# June 24, 2026 Host Ross Connolly talks with Republican candidate for Congress Mark Coester, plus discussions about Cannabis Laws and the nation's foreign policy.

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Published: 2026-06-24T17:25:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/episode/154112223/
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## Resource

Candidate Series: Mark Coester joins the show to discuss his race for Congress, the issues facing Vermonters, his plans to address affordability, and his priorities if elected Hon. Timothy Egan, Executive Director of Vermont NORML, updates listeners about changes in Vermont’s cannabis laws, what it means for the industry, and what more could be done John Goodnight rejoins the show to update listeners about the conflict with Iran, the MOU signed last week, who gains the most from the deal, whether peace will prevail, and the path forward

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