Vermont Viewpoint

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Aug 21, 2025 - Host David Zuckerman talks about Healthcare for the Poor and Uninsured, and the Vermont Parent Child Center Aug 21, 2025

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In the first hour, David talks with Dan Barlow of the People's Health and Wellness Clinic about how free clinics fill gaps in our healthcare system for Vermonters without insurance.

Then Ellen Amstutz and Amy Shollenberger talk about the Vermont Parent Child Center, and the support the VPCC provides for hundreds of families.

Aug 20, 2025 Ross Connolly talks DC Crime, NH already drawing presidential candidates, Paul Bean in the UK, and West Coast comparison to VT Aug 20, 2025

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Host Ross Connolly welcomes in Jillian Snider, Resident Senior Fellow at R Street Institute, on the federal takeover of the DC Police, and crime in the nation's Capitol.

AJ Kierstead, host of The New England Take podcast on New Hampshire's ban on transgender surgeries for youth, and the Granite State is already hosting 2028 presidential hopefuls.

Paul Bean of Vermont Daily Chronicle, on his recent trip to the United Kingdom and how the Brits provide a cautionary tale for giving up freedom.

and Heather Andrews, Western Region Director of Americans for Prosperity, on issues affecting West Coast states, what AfP is doing to change direction, and how things compare to Vermont.

Aug 19, 2025 Host Rob Roper with VT Traditions Coalition, and Dave Soulia of FYIVT.com Aug 19, 2025

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Rob welcomes in Mike Covey, with the Vermont Traditions Coalition, talks about wildlife encounters.

Dave Soulia of FYIVT.com; on top stories on taxation and regulation in Vermont.

August 18, 2025 Brad Ferland talks with Housing/Construction Expert, 2 Vermont State Senators, and officiating a funeral and a wedding on the same day. Aug 18, 2025

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Brad opens with Evan Langfeldt, Chief Executive Officer - O'Brien Brothers -- on Housing in Vermont, and what it will take to build more homes.

Brad talks about officiating a funeral and a wedding on Saturday.

Addison County Senator Steve Heffernan talks about Affordability in Vermont,

and Chittenden County - Southeast District Senator Thomas Chittenden on what the Senate is doing in the summer, and plans for 2026.

August 15, 2025 Kevin Ellis with the Director of the Film "Gone Guys", and State Treasurer Michael Pieciak Aug 15, 2025

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Kevin welcomes in Chad Ervin, director of the Film "Gone Guys", discussing the new film about the struggles of boys and young men in Vermont,

and Vermont State Treasurer Michael Pieciak talks about President Trump's request for information about SNAP recipients, and whether or not he'll run for Governor in 2026.

August 14, 2025 David talks with Guests about the Indivisible Organization, and Jewish Voice for Peace Aug 14, 2025

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David Zuckerman talks with members of Indivisible Vermont, Judi Daly, Ginny Sassaman, and Breanna Walsh about what inspired them to get involved, the issues that matter most to them, and how you can find an Indivisible group in your area.

And Fran Miller and Kathy Shapiro of Jewish Voice for Peace will talk about the JVP mission, and perspectives on the horror unfolding in Gaza and Israel.

August 13, 2025 Ross Connolly on Trump/Putin Summit, Americans for Prosperity VT Tour, US Debt, and the 250th birthday of the USA Aug 13, 2025

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Host Ross Connolly welcomes in John Goodnight to talk about the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska;

Americans for Prosperity Deputy Regional Director Rachel Burgin, on AfP's affordability tour across Vermont this summer,

Dominik Lett, Budget Policy Analyst with the Cato Institute, on the National Debt, spending, and our fiscal path if reforms are not instituted,

and Daniel Bassali, VP with Americans for Prosperity, about the 250th anniversary of the United States, and AfP's "One Small Step" campaign, to encourage Americans to get involved in the political process.

August 12, 2025 Rob Roper talks economics, tariffs, and education with Professor Robert Letovsky, and covers local news with Vermont Daily Chronicle editor Guy Page Aug 12, 2025

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Rob Roper with Saint Michael's College Professor Doctor Robert Letovsky, and Guy Page, founder of Vermont Daily Chronicle.

August11, 2025 Brad Ferland with Governor Phil Scott, AARP Fraudwatch, the League of Vermont Writers, and Full Moon Hiking on Elmore Mountain Aug 11, 2025

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Brad Opens the show with Vermont Governor Phil Scott, talking about racing, housing, education reform, vehicle registrations, and more.

After a chat about a wonderful weekend hike under the full moon on Elmore Mountain, Brad welcomes in Elliott Greenblott with the AARP Fraudwatch.

Then Allyssa Berthiaume, of the League of Vermont Writers, on their Summer Event, "Into the Words", coming up August 23rd at the Milton Grange Hall.

August 8, 2025 Kevin Ellis Aug 08, 2025

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This Episode of The Vermont Viewpoint aired on 08/08/25