Jess O'Brien on her New Record Release "These Days" and the Vermont Music Scene.

October 9th, 2025 - 10/9/25 Liza Earle-Centers joins David Zuckerman about Vermont’s new Phone and Social Media-Free School bill and what it means for students and teachers. Then, Brenda Siegel of End Homelessness Vermont to discuss the state’s hou Oct 09, 2025

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10/9/25 Liza Earle-Centers joins David Zuckerman about Vermont’s new Phone and Social Media-Free School bill and what it means for students and teachers. Then, Brenda Siegel of End Homelessness Vermont to discuss the state’s housing and homelessness crisis.

Ross Connolly talks Veterans Issues, the Government Shutdown, Vermont's Carbon Policies, and healthcare and retirement benefits Oct 08, 2025

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First, Jimmie Smith, Coalitions Director with Concerned Veterans for America, talks about veterans' healthcare, the government shutdown impact on veterans, and the administration's foreign policy.

Then, Dennis Hull, State Affairs Manager with Americans for Tax Reform, on the government shutdown, its impact on Americans, and the path to a deal.

Alison Despathy talks about her recent article on the lack of transparency and negative impacts of Vermont's carbon policies,

and David Iglesias, Deputy Director of State Government Affairs at Libertas talks about a new way to provide benefits for healthcare and retirement.

October 7, 2025 -- Rob Roper talks with an author about Medieval History, and a discussion about Medicaid and the government shutdown Oct 07, 2025

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Jeb Smith author of Missing Monarchy, talking about Medieval History and implications for today.

and Hayden Deblois, of the Foundation for Government Accountability, on Medicaid and the Government Shutdown.

October 6, 2025 Brad Ferland talks Zen Barn music, AARP Fraudwatch, and a new maple syrup quality lab Oct 06, 2025

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Brad welcomes in Dan Murphy, music director at the Zen Barn, and musician Drew Angus, who will be performing at the Zen Barn this weekend.

Elliott Greenblott joins Brad for the AARP Fraudwatch Segment;

and Mark Isselhardt from UVM Extension and Johanna Haas, Maple Quality Specialist, on establishing a lab to standardize the testing and grading of pure maple syrup.

October 2nd, 2025 David Zuckerman talks with Rachel Mine on Bellwether International's Five-Year Impact Report, Later He is joined by Alison Nihart to talk about Rights & Democracy Vermont and their work to support human rights, economic fairness, an Oct 02, 2025

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Hour 1

David talks with Rachel Miner, founder of Bellwether International, a nonprofit that works to promote human rights and support vulnerable communities around the world. They’ll discuss the group’s Five-Year Impact Report and how Vermonters can help build a more fair and caring world.

Hour 2

David is joined by Alison Nihart, Executive Director of Rights & Democracy Vermont. They’ll talk about the group’s work to support human rights, economic fairness, and democracy. In this time of political division and economic stress, they’ll explore how people can get involved and make a difference in their communities

This Episode Of The Vermont Viewpoint Aire on 10/02/2025

October 1, 2025 Ross Connollly talks about the federal government shutdown, politics in NH and NJ, plus AI and tech-tracking in the UK Oct 01, 2025

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AJ Kierstead, of the New England Take Podcast

Rosemary Becchi, President and Founder of Jersey 1st, on the New Jersey Governor's race, perhaps America's most watched election of 2025.

Greg Moore, with Americans for Prosperity, on the upcoming New Hampshire Senate Race and control of the U.S. Senate in 2026.

and James Cziernawski of the Consumer Choice Center, on AI developments, YouTube's settlement with President Trump, and the British digital ID Proposal.

September 30, 2025 Rob Roper talks with Vermont Representatives about their trip to Israel, and Paul Bean of Vermont Daily Chronicle Sep 30, 2025

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State Representatives Gina Galfetti, James Gregoire, and Matt Birong on their recent trip to Israel with 2 other VT Reps and 245 other U.S. State Representatives.

Then Vermont Daily Chronicle's Paul Bean on Vermont Election issues and other local matters.

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