October 28, 2026 Host - Ross Connolly ; Guests Lt. Gov John Rodgers, Tim Egan with VT NORML, Senate candidate Spike Whitmire, Dave Soulia with FYIVT, and Representative Mike Tagliavia
Vermont ViewpointShow Notes
Tim Egan, State Director for VT NORML, and Lt Governor John Rodgers join the show together to discuss breaking through partisanship to deliver for Vermonters https://www.rodgersforvt.com https://normlvt.org
Spike Whitmire, Candidate for VT State Senate, talks about his campaign, affordability, property taxes, and education solutions. https://spikewhitmirevt.org
Dave Soulia from FYIVT.org rejoins the show to break down the two competing visions for Vermont this election and which gives Vermonters the best path to affordability
Rep Mike Tagliavia gives the closing arguments before the midterms, solutions to VT’s biggest problems, and VT energy policy heading into another winter season. https://www.miketagforvt.com
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