Vermont Viewpoint

Originally broadcast 9-4-2026

Host Lachlan Francis

Host David Zuckerman speaks with the Vermont Network about 40 years of survivor advocacy, followed by Caledonia Senate candidate and small business owner David Roth

ORIGINALLY BROADCAST: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD 2026
ON WDEV AM 550 & FM 96.1 WDEVRADIO.COM

Jared Rhoads, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Modern Health, joins the show to breakdown the release of the 2026 Health Freedom Index, how Vermont ranks, and what can be done to improve health access and affordability.

Zachary Hampl, candidate for Vermont State Treasurer, discusses his campaign, the role of treasurer, the biggest issues facing Vermonters, and solutions to Vermont’s biggest problems

Elizabeth Brown, State Director for the Fiscal Alliance Foundation, breaks down her recent op-ed on how Vermont cannot spend its way to prosperity and affordability
fiscalalliancefoundation.org

John Goodnight updates listeners on America’s strategy in Asia, mutual understanding & an end to hostilities on the Korean peninsula, and the continuing conflict in Iran.

Chairman Dame hosts Lynn LaFleur, candidate for State Treasurer, followed by House Rep. candidate Susanna Burnham of Morrisville during the first hour.

In the second hour, Chairman Dame takes calls and will discuss the Republican’s candidate in the State’s Attorney’s race, and at the end of the program we will hear from the Chittenden County Republican Chair Janet Metz about their booth at the Champlain Valley Fair this week

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,
 
and Matt Cota Meadow Hill ConsultingCorner Store Conversations 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.