Vermont Viewpoint

9:00 to 10:00Treasurer Mike Pieciak updates1. Treasurer’s Task Force and Legislators to Host Town Hall Series on Vermont’s Response to Federal Policy Changes2. Treasurer Pieciak and Legislative Leaders Announce Proposal to Eliminate $100 Million in Medical Debt for Vermonters3. The proposal (S.27) Treasurer Pieciak Reminds Eligible Employers to Enroll in Vermont Saves by March 110:00 to 11:00Rick and the Ramblers. Rick NorcrossThe Last album release, The 2nd bestest songs I ever wroteMarch 23, 2025 will be Rick’s 80th birthday. He has been making music since he was 16.

This episode aired March 17th, 2025 9:00 to 9:15Open show, BradSt. Patrick’s day 9:15 to 10:00Senator Sam DouglasCrossover, Clean heat standard, Montpelier updates10:00 to 11:00Steve LambrechtBoundless Brothers. BookA graduate of Annapolis with a degree in aerospace engineering, TOPGUN pilot Brigadier General (retired) Steve Lambrecht flew one hundred combat missions in Bosnia and Iraq as a US Marine F/A-18 and Air Force F-16 fighter pilot, amassing over 3,473 hours of flight time. Steve lives with his wife, Laura, and their four children in Vermont, where he works as a United Airlines pilot.

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Tim Egan, former NH State Representative and professor of media and economics at Vermont State University to discuss tariffs and impacts for local business as well as cannabis law in Vermont.Followed by an irreverent conversation with Blues Harmonica player and Former VT State Representative Bob Stannard from Manchester Vermont. We discussed his recent trip to Uganda and various topics related to federal and state policy as well as random banter about a few different topics.

9:00 to 9:30Rachel FeldmanShalom AllianceUpdate on town meeting day votes9:30-10:00Gary MillerGary is the creative director of Writers for Recovery, a series of workshops for people recovering from susbtance use disorder. He is the co-host of My Heart Still Beats, a project of Writers for Recovery.10:00 to 11:00Author Stephen Russel PayneStephen Russell Payne is a fourth-generation Vermonter from the Northeast Kingdom town of St. Johnsbury. A lifelong writer, he has published fiction, non-fiction and poetry in a number of publications including Vermont Life magazine, the Tufts Review, The Vermont Literary Review, Livin’ the Vermont Way magazine and Route 7- Vermont Literary Journal.

9;00-9:45Meghan SullivanVermont ChamberLegislative updates9:45 to 10:00Senator Scott BeckCrossover Legislation updates10:00 to 11:00Elisabeth Von TrappChildhood in Vermont coming from AustriaConcerts in the Southern United State in 2024What's next in life

This episode aired 03/06/259:00Representatives Laura Sibilia from West Dover (Ranking member of the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure) and Kate Logan from Burlington (Committee on Environment) discussing elections laws as well as privacy, coercive debt and more.10:00A discussion with Lauren Hierl, the Executive Director of the Vermont Natural Resources Council (VNRC) to discuss a wide range of issues from energy to forests and forever chemicals.

9am - Essay or news review9:15 - Child Care with the owners of Turtle Island in Montpelier. Where to get it, why’s it’s so expensive and what the legislature is doing about it. 10 am - Bob Ney10:30 - Upcoming Green Mountain Film Festival with the festival’s organizers.

9-9:30am Rob Roper updates listeners on the stalemate in the legislature on energy, taxes, and affordability and how the inaction is impacting Vermonters9:30-10am Rep Zak Harvey joins the show to discuss legislative priorities and the current status of key policy priorities for lowering costs10-10:30 John Gay, Executive Director of the John Quincy Adams Society, discusses the recent tensions with Ukraine, a path to peace, and a new world order in foreign policy10:30-11am John Reynolds, State Director for National Federation for Independent Business (NFIB), informs listeners how his organization helps small business, the economic outlook for VT, and how we can improve VT’s business climate

