Vermont Viewpoint

Paul Dame, Chair of the Vermont Republican Party, on the upcoming legislative session and 2026 election, and Amy Hornblas about her organization Stand Up Vermont and her new online forum, Vermont Back Porch.

Brad opens with a few stories from the Sheep Farm, then...Rusty Dewees "The Logger" exchanges gifts, shares about his holiday memories, his life and career, and provides a musical performance that brings Brad in for some help.Then Elizabeth Von Trapp and Brad exchange gifts, and Elizabeth offers up some music and good conversation, and talk about Christmas and love.

On this episode of Vermont Viewpoint, David first talks with Steve Howard, Executive Director of the Vermont State Employee Association VSEA, about Governor Scott’s return-to-commute executive work order and what it means for state employees as well as Vermonters access to services. We will also discuss federal cuts and how that will impact Vermonters both through state programs and adjacent organizations such as the Community Action network across the state. Then, David will be joined by Alison Calderara, Executive Director of Capstone Community Action, and Liz Scharf, Director of Capstones Community Economic Development and Food Security, to discuss how Capstone has been helping central Vermonters make ends meet for over 60 years through programs like emergency food and heating assistance, housing counseling, financial coaching, workforce development, headstart and more.This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published 12/18/2025.

Rob opens with Orange-1 Republican Representative Mike Tagliavia (Orange, Washington, Corinth, Vershire).Then Washington-Orange Republican Representative Gina Galfetti (Barre Town, Williamstown) joins in the second hour.The discussion revolves around Taxation issues, overspending in Montpelier, and the lack of affordability in Vermont.

WDEV Legislative Preview with Matt Cota of Meadow HillEducation Property Taxes, Health Care Affordability, Transportation Fund Warning Signs. Energy Costs & Climate Policy, A moment of Hope:  Split the Ticket 100,000 gallons of free fuel delivered through Split the Ticket;A 2025 Vermont Almanac preview WITH Patrick White, Dave Mance, Brett Stanciu;and then Seth Soloway, Executive Director OF Spruce Peak Artsand Eric “Ricky” McKinnie of the Blind Boys of Alabama, who areperforming a Christmas Concert Friday December 19th, 7:00 p.m.at Spruce Peak ArtsThe Blind Boys Christmas Show mixes holiday standards with selections from their Grammy-winning holiday classic album, Go Tell It On The Mountain and the spirited Talkin’ Christmas album. Blind Boys will have everyone in the audience singing and clapping along to spread the joy of the season!