Viewpoint Alabama

Viewpoint Alabama

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May 7, 2026 29 mins
Ellie Watson with Sweet grown Alabama tells us about the Gulf Seafood festival and how you can support Alabama Fisherman and Shrimpers while eating local.  Then From the TVA Adam May and John Jackson join us with tips on how to save on your power bill this summer.
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Caroline Watson, a clinical psychology doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at UAB talks about her latest research into Excessive screen exposure in adolescence. Then Patrick Hedger Director of Policy at Netchoice explores the promise and pitfalls of AI on our economy.  Finaly Tuscaloosa Schools Superintendent Mike Daria talks about a new system they are using to keep kids safe in emergency...
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April 21, 2026 29 mins
UA Professor Dr. Shane Crawford remembers the devastating tornado outbreak from15 years earlier April 27, 2011.  He is working with others to create comprehensive plans to address community needs in the aftermath of natural disaster.  Then Dr. Joe Galati joins us to talk about the effects of long term space travel on the human body in light of last week’s Moon shot, and the evolvement of Alabama’s Marshal flight center.
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Isabel Vincent joins us to talk about the life and work of RFK jr, and where his Passon for healthcare and science came from.  Then David Roberts joins us to talk about the Dangers of Microplastics and offers steps you can take to improve health.  Then Work expert Jeff Civillico talks about things bosses and employees can do to improve productivity and workplace satisfaction.
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April 10, 2026 29 mins
DR. Lizzy Davis, assistant professor with UAB Department of Nutrition sciences tells us about new research on hoe much protein is really necessity to keep us healthy.  Then David Sampson President and CEO of APCIA gives a checklist of your home owner’s and property insurance as we move into the spring tornado season in Alabama.
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April 1, 2026 29 mins
Screen fast: Focus on the Family’s Paul Asay is encouraging people to take a week off from using devices for entertainment to reconnect with one another.  Then Dr Stephen Mitchell DMD professor at the UAB School of dentistry talks about the importance of Floride in the water and explains why the idea of eliminating it to save money is short sited.  
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Dr. Khalilah Brown the Chief Medical Officer at Southern Research joins us to talk about the Catalyst program they are launching in Birmingham too help include people from Alabama in research that can benefit not only them but their community.  Next E.J. Snyder, the world’s #1 extreme Survivalist and author of “Emergency Home Preparedness” joins us to talk about things you can do to be prepared for spring tornado weather in Alabama...
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March 18, 2026 29 mins
Dr. Chelsey Shivley with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service talks about the threat the current HPAI outbreak poses to our Chickens and Wild Birds and what you can do to stop the spread.  Then Martin Mawyer with the Christian Action Network joins is to explore the dangers AI poses to our kids and Emily Fanous joins us to talk about overcoming Tax Preparation procrastination.
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Focus on the Family Marriage counselor Glenn Lutjens offers advice on how to encourage positive communication in families about money.  Then Dr. Teresa Whited Says Covid-19 is still a serious concern for young children.  She gives the signs to look for and what to do if you are concerned.  Finaly DAV spokesperson Carol Hymes joins us to talk about next week’s virtual job fair to help connect vets with employers nationwide.
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UAB’s Dr. Martin Young explains the dangers of Daylight Saving time, and offers some solutions on how to overcome its health risks, then Lonny Haschel with eth National Safety Council says its important to stay on top of your vehicle’s safety recalls.  Finaly Alabama Congressmen Gary Palmer gives his position on our actions in Iran.
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UAB Gastroenterologist Michael Passarella MD offers tips on protecting your Microbiome while taking antibiotics,  Then Lisa Fontanette from the Atlanta Field office of the IRS warns us about scams you could face while filing your taxes.  Then to kick off March and National Kidney Month, Dr. Samir M. Parikh has some important signs to watch for with Kidney Disease.
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February 18, 2026 29 mins
Three Alabama residents from the Gaza region debate what would be the best solution to the strife in Isreal.  While Joseph Abbott, a Christian Palestinian, Solomon Ginesberg, a Jewish man, and Hamza Abu Hamdeh all have different religious backgrounds they all agree on the importance of solving this issue in the middle east.
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February 9, 2026 29 mins
Will Mason creator of the Mason Music Foundation explains what his program has to offer for underprivileged students of all ages in the Birmingham area.
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February 5, 2026 29 mins
Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research boosters Julie Kim, Dean Giles and Kim Bunn talk about their program and fund raising.  Then Dr Andrea McKee talks about Lung cancer.  Lastly we close the show talking with  David Long, CEO of the National Electrical contractors association talks about their work to educate people for a job in the electrician trade in Alabama.
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Jim Blyth Military readiness expert explains how America’s physical fitness crisis is causing a defensive readiness deficit.  The Dany Funnt, author of “Everybody Loses” exposes the truth behind online gambling.  Then AL state Rep Russell Bedsole joins us to talk about the pitfalls of early voting in the state.  We close with a conversation with Jefferson County DOT spokesperson John Papke on how to prepare the roads in our state a...
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Birmingham Attorney Greg Yaghmai talks shares his experience participating in the “World Marathon” Where he must complete 7 Marathons on Seven Continents back-to back.  He says he does this for Kulture City which serves people with Sensory and invisible disabilities. Then Clay Ingram from AAA Alabama shares winter weather preparedness tips, and Anthony Cook from Alabama Power talks about how they prepare for Winter Weather in Alaba...
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The Alabama Policy Institute’s Stephanie Smith lays out the agenda of The Governor proposed in her final state-of-the-state address and how our state law makers will go about implementing it.  Then Paul Asay from Focus on the Family joins us to talk about tools parents can use to monitor their kids tech.  Finally Dr. Laura Hambley-Lovett, author of “I Wish I’d Quit Sooner” offers practical Strategies for Navigating & Escaping a...
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January 8, 2026 29 mins
UAB Student Alexis McClellan overcomes the death of her father to become the first member of her family to graduate college, Then Sam Raus from Young Voices addresses the need for our tax code in Alabama to better incentivize Research and Development.
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ON the heels of several positive business announcements this year in Alabama Local author and business expert Don Erwin explains what Alabama needs to do to remain competitive economically into the next year.  Then the Executive director of the National Center’s Free Enterprise project explains ESG Scores and how they impact the valuation and profitability of investment of companies.
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