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Viewpoint Alabama
by NewsRadio 105-5 WERC
Public Affairs programming
Episodes
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KultureCity, distracted driving, and picking the right college
Birmingham Attorney an marathon runnier Greg Yaghmai says he seeks to achieve a World Marathon Challenge first in order to rase awareness for KultureCity, the Birmingham-based nonprofit working to make public spaces and events more accessible for people with sensory needs and invisible...
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Soy Beans, Pneumonic Plage, and Tropical Weather
Brent Renner, United Soybean Director explains the important contributions the crop makes to the Alabama Economy. Then Dr. Taylor Evans tells us what we need to know about the Pneumonic Plage outbreak in Russia. Finaly Carl Bates with the BBB talks about scams to be on the look out for following...
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Financial Education & Sen Katie Britt
Billy Hensley from President of the National Endowment for Financial Education has some positive news about where Alabama ranks in educating high school students about personal finance. Then Senator Katie Britt talks about her legislative agenda for Alabama this fall.
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FCC, Trains, & Car seats
Former FCC Chair Ajit Pia talks about the AM radio for all legislation that would require all car manufacturers to continue to install AM radio in cars. Then JT talks about train safety. Finaly Laura Dunn with the NHTSA talks about the importance of choosing and properly installing the…
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Prostate Cancer, NIL, Women's Health
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Robert Winn with the American Cancer Society talks about the importance of early detection. Then Sen Tommy Tuberville talks about NIL and College Athletics, Finaly Leseliey Welch is the Co-Founder and CEO of Birth Center Equity talks about women’s...
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Remembering 911, Charlie Kirk and Vets
Remembering 911-Whitehouse staffer under George W. Bush John Bridegeland remembers what it was like that day working in the Whitehouse, and talks about his non-prophet organization More Perfect that helps Americans tend to one another’s Needs. Then Auburn Student and personal friend of Charlie…
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Kids, Social Media and 988 day
Family Counciler Joannie DeBrito on the impact of social media on children. Then Hannah Wesolowski Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness joins us to talk about “988 day” which highlights the success of the national 988 hotline that was established to help prevent...
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Peptides & Meta
Dr. Joe Galati has a warning about a dangerous new fad many people are trying using Peptides for unintended purposes. Then JT talks with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall about this week’s landmark Meta settlement and they outline how much our state may be in line for.
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Racing for kids and for the Governor’s office
Herbie Newell Director of Lifeline Children’s Services of Alabama joins us to talk about their mission to help with Adoptions in Alabama, and an upcoming fundraiser. Then Former Democratic Senator Doug Jones talks about his run for Governor of Alabama.
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Palestine and the REPAIR act
Palestinian Christian and Birmingham resident Joeseph Abbott shares his perspective on the situation in Isreal and Palestine and America’s role in the middle east. Then Dylan Rosnick director of government relations with the National Federation of Independent Business talks about the need for the...
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Getting a Job and Getting a car
What does your Headshot say about you? It could be the difference between getting that dream job and getting passed over. Expression Coach and professional headshot photographer Chris Gillett has some tips. Then after you get that new job you may be looking for a new car. But what are some things...
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Sweet Grown Alabama & Consumer Advice.
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...
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Help for people with hearing loss and help for fathers and families
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...
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Neuroscience for All and Cyclospora in Alabama
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.
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Overcoming addition, livestock health and safety, and Alabama election integrity
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...
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Small Business Regulations and Puppy Mills
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.”
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Fireworks Safety, John Morgan and Health & Wellness
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...
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Fatherhood, Saving Birds, Encouraging Innovation
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.
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Migraines and Air travel
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.
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Assisted Suicide & Gas Prices
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.
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Measles, Bikes, and History
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...
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Memorial Day Safty and Health Tips
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.
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Redistricting, Public Health, Victim’s Rights
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.
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Sweet Grown Alabama, TVA
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.
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Screens, AI, and School Safty
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…
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Public Safty and Space Exploration
UA Professor Dr. Shane Crawford remembers the devastating tornado outbreak from15 years earlier April 27, 2011. He is working with others to create comprehensive plans to address community needs in the aftermath of natural disaster. Then Dr. Joe Galati joins us to talk about the effects of long...
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RFK JR,Micro Plastics, and Workplace productivity
Isabel Vincent joins us to talk about the life and work of RFK jr, and where his Passon for healthcare and science came from. Then David Roberts joins us to talk about the Dangers of Microplastics and offers steps you can take to improve health. Then Work expert Jeff Civillico talks about things...
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Protein, Insurance, Iran
DR. Lizzy Davis, assistant professor with UAB Department of Nutrition sciences tells us about new research on hoe much protein is really necessity to keep us healthy. Then David Sampson President and CEO of APCIA gives a checklist of your home owner’s and property insurance as we move into the...
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Families, Jobs and Dental Care
Screen fast: Focus on the Family’s Paul Asay is encouraging people to take a week off from using devices for entertainment to reconnect with one another. Then Dr Stephen Mitchell DMD professor at the UAB School of dentistry talks about the importance of Floride in the water and explains why the...
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The Catalyst program and Emergency Home Preparedness
Dr. Khalilah Brown the Chief Medical Officer at Southern Research joins us to talk about the Catalyst program they are launching in Birmingham too help include people from Alabama in research that can benefit not only them but their community. Next E.J. Snyder, the world’s #1 extreme Survivalist...
