Viewpoint Alabama
Public Affairs programming
Episodes
September 5, 2024 • 29 mins
A new Canine College at UAB’s Spain Rehab Center named TopGun joins us on Viewpoint along with his partner and best friend, Recreational Therapist Emily Rider to talk about the mission and rehabilitation benefits of Therapy dogs. Then we are joined by NIH sickle Cell Disease expert Dr. Courtney Fitzhugh to talk about the latest advancements and treatments. And next week marks the 23rd anniversary of 911. How you can do something...
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August 28, 2024 • 29 mins
Sean Clark Founder and Chairmen of Venture Unknown Foundation explains how Sweep the Southeast will be cleaning up the Talladega National Forest and explains how our listeners can have fun while helping make our state a cleaner place. Then Dr. Mark Mostert from Able Americans explains the goals behind their advocacy for a policy reform agenda for Americans with Disabilities.
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August 22, 2024 • 29 mins
How to save for your Child’s College in Alabama-Martha Kortiak Mert, COO of “Saving for College has some tips. Then Amanda Ripley, author of THE UNTHINKABLE: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes-and Why talks about what people need to keep in mind in times of Disaster. Finaly former AL State Rep Paul DaMarco breaks down what happened this past week at the DNC and what it means to Alabama.
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August 16, 2024 • 29 mins
Alabama Sec of State Wes Allen joins us to talk about the work his office is doing to provide secure and efficient elections in Alabama. He also explains where voters can go to get sample ballots, and check their district locations and poling places.
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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.
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July 19, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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July 11, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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July 5, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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June 27, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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June 20, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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June 13, 2024 • 29 mins
Ashley England, TVA’s Commercial Energy Solutions Manager has tips on how to lower your power Bill during the hot summer months in Alabama.
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June 6, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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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.
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May 31, 2024 • 29 mins
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...
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May 21, 2024 • 29 mins
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...
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May 16, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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May 8, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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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.
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April 18, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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April 12, 2024 • 29 mins
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.
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