This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/30/25.

Rob opens with Retta Dunlap, with the Vermont Home Education Network, on homeschooling and school choice;Then Matt Cota, with Meadow Consulting, on the government shutdown impact on LIHEAP and SNAP benefits, and the update to the Climate Action Plan;And Jodi Emerson, on the upcoming vote on the Barre Technical Center.

Brad talks first with Vermont Guard General Hank Harder with an update on the Air Guard, deployments, recruitment, and their mission.Then Governor Phil Scott talks with Brad and callers about several important Vermont issues, including State Rights vs. Federal Mandates, Education reform, and Wheels for Warmth.And Paul Dame, Chairman of the Vermont Republican Party, with some Commentary about civility, and his run to be re-elected at chair of the VRP.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/23/2025.

Ross welcomes in Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, on rising energy costs in Massachusetts.Joel Valenzuela, Business Development and marketing for Dashpay, on the Amazon Web Services OutageHarris Van Pate, Policy Analyst at the Maine Policy Institute, on the Maine Senate race and Governor Janet Mills aiming to challenge Senator Susan Collins,and Ashley Klingensmith, Vice-President with Americans for Prosperity, on the government shutdown, and why no agreement is taking place.

Rob welcomes in Phani Mantravati, a recently naturalized U.S. Citizen who created a voter roll database in Michigan, on voter integrity.and Dave Soulia, of FYIVT.com, on money and politics in Vermont.

Brad Ferland speaks with Sascha Mayer, Chief Experience Officer and Co-Founder of Mamava, a company that designs and manufactures freestanding lactation pods for nursing and pumping parents in public spaces and workplaces. They also provide a free mobile app that helps users find these pods, as well as other lactation spaces, and unlock them with their phone. The company was founded to provide a more private and comfortable alternative to using bathrooms or cars for pumping or nursing. Then, Meghan Sullivan from the Vermont Chamber of Commerce gives updates on upcoming Chamber goals and Legislative initiatives. Also featuring Chad Butt from MENTOR Vermont. MENTOR Vermont supports and strengthens youth mentoring programs across the state by providing resources, technical assistance, and funding to ensure quality mentoring relationships for young people. This includes offering training for mentors, administering grants to local programs, building partnerships, and advocating for increased investment in mentoring to help every young person in Vermont thrive

Brad welcomes in Sascha Mayer CEO and Co-founder of Mamava, a company that designs and produces freestanding lactation pods.Then, Meghan Sullivan, of the Vermont Chamber of Commerce talks about the Chamber's goals and Legislative initiatives,and Chad Butt on MENTOR Vermont, which supports youth mentoring programs across the state.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/16/2025.

Carrie O’Rourke, General Manager of Business Development with OnMed, joins the show to discuss new options and innovations in providing healthcare in rural area. John Goodnight updates listeners about the historic Israel-Gaza peace agreement and the future of the Middle East. Matt Davison, Deputy State Director with Americans for Prosperity Virginia, breaks down the Virginia elections this November and what to watch for as the polls tighten in the final weeks of the election season. Scott Sheller, Argentinian political expert, discusses the economic revitalization of Argentina under President Javier Milei and what the US could learn from their reforms

This episode o Vermont Viewpoint was published 10/14/2025.

Brad Ferland on Indigenous People Day/ Columbus Day, Guest Lila Bennett from the Journey to Recovery Community Center, Peer Grief and Loss Support Group Ben’s House, and Jess O'Brien on her New Record Release "These Days" and the Vermont Music Scene.

10/9/25 Liza Earle-Centers joins David Zuckerman about Vermont’s new Phone and Social Media-Free School bill and what it means for students and teachers. Then, Brenda Siegel of End Homelessness Vermont to discuss the state’s housing and homelessness crisis.

First, Jimmie Smith, Coalitions Director with Concerned Veterans for America, talks about veterans' healthcare, the government shutdown impact on veterans, and the administration's foreign policy.Then, Dennis Hull, State Affairs Manager with Americans for Tax Reform, on the government shutdown, its impact on Americans, and the path to a deal.Alison Despathy talks about her recent article on the lack of transparency and negative impacts of Vermont's carbon policies,and David Iglesias, Deputy Director of State Government Affairs at Libertas talks about a new way to provide benefits for healthcare and retirement.

Jeb Smith author of Missing Monarchy, talking about Medieval History and implications for today.and Hayden Deblois, of the Foundation for Government Accountability, on Medicaid and the Government Shutdown.

Brad welcomes in Dan Murphy, music director at the Zen Barn, and musician Drew Angus, who will be performing at the Zen Barn this weekend.Elliott Greenblott joins Brad for the AARP Fraudwatch Segment;and Mark Isselhardt from UVM Extension and Johanna Haas, Maple Quality Specialist, on establishing a lab to standardize the testing and grading of pure maple syrup.

Hour 1David talks with Rachel Miner, founder of Bellwether International, a nonprofit that works to promote human rights and support vulnerable communities around the world. They’ll discuss the group’s Five-Year Impact Report and how Vermonters can help build a more fair and caring world.Hour 2David is joined by Alison Nihart, Executive Director of Rights & Democracy Vermont. They’ll talk about the group’s work to support human rights, economic fairness, and democracy. In this time of political division and economic stress, they’ll explore how people can get involved and make a difference in their communitiesThis Episode Of The Vermont Viewpoint Aire on 10/02/2025

AJ Kierstead, of the New England Take PodcastRosemary Becchi, President and Founder of Jersey 1st, on the New Jersey Governor's race, perhaps America's most watched election of 2025.Greg Moore, with Americans for Prosperity, on the upcoming New Hampshire Senate Race and control of the U.S. Senate in 2026.and James Cziernawski of the Consumer Choice Center, on AI developments, YouTube's settlement with President Trump, and the British digital ID Proposal.

State Representatives Gina Galfetti, James Gregoire, and Matt Birong on their recent trip to Israel with 2 other VT Reps and 245 other U.S. State Representatives.Then Vermont Daily Chronicle's Paul Bean on Vermont Election issues and other local matters.

Brad welcomes in Major Austin Barber, Director of Plans, Training, and Security for the Ethan Allen Firing Range.Frank Cioffi joins to remember Richard Tarrant, SMC Basketball star, and founder of IDX Systems in Burlington, And Jan Clancy is a Saint Albans resident who is building a netzero house on Lake Champlain, and Paul Kealey Founder and President of Eko Build has designed and built hundreds of homes since 2006.