Viewpoint Alabama

Viewpoint Alabama

Public Affairs programming

Episodes

July 24, 2024 29 mins
Ryan Burgos is the Director of the DAV’s National employment program.  He joins us to talk about National hire a veteran day.  Then we are joined by former Congressmen Mo Brooks to talk about President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2024.
Mark as Played
This week the Republican Party held their national convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Alabama was well represented by our Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville and Secretary of state Wes Alen.  We hear from each of them during the event.  Then we have the opportunity to talk with Weird Al Yankovic about his contribution to the tourism industry in the state of Alabama.
Mark as Played
Army Brigadier General (retired) PAUL "GREG" SMITH, author of CONFESSIONS OF A WEEKEND WARRIOR: Thirty-Five Years in the National Guard, Then Tuscaloosa City Councilmen Kip Tyner joins us to explain why Vending machines that Dispense ammunition are a bad idea, even though they are legal in Alabama.
Mark as Played
Focus on the Family’s Dr. Josh Zeichik explains.  We also check in with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall with his thoughts on Title 9 in teh state of Alabama.
Mark as Played
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed talks about the issues facing our capital city, then , Laura Wingate, EVP of Education, Support, & Advocacy at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation talks about Payment accumulators.
Mark as Played
Lisa Anderson with Focus on the Family tells her journey as caretaker of a mother with Alzheimer's, and Sen Katie Britt remembers the late Willie Mays who passed away this week.
Mark as Played
Ashley England, TVA’s Commercial Energy Solutions Manager has tips on how to lower your power Bill during the hot summer months in Alabama.
Mark as Played
In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, We hear from Senator Tommy Tuberville, as well as a D-Day Vet and then a historian Jared Frederick who wrote the book “Into the Cold Blue: My World War II Journeys with the Mighty 8th Air Force.  We also talk with Amateur radio operator Greg Sims about the upcoming Amateur Radio Field Day that will be held at Oak Mountain State Park on June 22nd.
Mark as Played
May 31, 2024 29 mins
The Alabama Games open in Birmingham Next weekend, and we are joined by Laura Burt the executive Director.  She tells our listeners how that can participate or watch, and what the benefits are to the athletes and the community.
Mark as Played
JR “Chip” Carden Jr. the Executive director of the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board explains how the limerences they issue protect home owners, and benefit the builder alike.  He also explains the resources available on their website. Then in Honer of Memorial Day, Author and historian Jared Frederick joins us to talk about the contributions that Alabamians have made to our military forces on this Memorial day weekend. We also...
Mark as Played
JR “Chip” Carden Jr. the Executive director of the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board explains how the limerences they issue protect home owners, and benefit the builder alike.  He also explains the resources available on their website. Then in Honer of Memorial Day, Author and historian Jared Frederick joins us to talk about the contributions that Alabamians have made to our military forces on this Memorial day weekend. We also...
Mark as Played
Joe Abbott, a Christian Palestinian living in Birmingham provides a new way to look at the fighting and Human abuses happening in Gaza and now in the West Bank.  He also provides a historic background for what got us to this point, and offers his ideas for how we may be able to achieve stability in the region.
Mark as Played
Dr. Coral Hoh on a new treatment that uses AI to Help Solve Dyslexia in Alabama Schools and then Dr. Monica Murray an audiologist and national hearing health expert talks about preventing hearing loss, and also treatments for those who are already dealing with hearing loss.
Mark as Played
May 1, 2024 29 mins
Ellie Watson director of Sweetgrown Alabama explains how they are connecting Alabama Farmers with residents in a great way to eat local and benefit our economy while saving money.  Then we check in with both Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt for a check on how Alabama values are being represented in DC.
Mark as Played
Natalya Rice, attorney with the FTC’s southeast regional office joins us to talk about some of the biggest consumer scams that are happening in Alabama, and how our listeners can avoid them.  Then we check in with both Alabama Congressmen Gary Palmer and Senator Katie Britt.
Mark as Played
Protecting property and keeping you safe, McKay Lyvers, the Damage Prevention Manager/ APACT Coordinator at Alabama 811 joins us to talk about the importance of calling 811 before you dig.  Then JT talks with Paul Berry from the Alabama Foster Coalition to talk about an important informational session they have coming up.
Mark as Played
April 4, 2024 29 mins
An Alabama company made up entirely 20-something year olds is taking the Tech world by storm, and bringing Alabama along for the ride hiring local graduates and being operation here in Alabama. Ethan Hickey Chief Sales officer for Eve Industries joins us on Viewpoint Alabama.
Mark as Played
March 27, 2024 29 mins
IRS Criminal Investigation Atlanta Field Office Assistant Special Agent in Charge Lisa Fontanette joins us to talk about Money Mules, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.  Then Matthew Kenslow the author of the book “Unstoppable: How One Person with Autism is Never Giving Up on His Lifelong Dream to Become a Teacher and Worldwide Influencer” joins us to talk about his Journey and how he is helping others who are on t...
Mark as Played
March 21, 2024 29 mins
In Gadsden Alabama, a non-profit has furnished a “Baby Box” which would allow new mothers who do not want to care for their babies to surrender them anonymously at a local fire station. Gadsden State Rep Mack Butler joins us to explain how this came to be and why it will save lives.
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    The Podium: An NBC Olympic and Paralympic podcast. Join us for insider coverage during the intense competition at the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. In the run-up to the Opening Ceremony, we’ll bring you deep into the stories and events that have you know and those you'll be hard-pressed to forget.

    2. In The Village

    In The Village will take you into the most exclusive areas of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games to explore the daily life of athletes, complete with all the funny, mundane and unexpected things you learn off the field of play. Join Elizabeth Beisel as she sits down with Olympians each day in Paris.

    3. iHeartOlympics: The Latest

    Listen to the latest news from the 2024 Olympics.

    4. Paris Summer Games

    The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are here and have everyone talking. iHeartPodcasts is buzzing with content in honor of the 33rd Olympic Games and you can follow Paris Summer Games to stay up to date on all things Olympics. We’re bringing you episodes from a variety of iHeartPodcast shows to help you keep up with the action. Follow Paris Summer Games so you don’t miss any coverage of the 2024 Olympic Games, and if you like what you hear, be sure to follow each Podcast in the feed for more great content from iHeartPodcasts.

    5. Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2024 iHeartMedia, Inc.