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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 that “he was a natural at caring for people.” Alex leaves us with a profound reminder of how our legacy can impact our communities long after we are gone. Thank you Sandy. Thank you Bogo.

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 repealing Act 181.
Lowering taxes and reducing state spending.
AFFORDABILITY & HOUSING
Supporting rural communities and strengthening local agriculture.
Expanding economic opportunities in Vermont's smaller towns.
and INCREASING AND ENFORCING PENALTIES FOR THOSE WHO DISTRIBUTE FENTANYL IN VERMONT

Dunkle also believes Vermont needs less political division and more cooperation.

"We need to be a bipartisan state. We need people who will work together for Vermont, not personal interests. We cannot afford partisan politics in this state. We're literally fighting to survive as a state, and for the people who are doing everything they can to stay here. We can create a coalition of 'Vermont First' legislators focused on bringing people, jobs, and prosperity back to our state."

Dunkle says his campaign is centered on practical solutions that strengthen Vermont's economy, support rural communities, and encourage people to build their future in the Green Mountain State.

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 musicians, community support, and an important message of hope, recovery, and standing together.

Vincent shares how the event came together, the response from the community, memorable moments from the day, and why it's so important to keep the conversation going about addiction and recovery.

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, Tom shares his journey, the inspiration behind Emotion Into Art, and the impact his work continues to have on people of all ages.
Prepare to be moved by a message that is both powerful and unforgettable.