# July 1, 2026 - Ross Connolly talks with Vermont Lt. Governor John Rodgers and other guests about America250, and the World Cup effect in Massachusetts

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Podcast: [Vermont Viewpoint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vermont-viewpoint-6394549)
Published: 2026-07-01T15:41:26+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/episode/154183031/
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## Resource

Lt Governor John Rodgers joins the show to discuss America turning 250, how far we have come as a nation, how there is still work to do to live up to the intent of the declaration, VT’s pivotal role in American independence, and more. AJ Kierstead, host of the New England Take Podcast, breaks down the panic over high temperatures in Europe, why they blame the USA, A250 Celebrations across New England, and an update to the US Senate race in NH. Mike Sylvester with Americans for Prosperity joins live from the Great American Fair in DC, the significance of the 250th anniversary, what this anniversary means to him as a recent citizen, and other ways people can celebrate in the Nation’s Capitol this weekend. Paul Craney, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance, updates listeners about Massachusetts ballot questions on rent control and tax reductions failing to make the November ballot, Boston becoming a favorite of visiting World Cup fans, the suspension of unnecessary regulations that have enabled more freedom and fun in Boston for visiting fans.

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