Vermont Viewpoint

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, recaps the Granite State’s recent primary election and the outlook to one of the most critical Senate races in the nation for the midterms. AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, breaks down each party’s strategy on affordability before Election Day, the rise of DSA candidates and why they fell short in NH, and the national political environment for the Midterms.

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 running for the Vermont State Senate to represent the towns of Essex, FAirfax, Milton, and Westford. www.ashleybartley.org

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 bring the region’s largest gathering of street rods, muscle cars, custom cars and trucks to the Champlain Valley Exposition for the 32nd annual Northeast Street Rod Nationals on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 2026.

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 Barn, on Creek Road in Irasburg from 5pm to 10 pm.

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

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’s biggest problems Elizabeth Brown, State Director for the Fiscal Alliance Foundation, breaks down her recent op-ed on how Vermont cannot spend its way to prosperity and affordability fiscalalliancefoundation.org John Goodnight updates listeners on America’s strategy in Asia, mutual understanding & an end to hostilities on the Korean peninsula, and the continuing conflict in Iran.

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 Champlain Valley Fair this week

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, including flood relief and COVID-19 response operations. Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport Director Nic Longo updates the latest developments from the airport, and Matt Cota Meadow Hill ConsultingCorner Store Conversations With less than ten weeks to go before the November 3rd election, the campaign for 150 seats in the Vermont House of Representatives and 30 in the state Senate is underway. So is the campaign for Governor and Lt. Governor. Meadow Hill managed trade organizations are working together to hold a series of Corner Store Conversations with candidates and community leaders this fall.

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, breaks down the most recent trade disputes between the US and Canada, how it will impact both economies, and how getting back to a better working relationship between the two nations would benefit everyone Kurt Couchman, Author and Senior Policy fellow with Americans for Prosperity, discusses the ominous milestone of the US hitting $40 trillion in debt, how we got here, why the lack of action, what happens if we don’t correct DC spending culture, and solutions. and Suzanne Seymour is an independent candidate for Vermont's U.S. Congressional seat. ruokvt.com

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 Bartley-Franklin 1 Georgia and Fairfax Running for Chittenden North District. Fairfax, Westford, Essex and Milton ASHLEY BARTLEY is a lifelong Vermonter and was raised by a long line of farmers. She grew up in Charlotte, graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School, and earned her BS in political science and economics from the University of Vermont.

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 health risks and privacy lawsuits surrounding classroom use of technology in our schools.

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 solutions, and what message will win over voters this November. Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, talks about energy costs consistently listed as a top concern for New England voters in the midterms and how top-down energy mandates are becoming a liability for candidates across New England and who voters should trust to correct the issue. and Tyler Lindholm, State Director for Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming, breaks down primary election results in Wyoming, the issues most Cowboy State voters care about, solutions the candidates ran on, and what the results mean for the future of the state and elections nationally.

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.