Vermont Viewpoint

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 listeners about the conflict with Iran, the MOU signed last week, who gains the most from the deal, whether peace will prevail, and the path forward

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 modernization on rural towns.

Originally broadcast live June 18, 2026, on WDEV.

Stream at wdevradio.com.

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 towards an Orwellian state.

Paul Dame, Chair of the Vermont Republican Party, joins the show to talk about the VT GOP’s effectiveness even though they are still in the minority and why Vermonters should consider GOP candidates in the midterms.

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

Freshman Representative Rob North (R-Ferrisburgh) shares his experience on the House Environment Committee anbd Act 181.

Swanton Republican Representative Matt Walker (R-Swanton) talks about changes to this year's Transportation Budget.

Originally broadcast Friday, June 12, 2026

Lachlan's guest is VT Lt Governor candidate Esther Charlestin

Sen. Andrew Perchlik and then Vermont's Healthcare changes with Owen Foster of the Green Mountain Care Board

Host David Zuckerman talks with State Senator Andrew Perchlik to provide a comprehensive look at the new Laws impacting Vermonters; the state budget, education funding reforms, infrastructure, energy and property taxes. In the second half, Green Mountain Care Board Chair Owen Foster joins David to dig into Healthcare; hospitals, regulatory concerns, insurance costs, and access to care for Vermonters.