Vermont Viewpoint

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/03/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 04/02/2026. This week, we dive into the two biggest debates in the Statehouse. First up is Paul Cillo on breaking the education funding logjam to protect small schools and taxpayers, and a deep dive into Act 181’s land use regulations with Jamey Fidel, Sam Lincoln, and Neil Ryan.

Nick Murray with Lead Maine breaks down new polling from the US Senate Race in Maine and what to watch for in the final weeks before primary day in one of the most important races nationally for the midterms.Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, informs listeners about a new strategy in the Commonwealth to address sky high taxes, the impact of Massachusetts’ wealth tax on the economy, and outmigration issues.Planet Hank from PlanetHank.com joins the show to discuss the rally to stop Act 181, how more Vermonters can have a voice in the political process to improve affordability, and how he is leveraging his digital media audience to hold elected officials accountable.

Rob takes phone calls in the first hour about policies, issues and activities at the Vermont Statehouse.Then Mary Beerworth of Vermont Right to Life talks about state-sponsored assisted suicide, abortion, and other life-and-death issues in Vermont and around the country.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/30/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/26/2026. On this episode of VT Viewpoint, Host David Zuckerman is joined by: Rep. Leanne Harple on education reform and tax savings, the Bob Dylan impersonation fundraiser for the Barre Peoples clinic with Dan Barlow and Bronwyn Fryer, and the Spectrum Sleep Out with Mark Redmond.

Representative Mike Tagliavia is a Republican House member representing the towns of Orange, Washington, Corinth, and Vershire. Mike and Rob talk about issues at the State House, including the growing opposition to Act 181, and the demonstration at the State House today where attendees will advocate for its repeal;and Renee McGuinness, Vermont Family Alliance Policy Analyst, on bills affecting Family Policies and Mental Health Issues in the State.

Meghan Sullivan - Vermont Chamber of Commerce Vice President of Public Affairs,Matt Cota - with Meadow Hill Consulting, on the latest from the Vermont State Houseand Bluegrass and Banjo Performer Max Wareham, who has a show coming up this Saturday at Zenbarn in Waterbury, VT.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/19/2026. This week on Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman four segments— ICE Out Vermont on holding federal agents accountable to the Constitution. The No Kings Day 3 Franklin County team discussing statewide events on the 28th of March. Ben Cohen fighting to take back Ben & Jerry’s. And Vermont-NEA’s Don Tinney on addressing property tax reform and forced school consolidation impacts.

AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, rejoins the show to discuss the ongoing government shutdown for DHS, the Iran Conflict, and New Hampshire denying a tax increaseVermont State Representative Gina Galfetti updates listeners about legislative session, affordability efforts, and housing changesEd Tarnowski from Ed Choice breaks down the federal school choice tax credit program and why Vermont should opt-inIlana Blumsack from Americans for Prosperity talks about the pros and cons of the recent housing reform efforts in Congress

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/17/2026.

As of March, Major General Gregory Knight is the retiring Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard, after serving for seven years. He was succeeded by Maj. Gen. Henry “Hank” Harder Jr., following a change of command ceremony this month. He was named the Vermont Chamber of Commerce's 2025 Citizen of the Year, and Upon his retirement, he has not ruled out a future in politics. Then, Rosanne Cash a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter, author, and four-time Grammy winner celebrated as a literary Americana artist who transcends country-pop genre boundaries with Seth Soloway of Spruce Peak Arts, where Roseanne will be performing this Saturday Night.Spruce Peak ArtsMarch 21, 2026 7:00 PM

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/12/2026. Sen. Tanya Vyhovsky joins to talk about the ICE incident in South Burlington yesterday. Former Ag. Secretary Roger Allbee joins to talk about his new book, Turning the Soil 250 Years of Vermont Agriculture. VT Interfaith Action Exec Director joins to talk about her firsthand account of the ICE incident. Superintendent of Schools of WRVSU Jamie Kinnarney joins to talk about updates to act 73 related to education in the legislature.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/11/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/10/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/09/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/06/2026.

Sen. Martine Gulick joins us to discuss property taxes and education reforms as we head into the mid-session legislative deadlines. Then, outgoing Adjutant General Gregory Knight sits down for a review of his time as Adjutant General and his 42-year military career. We also dive into the role of the Guard in this active US aggression.This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/05/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/03/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 03/02/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/27/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/26/2026.What does life look like for families living in the West Bank? And what's really driving health care costs here at home? Carmela Ormando and Bethany Nolan reflect on their recent trip to the West Bank with Sabeel, sharing personal stories from East Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Hebron, and beyond. Then, Senator Chris Pearson and Beth Tanzman of Vermont Health Care 911 dig into the data on Vermont's health care affordability crisis. What are the cost drivers and what can be done about it.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/25/2026.

Rob Roper welcomes in first Bob Hargraves, talking about nuclear power and policy, and the possibility of reviving the nuclear power industry in Vermont.Mill Moore, former executive director of Vermont Independent Schools Association, on a recent report on student outcomes in math and literacy.