Vermont Viewpoint

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.

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.

Rob Roper talks with Laura Derrendinger (Vermont Coalition Independence, Reconnection & Liberation) about removing digital screens from schools, and increasing human connection.
 
Then, Rob and Corinne Dodson discuss combatting antisemitism in schools.

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

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