Vermont Viewpoint

VT Commissioner of Housing & Development, Alex Farrell talks about progress in Vermont’s housing laws.

alex.farrell@vermont.gov

During the second hour we speak to Greg Moore, Regional Director of Americans for Prosperity about New Hampshire’s ballot proposal to cap property taxes.

https://americansforprosperity.org/

Vermont Senate Minority leader Scott Beck offers Election eve insights and updates

https://scottbeck4vermont.com/

Frank Cioffi is the President of Greater Burlington Industrial Development Corp

talks about Economic development, Vermont Economy, Vermont politics vs. National politics.

https://gbicvt.org/about/

and Elizabeth Brown, Vermont State Director for Fiscal Alliance Foundation.

Election eve insights and updates

https://www.fiscalalliancefoundation.org/

VT REPRESENTATIVE Becca Balint on federal updates,

Monique Priestley on her Orange County Senate campaign,

Tanya Vyhovsky on her Chittenden Central re-election, and Larry Moquin from the VT- AFLCIO union with state rep Conor Casey on Proposal 3

Originally broadcast: Thursday, October 29, 2026

Tim Egan, State Director for VT NORML, and Lt Governor John Rodgers join the show together to discuss breaking through partisanship to deliver for Vermonters

https://www.rodgersforvt.com/ https://normlvt.org

Spike Whitmire, Candidate for VT State Senate, talks about his campaign, affordability, property taxes, and education solutions. https://spikewhitmirevt.org/

Dave Soulia from FYIVT.org rejoins the show to break down the two competing visions for Vermont this election and which gives Vermonters the best path to affordability

Rep Mike Tagliavia gives the closing arguments before the midterms, solutions to VT’s biggest problems, and VT energy policy heading into another winter season. https://www.miketagforvt.com/

Senator John Benson talks about joining the legislature in the middle of the session, his first campaign as an incumbent, and the work he’s doing on behalf of the people of Orange County, including recent developments with the Two Rivers Regional Planning Commission.

https://bensonforvtsenate.com/

Then House candidate Nicholas Dilorenzo covers business creation and accountability in Education

Nicholas DiLorenzo (@salohcin.oznerolid)

Chief Master Sergeant Daniel W. Dickerson is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 158th Fighter Wing, South Burlington, Vermont. He is the commander’s key enlisted advocate and advisor on all enlisted matters related to force utilization, mission effectiveness, training, development, and morale for over 1,000 personnel. He ensures the commander’s directions and policies are carried out, and Airmen understand and are dedicated to the unit’s missions.

Nick Fortin Wildlife Biologist - Deer Project Leader, Rutland Office

has been working with the department since 2015. Nick is the department's head deer biologist and is responsible for all aspects of deer management in the state of Vermont. He is a member of the Big Game Team, providing input on the management of other hunted species. He also works on state lands, managing habitat for a wide variety of species.

Zach Weight is a Candidate for Franklin County State’s Attorney Democrat/Republican

Experience 12+ Years in Criminal Law

Current Role Deputy State’s Attorney, Washington County

Guests:

Jody Emerson: Superintendent, Central Vermont Career Center District

Jonathan West: Chair, Bennington County Democrats and Member, Manchester Select Board.

Conor Casey: State Representative (WAS-4)

Originally broadcast: Friday, October 23, 2026

Guests include Ariel Bolles, Tim Ashe, Senate candidate Nikhil Goyal, and State Rep Brian Cina.

Originally broadcast - Thursday, October 22, 2026

AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, rejoins the show to breakdown the final weeks of campaigning in New Hampshire’s Senate race, who has the best chance at victory, and whether the surrogate strategy will work or backfire for candidates.

Representative Gina Galfetti updates listeners about the final weeks of the campaign season, what is at stake for Vermonters, what are the solutions to VT’s biggest problems, her race for Speaker of the House, and why the status quo of a VT progressive majority can’t solve Vermonters concerns.

Jon Ebel, Senior Trainer with Americans for Prosperity, dives into the tactics used during campaigns to influence voters. What tactics actually work, which don’t, and why timing is everything.

Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, breaks down the race for Massachusetts Governor; why the race his closer than it appears, the messages the candidates are using to gain support, and the questions on the ballot for Massachusetts voters.

Greg Burtt is a Republican representing the towns of Peacham, Danville, and Cabot, in the Caledonia-Washington district, and the owner of Burtt's Apple Orchard in Cabot.

https://www.gregburtt.com/

Bruce Post is a Republican running in the Windsor-Orange 1 district (Royalton, Tunbridge), and a member of Rural Vermont Rising

Facebook · Bruce Post for Representative

Matt Cota, with Meadow Hill Consulting talks about

Campaign season, Winter season, Affordability season

Bruce Roy Senate Candidate for Chittenden Southeast

Bruce Roy is a Republican running for the Vermont State Senate representing the Chittenden Southeast District (covering Williston, Hinesburg, St. George, Shelburne, Charlotte, Jericho, Underhill, Bolton, Richmond, and parts of South Burlington).

Author Stephen Russel Payne's New book: Almost April

Under unimaginable circumstances, ALMOST APRIL is a dramatic coming-of-age love story that brings together a beautiful Olympic-hopeful skater and an old sheriff, Harry Thurber, and his wonderful wife, Bea. Set along Lake Champlain, the relationships that develop out of tragedy are as beautiful and challenging as the Vermont landscape in which the story is set.

Payne is the author of Cliff Walking, Ties that Bind Us, Riding My Guitar, Life on a Cliff, You Were Always There, and Almost April.

David talks Vermont housing solutions with Vermont Housing Finance Authority’s Maura Collins followed by White Cane Safety and senior tech training with the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Originally broadcast 10/15/2026

Ilana Blumsack, Senior Housing Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, informs listeners about Massachusetts Ballot Question 7, how it compares to VT's housing reforms, and why/how housing affordability is a top concern for voters (especially younger voters) this election cycle

Gerald Malloy, Candidate for US Congress, talks about the final weeks before Election Day, his message for voters, and the issues facing Vermonters that can be solved with better policy decisions

Nick Murray with Lead Maine breaks down the key factors and messages in the final weeks of the Maine US Senate and Congressional elections

John Goodnight discusses the strikes on energy infrastructure in the Ukraine/Russia conflict escalating tensions, and social unrest in France driven by decades of overspending on social programs.

Lt. Governor John Rodgers joins Chairman Dame for the first hour of the program to talk about land use in rural Vermont, John’s campaign for working class voters and practical ways to enact an affordability agenda. Chairman Dame also takes on other top stories like the separation referendum in Alberta Canada, how the recent strike authorization at UVM figures in to Prop 3 and other stories from around the state and country.

https://www.rodgersforvt.com/

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 Philadelphia, Trish took the scenic route to Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom: Texas, Alabama, California…and Burlington.

https://www.gracefulmischief.com/

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, including voter concerns, turnout, campaign strategy, and broader shifts in the electorate and affordability messaging.

John Reynolds, NFIB Vermont will discuss the rising cost of energy and health care for small businesses in Vermont and across New England, and what policy changes could help reduce costs and expand flexibility for employers and workers.Dave Soulia, FYIVT will discuss his recent research and writing on Vermont Proposition 3, what the amendment would do, and its potential implications for workers, employers, taxpayers, and future state policy, he will discuss other research he has done and published on FYIVT.

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

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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