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Today on Aired Out, Sweethearts & Heroes welcomes Melissa Caress of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, LIVE from Alaska. Melissa serves as the Statewide Training Director for the Alaska Joint Electrical Apprenticeship & Training Trust, where she plays a key role in developing the next generation of skilled electrical workers through apprenticeship and workforce training....

Randy Henry, Linda Mercy & Mike Woodard Talk Travis Mercy Skatepark Fundraiser THIS SATURDAY The fundraiser is happening Saturday, August 22, at the Barre Town Recreation Picnic Shelter, with an 80-mile poker run sponsored by the Freedom Vermont V-Twin Cruisers Motorcycle Club. The Travis Mercy Memorial Skatepark has been supported for years through the dedication of the Mercy family, the Barr...

The Vermont Agency Foundation  26th Annual Golf Classic, tropical storm Lala, Iran ceasefire ends, Stephen A. Smith fires back, pay up - SAVE is over, Hayden Panettiere dies, LA Street takeovers, Pumpkin Spice, Dragonberry Energizers, Burlington Police force on black residents, Dog River overdose and Chuck's Monday Motivational.

The Central Vermont Home Health and Hospice community Summer Appeal runs through September 15th. This summer, the appeal celebrates Alex Boguzewski, a longtime Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice employee and Central Vermont community member. Sandy speaks of his generosity and his commitment to his neighbors, how she became friends with Alex after accompanying him on client visits and wrote...

Bob Dunkle is running as the Republican candidate for the Vermont House representing the Windsor-Orange District, serving the towns of Royalton and Tunbridge. Dunkle says his campaign is focused on the challenges facing rural Vermont and putting Vermont families, workers, farmers, and small businesses first. His priorities include: Reducing regulations on farmers and small businesses, including re...

Another busy Monday morning on Aired Out! Thanks to everyone who joined us live on Facebook and YouTube and to those catching up on the podcast afterward. We kicked things off with a look at a beautiful stretch of weather ahead across Vermont, plus our daily local birthdays and a celebration of National Get Out of the Doghouse Day. After MUSE this weekend, listeners shared stories about the best c...

This morning on the Aired Out Podcast, Vincent Arbusio joins us to recap this past weekend's powerful, free "Vincent's Battle of the Bands" music event in South Royalton. What started as a day of live music became something much bigger, bringing people together to raise awareness about the drug epidemic that continues to impact families and communities across Vermont. The event featured local musi...

Travis Payette - Iron Order Motorcycle Club

G's Senior Discount, Spider-Man swings into the conversation, sidewalks come before roads, chaos erupts at the Hot Wings event, Vermont Mountaineers tickets up for grabs, the Great Goose Round-Up, What's the strangest thing you've ever received in the mail? No approvals. No questions. No apologies.

Through his program, Emotion Into Art, Tom Varano transforms paint, music, storytelling, and personal experiences into messages of hope, resilience, and self-discovery. His inspiring presentations have touched thousands of students, educators, families, and community members, encouraging meaningful conversations about mental health, overcoming challenges, and finding purpose. Here on this episode,...

Will Eberle is a Vermont nonprofit leader, advocate, and speaker whose work focuses on mental health recovery, homelessness, housing, and economic opportunity. Drawing from his own experiences overcoming poverty and homelessness, Will has spent nearly two decades leading organizations that help Vermonters build stability, dignity, and hope. He currently serves as Executive Director of Alyssum and...

This morning on Aired Out, I'm joined by Cassandra Demaris to talk about an incredible community partnership launching this fall through the US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer program. TOPSoccer creates an adaptive, inclusive environment where youth with intellectual, developmental, and physical challenges can experience the joy of soccer, build confidence, develop friendships, and have fun in a supportive...

After the tragic loss of his son to a drug overdose, Vincent Arbuiso is turning grief into action. Today, he's launching a campaign focused on awareness, mental health, prevention, legal accountability, and creating meaningful change in the fight against addiction. Join the community for Vincent's Battle, a FREE Battle of the Bands event on Saturday, July 11 at 4919 Route 14 in Royalton, Vermont....

With the recent tragedies here in Central Vermont serving as a painful reminder of how fragile life can be, this morning on Aired Out, Winton Buddington of Sweethearts & Heroes joined me for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about making the most of the time we're given. Together, we took a deep dive into the meaning of H.O.P.E., why it's so important, and why finding it can sometimes be o...

Josh Jerome is the Executive Director of Barre Area Developement - the primary nonprofit economic development organization serving Barre City and Barre Town. Founded in 1961, BADC works to attract investment, support local businesses, encourage job growth, strengthen the tax base, and promote Barre as a great place to live, work, and do business. Today we talk houseing/Downstreet Housing & Com...

This morning on Aired Out, Dan Royea from Central Vermont Cars & Coffee revs things up with a look at one of Central Vermont's fastest-growing automotive gatherings. Held on the second Saturday of every month, Central Vermont Cars & Coffee brings together car enthusiasts of all ages and interests at the Aspen Dental parking lot on Route 302 in Berlin. From classic muscle cars and vintage r...

This morning on Aired Out, Dolgeville Elementary School Principal Tim Barnes joined me to talk about an incredible year of growth, achievement, and community spirit throughout the Dolgeville school district. We also discussed a special event centered around Sgt. Rick Yarosh's book, A Bridge Named Amos, and how its powerful message of courage, perseverance, friendship, and overcoming adversity has...

This morning on Aired Out, Josh Miller of Vermont Fatherhood joins me for an honest conversation about what it takes to be a great dad in today's world. We'll talk about the challenges fathers face, the importance of being present, building strong family relationships, and the resources available to help dads succeed. Plus a wet week ahead, recap of an incredible weekend filled with community even...

Special Olympics, Upper Valley Cars & Coffee, Community Calendar, Thunder Road, Vermont and National News

This morning on the Aired Out Podcast, I was joined by Brian McKeon from The WORLD'S #1 Youth Leadership Team - Sweethearts & Heroes for a conversation about building stronger leaders, healthier communities, and creating hope. We discussed the Hope Through Art events they’re sponsoring and bringing to schools along with backing from North Country Chevy Dealerships, the BRAVE Youth Leadership c...

WELCOME to JUNE! Some of the things to look forward to this month! Plus - a bright meteor lights up the skies over southern New Hampshire Saturday night PLUS Noah Payette from the Barre Coed Softball League joins us to talk about his team, "Caught Looking", Erica Scott from the Lamoille Area Cancer Network talks up the upcoming Lacing Up For Cancer event happening June 20th and how the community c...

THANK GOD it's Friday! This morning on Vermont’s own Aired Out Podcast: Chuck, Rex (LIVE from the hot tub 😂), and Dirk all weigh in on Daniel Banyai, we dive Inside the WTF Folder featuring cutting burgers, Charlotte, North Carolina, and underwater property for cheap, plus “Fresca Hard,” Barre road and water main break updates, parking lot closures, community events happening this weekend and int...