9:00 to 9:30Matt CotaMeadow HillMeadow Hill helps navigate Vermont’s business, political, and regulatory landscape. We provide management and advocacy assistance to trade associations, focusing on energy, transportation, and economic development. 9:30 to 10:00Matt Cota continuesOpen phone lines,VP Vance visit to Vermont, favorite candidates on Town meeting day 10:00 to 11:00 Jessica FikeChamplain Toxicology LabAccount manager

This episode aired 03/03/259:00 to 9:30Senator Russ IngallsPolitics in the Northeast Kingdom and Town meeting day break9:30 to 10:00Senator Sam DouglasPolitics in the Northeast Kingdom and Town Meeting Day break10:00 to 10:30Elliott GreenblottAARP Fraudwatchmonthly segment10:30 to 11:00Amanda HeadleySelectboard Candidate, St. Albans Town

9-10 - journalist John Walters for seeking review.10 am - Bob Ney10:30 - Roger Allbee on his new book on the history of VT agriculture.

This episode aired 2/27/259-10 Steph Yu, President and executive director of Public Assets institute. Discussing taxes, education financing proposals.10-11 Connor Timmons, Executive Director of Homeshare Vermont, discussing creative ways to match single individuals with room in their homes (Host), with folks who are willing to help with some basic household needs with reduced rent (guest).

9-9:30am Professor Andrew Smith, Director of the UNH Survey Center, joins the program to discuss the Vermont poll released last week on President Trump, Governor Scott, and the Governor’s policies approval ratings. 9:30-10am Rep Laurel Libby from Maine updates listeners about the ongoing tensions between Governor Janet Mills and President Trump. 10-10:30am AJ Kierstead, Host of the New England Take Podcast, discusses cabinet appointments, DOGE, and a review of President Trump’s first month back in office. 10:30-11am Rep Gina Galfetti joins the show to give an update from the legislature and the outlook for key policy solutions to Vermont’s biggest problems.

9:00 to 10:00Rachel FeldmanShalom Alliance Vermont, an educational nonprofit focused on antisemitism in VermontResolutions in 6 communities that is an anti-Israel ballot initiative 10:00 to 11:00Habitat for Aviation, a non-profit 501(c)3,Habitat for Aviation will directly address the lack of maintainers by welcoming and encouraging individuals who have traditionally been marginalized from the industry, especially women, who currently make up less than 3% of aircraft mechanics. We wrap our hands-on experiences in relationships, relevance, and practice and leverage the FAA's pathway for certifying individuals as airplane mechanics, pilots, and avionics specialists through on-the-job, apprenticeship-based learning alongside supportive industry professionals.

This segment aired on 02/19/2025.

9 am - week in review.9:10-9:45 - Sunny Eappen, UVMMC CEO10 am - Bob Ney10:30 am - Jay Craven on his latest film coming to Waterbury. 10:15 - The great fiddler player Natalie MacMaster joins us from the road before her show at the Barre Opera House to discuss her career.

(9-10)Reps. Mari Cordes and Bram Kleppner on to speak about income based taxes for education (10-11)Vermont Law and Graduate School President and Professor of Law Rod Smolla on to speak about the Constitution and the current Presidential Administration Executive Orders

9-9:30am Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director with Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, joins to discuss how occupational licensure laws can limit opportunity and the chances of New Hampshire passing universal education freedom accounts. 9:30-10am Niyoka Powell, Executive Director of Rhode Island Families for School Choice, updates listeners about the bipartisan coalition for education reform in the Ocean State and her candidacy for RI GOP Vice Chair 10-10:30am Mike Sylvester, Canadian political expert, talks about the USA vs Canada rivalry in hockey and politics 10:30-11am David Iglesias, State Government Affairs Associate with Libertas Institute, talks about bipartisan efforts to advocate for digital privacy, regulatory sandboxes, and healthcare affordability I will be in studio tomorrow, but all these guests will be remote. Congresswoman Balint will be in person for our interview at noon.

This episode aired on 02/13/2025. 9-10 Aly Richards, Chief Executive Officer, Lets Grow Kids and Chris who is an owner of a early education facility.

