Hot Off The Press

Alex Fasulo is the founder of the American Land Rescue Fund, and an environmental author. The ALRF uses legal action to defend America's farmland, wildlife, and open spaces from being destroyed by large-scale commercial solar and wind projects.

And Senator Russ Ingalls (R- Orleans, Essex Counties) joins the show to talk about land use issues for farmers and landowners.

Alison and Elizabeth talk with Suzanne about her campaign to be Vermont's next representative in the U.S. House. Suzanne's website is ruokvt.com.

Eileen Haupt, of Jericho, a former board member at Vermont Right to Life, talks about policies an circumstances around pregnancies with children who have Down's Syndrome, plus other important issues for expectant mothers.

Representative Gina Galfetti -(Republican - Washington-Orange) talks with Amy about the recently concluded Legislative session, and efforts by the Republican party in the approach of the mid-term elections.

July 8, 2026 Alison Despathy is joined by Clara Morrison, Executive Director of Right for Vermont Foundation

Guests include Annette Smith, Executive Director of Vermonters for a Clean Environment;

and Neil Ryan, a resident of Corinth who is an advocate for greater citizen participation toward local planning issues.

Guests include Addison County Senator Steve Heffernan

Hot off The Press with Amy Hornblas

Originally broadcast 7-2-26

Host Alison Despathy is joined by Alexa Thompson and Dr. Rice, and takes listener phone calls.

Jason Herron is with the Natural Rights Project in Vermont;

and Ben Falk is a Permaculturist, landscape architect, owner of Whole Systems Design in Moretown, and author of The Resilient Farm & Homestead: An Innovative Permaculture and Whole Systems Design Approach