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Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf and a great roster of experts tackle everything from car and home repair to tax prep, history, science and astronomy… birds, pets and wildlife biology... and a few surprises, too!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 [email protected] 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 PopFriday, June 12Food Friday: Pie with Ellen GrayMonday, June 15Medical Monday: Headaches and migraines with Dr. Hida NierenbergTuesday, June 16Cars with Gordon FrickeWednesday, June 17Ethics and philosophy of A.I. with Dr. Alessandra BuccellaThursday, June 18Astronomy with Dr. Valerie RapsonFriday, June 19No showMonday, June 22Medical Monday: Nephrology with Dr. Kelly BeersTuesday, June 23

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  1. 20

    Gardening 6/25/26

    Summer is here. Our team of experts is back with tips for keeping your lawn and garden in great shape. Ray Graf hosts.

  2. 19

    WAMC On the Road: Vox Pop Gardening Show 04/22/26

    Vox Pop's Ray Graf hosted a special Vox Pop Gardening Show On-The-Roadshow event at the Landis Arboretum in Esperance, New York on April 22nd, 2026. A splendid time was had by all! Our popular Vox Pop Gardening Show headed out on the road to take root at the Landis Arboretum on Earth Day. Ray and the gardening show all-stars looked at your odd plants, fielded your most fertile questions, and dished the dirt with our agricultural experts.

  3. 18

    Pets and Vets 6/24/26

    Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin joins us to answer your pet health care questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  4. 17

    Weather with Meteorologist Ryan Finn 6/23/26

    Summer is here, a perfect time to talk about weather with Spectrum News 1 meteorologist Ryan Finn. Ray Graf hosts.

  5. 16

    Medical Monday 6/22/26: Nephrology with Dr. Kelly Beers

    We welcome Dr. Kelly Beers, director of Albany Medical Center's Glomerular Disease Center, an interdisciplinary center focused on providing the most up to date treatment for people who have been diagnosed with kidney diseases. Ray Graf hosts.

  6. 15

    Astronomy with Dr. Valerie Rapson 6/18/26

    Astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson joins us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  7. 14

    Ethics and philosophy of A.I. with Dr. Alessandra Buccella

    There have been many discussions about the technical underpinnings of Artificial Intelligence. Today we talk about the ethics and philosophy of AI with Dr. Alessandra Buccella, Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Albany. Ray Graf hosts.

  8. 13

    Automotive repair with Gordon Fricke 6/16/26

    Gordon Fricke returns to offer expert automotive repair and maintenance advice. Ray Graf hosts.

  9. 12

    Medical Monday 6/15/26: Headaches and migraines with Dr. Hida Nierenburg

    We welcome back Dr. Hida Nierenburg, director of Headache Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

  10. 11

    Food Friday 6/12/26: Pie with Ellen Gray

    Most of us love pie. Our guest REALLY loves pie. Ellen Gray is back to spread the good news. Ray Graf hosts.

  11. 10

    Gardening 6/11/26

    How does your garden grow? Our team of experts is back to help! Ray Graf hosts.

  12. 9

    Climate change and green energy with Dan Delurey 6/10/26

    Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Ray Graf hosts.

  13. 8

    Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 6/9/26

    Bird experts Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  14. 7

    Medical Monday 6/8/26: Cardiology with Dr. Christopher Dibble

    We welcome Dr. Christopher Dibble, a cardiologist with St. Peter’s Cardiology Associates. Ray Graf hosts.

  15. 6

    Food Friday 5/29/26: Food Myths with Bruce Weinstein

    Prolific cookbook author and podcaster Bruce Weinstein is back! Today we talk about food myths... or food truths. Ray Graf hosts.

  16. 5

    Science Forum 5/28/26

    Something in our physical world puzzling you? The scientists are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  17. 4

    Travel with Jean Gagnon 5/27/26

    If you are thinking of taking to the road, sky or sea this summer, travel pro is back to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  18. 3

    Physical Therapy with Matthew Goodemote 5/26/26

    Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  19. 2

    Food Friday 5/22/26: Beer and BBQ Bonanza!

    We talk beer and barbecue on this edition of Food Friday. Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse join us to share barbecue tips. John Fischer will be here to suggest the perfect beer for what you have on the grill.

  20. 1

    Gardening 5/21/26

    The green thumb brigade springs into action to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  21. 0

    Pets and Vets 5/20/26

    We welcome back Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin and Dr. Susan Sikule to answer questions about your pet's health. Sarah LaDuke hosts.

  22. -1

    History with Kathryn Sheehan 5/19/26

    We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another of our regular deep dives into the history of our region. Sarah LaDuke hosts.

  23. -2

    Medical Monday 5/18/26: Vascular Surgery with Dr. Clement Darling

    We welcome Dr. Clement Darling, Chief of Vascular Surgery at Albany Med. Sarah La Duke hosts.

  24. -3

    Food Friday 5/15/26: Aneesa Waheed

    We welcome back Aneesa Waheed, 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.

  25. -4

    Astronomy 5/14/26

    Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  26. -5

    Aging Together with Greg Olsen 5/13/26

    May is Older Americans Month. Joining us is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. We'll talk about issues affecting older adults, including social isolation and resources available to help people address them. Ray Graf hosts.

