Vermont Viewpoint

Representative Richard Bailey (R-Lamoille-2) is a member of the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee.Mac Teale is a candidate in the Lamoille-2 House District (Belvidere, Hyde Park, Johnson, and Wolcott)http://www.lamoillerepublicans.comand Doug Wood is running for a House seat in Chittenden-20 (Colchester Village)http://dougwoodforvthouse.org

Meghan Sullivan is the Vice President of the Vermont Chamberm, talking aboutthe 2026 election cycle, and chamber initiativesMatt Cota with Meadow Hill Consulting will discuss, tax and spending policy in Montpelier, and how Rising fuel prices may affect the agenda, as the U.S.-Iran conflict and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz have led to sharp changes in the market, including the cost of heating fuel as we head into the colder months. and Denise Smith- Executive Director -- Vermont council on Rural Developmentdiscusses the Village Trust Initiative (VTI): A partnership with the Preservation Trust of Vermont and the Vermont Community Foundation that helps rural towns build community trusts and fund transformational revitalization projects in historic villages, such as converting general stores or community centers.Climate Economy Initiative & Model Communities Program: Helps rural towns build economic vitality while cutting emissions through energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, and business incubation.Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund: Offers small grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 for local organizations, municipalities, and businesses implementing local energy and climate solutions.Town-by-Town Strategic Planning: Facilitates local democratic engagement processes, bringing residents together in community forums to identify local needs, set priorities, and build concrete action plans.Working Lands Partnership: Supports local farm, food, and forest-based enterprises to strengthen the backbone of Vermont's rural economy. 

In this extended episode, Myers Mermel & Friday Viewpoint host Lachlan Francis discuss the topics of the day live from Tunbridge World's Fair.Later, Myers Mermel interviews Republican Congressional candidate Gerald Malloy.Independent Vermont Gubernatorial candidate Brian Judd

Originally broadcast Thursday, September 17, 2026Brad Ferland & David Zuckerman have gubernatorial candidate Amanda Janoo as their guest from Tunbridge World's Fair

Bryce Chinault, Director of State Affairs with the Abundance Institute, explains the myths, misinformation, and facts about the future of Artificial Intelligence.Elizabeth Brown, State Director with the Fiscal Alliance Foundation, discusses their recent poll on key policies, Governor Scott’s approval, and Proposition 3.Sarah Scott, State Director with Americans for Prosperity New Hampshire, recaps the Granite State’s recent primary election and the outlook to one of the most critical Senate races in the nation for the midterms.AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, breaks down each party’s strategy on affordability before Election Day, the rise of DSA candidates and why they fell short in NH, and the national political environment for the Midterms.