Vermont Viewpoint

Lachlan Francis is the Friday host of Vermont Viewpoint

The topic discussed today was the Vermont dairy industry

Guests: Rep. Richard Nelson (Orleans-1) and Rep. John O-Brien (Windsor-Orange 1)

Curtis Clough, President, Teamsters Local 597

Originally broadcast August 28, 2026

Gerald Malloy, candidate for US Congress, joins the show for the first time following his primary victory to discuss affordability and the cost of living in Vermont, his priorities for the state, how his approach would be a change from the status quo, and why he believes his campaign can appeal to voters across the political spectrum.

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Mike Sylvester, former Canadian citizen, breaks down the most recent trade disputes between the US and Canada, how it will impact both economies, and how getting back to a better working relationship between the two nations would benefit everyone

Kurt Couchman, Author and Senior Policy fellow with Americans for Prosperity, discusses the ominous milestone of the US hitting $40 trillion in debt, how we got here, why the lack of action, what happens if we don’t correct DC spending culture, and solutions.  

and Suzanne Seymour is an independent candidate for Vermont's U.S. Congressional seat.

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Guests include:

Ed Kemon is a Republican candidate running for Vermont Attorney General

Ivar Kronick is a Republican candidate running for State Auditor

and Dr. David Barker is the Assistant Secretary for Post-Secondary Education at the
U.S. Dept of Education

Lt. Governor John Rogers
Running for re-election
Top Vermont issues and the role of the Lt. Governor

Lt. Commander John Stevens
The inaugural Burlington Navy Week runs from August 24–30, 2026, marking the first time the U.S. Navy has hosted a Navy Week in Vermont. The commemorative event brings static displays, performances, and active service members to the Lake Champlain region.

Rep. Ashley Bartley-Franklin 1 Georgia and Fairfax
Running for Chittenden North District. Fairfax, Westford, Essex and Milton
ASHLEY BARTLEY is a lifelong Vermonter and was raised by a long line of farmers. She grew up in Charlotte, graduated from Champlain Valley Union High School, and earned her BS in political science and economics from the University of Vermont.

David is joined by Mike Isham, a multi-generation farmer from Williston. He’ll share stories from his new book, “Smoke from the Sugar House”. We will also discuss his planned year-long retirement trek from Mexico to Alaska.

Then, Are school-issued devices doing more harm than good? Public health nurse Laura Derrendinger and attorney Andy Liddell from the EdTech law center join David to discuss the health risks and privacy lawsuits surrounding classroom use of technology in our schools.