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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 progressive majority can’t solve Vermonters concerns. Jon Ebel, Senior Trainer with Americans for Prosperity, dives into the tactics used during campaigns to influence voters. What tactics actually work, which don’t, and why timing is everything. Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, breaks down the race for Massachusetts Governor; why the race his closer than it appears, the messages the candidates are using to gain support, and the questions on the ballot for Massachusetts voters.

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 APRIL is a dramatic coming-of-age love story that brings together a beautiful Olympic-hopeful skater and an old sheriff, Harry Thurber, and his wonderful wife, Bea. Set along Lake Champlain, the relationships that develop out of tragedy are as beautiful and challenging as the Vermont landscape in which the story is set. Payne is the author of Cliff Walking, Ties that Bind Us, Riding My Guitar, Life on a Cliff, You Were Always There, and Almost April.

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 Lead Maine breaks down the key factors and messages in the final weeks of the Maine US Senate and Congressional elections John Goodnight discusses the strikes on energy infrastructure in the Ukraine/Russia conflict escalating tensions, and social unrest in France driven by decades of overspending on social programs.

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…and Burlington.  https://www.gracefulmischief.com

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 affordability messaging.  John Reynolds, NFIB Vermont will discuss the rising cost of energy and health care for small businesses in Vermont and across New England, and what policy changes could help reduce costs and expand flexibility for employers and workers.Dave Soulia, FYIVT will discuss his recent research and writing on Vermont Proposition 3, what the amendment would do, and its potential implications for workers, employers, taxpayers, and future state policy, he will discuss other research he has done and published on FYIVT.

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 explain why the organization halted its New York outreach, how the law could affect efforts to educate public employees about their union membership rights, and why the case could have broader First Amendment implications beyond New York.  Sofia Hamilton, Health Care Policy Analyst, AFP will talk about the new proposed rules by the VT Department of Health to essentially eliminate the birthing center law passed in 2025. The discussion will examine what is driving health care costs, how mandates and regulations can affect premiums and consumer choice, and policy reforms that could give patients more options, greater control, and more affordable coverage.   and Vermont State Representative Rob North, Addison-3 discusses what happened during the 2026 legislative session on education, housing, land use, and environmental policy—and why major affordability concerns remain unresolved. North represents Addison-3 and serves on the House Committee on Environment and the Joint Legislative Environmental Oversight Committee.