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Right Side Up 
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike Alison talk about the many reasons to get out and VOTE. Note: Right Side Up is published Wed. evening, but that would be too late given the subject, so I am publishing it a day and a half early. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the issues that matter to voters in the last week before the midterm elections. 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, … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike talk about Bloomberg, money and climate policy activists from other states, nuclear energy, and “balance” in the Statehouse. 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, … Read more
This week on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Rural Vermont Rising rally at the Statehouse and the policy differences in this election. 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 Climate legislation at the Supreme Court, Education and Vermont’s school ratings, and the apparent attraction to socialism. 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, … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike are joined by Wendy Wilton. Executive Director, Vermont Farm Service Agency. 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 advertisers. … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and I discuss our attendance at the Tunbridge Fair, farm and agricultural culture, small businesses and regulations, the “Species of Greatest Conservation Need” op-ed, and Prop 3. Watch on the ‘Grok Rumble Channel if the Embedded Video does not load. Authors’ and Speakers’ opinions are their own and … Read more
This week, on Right Side Up, Alison and Mike discuss the Tunbridge Fair and the many choices Vermonters have this election cycle. 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 New York’s climate superfund law, industrial solar in Lowell, public safety, and affordability. Transcript below. 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 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