9:15 to 10:00

Mark Isselhardt

[email protected] | 802-656-7564

Mark Isselhardt has been involved with maple research and education for over 20 years, the last nine of which as the University of Vermont Extension Maple Specialist. In that role, Mark leverages degrees in Forest Management and Plant Biology as he leads the Extension Maple Program with a mix of original research and outreach activities with established maple producers and individuals looking to learn about maple at all scales of production

10:00 to 11:00

Gary De Carolis

Former Executive Director of Turning Point Burlington, Vermont Recovery Network, Mental Health Commissioner, Host, Celebrate Life, CCTV; Founder & Lead Tour Guide, Burlington History Tours, Family Recovery Coach; and Consultant

Lt. Gov. John Rodgers talks about his first months in office.

And Former Senator Leahy Chief of Staff Luke Albee talks about how the Democrats can come back.

Jordan Heiden and Tom Hughes from Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) discussing their goals and legislation at the Vermont Statehouse.

Followed by Mark Redmond. The Executive Director of Spectrum Youth and Family Services discussing their annual Sleep out fundraiser and more importantly their work to help young kids get back on their feet with job training, life supports and housing when necessary.

9-9:30am Rep Gina Galfetti joins to discuss “Legislative March Madness” in Montpelier

9:30-10am Megan Novak, State Director for Americans for Prosperity Wisconsin, informs listeners about the race for Supreme Court, an election getting national attention as it is the first major election since Nov 5th

10-10:30am Chris Maidment, Republican Campaign Strategist, rejoins the show to discuss the retirement of Senator Jeanne Shaheen and the outlook on an open Senate seat in the Granite State

10:30-11am Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, updates listeners on the shared energy policy issues between Mass and Vermont and how it is impacting residents

9:00 to 10:00

Treasurer Mike Pieciak updates

1.        Treasurer’s Task Force and Legislators to Host Town Hall Series on Vermont’s Response to Federal Policy Changes

2.        Treasurer Pieciak and Legislative Leaders Announce Proposal to Eliminate $100 Million in Medical Debt for Vermonters

3.        The proposal (S.27) Treasurer Pieciak Reminds Eligible Employers to Enroll in Vermont Saves by March 1

10:00 to 11:00

Rick and the Ramblers.  Rick Norcross

The Last album release, The 2nd bestest songs I ever wrote

March 23, 2025 will be Rick’s 80th birthday. He has been making music since he was 16. 

This episode aired March 17th, 2025

9:00 to 9:15

Open show, Brad

St. Patrick’s day

9:15 to 10:00

Senator Sam Douglas

Crossover, Clean heat standard, Montpelier updates

10:00 to 11:00

Steve Lambrecht

Boundless Brothers. Book

A graduate of Annapolis with a degree in aerospace engineering, TOPGUN pilot Brigadier General (retired) Steve Lambrecht flew one hundred combat missions in Bosnia and Iraq as a US Marine F/A-18 and Air Force F-16 fighter pilot, amassing over 3,473 hours of flight time. Steve lives with his wife, Laura, and their four children in Vermont, where he works as a United Airlines pilot.

TBA

Tim Egan, former NH State Representative and professor of media and economics at Vermont State University to discuss tariffs and impacts for local business as well as cannabis law in Vermont.

Followed by an irreverent conversation with Blues Harmonica player and Former VT State Representative Bob Stannard from Manchester Vermont. We discussed his recent trip to Uganda and various topics related to federal and state policy as well as random banter about a few different topics.

9:00 to 9:30

Rachel Feldman

Shalom Alliance

Update on town meeting day votes

9:30-10:00

Gary Miller

Gary is the creative director of Writers for Recovery, a series of workshops for people recovering from susbtance use disorder. He is the co-host of My Heart Still Beats, a project of Writers for Recovery.

10:00 to 11:00

Author Stephen Russel Payne

Stephen Russell Payne is a fourth-generation Vermonter from the Northeast Kingdom town of St. Johnsbury. A lifelong writer, he has published fiction, non-fiction and poetry in a number of publications including Vermont Life magazine, the Tufts Review, The Vermont Literary Review, Livin’ the Vermont Way magazine and Route 7- Vermont Literary Journal. 

9;00-9:45

Meghan Sullivan

Vermont Chamber

Legislative updates

9:45 to 10:00

Senator Scott Beck

Crossover Legislation updates

10:00 to 11:00

Elisabeth Von Trapp

Childhood in Vermont coming from Austria

Concerts in the Southern United State in 2024

What's next in life