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This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/05/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 02/04/2026.

First, Rob welcomes in Amy Hornblas, talking about children's safety. Representative Rob North (R) - Addison 3 - talking about environmental policies and taxes, and Nancy Gassett on election integrity.

9:00 to 10:00 Adjutant General Race-Vermont Legislature.  Deputy Adjutant General Henry “Hank” Harder and Col. Roger “Brent” Zeigler are running for the post Adjutant General candidates discuss why they want the job. 10:00 to 10:30 Brad and Producer Lee Kittell fill in for Elliott Greenblott on the AARP Fraudwatch   10:30 to 11:00 Saint Albans Mayor Tim Smith -- Stepping down after 8 years serving as St. Alban’s Mayor.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/29//26. Rep. Monique Priestley joins us to cover data privacy and key issues in Montpelier. Rev. Debbie Ingram discusses her “moral witness” trip to Minnesota, and Chris Worth from the VLGS Immigration Clinic explains the legal realities of immigration policy. Tune in and join the conversation.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/28/2026.

Caledonia County Republican Senator Scott Beck is first, talking with Rob about what bills are advancing through committees, issues surrounding education costs, property taxes, and the rising cost of government. Then Elizabeth Brown, a Statehouse observer who ran for Waterbury State Representative in 2024, talks about activity at the State House, and encourages more citizens to get involved in local government.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/26/26.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/23/25.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/22/2026. Caroline Sherman-Gordon joins David Zuckerman on WDEV to discuss the push for a "Right to Grow Food" following a landmark ruling on municipal farming regulations. Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak then breaks down her 2026 Housing Strategy and the "Tax Fairness" proposal heading to the Town Meeting Day ballot. The program concludes with a look at the Queen City’s navigation of downtown construction and public safety.

John Goodnight rejoins the program to discuss the civil uprising in Iran and whether the regime is facing its last days. We also break down the aggressive moves by the Trump administration to acquire Greenland. Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, updates listeners about rising energy rates in Massachusetts and what lawmakers should be doing to address the issue. Molly Powell, Senior Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, informs listeners about a new Vermont bill to address regulatory overreach. and Sofia Hamilton returns to the show to break down the new food pyramid guidelines and a new push to ban kratom products.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/21/2026.  

Rob first welcomes in Matt Cota, with Meadow Hill Consulting, talking about the issues around the Clean Heat Standard, which bills are proceeding in Montpelier, and the Governor's Budget Address later today. Then Ben Kinsley, of Campaign for Vermont, joins Rob to give his take on the Legislative Agenda for 2026, and Vermont's struggles with affordability.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/19/2026.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 01/16/2026.