State Senator Randy Brock is the Republican challenger to Governor Peter Shumlin’s re-election bid. Brock discusses a number of issues facing the state including strengthening the state economy, tax reform and his vision to supply Vermont with its energy needs over the next 25 years. He also looks at health care reform and Irene recovery efforts.

Also in the program, Cassandra Gekas was a health care advocate for the Vermont Public Interest Research Group when she decided to enter the race for Lieutenant Governor. She’s running as a Democrat against incumbent Phil Scott. Gekas outlines her platform for us.

And we listen back to the voices in the news this week.