September 2, 2026 Ross Connolly talks with guests about the Health Freedom Index, an independent candidate for Vermont Treasurer, and foreign relationsVermont's fiscal responsibilities, and
Vermont ViewpointShow Notes
Jared Rhoads, Founder and Executive Director of the Center for Modern Health, joins the show to breakdown the release of the 2026 Health Freedom Index, how Vermont ranks, and what can be done to improve health access and affordability.
Zachary Hampl, candidate for Vermont State Treasurer, discusses his campaign, the role of treasurer, the biggest issues facing Vermonters, and solutions to Vermont’s biggest problems
Elizabeth Brown, State Director for the Fiscal Alliance Foundation, breaks down her recent op-ed on how Vermont cannot spend its way to prosperity and affordability fiscalalliancefoundation.org
John Goodnight updates listeners on America’s strategy in Asia, mutual understanding & an end to hostilities on the Korean peninsula, and the continuing conflict in Iran.
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