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:Monday, April 28Medical Monday: Ophthalmology with Dr. David PerlmutterTuesday, April 29Aging Together with Greg Olsen of the NYS Office for the AgingWednesday, April 30Pets and Vets with Kris Dallas and Susan SikuleThursday, May 1GardeningFriday, May 2Food Friday: Cookbooks with Pam Abrams and Annette Tomei

Episodes

April 29, 2025 49 mins
May is Older Americans Month. Joining us for a preview is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. Ray Graf hosts.
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We're joined by Dr. David Perlmutter of Perlmutter Eye Center. Dr. Perlmutter specializes in customized cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and retinal diseases. Ray Graf hosts.
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April 25, 2025 49 mins
Taste of Rhinebeck returns Wednesday, May 7. The event will spotlight about two dozen purveyors of fine food and beverages and will feature appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts. And here to tell us about it are Josh Kroner, Jennifer Ann Berry and Cathy Naor. Ray Graf hosts.
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If you are stargazer, this is the show for you! Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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April 23, 2025 50 mins
Bob Scott and David Tripp are back to talk stamp and coin collecting with you. Ray Graf hosts.
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April 22, 2025 48 mins
We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another deep dive into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome Dr. Alex Mosteanu, System Chair of Primary Care at Nuvance health. Ray Graf hosts.
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It was the event they said could never happen. Well, Ray Graf said it could never happen. And he was almost correct.
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April 17, 2025 50 mins
The gardening season is in full swing. Our green thumb gang is back to offer tips, hacks and advice. 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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Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas join us to answer your questions about your treasures. 800-348-2551. Email: VoxPop@WAMC.org. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome Dr. Jennifer Miller. She specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Miller sees adult and pediatric patients for new or long-standing muscle, nerve or tendon problems. Ray Graf hosts.
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April 11, 2025 50 mins
It is always a treat when Aneesa Waheed stops by. Aneesa is an entrepreneur, world traveler, author, and an expert in Moroccan cooking. She'll tell us about her latest culinary endeavors and take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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April 10, 2025 51 mins
You have questions? Our team of experts returns to try find answers. Ray Graf hosts.
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April 9, 2025 51 mins
It's a trip down memory lane. We welcome members of one of Albany's most famous bands, Blotto. Broadway Blotto (aka Bill Polchinski), Bowtie Blotto (Paul Jossman), and Lee Harvey Blotto (Paul Rapp) join us to talk about a new documentary film that chronicles the group's rise to fame in the 1980's. The movie premiers at Cohoes Music Hall on Saturday, April 12.
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Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Call with your question. Ray Graf hosts.
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Today we welcome Dr. Andalib Nawab, a cardiology internist at Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, part of St. Peter’s Health Partners Medical Associates.
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She is one of our favorite guests... and she really likes grain! Amy Halloran is back to talk grain, flour, baking and bakeries of yesteryear. Ray Graf hosts.
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April 3, 2025 50 mins
Spring has sprung and gardening is in high gear. Our gardening experts are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.
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April 2, 2025 51 mins
Measles and Avian Flu have been in the headlines, and it has been five years since the start of the COVID pandemic. We welcome back Dr. Eric Yager of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. There should be no shortage of topics! Ray Graf hosts.
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