Unplugged

by Blue Ridge Energy

Unplugged features topics and stories from one of America’s leading electric cooperatives, Blue Ridge Energy.

Electric cooperatives share a unique history that is etched into the framework of rural American life. Founded decades ago on a principle of bringing electricity to rural Americans left in the dark, electric cooperatives have become a beacon for economic growth and innovation in the less populated pockets of the United States.

On Unplugged, host Jacob Puckett, interviews guests on a wide range of topics and issues facing rural Americans that are served by electric cooperatives.

5 Episodes

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Episodes

The Hurricane Helene Tapes - Mike Kincaid

This is the final installment of our Hurricane Helene series. In this episode, we speak to Director of Operations, Mike Kincaid. Mike serves as the st...

10m

•May 23, 2025

Hurricane Helene Tapes: Heidi Ragan

The untold story from Helene is our behind the scenes heroes. Hear from Watauga District Manager, Heidi Ragan, as she describes the days following the...

17m

•Mar 20, 2025

The Hurricane Helene Tapes: Tony Wheeler

Installment three of our Hurricane Helene series. Joining us for this episode is System Operations Manager, Tony Wheeler.

14m

•Jan 16, 2025

The Hurricane Helene Tapes: Meteorologist Chris White

Installment two of our Helene Tapes series. Chief Meteorologist, Chris White, of the Foothills Weather Network joins the show to talk about the scienc...

16m

•Dec 12, 2024

The Hurricane Helene Tapes: Blake Herman

Transmission and Distribution Engineering Manager, Blake Herman, joins the podcast to discuss Helene and the challenges our engineering team faced.

16m

•Nov 25, 2024