Thursday’s Dave Gram Show features a conversation with Jeff Tieman of the Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems about the future of rural hospitals in the state. Also, Col. David Smith If the Vermont National Guard stops in to talk about the pending arrival of F-35 fighter jets in Burlington.

On Wednesday’s Dave Gram Show, reporter Sawyer Loftus talks about a Burlington Free Press investigation of the Vermont DMV’s use of facial recognition software. Sen. Debby Ingram and Former Rep. Dave Sharpe talk about allowing students from religious schools to participate in a program allowing early college study. And Scott Giles of the Vermont Student Assistance Corp. comes in to talk about financing higher ed.

Steve Pappas of The Times Argus joins Dave for an exchange of news and views. Darcee Alderman If the Monkton General Store talks about getting her community’s support to save the business. Later, Dave has questions for listeners.

Monday’s Dave Gram Show features a regular weekly visit from VTDigger’s Colin Meyn; Chris Barbieri on the upcoming Antique and Classic Car Show; Guest Host Jack Lyons with a feature on lake monsters and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rebecca Holcombe.

On Friday’s Dave Gram Show, political columnist John Walters talks about the organizational shape of Vermont’s political parties. Progressive Party director Josh Wronski talks about who among the democratic presidential candidates is really progressive. Later, guests weigh in on the role colleges play in attracting young people to the state.

On Thursday, the entire Dave Gram show is devoted to the opiate addiction crisis and the roads to recovery open to those caught in the throes of addiction. Guests include Jackie Corbally of the Burlington Police; Sharon Tarule of the Chittenden Clinic, Dr. Kin Kurak of Community Health of Brandon and others.

Wednesday’s Dave Gram Show starts with Greg Marchildon of AARP talking about prescription drug prices. Vermont Rep. John Gannon talks about a commission whose job is to do away with commissions. Later, the tables are turned as Dave is interviewed by WDEV summer intern Jack Lyons. And Dr John Reuwer of Physicians for Social Responsibility talks about an upcoming demonstration against basing F-35 fighter jets at the Burlington International Airport.

Tuesday’s Dave Gram Show starts with a visit from Richard Saudek, chairman of trustees at Marlboro College, on that school’s merger with the University of Bridgeport. Max Richtnan of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare talks about prescription drug legislation. Later, a conversation about rising health insurance rates with officials from Blue Cross and MVP Healthcare, along with health care advocate Mike Fisher of Vermont Legal Aid.

Colin Meyn of VTDigger.org makes his regular Monday visit to the Dave Gram Show to talk about top Vermont news stories. Secretary of State Jim Condos talks about heightened concern over Russian election meddling following special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony last week. Later, April McCullum and Sadie Housberg of The Burlington Free Press join Dave to talk about how rural communities fare when their schools close.

Legal analyst Dan Richardson joins Dave for a post-game review on Robert Mueller’s testimony. Later, Erica Bornemann of Vermont Emergency Management and Rob Evans of the Vermont School Safety Center talk about strengthening school safety measures  following the school shootings and threats of recent years.