9:00 to 9:45Daniel FranklinThe Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery (VAMHAR), in collaboration with Recovery Partners of Vermont (RPV), is pleased to announce Recovery Day 2025, February 19th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Governors' Ballroom at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Montpelier.9:45 to 10:00Open show & CallsContinued discussion on President’s DayWho was Ralph FlandersRalph E. Flanders: A Featured BiographyIn a dramatic Senate floor speech on March 9, 1954, Vermont senator Ralph E. Flanders became one of the first members of the Republican Party to denounce fellow senator Joseph McCarthy’s methods in fighting communism. Flanders introduced the resolution that would eventually lead to McCarthy’s censure by the Senate on December 2, 1954. Reflecting on this battle, Flanders later wrote, “The conviction grew that something must be done about this, even if I had to do it myself.” During his two-term Senate career, Flanders served on a number of key committees, including Armed Services, Banking, and Finance. Although he had no official college diploma, Flanders received 16 honorary degrees and was an accomplished mechanical engineer and inventor in the field of machine tools from a young age until his death in 1970. 10:00 to 11:00Doris Sumner, AuthorMemoir: Life at CampGender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment: Alive and Well in the MilitaryU.S. military veteran, author, and diversity consultant focused on fostering gender equality in the workplace. I believe a discussion on the tangible benefits of diversity and its challenges in traditionally male-dominated institutions

9:00 to 9:15 Open show and phones, weather updates9:15 to 10:00Senator Chittendenupdates on Education, Safety and Clean Heat Standards10:00 to 10:45Nic LongoRunning for re-electionColchester School BoardBackground and goals

9 am - Former Burlington Mayor Peter Clavelle remembers Sandy Baird.9:15 - Education Secretary Zoe Saunders 10 am - Bob Ney. 10:30 - Week in review.

9-9:30am Rachel Burgin, Northeast Deputy Regional director for Americans for Prosperity, joins the show to discuss their efforts to make Vermont more affordable. 9:30-10am John Kalb, Vice President for National Right to Work Committee, will discuss New Hampshire’s attempt to pass a right to work law this week 10-10:30am Chris Maidment, republican strategist, joins the show to discuss the chances Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr. are confirmed by the Senate 10:30-11am David From, Host of the American Potential Podcast, talks about hosting a top 100 US podcast and the influence it has had in Washington DC and state houses across the nation

9:00 to 9:15Matt CotaMeadow Hill provides management and advocacy assistance to Vermont non-profit trade associations focused on energy, transportation, communications, housing, and economic development.Montpelier updatesClean Heat Standard updates, electric vehicle mandate9:15 to 10:00Jenna’s PromiseGregory Tatro-co-founder Jenna’s Promise/ Madison Perry, workforce development program manager, Jenna’s PromiseTurning Toward the Light: A Healing ConcertRemembering Jenna, Honoring Her Promise, and Celebrating Community TiesA Special Event at Jenna’s House to Honor Jenna’s Legacy and Strengthen Vermont ConnectionsJohnson, VT – On February 15, 2025, Jenna’s Promise will host a Healing Concert at Jenna's House (117 St. Johns Road, Johnson, VT) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.10:15 to 11:00Kevin ChuEstablishing a Vision for the Future: The Vermont Futures Project Launches its Economic Action Plan

9:00 to 9:15Matt CotaMeadow Hill provides management and advocacy assistance to Vermont non-profit trade associations focused on energy, transportation, communications, housing, and economic development.Montpelier updatesClean Heat Standard updates, electric vehicle mandate9:15 to 10:00Jenna’s PromiseGregory Tatro-co-founder Jenna’s Promise/ Madison Perry, workforce development program manager, Jenna’s PromiseTurning Toward the Light: A Healing ConcertRemembering Jenna, Honoring Her Promise, and Celebrating Community TiesA Special Event at Jenna’s House to Honor Jenna’s Legacy and Strengthen Vermont ConnectionsJohnson, VT – On February 15, 2025, Jenna’s Promise will host a Healing Concert at Jenna's House (117 St. Johns Road, Johnson, VT) from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.10:00 to 11:00Kevin ChuEstablishing a Vision for the Future: The Vermont Futures Project Launches its Economic Action Plan

