Viewpoint Alabama

With cases of cryptosporidiosis now showing up in Alabama, many experts are recommending that consumers source their produce locally. Ellie Watson with Sweet Grown Alabama explains how we can do that.  It’s both better for our health and our local economy.  Then if you are looking to buy a new car this summer, Automative retail analyst Ray Shefska has some important things to keep in mind so that you can get the ride of your dreams without blowing your budget.

Jamie Parsons runs a non-prophet organization that advocates for CART captioning services for the hearing impaired in both public and private settings.  She talks about how people can receive these services at no change to them.  Then Dr. Alex McFarland talks about the role men play as fathers and leaders in the community.

UAB’s Dr. Kristina Visscher talks about the Neuroscience for all program that seeks to educate the public about our brains.  Then Dr. Tyler Evans updates us on the outbreak of Cyclospora in Alabama, and offers tips on how to stay healthy.

The Addiction Prevention Coalition of Alabama helps people pursuing freedom and healing from addiction.  One of their Board members “Alabama” joins us to talk about the upcoming Fund razing galla as well as the work the APC does here in Alabama. Then Dr. Barry Davis that’s about the importance of prevention with regard to the suden rise of infections in livestock from the New World Screwworm.  Finaly Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has information about election security and the upcoming August special elections in the state.

National Federation of Small Business Legal center VP Beth Milito addresses her concerns with the Beneficial Ownership Information rules going into effect.  Then John Goodwin Senior managing Director with Humane World for Animals explains the problems created by so-called “Puppy Mills.” 

Fireworks Safety Expert Julie Heckman with the American Pyrotechnics safety and Education Foundation explains how to safely enjoy fireworks this 4th of July.  Then John Mogran, founder of the Morgan and Morgan Law firm joins us to talk about his new book Life is luck.  We finish the show with a conversation with Dr. Joe Galati about the efficacy of new supplements that are promised to have many unsubstantiated health benefits.

Chris Parent talks about what it means to be a father in America today, then UAB’s Dr. Michael Kase shares his experience helping build a prosthetic beak for a bird at the zoo.  Finaly Anna Topping from Tech Birmingham tells us about the finalists in the Sloss Tech Pitch competition.

Brian Perrin, M.D., a neurologist from UAB talks about Migrans and how Alabama weather can contribute.  Then Captain Jason Ambrosi addresses System Strain, Public Concerns About Flying, and What Pilots Say Congress Must Do to Address Known Safety Gaps.

Dr. William Toffler from Focus on the Family discusses assisted suicide and it’s emotional implications. Then Rey "R.T." Treviño joins us to talk about the cost of energy and when we can expect a price drop.

Candace DeMatteis president of the PFID talks about  the spread of the Measles this summer travel season. Then, the safety of E-bikes, Dr. Joe Galati weighs in, and finally Michael McBride host of History Chanels Mistakes that mad America joins us to talk about inventions that accidently shaped America, including a couple made right here in Alabama.

Safety Tips around the pool and Food from the Jefferson County Health Department’s Joseph Andrews and Jannese Covington.  Then Linda Rosa-Lugo and Janice Trent from the National Speech-Language-Hearing Association explore the critical role Communication plays in caregiving.

James Dickson from Make Politics Local again joins us to talk about Alabama’s Congressional Redistricting fight.  Then Dr. Chris DeRienzo talks about National hospital week.  Finaly Wanda Miller head of VOCAL joins us to talk about victim’s rights in Alabama.

Ellie Watson with Sweet grown Alabama tells us about the Gulf Seafood festival and how you can support Alabama Fisherman and Shrimpers while eating local.  Then From the TVA Adam May and John Jackson join us with tips on how to save on your power bill this summer.

Caroline Watson, a clinical psychology doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at UAB talks about her latest research into Excessive screen exposure in adolescence. Then Patrick Hedger Director of Policy at Netchoice explores the promise and pitfalls of AI on our economy.  Finaly Tuscaloosa Schools Superintendent Mike Daria talks about a new system they are using to keep kids safe in emergency situations.