  27. -6

    Automotive repair with Gordon Fricke 5/12/26

    Gordon Fricke returns to help keep your wheels turning. Ray Graf hosts.

  28. -7

    Medical Monday 5/11/26: Neurosurgery with Dr. Jon Lebovitz

    Dr. Jon Lebovitz, chief of Neuro-interventional surgery at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, joins us to discuss treatment of cerebrovascular conditions such as brain aneurysms and strokes. Ray Graf hosts.

  29. -8

    Food Friday 5/8/26: Plant-based cooking with Wendy Grossman

    We welcome back Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen for a chat about cooking with things that grow in the ground. Ray Graf hosts.

  30. -9

    Gardening 5/7/26

    Because too much gardening is never enough.... the green thumb gang is back to offer tips and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  31. -10

    Real Estate with Renata Lewis and Alex Monticello 5/6/26

    Buying or selling a home can be a tricky business. We welcome back real estate pro's Alexander Monticello and Renata Lewis to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  32. -11

    Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 5/5/26

    Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions about our winged friends. Ray Graf hosts.

  33. -12

    Medical Monday 5/4/26: Orthopedic Surgery with Dr. Kyle Angelicola-Richardson

    We welcome Dr. Kyle Angicola-Richardson, an orthopedic surgeon practicing with St. Peter’s Orthopedics. Ray Graf hosts.

  34. -13

    Food Friday 5/1/26: Food we DON'T like

    On this edition of Food Friday, we talk about foods we detest with Haley Whalen and Jennifer Taber VanDerwerken from Edible Capital District. Ray Graf hosts.

  35. -14

    Exploring the Pine Bush Preserve with Neil Gifford 4/30/26

    Today we welcome Neil Gifford, Conservation Director for the Albany Pine Bush Preserve commission. Ray Graf hosts.

  36. -15

    Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 4/29/26

    Darren Tracy is back to offer advice on home maintenance and repair problems. Ray Graf hosts.

  37. -16

    Copyright Forum 4/28/26

    Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

  38. -17

    Medical Monday 4/27/26: Surgical Oncology with Dr. Sandra DiBrito

    We are joined by Dr. Sandra DiBrito, a surgical oncologist from Albany Med. Ray Graf hosts.

  39. -18

    Food Friday 4/24/26: Pasture raised goodness with Shannon Hayes

    We welcome back Shannon Hayes, CEO-owner and chef at Sap Bush Hollow Farm Store and Cafe. Ray Graf hosts.

  40. -19

    Gardening 4/23/26

    It's late April. How does your garden grow? The gang is back to offer tips. Ray Graf hosts.

  41. -20

    Pets and Vets 4/22/26

    We welcome back Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin, Dr. Susan Sikule and Dr. Kris Dallas to answer questions about your pet's health. Sarah LaDuke hosts.

  42. -21

    Antiques with Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas 4/21/26

    Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas join us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  43. -22

    Medical Monday 4/20/26: Audiology with Dr. Maggie McCarthy

    We welcome Dr. Maggie McCarthy of Albany Enterology and Allergy Services. Ray Graf hosts.

  44. -23

    Food Friday 4/17/26: Matt Straus

    We talk American cuisine, European cuisine, wine, restaurants, cooking and more with Matt Straus, owner and operator of the Heirloom Lodge in Housatonic, MA. Ray Graf hosts.

  45. -24

    Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson 4/16/26

    Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

  46. -25

    Stamp and coin collecting 4/15/26

    Bob Scott and David Tripp return to take your questions about stamp and coin collecting. Ray Graf hosts.

  47. -26

    Automotive Repair with Gordon Fricke 4/14/26

    Car guru Gordon Fricke returns to help keep your engine purring. Ray Graf hosts.

  48. -27

    Medical Monday 4/13/26: Interventional Cardiology with Dr. Jonathan Sevilla Cazes

    We welcome Dr. Jonathan Sevilla Cazes, an interventional cardiologist with Nuvance Health, part of Northwell Health. He sees patients at The Heart Center in Poughkeepsie. Ray Graf hosts.

  49. -28

    Food Friday 4/10/26: Comfort Food with Jennifer Clair

    We welcome back Jennifer Clair, founder of Home Cooking New York. We'll talk comfort foods. What's your favorite? Ray Graf hosts.

  50. -29

    Gardening 4/9/26

    There's no doubt about it, gardening season is in high gear! The experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf and a great roster of experts tackle everything from car and home repair to tax prep, history, science and astronomy… birds, pets and wildlife biology... and a few surprises, too!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 [email protected] 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 PopFriday, June 12Food Friday: Pie with Ellen GrayMonday, June 15Medical Monday: Headaches and migraines with Dr. Hida NierenbergTuesday, June 16Cars with Gordon FrickeWednesday, June 17Ethics and philosophy of A.I. with Dr. Alessandra BuccellaThursday, June 18Astronomy with Dr. Valerie RapsonFriday, June 19No showMonday, June 22Medical Monday: Nephrology with Dr. Kelly BeersTuesday, June 23

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