Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Guests with expertise in areas ranging from Astronomy to George Washington speak with WAMC's hosts and answer questions posed by WAMC listeners.

We welcome Dr. Shawn Liechty from Northwell Health. He is a board-certified general surgeon fellowship-trained in advanced minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. Aaron Shellow-Lavine hosts.

We welcome back Holly Shelowitz to discuss healthy foods that taste great and can make us feel better. Josh Landes hosts.

Dr. Valerie Rapson joins us to discuss recent space news and answer your astronomy questions. Aaron Shellow-Lavine hosts.

Bob Scott and David Tripp join us to talk about what is hot in the stamp and coin collecting. Ray Graf hosts.

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

We welcome Dr. Kevin McCracken, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon with St. Peter's Orthopedics. Ray Graf hosts.

Our favorite grain and flour expert is back! Amy Halloran will take your questions on grain, flour, baking and whatever else comes to mind. Ray Graf hosts.

The green thumb brigade returns to Studio A to help your garden growing strong. Ray Graf hosts.

What are the esoteric origins of America and how are they reflected locally and in the founding of our nation?

Bird expert Rich Guthrie returns to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Niraj Sharma of Cardinal Spine and Pain Medicine joins us to discuss non-surgical treatment options for low back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, and other problems. Ray Graf hosts.

We talk about regional heroes of the Revolutionary War with historians Kathy Sheehan, Susan Leath and Lauren Roberts. Ray Graf hosts.

Darren Tracy returns to Studio A to answer questions and offer advice about home maintenance and repair. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and DEC wildlife biologist Jordan Youngmann. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins us to take your foot health questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We talk healthy eating and better living with Emily Horstman, a Registered Dietitian and the founder of HealthierSpan. Ray Graf hosts.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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