Vermont Viewpoint - David Zuckerman

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

Rod Smolla joins David Zuckerman to discuss the First Amendment, and in the second hour, is joined by Miro Weinberger, the executive chair of Let's Build Homes, to talk about their initiatives. This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was published on 09/25/2025.

David Zuckerman with Peter Carmolli of South Burlington Food Shelf on food insecurity, then Burlington City Councilor Carter Neubeiser and Progressive Party Interim Executive Director Heather Thomas on political reorganization.This episode of Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman was published 09/18/2025.

David speaks with , discussing her work as a 6th-generation Vermonter, being active in her community through her work and her spare time. in the 2nd hour, David will be joined by Melinda Moulton to talk about her journey with activism, business development in Burlington, bringing the train to the waterfront, and her and Rick's new documentary on Ethan AllenThis Episode Of Vermont Viewpoint Aired On 09/11/2025

David Zuckerman talks with Lia Ernst, legal director for the Vermont ACLU. We will discuss the work that the Vermont ACLU is doing to uphold the principles of the Constitution with respect to Vermonters' civil liberties. Next, he speaks with Senator Tanya Vyhovsky (P/D) to discuss her recent trip to Ukraine. What she saw on the ground and her meetings with various groups that are involved politically. We will also cover some of the history and present-day realities that you may not hear about in the mainstream media.  This episode of Vermont Viewpoint Aired on 09/04/2025.

Host David Zuckerman is joined by Nicole DiVita, the President of the Vermont Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals and the President of Healthcare for AFT VT, and Ashley Smith who is a member of the National Writers Union and the Tempest Collective and writes for numerous publications including Spectre, Truthout, Jacobin, New Politics, Against the Current, and Tempest, for a conversation about Labor Day, and the importance of organized labor in helping working class individuals whether unionized or not. He also discusses the upcoming Labor Day events across the state.Then, Brenda Siegel, Executive Director of End Homelessness Vermont, joins David to talk about her work helping find housing for hundreds, if not thousands, of unhoused people, including many who have been kicked out of temporary housing by Governor Scott and the legislature. They also discuss how the state's inaction and lack of planning led to significant challenges for those individuals as well as many communities across Vermont.

In the first hour, David talks with Dan Barlow of the People's Health and Wellness Clinic about how free clinics fill gaps in our healthcare system for Vermonters without insurance.Then Ellen Amstutz and Amy Shollenberger talk about the Vermont Parent Child Center, and the support the VPCC provides for hundreds of families.

David Zuckerman talks with members of Indivisible Vermont, Judi Daly, Ginny Sassaman, and Breanna Walsh about what inspired them to get involved, the issues that matter most to them, and how you can find an Indivisible group in your area.And Fran Miller and Kathy Shapiro of Jewish Voice for Peace will talk about the JVP mission, and perspectives on the horror unfolding in Gaza and Israel.

in todays (July 31st) Episode, Mia Schultz, Melody Mackin, and Amanda Garces join the show for a conversation about the important work of Vermont’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission—its goals, progress, and the path ahead.In the second hour, Dean Roy, candidate for Governor in 2026, shares why he wants to take on the Governor, his vision for Vermont and where he stands on key issues facing the state.This Episode of Vermont Viewpoint was Aired 07/31/2025

In todays (July 24th) episode, Margaret McLean will join the show to discuss the new education law. How will the Governors plan to overhaul Vermont's education system impact the future of rural schools in Vermont.In the second hour, Joe Wooden (President and CEO) and Anne Bongiorno (Board Chair) from Copley Hospital will discuss the challenges and opportunities facing rural hospitals and patient care under the current financial strains and the upcoming impacts of the massive changes and cuts to Medicaid in the just passed law in Washington.This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was Aired on July 24th, 2025.

On todays (July 17th) Episode, Chad Simmons will join the show to discuss affordable housing as a liaison for the Vermont Housing Finance Agency In the Second hour Ali Hadji Jafari will be on to give his perspective on living in Vermont, as one of the very few Iranian Americans currently in Vermont. This Episode of Vermont Viewpoint First Aired On July 17th 2025

In todays (July 17th) Episode, Jared Duval (Climate Council Rep) will join the show. Jared Duval serves as Executive Director of Energy Action Network (EAN), a nonprofit organization that supports a network of over 200 members and public partners across Vermont. In the Second Hour Jay Voorhees from the Vermont Interfaith Action organization will join the show. 

