Vermont Viewpoint

August 26, 2026 Ross Connolly talks with guests about the trade war with Canada, the U.S. debt hits 40 trillion dollars, and Gerald Malloy and Suzanne Seymour are both running for Vermont's U.S. House Seat

Vermont Viewpoint

Show Notes

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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