Vermont Viewpoint

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,

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.

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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.

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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

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Republican Addison County Senate candidate Andy Klein,

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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.

talks about the upcoming concert by

the Dan Tyminski Band

at the Trapp Family Lodge Concert Meadow:

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23. DOORS:5 P.M. SHOW 7:00

and Chris McDonald Vice President of

The Vermont National Guard Library and Museum

Located at 789 Vermont National Guard Road at the entrance of Camp Johnson in Colchester, Vermont. Admission is free. The facility preserves state military heritage with tanks, aircraft, historic uniforms, and a 4,000-volume military history library.   

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 Board under an appeal by management.