In todays episode Michele Asch and Sam Donnelly. Michele is the chair of the board for Burlington Burlington’s future and Sam is the executive director. BBFs mission is to build an affordable, safe, and vibrant Burlington through effective policy development and community action. In the second hour I will be joined by April Vanderveer and Rinn Mandeville. They are the President and Vice President of the Vermont Chapter of American College of Nurse Midwives. We will be discussing the growing challenge of diminishing options for pregnant women living in rural areas across the country and in Vermont. Since 2020, across the country, over 100 rural Obstetrics facilities have closed.

For todays episode, the focus will be the powers of the President and how they are being pushed to the limits. In the first hour David will be joined by Attorney General Charity Clark to discuss the recent opioid settlement as well as the cases that the Attorney General has joined challenging President Trumps actions and executive orders. In the second hour, David will host Tim Kipp and Nick Biddle. Tim Kipp is a retired civics and history teacher from Brattleboro Union High school. Nick Biddle is a retired professor of Latin American History. Please call in with your questions.This episode of Vermont Viewpoint Aired on June 26th 2025

In todays (June 19th) episode, Dave Silberman will join the show. Dave Silberman is an attorney and long-time drug policy reform advocate, who also serves as the High Bailiff of Addison County, Vermont. Dave is the co-founder of FLORA Cannabis in downtown Middlebury, Vermont's first licensed dispensary. Dave also directs the Vermont Cannabis Action Fund (VCAF), a coalition of over 50 licensed cultivators, manufacturers, and dispensaries advocating to improve Vermont's laws regarding cannabis.In the second hour, Laurie Foster (legislative liaison for the VT affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives) will join. the show. Laurie Foster is a certified nurse-midwife. she recently retired after serving Vermont families since 1982. She now works as the legislative liaison for the VT Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-midwives and is a member of the Vermont Birth Center Coalition.This episode of Vermont Viewpoint was Aired on June 19th, 2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint hosted by David Zuckerman was aired on 06/12/2025.

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/05/2025.Host David Zuckerman welcomes Jonathan Pride, a Norwich University graduate, combat veteran, and founder of the Caterpillar Leadership Institute (CLI). Pride shares his journey from military service to leadership development, and discusses how CLI empowers young professionals—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—through holistic programs focused on equity, practical skills, and personal growth.In the second hour, Zuckerman is joined by Tim Arsenault—also known on-air as Tim Johnson—a Vermont Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee and recently retired Vernon Town Clerk. Together, they explore life in retirement, the value of civic engagement, and Tim’s decades of service to his community.

This episode aired on 05/29/2025.

This episode aired on 05/22/2025.

This episode aired on 05/15/2025.David Zuckerman hosts Authors Peter Cammann and Chuck Collins. The first discussion flows through fishing stories and life lessons of what's important. In the second hour we discuss how the political and economic system has concentrated wealth in the hands of the very few and how that has harmed our whole society.

This episode aired on 05/08/2025.David interviews Rachel Nevitt and then Amy Todisco Hartshorn to discus Lyme and tick-borne illness for Lyme awareness month and general green living and simple health choices to reduce toxic exposures in your day to day living.  

This episode aired on 05/01/2025.We discussed data privacy and how its unregulated nature can really impact everyday Vermonters. Vermont Rep. Monique Priestley has become a national leader in this discussion. We were then joined by Kiki and Rachel from Migrant Justice to discuss milk with dignity as well as the workers who were abducted from a farm in Berkshire. And the show wrapped with Claire Whitehouse, the Secretary/Treasurer of AFT Vermont to discuss International Workers Day (May 1st) and the work of unions as well as todays events across the state.

In this episode, we discussed the full range of housing issues with the Vt. House Chair of the Housing and general committee. David was then joined by Rice Highschool senior Jack Hill to discuss civics, Boys State and Ranked Choice Voting as well as former State Senator Irene Wrenner to discuss the proposed Amazon Fulfilment warehouse and possible Women's Correction and Re-entry facility in Essex Vermont.

This episode aired on 04/10/2025

Jordan Heiden and Tom Hughes from Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) discussing their goals and legislation at the Vermont Statehouse.Followed by Mark Redmond. The Executive Director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services discussing their annual Sleep out fundraiser and more importantly their work to help young kids get back on their feet with job training, life supports and housing when necessary.

This episode aired on 03/06/2025.

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). 

(9-10)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

This episode aired on 02/13/2025.

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

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.

This episode aired on 01/30/2025.

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

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

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.

Be sure to tune in every Thursday from 9AM - 11AM to listen to David Zuckerman's Vermont Viewpoint show.