Vox Pop

Vox Pop

Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf welcomes guests with expertise in areas ranging from astronomy and birding to taxes and cooking. Our experts take questions posed by WAMC listeners. Every Monday is a "Medical Monday." Every Friday is a "Food Friday."There are several ways to join the conversation:Call in during the show from 2-3 p.m. at 1-800-348-2551 (1-800-34TALK-1)Email voxpop@wamc.org during the showTweet us @WAMCVoxPopYou can subscribe to the podcast here: iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Coming up on Vox Pop:Thursday, July 3Science ForumFriday, July 4Food Friday: NO SHOWMonday, July 7Medical Monday: Diabetes and Endocrine care with Dr. Tanya Thompson-BadamosiTuesday, July 8Cars with Gordon FrickeWednesday, July 9Computers and tech with Tony YangThursday, July 10GardeningFriday, July 11Food Friday: Gluten-free baking with Melanie O'MalleyMonday, July 14Medical Monday: Pain and spine care with Dr. Niraj SharmaTuesday, July 15Travel with Jean GagnonWednesday, July 16Comics and sports card collecting with Bill Townsend and Al ItzkovThursday, July 17Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie RapsonFriday, July 18Food Friday: Beer and CiderMonday, July 21Monday: Podiatry with Dr. Douglas TumenTuesday, July 22History with Kathryn SheehanWednesday, July 23Megaliths of the Hudson Valley with Glenn KreisbergThursday, July 24GardeningFriday, July 25Food Friday: Cold Canning with Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough

Episodes

July 8, 2025 49 mins
Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice.
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We welcome Dr. Tanya Thompson-Badamos, an endocrinologist with St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care.
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July 3, 2025 50 mins
The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.
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July 2, 2025 50 mins
Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We're joined by Dr. Michael Ormont, Director of Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday favorite John Fischer joins us to talk about wine. He says wine is wonderful. Believe it or not, your host is not a fan of the stuff and will take some convincing!
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June 26, 2025 50 mins
The gardening experts are back in Studio A to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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Here to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Big Game Unit Leader for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Josh Stiller, coordinator of the DEC's migratory and upland game bird program Ray Graf hosts.
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We are joined by Dr. Rebecca Stetzer, a geriatrician from The Alzheimer's Center at Albany Medical Center.
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Chef Gail Sokol is back. She'll teach us the tricks of that summer favorite - Strawberry Shortcake. Ray Graf hosts.
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Need a little advice about home maintenance and repair? Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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June 17, 2025 49 mins
Summer arrives on Saturday! We welcome NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. Samantha Simmons hosts.
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May 29, 2025 49 mins
Our favorite gardening experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland, New York and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.
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May 27, 2025 49 mins
We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer possible solutions to your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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May 23, 2025 48 mins
This is the time of year to get the grill fired up! We talk barbecue on this edition of Food Friday - all the styles - from Texas to Memphis to Georgia and beyond. Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse join us to share the secrets of this wide and saucy culinary world.
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May 22, 2025 49 mins
Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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