Vermont Viewpoint

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, 2026

Brad 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.

Vermont Republican Party Chair Paul Dame talks with:

Mitchel Cypes, Development review coordinator in Hinesburg, who is running in the Chittenden-8 House District.

Representative Tony Micklus (Chittenden-Franklin) represents the towns of Georgia and Milton. He is member of the House Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
www.tonyformilton.com

and two-term Representative Ashley Bartley is running for the Vermont State Senate to represent the towns of Essex, FAirfax, Milton, and Westford.
www.ashleybartley.org

Suzanne Seymour. (Suz)
Suzanne Seymour, running for the United States Congress as an Independent to represent the people of Vermont.
 
Elliott Greenblott
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Craig Meads Marketing Director National Street Rod Association
1,000 street rods, muscle cars, customs and trucks expected at Champlain Valley Expo, Essex, vt.  — The National Street Rod Association (NSRA®) will bring the region’s largest gathering of street rods, muscle cars, custom cars and trucks to the Champlain Valley Exposition for the 32nd annual Northeast Street Rod Nationals on Friday and Saturday, September 18 and 19, 2026.