Vermont Viewpoint

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 “What VT Hospitals cost.”  We will break down the issues, costs, how the system is impacting Vermonters, and solutions.

and Drew Cline, President of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy, reveals the recent study showing NH business tax relief has resulted in more revenue for state coffers, how the decade-long strategy has made the Granite State a national destination for business growth, and what Vermont could learn from the strategy.

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, why voters should care, why transparency is critical, and how voters should use these tools to hold legislators accountable

James Czerniawski, Head of Emerging Technology at the Consumer Choice Center, breaks down how anti-tech/data center positions are being used as a way to influence voters, the reality of a world without data centers, the vision this movement has for the future, and what alternative solutions exist to address concerns

AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, informs listeners about revelations in Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary, his refusal to answer questions from lawmakers, and the need for accountability over COVID-era policy making

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 Support for universal primary care for every Vermonter

·       Urgently building more affordable housing

·       Protecting every Vermonter against unlawful and unconstitutional federal actions

·    and Fighting for Vermont’s rural communities

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 members of the Majority claiming they have the solutions to VT’s problems.

Matt Griffiths, Chair of the Maine Young Republicans, breaks down the mess in the Democratic Primary for US Senate in the Pine Tree State and why voters should be concerned with Democratic Socialists running for office.

and Andrea Murray, Candidate for VT State Senate Windsor District, talks about her campaign, fighting for rural Vermonters, and the need for more balance in the State House.