Vermont Viewpoint

Jared Rhoads, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Modern Health, joins the show to breakdown the release of the 2026 Health Freedom Index, how Vermont ranks, and what can be done to improve health access and affordability. Zachary Hampl, candidate for Vermont State Treasurer, discusses his campaign, the role of treasurer, the biggest issues facing Vermonters, and solutions to Vermont’...

Chairman Dame hosts Lynn LaFleur, candidate for State Treasurer, followed by House Rep. candidate Susanna Burnham of Morrisville during the first hour. In the second hour, Chairman Dame takes calls and will discuss the Republican’s candidate in the State’s Attorney’s race, and at the end of the program we will hear from the Chittenden County Republican Chair Janet Metz about their booth at the Cha...

CW3 Matthew Tatro, with the 40th Army Band Champlain Exposition, Monday August 31 free concert  Chief Warrant Officer 3 Tatro has been a member of the Vermont Army National Guard since 1993. He joined the 40th Army Band as a clarinet player and worked his way up to his current position as commander.  CW3 Tatro has also deployed in support of Vermont Army National Guard state active duty missions,...

Lachlan Francis is the Friday host of Vermont Viewpoint The topic discussed today was the Vermont dairy industry Guests: Rep. Richard Nelson (Orleans-1) and Rep. John O-Brien (Windsor-Orange 1) Curtis Clough, President, Teamsters Local 597 Originally broadcast August 28, 2026

Gerald Malloy, candidate for US Congress, joins the show for the first time following his primary victory to discuss affordability and the cost of living in Vermont, his priorities for the state, how his approach would be a change from the status quo, and why he believes his campaign can appeal to voters across the political spectrum. deploymalloy.com Mike Sylvester, former Canadian citizen, break...

Guests include: Ed Kemon is a Republican candidate running for Vermont Attorney General Ivar Kronick is a Republican candidate running for State Auditor and Dr. David Barker is the Assistant Secretary for Post-Secondary Education at the U.S. Dept of Education

Lt. Governor John Rogers Running for re-election Top Vermont issues and the role of the Lt. Governor Lt. Commander John Stevens The inaugural Burlington Navy Week runs from August 24–30, 2026, marking the first time the U.S. Navy has hosted a Navy Week in Vermont. The commemorative event brings static displays, performances, and active service members to the Lake Champlain region. Rep. Ashley Bart...

David is joined by Mike Isham, a multi-generation farmer from Williston. He’ll share stories from his new book, “Smoke from the Sugar House”. We will also discuss his planned year-long retirement trek from Mexico to Alaska. Then, Are school-issued devices doing more harm than good? Public health nurse Laura Derrendinger and attorney Andy Liddell from the EdTech law center join David to discuss the...

Ross talks with: Juan Martinez, Director of Strategic Expansion with the Libre Initiative, about the rise in popularity of socialism, the results of socialist policies, and how concerning it is for many in the Latino community who escaped socialism in their home countries; Vermont State Representative Mike Tagliavia updates listeners about the issues driving the cost-of-living crisis, the solution...

Republican Congressional Candidate Gerald Malloy is running for Vermont's U.S. Congressional Seat deploymalloy.com Republican Addison County Senate candidate Andy Klein, andrewkleinvt.com and Paul takes listener phone calls in the second hour.

Reelected Chittenden County Sheriff Dan Gamelin has served as a Vermont police officer for over 45 years and currently serves as the 38th Sheriff of Chittenden County. He began in 1981 with the Winooski Police Department and moved to the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office in 1982. Seth Soloway. Spruce Peak Performing Arts Music in the Meadow talks about the upcoming concert by the Dan Tyminski Ban...

Political organizer Nick Charyk joins David to break down the primary winners, key takeaways, and general election matchups. Then former Healthy Living barista Adam Franz and wellness associate Mae Barron take us inside their union drive with Workers United. They will update listeners on their recent successful organizing victory and where it currently stands before the National Labor Relations Bo...

Orleans-Essex County Senator Russ Ingalls will recap the VT Primary elections taking place Tuesday 8/11, who voters should blame for the cost-of-living crisis, the policies driving VT to be unaffordable, the Vermont Promise, and why this year is the most important for Vermonters to make their voice heard in the elections. Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com rejoins the show to discuss his recent series on...

J.T. Dodge is running as a write-in candidate for High Bailiff in Orange County. Representative Ken Goslant represents Berlin and Northfield in the Washington-1 District. Ryan Silk is running as a write-in candidate for the Lamoille-Washington District.

Lee Kittell guest hosts from the Vermont Antique and Classic Car Meet

David Zuckerman's guests include... Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo, Vermont State Representative Kate McCann and Jared Duval from Montpelier on their run for the House. Vermont State Representative Elizabeth Burrows on her run for State Senate for Windsor County. Mike Bailey on Solarfest, an open event happening in Brandon on Saturday.

Tim Golding, State Director with Americans for Prosperity-Michigan & Senior Advisor to AFP Action, joins the show to discuss the results of the Michigan Primaries, including the winner of the nomination for US Senate and what it means for potential control of Congress  Clara Morrison, Executive Director of Right for Vermont Foundation, talks about their new education transparency dashboard, wh...

H. Brooke Paige is running in the Republican primary for Vermont Secretary of State. Paige and Paul Dame talk about the responsibilities of the statewide offices in Vermont, and encourage people to vote in the primary on Tuesday, August 11.

Senator Scott Beck Vermont Promise Talking about tax relief, affordable health care and housing, public safety, revitalization of rural areas and fully funding the transportation fund to repair roads and highways. Elliott Greenblott -- AARP Fraudwatch To help you learn about fraud and scams and how to protect yourself Molly Gray Candidate for Lt. Governor, and former Lt. Governor) ·discussing Supp...

Lachlan Francis hosts Vermont Viewpoint originally broadcast July 31, 2026

David's guests are Deputy State Auditor Tim Ashe, Sheriff candidate Joshua Lake, Senate candidates UVM sociology professor Nikhil Goyal, and former City Councilor Elaine Haney. Originally Broadcast - Thursday, July 30, 2026

Guests include: Jason Sorens, Senior Research Fellow at AIER, rejoins the show to update listeners about the new tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration, what impact they could have, and if the reasoning behind them is strong enough to stop another challenge in court. Representative Mike Tagliavia (R-Orange-1) discusses GOP solutions to affordability and why voters should be skeptical of m...

Javen Sears and Bruce Roy are both running for Senate Seats in Chittenden County. Paul also discusses the VTGOP Monday Message, and the late appointment process for the Democratic and Republican parties after the primaries.

Sergeant First Class Melanie LaPerle State Headquarters, Vermont National Guard  Originally from Venice, Florida, Melanie LaPerle has built a distinguished military career spanning active duty and National Guard service, marked by versatility, historic achievements, and a profound multi-generational family legacy. Matt Cota Meadow Hill Consulting Political updates, Montpelier, High Profile races  ...

Secretary of State Sarah Copeland-Hanzas on the upcoming primary and general elections, federal interference in state-run elections, etc. Nick Charyk. on recent polling from the University of New Hampshire and a preview of the upcoming elections after a tangent on the Red Sox season so far.