Vermont Viewpoint

Bennington District Senate Candidate Josh Williams was born in the foothills of North Carolina. His grandfather, PawPaw Frank Scott was an Army medic who survived more than a year as a Prisoner of War in Nazi Germany. https://www.josh4vt.com Trish Passmore Alley's New Book is Defining Grace Social Entrepreneur | Nonprofit Leader | Writer | Poet | Spark of Divine Mischief Born and raised near Phila...

David Zuckerman’s got a packed Vermont Viewpoint. We’ve got Congressman Ro Khanna on national policy, Craig Mitchell on local community action, and Jared Duval and Luke Miller from Energy Action Network breaking down new state energy data.  Originally broadcast Thursday, October 8, 2026

State Representative Mike Tagliavia, Orange-1will join the show to recap the 2025–2026 legislative session and discuss what Vermont lawmakers should prioritize next. Topics include affordability, property taxes, land use, energy costs, and state spending and affordability. O.B. Murray, New York Political Strategist will break down the political landscape heading into the November midterms, includi...

Rep. Mike Morgan of Milton and his running mate Josie Henry join the program to talk about their military experience and representing Vermont’s “Island” district. Also Del Thompson discusses his time on a regional planning commission, and his current run for House in Addison County.

Representative Joe Luneau serving St. Albans City Representative James Gregoire serving Fairfield, Bakersfield, Fletcher Elliot Greenblott -- AARP Fraud Watch and Representative Jack Brigham serving St. Albans Town/St. Albans City

HOUR 1 Owain Lucas, Jester Landin, Zach Reynolds HOUR 2 Rep. Mike Mrowicki (D-Putney) Originally broadcast on WDEV AM & FM Friday, October 2, 2026

Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: In hour one, we take a close look at the Addison district Senate race with State Senator Ruth Hardy and candidate Hannah Sessions of Blue Ledge Farm. Then in hour 2 Spectrum Youth & Family Services Executive Director Mark Redmond joins the line, along with guests to highlight the upcoming Empty Bowl Dinner and powerful client success stories. Originally...

Vermont House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy joins the show to recap the 2026 Vermont legislative session and discuss why affordability remained such a major issue. The conversation will cover property taxes, education spending, health care costs, and legislation Republicans proposed to address rising costs. Shella Alcabes, Deputy Head of Litigation, Freedom Foundation discusses the Freedom Foundati...

Chairman Dame is joined by two Democrats who lost their primary but now appear on the General Election ballot as Republicans. During the first hour we’ll hear from elder law attorney Jim Dingley, running for Bennington County Probate judge and discuss some of the issues facing Vermont seniors. Then to close out the show Paul McMannus of the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department talks about the ro...

Miriam Boyle -Director of Family Programs -deployment reintegration and new Family Readiness Center The Vermont National Guard Joint Readiness Program provides education, support, and resources to help service members, veterans, and their families maintain physical, emotional, financial, and spiritual well-being. https://www.ngfamily.vt.gov/ Lynn LaFleur - Candidate for Vermont State Treasurer (R)...

Originally broadcast - Friday, September 25th Guest: Vermont Gas CEO Neale Lunderville

David is joined by Filmmaker Bess O’Brien to talk about her inspiring new documentary on neighbors helping neighbors across Vermont. These short vignettes show some of the many ways that folks everyday acts across Vermont, weave our communities together. Later, David will interview Rutland County Senate candidate Dave Wolk. David has a 50 year history of public service in Rutland County from being...

Zach Dora, Advocacy Director for Jersey 1st, joins the show to discuss how a new independent contractor rule could impact gig workers, why New Jerseyans and Americans should be free to pursue employment that works best for them, why Vermonters should care, and the final America 250 celebrations. Clara Morrison, Executive Director of the Right for Vermont Foundation, informs listeners about Proposi...

Representative Richard Bailey (R-Lamoille-2) is a member of the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee. Mac Teale is a candidate in the Lamoille-2 House District (Belvidere, Hyde Park, Johnson, and Wolcott) http://www.lamoillerepublicans.com and Doug Wood is running for a House seat in Chittenden-20 (Colchester Village) http://dougwoodforvthouse.org

Meghan Sullivan is the Vice President of the Vermont Chamberm, talking about the 2026 election cycle, and chamber initiatives Matt Cota with Meadow Hill Consulting will discuss, tax and spending policy in Montpelier, and how Rising fuel prices may affect the agenda, as the U.S.-Iran conflict and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have led to sharp changes in the market, including the cost of...

In this extended episode, Myers Mermel & Friday Viewpoint host Lachlan Francis discuss the topics of the day live from Tunbridge World's Fair. Later, Myers Mermel interviews Republican Congressional candidate Gerald Malloy. Independent Vermont Gubernatorial candidate Brian Judd

Originally broadcast Thursday, September 17, 2026 Brad Ferland & David Zuckerman have gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo as their guest from Tunbridge World's Fair

Bryce Chinault, Director of State Affairs with the Abundance Institute, explains the myths, misinformation, and facts about the future of Artificial Intelligence. Elizabeth Brown, State Director with the Fiscal Alliance Foundation, discusses their recent poll on key policies, Governor Scott’s approval, and Proposition 3. Sarah Scott, State Director with Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, reca...

Vermont Republican Party Chair Paul Dame talks with: Mitchel Cypes, Development review coordinator in Hinesburg, who is running in the Chittenden-8 House District. Representative Tony Micklus (Chittenden-Franklin) represents the towns of Georgia and Milton. He is member of the House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development www.tonyformilton.com and two-term Representative Ashley Bartley is...

Suzanne Seymour. (Suz) Suzanne Seymour, running for the United States Congress as an Independent to represent the people of Vermont.   Elliott Greenblott AARP Fraud Watch monthly segment Craig Meads Marketing Director National Street Rod Association 1,000 street rods, muscle cars, customs and trucks expected at Champlain Valley Expo, Essex, vt.  — The National Street Rod Association (NSRA®) will b...

Originally broadcast Friday 9-11-2026 Senate Majority Leader Kesha Ram Hinsdale Windham County Sheriff Mark Anderson

Originally broadcast Thursday 9-10-2026 This weekend's South End Art Hop. With the SEABA.com ED Christy Mitchell, Erin Bundock, and Savanah Tebeau-Sherry. Joe Reil & Danny McGibney, Board Members at Barre Pride and then Rep. Kate McCann exploring running for Speaker of the Vermont House.

Spike Whitmire is a Republican candidate for the Vermont Senate in Bennington County. spikewhitmirevt.org Jace Laquerre is the Republican candidate for Chittenden County State's Attorney; and former Vermont Representative Vickie Strong is the mother of Jesse Strong, who was killed in Iraq in 2005, talking about Jesse Strong Patriots Day event this Saturday September 12, in Irasburg, at Creek Hill...

Originally broadcast 9-4-2026 Host Lachlan Francis Lachlan and Matt Dunne (founder of the Center on Rural Innovation) talked about Matt's journey through Vermont politics and national service with a mission to close the rural opportunity gap.

Host David Zuckerman speaks with the Vermont Network about 40 years of survivor advocacy, followed by Caledonia Senate candidate and small business owner David Roth ORIGINALLY BROADCAST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD 2026 ON WDEV AM 550 & FM 96.1 WDEVRADIO.COM