Vermont Viewpoint

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June 3, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks about legislative developments across New England Jun 03, 2026

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John Reynolds, State Director with NFIB, rejoins the show to grade the policies passed by the legislature now that session is over and how small businesses will be impacted

Mike Stenhouse, former Red Sox player and CEO of the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity, updates listeners about the proposed RI budget, wealth taxes, and working together across New England to improve the economy

Sarah Scott, State Director with Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire, discusses Right to Try legislation for patients facing a terminal diagnosis, how NH is positioning to be a biotech hub, and the lasting legacy of former legislator Michael Yakubovich

Nick Murray from Lead Maine informs listeners about the rising threat of facial recognition technologies being used by governments

June 1, 2026 - Brad Ferland recaps the Legislative Session, the AARP Fraud Watch, and a musician who recently put on a great show in St. Albans Jun 01, 2026

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First Hour -

Senator Thomas Chittenden

Matt Cota Meadowhill Consulting

Legislative adjournment recap

Second Hour --

Elliott Greenblott

AARP Fraudwatch

Violinist Justin Ouellet

Lumo’s experience

St. Albans Concert review

5-28-2-26 Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman May 28, 2026

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5-28-2026 on Vermont Viewpoint, host David Zuckerman welcomes Margaret McLean and White River Valley SU Superintendent Jamie Kinnarney from the Vermont Rural School Community Alliance to discuss the current bill addressing education.

Then, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Aly Richards joins the program to discuss why she wants to be Governor and to answer your questions about her positions on the issues Vermonters face.

May 27, 2026 Ross Connolly talks about the Vermont Legislative Session, Memorial Day, and recent federal election results May 27, 2026

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Alison Despathy rejoins the show to break down the debate around the clean heat standard, the bait and switch solution from the Majority, and why Vermonters need to stay vigilant.

John Vick, Executive Director for Concerned Veterans for America, discusses the importance of Memorial Day, supporting veterans, CVA's Vets on the Hill event in DC, and why more veterans need to speak up in the political process.

AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, breaks down the recent electoral losses of incumbent federal elected officials and what it means for the culture of DC going forward.

Clara Morrison, Executive Director for Right for Vermont Foundation, updates listeners on the legislature’s solutions to education reform, childcare licensing, and why Vermonters demands have not been met by the majority.

Vermont Viewpoint with Rob Roper - 05/26/2026 - Screens in Schools with Laura Derrendinger & Combatting Anti-Semitism in Schools with Corinna Dodson May 26, 2026

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Rob Roper talks with Laura Derrendinger (Vermont Coalition Independence, Reconnection & Liberation) about removing digital screens from schools, and increasing human connection.

Then, Rob and Corinna Dodson discuss combatting antisemitism in schools.

This Episode of the Vermont Viewpoint aired on 05/26/2026

VT Viewpoint: 5-21-26 Lt. Gov. Candidate Ryan McLaren’s Housing Reform & Tackling America’s Civic Literacy Crisis May 21, 2026

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David Zuckerman sits down with Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Ryan McLaren to discuss his newly unveiled municipal housing and education tax reform proposal. In the second hour, the conversation shifts to public discourse and media literacy with Michael Kane, Founder of American Civics Snapshots, and veteran Harwood Union educator Matt Henchen. They will discuss their work to help adults and youth push back against modern political tribalism in order to actually delve into real solution oriented discussion

May 18, 2026 - Brad Ferland talks with author Conal O'Brien, Danielle Roberts talks about some upcoming events in Franklin County, and Representative Ashley Bartley has the latest from the State House May 18, 2026

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Conal O’Brien

New book out- What Ever Happened to Anna Canneli. This is the 3rd in a series. Conal previously published books, Birth of an Angel and Death of Television.

Brad and Conal will talk about Conal’s new book, living in a small Vermont town after living in New York City and Los Angeles and the journey of life.

10:00 to 10:30

Danielle Roberts

Danielle Roberts, Director of Community Relations

Northwestern Counseling and Support Services

Adult Mental Health First Aid

Thursday May 28 and Friday May 29

4:00 to 7:00

location, St. Albans City Hall Council Chamber

11th Annual Autism Walk of Northwestern Vermont

Sunday, May 31, 2026

12:30 PM-2:30 PM

10:30 to 11:00

Representative Ashley Bartley

Updates on Montpelier

Vermont Viewpoint - Lachlan Francis hosts 5-15-26 May 15, 2026

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Vermont Viewpoint with Lachlan Francis for 5-15-26

Guests: Bill Bright - Son of VTs first black woman legislator who had her portrait unveiled at the Vermont State House last week

VT Based journalist/author Jasper Craven on his upcoming book as well as his reporting on Pete Hegseth & the Defense Department

5-14-2026 School Closures & The Reality of Lyme Disease May 14, 2026

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David Zuckerman hosts State Representative Leanne Harple to discuss the controversial plans for school mergers and closures and their impact on rural Vermont communities. Then, Rachel Nevitt joins the show to provide a masterclass on tick-borne illnesses, offering new research on symptoms and advice on how to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office

May 13, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks about Act 250 costs, the UK vote, Homeschooling rights, and education May 13, 2026

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Kate Baker Demers, Executive Director for the Children’s Scholarship Fund, talks about New York opting into the federal tax credit scholarship program, why Vermont should do the same, and how New Hampshire’s education freedom programs work

Rachel Burgin, Deputy Regional Director with Americans for Prosperity, breaks down the progressive attempt to roll back homeschool rights and the need for accountability for elected officials that have failed to deliver on Vermonters’ biggest concerns

Dave Soulia with FYIVT.com dives into the true cost of Act 250, what has Vermont missed out on due to high regulatory costs, and what can be done to change course

and John Goodnight analyzes the historic local election results in the United Kingdom and why it should serve as a warning to “net zero” politicians across the globe

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