9:00 to 9:30Scott BeckLegislative updatesEducation funding changes and structure changes9:3o to 10:00Nicole RavlinCare for TomNew non profitAdvocacy for elderlyThea AlvinEarth Work sculpturesThe summer of 2024 will Thea’s 40th year as a stonemason. She began at the age of sixteen working for her father as his mason tender. She mixed mortar and carried bricks as fast as she could.Thea’s work and story

9 am - News in review - Trump, Bernie, Welch etc. 9:15 - a new housing group led by former Mayor Miro Weinberger10 a.m. - Bob Ney.10:30 - Theatre Director Monica Callen on a new comedy at the Grange Hall Theatre in Waterbury.

9:00-10:00Sen. Scott BeckFoundation Formula and school funding plan from the administration.10:00 to 11:00Senator Tanya Vyhovsky Public education and affordability

9-9:30 am Jason Sorens, Senior Research Fellow at AIER, joins the show to discuss the potential economic impact of the Trump tariffs on the regional & national economy 9:30-10 am James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity, updates listeners about changes in the Artificial Intelligence race with the emergence of the Chinese DeepSeek application 10-10:30 am Mike Sylvester, former Canadian citizen & Canadian political expert, discusses the Trump tariffs from the Canadian perspective and what the approach will be from Canada going forward 10:30-11 am Michael Lofti, Deputy State Director of Americans for Prosperity-Tennessee, joins the program to update listeners about the expanding school choice movement and the big changes coming for students and families in Tennessee.

9:00 to 9:15Danielle Devlin. Canis Major MusicMusic promoterBarre Opera House concertQuebecois Night with E.T.E. and CéciliaDate: Friday Feb 07, 2025Time: 7:30 PMPrice: $28 9:15 to 10:00Dr. Dean Barcelow, Dr. Tina KeshavaOptometrists play a vital role in Vermont healthcareExpanding the scope and service in Vermont10:00 to 11:00Asher CrispeAsher Crispe is an American Orthodox rabbi affiliated with the Chabad movement. A technology expert, futurist, and media enthusiast, he is the executive director of the Interinclusion website.Education in Vermont, AI in assisted learning, Anti Semitism, extreme polarization.

9:00 –10:00Denise SmithExecutive Director Vermont Council on Rural Development10:00 to 10:30Elliott GreenblottAARP Fraudwatch10:30 to 11:00Rep. Patti McCoyRepublican Minority House Leader

David Zuckerman hosts guests from Jenna's Promise in Johnson discussing recovery and stigma and guests from Migrant Justice to discuss the impacts of President Trumps immigration and deportation policies.

David Zuckerman speaks with:Jessica Barquist from Planned Parenthood, Felicia Kornbluh a historian and gender studies scholar at UVM and Don Tinney, the President of the Vermont NEA

9:00 to 10:00Theresa SnowFarm Show PresidentRevitalize the Farm Show10:00 to 10:30Nic LongoLeahy Burlington International Airport DirectorUpdates10:30-11;00Rep. Ashley BartleyLegislative updates

9:00 to 10:00U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Henry Harder Jr. Vermont National GuardGMB Flag Presentation to UVM SoccerJapan DeploymentLegislative Priorities at the State HouseOpen HouseRecruiting and Retention10:00 to 10:30Governor Phil ScottState of the State, Education reform, and upcoming budget address10:30 to 11:00Bruce Roy

David Zuckerman speaks with a slew of guests with specialties from The Housing Crisis to Food Scraps here on WDEV

9-9:30am Dalton Clark, resident of western NC, updates listeners about the recovery efforts in Appalachia following Hurricane Helene 9:30-10am Executive Councilor John Stephen of New Hampshire joins the show to provide insight into the region-wide housing shortage and what can be done to fix it 10-10:30am Carla Gericke, President Emeritus of the Free State Project, provides her take on the first days of the second Trump Presidency, and commutations/pardons 10:30-11am AJ Kierstead, Host of the New England Take Podcast, gives his thoughts on the Trump inauguration and what to expect in the coming weeks

