# VT Viewpoint: 5-21-26 Lt. Gov. Candidate Ryan McLaren’s Housing Reform & Tackling America’s Civic Literacy Crisis

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Published: 2026-05-21T17:34:23+00:00
Episode link: https://podcast.show/vermontviewpoint/episode/153899226/
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## Resource

David Zuckerman sits down with Democratic Lieutenant Governor candidate Ryan McLaren to discuss his newly unveiled municipal housing and education tax reform proposal. In the second hour, the conversation shifts to public discourse and media literacy with Michael Kane, Founder of American Civics Snapshots, and veteran Harwood Union educator Matt Henchen. They will discuss their work to help adults and youth push back against modern political tribalism in order to actually delve into real solution oriented discussion

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