Vermont Viewpoint

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.

Representative Kumulia "Kase" Long (R-Milton) Calls & general news Representative David Soucy (R-Barre Town) Representative Val Taylor (R-Mendon)

Melinda White and Dawn Tatro - talk about the 5th Annual Substance Use Addiction Summit Friday July 31, Champlain Valley Exposition 10:00-4:00 Montpelier City Council member Pelin Kohn is Running for the Washington-4 District House seat in Montpelier; Wendy Steager Garden Club President Caroline Castaldo, of Gardens of Waterbury and Across the River, presented by A River Runs Through It (ARRTI) Ga...

Vermont Viewpoint originally broadcast Friday, July 17, 2026

"The irreverent Bob Stannard joins David for 2 hours of entertaining banter, music, political moments, poignant memories, and teaching his grandson to fish. It'll make you smile."

Elizabeth Brown & Paul Craney with the Fiscal Alliance Foundation discuss the announcement of their expansion into Vermont, why VT is falling further behind, the affordability issues impacting the Green Mountain State, and solutions to VT’s problems. John Goodnight updates listeners on the restart of hostilities between the US & Iran, why the MOU failed, and the path to peace going forward...

Host Paul Dame discusses the increasing role of women in the Vermont Republican Party and the growth of the VT Federation of Republican Women. Rep. Pattie McCoy (R-Poultney) Andrea Treadway, the Chair of Orwell Selectboard Stephanie Mack, VFRW candidate in Essex and Stacey Malloy, VFRW President

Pam MacKenzie named New President of Campaign for Vermont Campaign for Vermont is a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization dedicated to the vision of a more prosperous Vermont. Their mission is to advocate for public policy changes by reconnecting middle-class Vermonters to their government.  Joined by Ben Kinsley Executive director of CFV Hayden Dublois is the Data and Analytics Director fo...

July 9, 2026 - David Zuckerman talks with Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George, and Chittenden County State Senator Thomas Chittenden.

John Reynolds, State Director with NFIB, compares New Hampshire to Vermont and informs listeners why the NH Advantage has been so successful, how it has positively impacted the average Granite Stater, how VT’s strategy has failed by comparison, and why a similar model in the Green Mountain State would benefit Vermonters. Nick Murray with Lead Maine updates listeners about new controversies in the...

St. Albans Rep. Joe Luneau (R-Franklin-3) joins Paul to talk about the latest Legislative Session, mid-term elections, and major issues facing Vermonters. And Historian Tom Hughes talks about U,S. History and Vermont's response to the 250th celebration in Vermont and Washington D.C.

Vermont National Guard Joseph E. Brooks State Public Affairs Officer - on Communications between the VNG and the Public. Westford Provisions - Owner Kim Harris Westford Provisions opened in June 2025 in the heart of Westford Village and has since grown into a market, deli, coffee bar and ice cream shop serving residents and visitors throughout the region. Under one roof, visitors will find a full-...

Amy Brewer (MPH, CHES, Health Educator with the Franklin Grand Isle Tobacco Prevention Coalition) On July 1st, Vermont’s new youth tobacco prevention law ( S.198 ) took effect. (Act 148). An act relating to the regulation of tobacco products and tobacco substitutes. Elliott Greenblott -- AARP Fraud watch has the best advice to avoid getting scammed and Fran Rowell, of the Craftsbury Players, celeb...

Host David Zuckerman Originally Broadcast 7-2-2026 Part 1- Amanda Gustin, Director of Collections and Access at the Vermont Historical Society, joins David. They will discuss the exciting 50/250 book and exhibition that explores Vermont’s unique history and leadership since the founding of the US 250 years ago. The exhibit opens Friday, July 3, 2026 Part 2- Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak jo...

Lt Governor John Rodgers joins the show to discuss America turning 250, how far we have come as a nation, how there is still work to do to live up to the intent of the declaration, VT’s pivotal role in American independence, and more. AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, breaks down the panic over high temperatures in Europe, why they blame the USA, A250 Celebrations across New Engl...

First hour: Addison County Republican State Senator Steven Heffernan. Second hour: Representative Tom Charleton (R-Windsor, Windham) in the towns of Athens, Chester, Grafton, and Windham

Vermont National Guard Joseph E. Brooks State Public Affairs Officer - on Communications between the VNG and the Public. Westford Provisions - Owner Kim Harris Westford Provisions opened in June 2025 in the heart of Westford Village and has since grown into a market, deli, coffee bar and ice cream shop serving residents and visitors throughout the region. Under one roof, visitors will find a full-...

Guests: May Hanlon, Executive Director of the Vermont Democratic Party Rep. Kathleen James (D-Manchester) Aly Richards, Democratic candidate for Governor  Origionallyt broadcast: Friday, June 26, 2026 Host Lachlan Francis

Originally broadcast June 25, 2026 First, I will talk with Representative John O’Brien about rural economic survival and shifting our education funding away from property taxes. Then, Senators Martine Gulick and Tanya Vyhovsky join me to tackle healthcare, housing, and what really happens when lawmakers buck the party system.

Candidate Series: Mark Coester joins the show to discuss his race for Congress, the issues facing Vermonters, his plans to address affordability, and his priorities if elected Hon. Timothy Egan, Executive Director of Vermont NORML, updates listeners about changes in Vermont’s cannabis laws, what it means for the industry, and what more could be done John Goodnight rejoins the show to update listen...

Lowell Republican State Representative Mark Higley talks with Paul about Act 181 and the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, and his recent trip to Taiwan; and Barre City Republican Representative Michael Boutin talks about School Boards, and Education issues including school consolidation.

Host Lachlan Francis interviews Conor Casey chairs Vermont's Irish American Legislative Caucus and then Dr Kelli Perkins - the Human Resources and Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Director at Vital Communities

Host David Zuckerman interviews two Democratic candidates running for the Vermont State Senate. Joanna Grossman (Chittenden Southeast) discusses her opposition to forced school consolidations, and regional government reform. Then, Representative Monique Priestley (Orange County) breaks down the "Corporate Power Reset" bill (H.793), big-tech consumer data privacy, and the economic impact of Act 250...

Gerald Malloy, Candidate for US Congress, discusses his race for Congress, top issues impacting Vermonters, how Congress could help Vermont, and his message for Vermont Voters James Czerniawski, Head of Emerging Technology Policy at the Consumer Choice Center, updates listeners about the United Kingdom’s move to ban social media for minors, the potential unseen consequences, and the UK’s move towa...

This episode of Vermont Viewpoint with Brad Ferland was aired on 06/15/2026.