Vermont Viewpoint

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July 22, 2025 Rob Roper talks with Vermont Farmer, Lawyer, and Blogger John Klar, and Andrew Cline with the Bartlett Center for Public Policy Jul 22, 2025

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Rob speaks with John Klar, who was taking part in a Making America Healthy Again gathering in Washington DC.

Then, Andrew Cline with the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, talks about policies in New Hampshire, including their new law eliminating a required annual inspection for motor vehicles.

Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman 7-10-2025 Jul 21, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on July 10th, 2025.

Hosted by David Zuckerman.

Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman 7-17-2025 Jul 21, 2025

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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on July 17th, 2025.

Hosted by David Zuckerman.

Guests: Chad Simmons - Liasson for Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Perspectives from Ali Hadji Jafari.. one of the only Iranian Americans living in Vermont

Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis - 7-18-2025 Hour 2 Steve Terry Jul 21, 2025

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Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 10am Hour

A Tribute to Steve Terry

And Easter Seals around 10:45

Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 Hour 1 Jul 21, 2025

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Vermont Viewpoint with Kevin Ellis 7-18-2025 9am hour

Filmmaker Jay Craven

Professor Chris Appy

on The Ellsberg Archive Project

July 21, 2025 - Brad Ferland talks with the Weinermobile drivers, Waterbury LEAP Fest EV event organizers, NEK Senator Sam Douglas, and bluegrass musician Tony Trischka Jul 21, 2025

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Brad opens the show with Grill-em-up Gabby, and Bun Length Ben, who have been driving the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile across the country, and made a recent stop in Vermont.

Then, Duncan MacDougall with Waterbury LEAP and Dave Roberts with Drive Electric Vermont, getting ready for the Waterbury LEAP Electric Vehicle Fest Tuesday, August 5th at 5:30 p.m. at Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury.

Orleans Country Senator Sam Douglas joins to talk about what the Vermont Senate is doing this summer.

and Brad and producer Lee Kittell talk about the music and life of Tony Trischka, legendary banjo player who is performing in Waterbury Friday night at Zenbarn.

Ross Connolly hosts - Topics include Local News Coverage, Crypto Week in DC, Flood Recovery, and the Russia Ukraine War Jul 16, 2025

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Ross starts with Paul Bean with the Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Then Joel Valenzuela talks Crypto Week in DC.

Representative Gina Galfetti of Barre Town talks about Flood Recovery efforts in Vermont.

Then John Goodnight discusses changes in the Trump administrations approach to the war between Ukraine and Russia.

Rob Roper hosts Tom Koch on Washington County Republicans and Leslie Hiner of Ed Choice Jul 15, 2025

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Rob talks with Tom Koch about his life and career, and discusses some key issues at the State House in Montpelier.

Then Leslie Hiner joins to talk about the importance of School Choice in improving outcomes for students.

Brad Ferland with 'Zero Limits' documentary's Lisa Schermerhorn, A River Runs through it Garden Club, and local farmer, musician, and filmmaker George Woodard Jul 14, 2025

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Brad Ferland with

Lisa Schermerhorn with new documentary "Zero Limits",

Wendy Steager and Caroline Castaldo of the "Gardens of Waterbury" tour,

and George Woodard, Waterbury Center farmer, filmmaker, musician and storyteller.

July 8, 2025 -- Tuesday host Rob Roper hosts his guest -- Friday Vermont Viewpoint Host Kevin Ellis for a Verbal Cage Match Jul 08, 2025

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Rob and Kevin and callers debate issues around immigration, education, energy policy, and more.