# July 15, 2026 Ross Connolly talks with guests about affordability, the US/Iran war, and an upcoming music concert

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Podcast: [Vermont Viewpoint](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vermont-viewpoint-6394549)
Published: 2026-07-15T17:10:34+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/episode/154373394/
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## Resource

Elizabeth Brown & Paul Craney with the Fiscal Alliance Foundation discuss the announcement of their expansion into Vermont, why VT is falling further behind, the affordability issues impacting the Green Mountain State, and solutions to VT’s problems. John Goodnight updates listeners on the restart of hostilities between the US & Iran, why the MOU failed, and the path to peace going forward. Justin Ouellet, musical artist and teacher, discusses his upcoming shows in Vermont, his music background, his passion for performing, his musical style, and how listeners can follow his work. Dave Soulia from FYIVT.com discusses his recent article titled, “VT: Can't afford to live here - Can't afford to leave” and what we can do to turn around the out migration, especially with young Vermonters, that is setting the state on a backwards path.

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