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Wheels for Warmth 2026 is COMING FAST ! The annual Vermont program runs Thursday, October 29 through Saturday, October 31st. The idea is simple, donate your unwanted tires, help keep usable tires on the road, and help keep Vermont families warm this winter. Capstone Community Action ED Alison Calderara is my guest to break it all down and shine the light on those who make this unique event in Vermont continue to be something Vermonters are so proud of!

DOC RETURNS to Aired Out! A deep dive this morning into his Dignity & Persuasionism philosophy, the impacts he's having with companies and schools with his redesigned S.M.A.R.T circles, his execution G.A.P. models, how the questions kids ask us can reshape the way we think about our answers without killing curiosity, the importance of autonomy in our daily lives and TONS more! A LOT to unpack here so buckle up and make sure to drop a comment, give a LIKE and share this one on YOUR socials!

This morning on Aired Out, we sat down with Vermont Senate candidate Rob LaClair for a wide ranging conversation about some of the biggest issues facing Vermont right now.

Healthcare, affordability, education, housing, taxes and Act 181 were all on the table. We talked about the rising cost of living, the challenges facing Vermont families and businesses, and LaClair’s call for more choices when it comes to healthcare, energy, housing and how Vermonters spend their hard earned money.

It was a conversation about where Vermont is today, where it may be headed, and what role state government should play in the lives of Vermonters.

Thanks to Rob LaClair for joining us this morning and bringing his perspective to the conversation.

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Rob LaClair is a Republican candidate for one of Washington County’s three Vermont Senate seats in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is a former Vermont House member who represented Barre Town from 2014 to 2022.

LaClair's campaign is built around the theme “It’s About Choices.” His platform emphasizes reducing taxes and the cost of living, expanding housing options, giving Vermonters more choices in healthcare and energy, and changing the education system to focus more heavily on student outcomes and vocational skills.

He announced his Senate campaign in April 2026 and is running in a Washington County race in which all three incumbent senators, Ann Cummings, Andrew Perchlik and Anne Watson, are Democrats. The other Republican candidates are Christopher Neddo and Peter Schmeeckle.

20 Stores in 20 Days update, Plainfield Hazmat drill coming, Christa Pike, Kingdom Come MMA event with Rex Thompson on the couch, Milk Bowl weather, deep dive on another local suicide story, another Vermonter lost. Fay's sister calls in with tribute, reflection and a heartfealt perspective beyond the anger and sadness. This is one you won't forget.

This morning on Aired Out, I was joined by filmmaker and photographer Jay Austin, a local Vermonter with a unique eye for visual storytelling.Jay has a way of looking at people, places and moments differently, turning them into images and stories that grab your attention. His creative vision, attention to detail and Vermont roots have helped set his work apart and create a style that is distinctly his own.We talked about his journey behind the camera, the art of storytelling through film and photography, and what it means to create work right here in Vermont.Another great conversation with a local creative who is putting his own stamp on the world, one frame at a time.

G's Spot this morning takes us into a whole new level of mental floss - we talked AI and the latest developments that could change the way we live and work, the ongoing BUUSD budget situation, and “Scotty.” We also revealed the 20 Stores in 20 Days tour, talked about the Nor’easter and what it could mean for Vermont, and took a trip down memory lane with some quality music from days past. Jack Frost? That too.


Plus, Jimsville LIVE talked up his Haunted Barn, and somehow, someway, the coons get the dentures!

This morning on Aired Out, we welcomed Christy Swenson, Capstone Community Action’s Head Start Director and President of the Vermont Head Start Association, for an important conversation about Head Start and the families it serves across Vermont.


We talked about how this is a critical moment for Head Start nationally. Proposed federal changes could affect staffing, classroom requirements, family engagement, health services and some of the comprehensive supports that make Head Start different from traditional preschool programs.

Christy brought the conversation back home, explaining what Head Start looks like for a Central Vermont family, why those comprehensive services matter, what potential federal changes could mean locally, and what families should know right now.


Head Start is currently enrolling. Call 802-479-1053, email [email protected], or visit Capstone Community on the web.


Capstone Community Action is also hiring, with multiple Head Start positions currently available through its careers page.


Thank you Christy, for another important local conversation on Aired Out, LIVE every weekday morning at 9am on Facebook and YouTube.

This morning on Aired Out, Claudia Harnisch joined me LIVE from North Carolina.

At just 25 years old, Claudia has already lived several very different chapters. She joined the Marine Corps at 18, even though she wasn’t originally contracted to be an infantryman. She fought for the opportunity to become one and eventually became the first woman in American history to graduate from the West Coast Advanced Mortarman Infantry School.


Her time in the Marines brought tough experiences, great experiences, and lessons that continue to shape who she is today.


Then came another major transition. She left the Marines and, within about a month, got married, moved to another state, and stepped into an entirely different life.


Today, Claudia is back in school, writing a book about women in the infantry, and continuing her lifelong involvement in combat sports, including Jiu Jitsu.


We talked about joining the Marines at 18, challenging expectations, women in the infantry, resilience, identity, marriage, military life and figuring out who you are when one chapter of your life ends and another begins. A fascinating conversation with a young woman who has already experienced a lot, learned a lot, and has plenty more chapters ahead.

Gino recap, Tunbridge lemonade, the cost of Halloween, fall favorites, Kyle Anthony misses the boat, Scarlett Johnston from Lynchburg, a "nor'easter" this weekend?, leaf peepers and construction.

Homelessness, drugs, street-life in Barre VT and overcoming odds. Yes, attitude IS everything. Gino, my guest this morning on Aired Out, is someone who understands life from the ground up. He's street smart, he's been through hardship, he's faced some real challenges, and instead of letting those experiences define him, he's used them to help shape the person he is today.


Gino’s legacy will always be that of a real community leader, someone who has learned from life, understands people, and knows that sometimes the people who have been through the most are the ones who have the most to give.


Gino’s story isn’t about pretending life is easy. Gino’s story is about resilience, overcoming adversity, learning from your experiences, and then turning around and helping somebody else. Sometimes the best lessons come from the people who have lived them. Conversations that connect us. Conversations like this morning. Real, Raw, Relevant, Relatable. God bless you Gino.