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This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss an anti-Phil Scott ad from Democrats that, when you look at it point by point, is actually a great endorsement of Republican Governor Phil Scott. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. TL;DR (by Grok AI): Full transcript below. … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Renewable Energy Credit scam, energy policy, and Regional Planning Commissions. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, or … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Primary election, voter options for affordability, cybersecurity in Vermont, and a much-needed change in direction. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the primary election, the data center bill, small-town local events, fair season, and the Vermont Promise. [Related: VDC: Vermont GOP Plan Promises Tax Relief, Better Roads, More Housing, and Bail Reform] Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike are joined by forester Bill Sargent to discuss the Vermont Forest products industry. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, authors, … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the empty promise of Democratic Socialism, public safety concerns in Burlington, and more. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss Regional Planning Commissions and their role in town planning. We also talk more about healthcare. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alisonand Mike discuss the elected Orange County High Bailiff visiting Iran, the Governor’s Executive Order, and the poison pill in ACT 152 (rechargeable battery dispisal/recycling). Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Independence Day celebrations they attended, what some democratic candidates are saying, and carbon markets. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss some of the upcoming America 250 July 4 events, a pending Act 73 lawsuit, and the state of the economy. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike talk about the challenges for dairy farmers in VT. We also discuss some of the Governor’s vetoes. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss climate science, climate-related legislation, and the adverse effects on the economy. We also talk about a second scientific revolution and an article by Jay Bhattacharya. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Independent school option and “Who owns the Land in Vermont?” Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble ‘ channel if the embedded video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those of Grok Media, LLC, GraniteGrok.com, its sponsors, readers, … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Mike and Alison discuss the Governor’s veto of H.727, free markets, and a few other bills that passed at the end of the session. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent those … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Mike and Alison talk about bills still up for a vote on what we hope is the LAST WEEK of the session. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. More Right Side Up Check out all of our other podcasts. Get More Morning … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Mike and Alison give a 2026 biennium recap of bills from the most recent session, as well as possible vetoes by Gov. Phil Scott, complete with commentary and analysis. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison & Mike talk about 2 school bills in the Senate and H.70, a bill that would amend a “bad” land preservation bill. This was accidentally published as private. You should be able to view it now. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike do a quick S.325 update (regional planning), discuss Acts 181 (Land Use) & 59 (Community Resilience and Biodiversity Protection Act), who wasn’t included in the room & a WSJ op-ed on climate data. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison and I discuss Chittenden County State’s Attorney not prosecuting disorderly conduct, Telecom siting, and new S.325 Regional Planning language. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Get More Right Side Up Here Check out all of our other podcasts. Get More Morning … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Mike and Alison talk about Justice Clarence Thomas’s speech @ U of Texas at Austin, H.670, a voter ID bill, and RES siting.” Chapter List: Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the embedded video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and may not represent … Read more