9:00-10:00Jon Murad, Burlington Chief of PoliceChief Murad is finishing up as Chief in Burlington. We will look to thisSuggestions about how Burlington can move forward with public safety. 10:00 to 11;00Katya D’AngeloBridgeside BooksEverything good hour, good news stories to upliftBooks, travel, poetry and more

9:00 to 9:15Martin Luther King Jr.9:15 to 10:00Tribute to Governor Thomas P. SalmonPassing January 14, 2025Guest Tom Salmon Jr 10:00 to 11:00Goats on Slopes & Vermont Covered Rob Blish Vt Covered, Dan Smith Agritech Institute, Sydney Adkins Mac Mountain

9:15 - The Vermont environmental agenda - Jon Groveman of the Vermont Natural Resources Council and Jared Carpenter of the Lake Champlain Committee.9:30 - The city of Burlington - a status report - Mayor Emma Mulvaney Stanak10 am - Bob Ney10:30 - Remembering Tom Salmon with former journalist Steve Terry.

David Zuckerman speaks with Climate experts on how heating your home is possible and how the incoming administration may be able to help.

9-9:30 am Derek Proulx, State Director for Defend the Guard, joins to show to discuss Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Department of Defense and what his potential confirmation could mean for passing defend the guard legislation in state legislatures. 9:30-10 am Fred Whitaker, Chairman of the Republican Party of Orange County, California, tells listeners about the disastrous wildfires ravaging Southern California, what the government response has been on the ground, and how Vermonters can help those impacted. 10-10:30am Dennis Porter, Founder of Satoshi Action, talks about his efforts to educate state legislators about the benefits of cryptocurrency and how his group is helping make America the leader in the crypto industry. 10:30-11 am Jon DiPietro, Founder of Liberty Digital, joins to discuss the massive changes to fact checking policies at Meta and what this will mean for Facebook/Instagram users going forward.

9:00 to 9:15Open phone lines9:15-10:00Kerrick Johnson Newly named Commissioner Department of Public Service10:00 to 11:00Conal O’BrienConal O'Brien (born July 18, 1956) has worked as an American television director for nearly 30 years, and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. He is the author of Birth of the Angel: The COVID Murders Mystery: Book One of Two published in February 2021

9:00 to 9:30Agency of Commerce and Community Development9:30 to 10:15Vermont Chamber of CommerceMeghan Sullivan10:15 to 11:00Representative Jim HarrisonUpdates and Legislative agendas

9 am - Top stories9:15 - Steph Yu of the Public Assets Institute on their Vermont report card. 9:30 - former Chittenden Senator Irene Renner on the first week of the Legislature and what to look for on property tax and other issues. 10 am - Bob Ney10:30 - Preview the upcoming grand opening of Roots Farm Market in Middlesex. 10:45 - Saying goodbye to Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary.

David Zuckerman hosts VTV for the first time this week as he speaks on local policies, the end of his term, Alzheimer's Care and YOUR CALLS

9-9:30 Mike Sylvester, former Canadian citizen, discusses Trudeau’s resignation and what it means for our neighbors to the north 9:30-10 Rep Laurel Libby from Maine updates listeners about her efforts to implement a voter ID law and other priorities in the Maine legislature this year 10-10:30 Lauren Stewart, Senior Federal Affairs Liaison at Americans for Prosperity, talks about Congressional priorities for the start of the new term and incoming second Trump Administration 10:30-11am Rep JR Hoell, NH Representative and regional advocate for 2nd Amendment rights, discusses changes to firearms policy across New England and what potential changes could happen at the federal level

9:00 to 9:45Lila BennettAuthorJourney to Recovery Community Center Journey to RecoverySubstance use addiction and Mental Health challenges heading into a new year.9:45 to 10:30John Rogersincoming LT Governor.A look at the new Legislative session and schedule10:30-11:00Pam MackenzieWorked in the Carter WhitehousePresident Jimmy CarterUpcoming State FuneralA look back

9:00 to 9:30Pete SeppNational Taxpayers UnionData Privacy Legislation and the impacts9:30 to 10:00Incoming Senator Larry Hart, Orange County10:00 to 10:30AARP Fraud WatchElliott Greenblott10:30 to11:00Senator Russ Ingles