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Bird Flu, AI, and Income Taxes
Dr. Chelsey Shivley with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service talks about the threat the current HPAI outbreak poses to our Chickens and Wild Birds and what you can do to stop the spread. Then Martin Mawyer with the Christian Action Network joins is to explore the dangers AI poses to...
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Marriage & Money, Covid & Kids and Vets & Jobs
Focus on the Family Marriage counselor Glenn Lutjens offers advice on how to encourage positive communication in families about money. Then Dr. Teresa Whited Says Covid-19 is still a serious concern for young children. She gives the signs to look for and what to do if you are concerned. Finaly…
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Daylight Saving Time, Safty Recalls, & Iran
UAB’s Dr. Martin Young explains the dangers of Daylight Saving time, and offers some solutions on how to overcome its health risks, then Lonny Haschel with eth National Safety Council says its important to stay on top of your vehicle’s safety recalls. Finaly Alabama Congressmen Gary Palmer gives...
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Dr. Michael Passarella, Lisa Fontanette , and Dr. Samir M. Parikh
UAB Gastroenterologist Michael Passarella MD offers tips on protecting your Microbiome while taking antibiotics, Then Lisa Fontanette from the Atlanta Field office of the IRS warns us about scams you could face while filing your taxes. Then to kick off March and National Kidney Month, Dr. Samir…
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What to do about Palestine
Three Alabama residents from the Gaza region debate what would be the best solution to the strife in Isreal. While Joseph Abbott, a Christian Palestinian, Solomon Ginesberg, a Jewish man, and Hamza Abu Hamdeh all have different religious backgrounds they all agree on the importance of solving…
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The Mason Music Foundation
Will Mason creator of the Mason Music Foundation explains what his program has to offer for underprivileged students of all ages in the Birmingham area.
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ROAR, Lung Cancer, and Jobs
Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research boosters Julie Kim, Dean Giles and Kim Bunn talk about their program and fund raising. Then Dr Andrea McKee talks about Lung cancer. Lastly we close the show talking with David Long, CEO of the National Electrical contractors association talks about their...
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Military readiness, gambling, early voting and safty
Jim Blyth Military readiness expert explains how America’s physical fitness crisis is causing a defensive readiness deficit. The Dany Funnt, author of “Everybody Loses” exposes the truth behind online gambling. Then AL state Rep Russell Bedsole joins us to talk about the pitfalls of early voting…
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Kulture City, AAA Alabama, and Alabama Power
Birmingham Attorney Greg Yaghmai talks shares his experience participating in the “World Marathon” Where he must complete 7 Marathons on Seven Continents back-to back. He says he does this for Kulture City which serves people with Sensory and invisible disabilities. Then Clay Ingram from AAA...
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Stephanie Smith, Paul Asay, Laura Hambley-Lovett
The Alabama Policy Institute’s Stephanie Smith lays out the agenda of The Governor proposed in her final state-of-the-state address and how our state law makers will go about implementing it. Then Paul Asay from Focus on the Family joins us to talk about tools parents can use to monitor their…
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Educational achievement, and R&D
UAB Student Alexis McClellan overcomes the death of her father to become the first member of her family to graduate college, Then Sam Raus from Young Voices addresses the need for our tax code in Alabama to better incentivize Research and Development.
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Don Erwin & Stefan Panfield talk Business in Alabama
ON the heels of several positive business announcements this year in Alabama Local author and business expert Don Erwin explains what Alabama needs to do to remain competitive economically into the next year. Then the Executive director of the National Center’s Free Enterprise project explains…
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Joseph Abbott and Urban Alchemy
Birmingham area Palestinian Christian Joseph Abbott talks about the plight of Palestinian Christians both in the middle east in our listening area around Christmas. Then Artie Gilbert with Urban Alchemy of Birmingham explains how their program gives jobs to the recently incarcerated and also…
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Holiday Injury Prevention and Community Engagement
UAB Injury prevention coordinator Jonathan Bryant encourages a safe Holiday, then Kristen Wong Director of the NS Foundation and Community engagement talks about Alabama Non-profits that they support.
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Mental Health and Fine Arts
Glenn Lutjens, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist has solutions for estranged families that are facing difficulties over the holidays. Then Elanie Stolze, Associate Vice President of Development and community relations with the American Theatre Guild joins us to talk about their Staging for…
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The Night Sky and CKD
Jonathan Buchwalter, a Tuscaloosa Highschool history teacher returns to update us on the Focus act, and also to tell us about his 3 books that he has written as part of the NIght Sky Trilogy. Then Doctor Charles Vega joins us to talk about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
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Bessemer Data Center and Dinklebells
Charles Miller, the Policy Director of Alabama Rivers Alliance joins us to explain his opposition to a new 14 Billion Dollar Data canter that is being built in Bessemer Alabama. Then Sen Katic Britt explains what can be done to insure the Data center is being built responsibly. Finaly Griffin...
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Rock and Roll and Diabetic Retinopathy
Local Artist and author Craig Legg joins us to talk about his new book “A History of Birmingham Rock & Roll. Then Dr. Geoffrey Emerson from the American Society of Retina Specialists talks about the importance of screening and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy.
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History, Health and Business on Alabama
Jonathan Buchwalter, a Tuscaloosa Highschool history teacher will be featured on the History Channel’s “Unbelievable” with Dan Aykroyd. He joins us to tell us about his roll as an educator and some of the things he talks about on this show. Then UAB Doctor Stephen Russell tells us how to stay...
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