Vermont Viewpoint

Vermont National Guard
Joseph E. Brooks State Public Affairs Officer - on Communications between the VNG and the Public.

Westford Provisions - Owner Kim Harris
Westford Provisions opened in June 2025 in the heart of Westford Village and has since grown into a market, deli, coffee bar and ice cream shop serving residents and visitors throughout the region. Under one roof, visitors will find a full-service deli, Ruby's Ice Cream, Black Orchid Coffee and a retail market stocked with Vermont-made products alongside specialty foods and gifts from around the world.

Guests:
May Hanlon, Executive Director of the Vermont Democratic Party
Rep. Kathleen James (D-Manchester)
Aly Richards, Democratic candidate for Governor 
Origionallyt broadcast: Friday, June 26, 2026

Host Lachlan Francis

Originally broadcast June 25, 2026

First, I will talk with Representative John O’Brien about rural economic survival and shifting our education funding away from property taxes. Then, Senators Martine Gulick and Tanya Vyhovsky join me to tackle healthcare, housing, and what really happens when lawmakers buck the party system.

Candidate Series: Mark Coester joins the show to discuss his race for Congress, the issues facing Vermonters, his plans to address affordability, and his priorities if elected

Hon. Timothy Egan, Executive Director of Vermont NORML, updates listeners about changes in Vermont’s cannabis laws, what it means for the industry, and what more could be done

John Goodnight rejoins the show to update listeners about the conflict with Iran, the MOU signed last week, who gains the most from the deal, whether peace will prevail, and the path forward

Lowell Republican State Representative Mark Higley talks with Paul about Act 181 and the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, and his recent trip to Taiwan;

and Barre City Republican Representative Michael Boutin talks about School Boards, and Education issues including school consolidation.