Vox Pop

Vox Pop

Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf and a great roster of experts tackle everything from car and home repair to tax prep, history, science and astronomy… birds, pets and wildlife biology... and a few surprises, too!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:Friday, December 12Food Friday: Favorite holiday recipes with Chef Ric OrlandoMonday, December 15Medical Monday: Ophthalmology with Dr. David PerlmutterTuesday, December 16Weather with Reid KisselbackWednesday, December 17Travel with Jean GagnonThursday, December 18Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie RapsonFriday, December 19Food Friday: Flour Hour with Amy HalloranMonday, December 22Medical Monday: Sports Medicine with Dr. Jason FriedmanTuesday, December 23History with Kathryn SheehanWednesday, December 24No showThursday, December 25No ShowFriday, December 26Encore presentation: Vox Pop on the Road - Antiques Appraisal Show

Episodes

December 11, 2025 48 mins
We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Annie Stupik from DEC’s Wildlife Diversity Section. Ray Graf hosts.
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Stamp and coin collecting is on the agenda today. Bob Scott and David Tripp return to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Gordon Fricke is one of our most popular guests. He's back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome Dr. Pasquale Passarella, an endocrinologist at Albany Med. Ray Graf hosts.
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Chef Gail Sokol is back to teach us how to make a Raspberry Almond Frangipane Tart. Ray Graf hosts.
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Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin joins us to answer questions about your four legged friend. Ray Graf hosts.
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December 3, 2025 50 mins
Home repairs can be vexing. Don't fret. Darren Tracy is back to offer a little advice about home maintenance and repair. Ray Graf hosts.
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Winter is almost here. Do you think the birds give a hoot? No way! The bird experts are back to tell you all about it. Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie return to Studio A to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome Dr. Samuel Hykin, a bariatric surgeon at St. Peter’s Health Partners Bariatric and Metabolic Care, a nationally accredited center dedicated to helping patients achieve lasting health. Ray Graf hosts.
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November 26, 2025 50 mins
Our favorite brainiacs are back to provide answers to your scientific conundrums. Ray Graf hosts.
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Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is the former White House Director of Clean Energy and is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome Dr. Sunny Intwala, a leading preventive cardiologist with Northwell Health in the Hudson Valley, specializing in cholesterol management, cardiac imaging and heart-disease prevention. Ray Graf hosts.
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We take a look at some of the best cookbooks of 2025 with Pam Abrams and Annette Tomei. Ray Graf hosts.
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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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November 19, 2025 51 mins
Train experts Jeff Stedge, Doug Bafaro and John Basile return to talk about model railroads and the real thing. Ray Graf hosts.
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Gordon Fricke is back to offer tips to keep your wheels running smoothly.
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We welcome Dr. Kelly Beers, a nephrologist at Albany Medical Center. She is the medical director of Albany Med’s new Glomerular Disease Center. Ray Graf hosts.
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November 14, 2025 47 mins
For your host's money, we are entering Pie Season. Our guest feels that every day is Pie Season. We must defer to the expert. Ellen Gray is back to dish on all things pie. Ray Graf hosts.
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November 13, 2025 50 mins
Here it is, our final gardening show for 2025! The gang returns to Studio A to answer your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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