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:Friday, October 10Food Friday: TBDMonday, October 13Medical Monday: Podiatry with Dr. Douglas TumenTuesday, October 14Cars with Gordon FrickeWednesday, October 15Computers and Tech with Tony YangThursday, October 16GardeningFriday, October 17Food Friday: Cookbooks with Haley Whalen and Alexandra Stafford

Episodes

Automotive Repair with Gordon Fricke 10/14/25

October 14, 2025 • 49 mins
Gordon Fricke is back to help you get your wheels ready for cold weather driving. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 10/13/25: Podiatry with Dr. Douglas Tumen

October 13, 2025 • 46 mins
Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins us to take your foot health questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 10/10/25: John Fischer speaks on a vague topic that he just made up

October 10, 2025 • 50 mins
Imagine that! WAMC's October 2026 ended so fast (shout out to our members) that your Food Friday host/producer didn't have a show booked. Retired CIA prof John Fischer was quickly called into service. He may have been feverish, or maybe he had just awakened from his afternoon nap. Whatever the reason, the esteemed food, wine, mixology and cheese expert ranted about doing a Food Friday concerning "Hudson Valley beers and gas station...
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Food Friday 10/3/25: BBQ Summit 2

October 3, 2025 • 48 mins
We welcome back Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse. These two experts will unlock the secrets of barbecue from around our great nation. Ray Graf hosts.
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Gardening 10/2/25

October 2, 2025 • 49 mins
The green thumb gang is back to take your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Virology with Dr. Eric Yager 10/1/25

October 1, 2025 • 50 mins
Cold and flu season is back. This is a good time to check in with our favorite virologist, Dr. Eric Yager of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Ray Graf hosts.
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History with Kathryn Sheehan 9/30/25

September 30, 2025 • 51 mins
We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another of our regular deep dives into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 9/29/25: Brain and Spine Health

September 29, 2025 • 18 mins
Dr. Gary Kocharian and Dr. Jon Lebovitz of Nuvance Health join us to discuss a range of conditions and treatments related to the brain, neck and spine. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 9/26/25: Bread Baking

September 26, 2025 • 49 mins
Bread and bread baking is our topic today. We welcome Grayling Bauer, Wilson Keenan and Amy Halloran to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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Science Forum 9/25/25

September 25, 2025 • 50 mins
The scientists are back to field your inquiries! WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
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Pets and Vets 9/24/25

September 24, 2025 • 49 mins
We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland and Mechanicville and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.
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Weather with Reid Kisselback 9/23/25

September 23, 2025 • 50 mins
Autumn arrived yesterday. With the change of season we welcome back 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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Medical Monday 9/22/25: Colorectal Surgery with Dr. David Chismark

September 22, 2025 • 48 mins
We welcome Dr. David Chismark, a colon and rectal surgeon at Albany Medical Center. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 9/19/25: Preserving the harvest with Chef Ric Orlando

September 19, 2025 • 48 mins
Chef Ric Orlando is back. We'll talk about some new twists on fall cooking and preserving the summer's harvest. Ray Graf hosts.
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Gardening 9/18/25

September 18, 2025 • 51 mins
Yes, the nights are getting chilly and autumn is closing in. There is still much to be done in the garden! The experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 9/17/25

September 17, 2025 • 49 mins
Need a little advice about home maintenance and repair? Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
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Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst 9/16/25

September 16, 2025 • 49 mins
We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Ashely Meyer, lead bat biologist for the DEC. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 9/15/25: Dementia care with Dr. David Hart

September 15, 2025 • 48 mins
We welcome Dr. David Hart of the Stratton VA Medical Center. A board certified neurologist, Dr. Hart sees general neurology and memory patients, with a focus on Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 9/12/25: Garlic, garlic and more garlic!

September 12, 2025 • 48 mins
The annual Hudson Valley Garlic Fest is happening September 27 and 28 in Saugerties, NY. In celebration, we offer you this splendidly odorous edition of Food Friday. Samantha Simmons hosts.
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Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson 9/11/25

September 11, 2025 • 49 mins
Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent discoveries in astronomy and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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