October 14, 2026 Ross Connolly's Guests include Republican US House candidate Gerald Malloy, discussions about housing reform, the political races in Maine, and tensions in Europe
Vermont ViewpointShow Notes
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.
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