Episodes

David Zuckerman hosts with Nick Charyk and a range of guests discussing what the election results mean for the upcoming session, and how that will impact Vermonters. Originally broadcast Thursday, November 5th 2026

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 Vermont...

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 Pr...

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 prog...

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...

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 ...

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…...

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 affordabilit...

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 Elliot Greenblott -- AARP Fraud Watch 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

Vermont Viewpoint with David Zuckerman: In hour one, we take a close look at the Addison district Senate race with State Senator Ruth Hardy and candidate Hannah Sessions of Blue Ledge Farm. Then in hour 2 Spectrum Youth & Family Services Executive Director Mark Redmond joins the line, along with guests to highlight the upcoming Empty Bowl Dinner and powerful client success stories. Originally broadcast over WDEV AM & FM Waterbury, VT Thursday, October 1, 2026

Vermont House Minority Leader Pattie McCoy joins the show to recap the 2026 Vermont legislative session and discuss why affordability remained such a major issue. The conversation will cover property taxes, education spending, health care costs, and legislation Republicans proposed to address rising costs. Shella Alcabes, Deputy Head of Litigation, Freedom Foundation discusses the Freedom Foundation’s federal lawsuit challenging New York’s newly enacted Section 216 civil service law. She will e...

Chairman Dame is joined by two Democrats who lost their primary but now appear on the General Election ballot as Republicans. During the first hour we’ll hear from elder law attorney Jim Dingley, running for Bennington County Probate judge and discuss some of the issues facing Vermont seniors. Then to close out the show Paul McMannus of the Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department talks about the role of High Bailiff. https://www.dingleylaw.org/ https://www.mcmanus4bailiff.com/