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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.

WAMC Northeast Public Radio


    • Oct 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 1,273 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Vox Pop

    Food Friday 10/3/25: BBQ Summit 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 48:48


    We welcome back Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse. These two experts will unlock the secrets of barbecue from around our great nation. Ray Graf hosts.

    Gardening 10/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 49:10


    The green thumb gang is back to take your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Virology with Dr. Eric Yager 10/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 50:26


    Cold and flu season is back. This is a good time to check in with our favorite virologist, Dr. Eric Yager of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Ray Graf hosts.

    History with Kathryn Sheehan 9/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 51:01


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

    Medical Monday 9/29/25: Brain and Spine Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 18:33


    Dr. Gary Kocharian and Dr. Jon Lebovitz of Nuvance Health join us to discuss a range of conditions and treatments related to the brain, neck and spine. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 9/26/25: Bread Baking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 49:13


    Bread and bread baking is our topic today. We welcome Grayling Bauer, Wilson Keenan and Amy Halloran to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

    Science Forum 9/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 50:08


    The scientists are back to field your inquiries! WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

    Pets and Vets 9/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 49:23


    We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic in Guilderland and Mechanicville and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. Ray Graf hosts.

    Weather with Reid Kisselback 9/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 50:26


    Autumn arrived yesterday. With the change of season we welcome back NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 9/22/25: Colorectal Surgery with Dr. David Chismark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 48:23


    We welcome Dr. David Chismark, a colon and rectal surgeon at Albany Medical Center. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 9/19/25: Preserving the harvest with Chef Ric Orlando

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 48:39


    Chef Ric Orlando is back. We'll talk about some new twists on fall cooking and preserving the summer's harvest. Ray Graf hosts.

    Gardening 9/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 51:06


    Yes, the nights are getting chilly and autumn is closing in. There is still much to be done in the garden! The experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

    Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 9/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 49:36


    Need a little advice about home maintenance and repair? Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

    Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst 9/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 49:35


    We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Ashely Meyer, lead bat biologist for the DEC. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 9/15/25: Dementia care with Dr. David Hart

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 48:44


    We welcome Dr. David Hart of the Stratton VA Medical Center. A board certified neurologist, Dr. Hart sees general neurology and memory patients, with a focus on Alzheimer's and other dementias. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 9/12/25: Garlic, garlic and more garlic!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 48:44


    The annual Hudson Valley Garlic Fest is happening September 27 and 28 in Saugerties, NY. In celebration, we offer you this splendidly odorous edition of Food Friday. Samantha Simmons hosts.

    Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson 9/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 49:15


    Astronomers Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent discoveries in astronomy and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    WAMC On the Road: Vox Pop Antiques Appraisal Show 9/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 50:49


    Vox Pop's Ray Graf hosted a special Vox Pop Antique Appraisal On-The-Roadshow event at the Hart Cluett Museum in Troy, New York on August 26, 2025. A splendid time was had by all!

    Automotive Repair with Gordon Fricke 9/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 50:58


    Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice.

    Medical Monday 9/8/25: Urology with Dr. David Kozminski

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 49:35


    September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. We welcome Dr. David Kozminski of Capital Region Urology, a practice of St Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 9/5/25: Even more quality time with Rocco DeFazio

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 48:25


    As radio guests go, this guy is the GOAT. Rocco DeFazio is owner and supreme leader of DeFazio's Pizza. We invite him on the show and he says pretty much whatever comes to mind. Ray Graf keeps his hand very close to the 7-second delay button.

    Gardening 9/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 50:27


    As summer gradually turns to autumn, there is still plenty to do in the garden! The experts are back in Studio A to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

    Travel with Jean Gagnon 9/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 49:35


    We welcome back travel professional Jean Gagnon to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 9/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 49:59


    They are two of our most popular guests. Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your birding questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 8/29/25: Flour Hour with Amy Halloran

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 50:30


    She's simply mad about grain! Always a Food Friday favorite, Amy Halloran is back to talk about grain, flour, baking and bakeries of yesteryear. Ray Graf hosts.

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    Science Forum 8/28/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 50:41


    Is something in the physical world perplexing you? The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.

    Pets and Vets with Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin 8/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 49:23


    Back with us to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

    Climate change and clean energy with Dan Delurey 8/26/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 48:27


    Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is the former White House Director of Clean Energy and is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Joe Donahue hosts.

    Medical Monday 8/25/25: Allergies/ENT/Sleep Disorders with Dr. Siobhan Kuhar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 49:28


    Joining us to discuss allergies, ENT issues and sleep disorders is Dr. Siobhan Kuhar of Albany ENT and Allergy Services. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 8/22/25: Farm to Table with Matt Straus

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 49:11


    We meet Matt Straus, owner and operator of the Heirloom Lodge in Housatonic, MA. Matt describes his menu as "a culinary intersection of a rustic, ingredient, fruit-and-vegetable-driven approach to cooking, and classical European cuisine." Ray Graf hosts.

    Gardening 8/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 49:52


    The gardening experts are back in Studio A to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

    Stamps and Coins 8/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 49:35


    Bob Scott and David Tripp are back to talk stamp and coin collecting with us. Samantha Simmons hosts.

    Genealogy with Tracy Skrabut 8/19/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 49:29


    Genealogist Tracy Skrabut returns to help you find answers to your family history questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 8/18/25: Bariatric Medicine with Dr. Adam Petchers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 48:40


    We are joined by Dr. Adam Petchers from Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Northern Dutchess Hospital. He's a general surgeon with a background in bariatric medicine and bariatric surgery. Ray Graf hosts.

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    Food Friday 8/15/25: Cheese with Shaleena Bridgham, Mary Rizzo and John Fischer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 50:36


    It's cheese time! We welcome Shaleena Bridgham of Four Fat Fowl, retired CIA prof John Fischer and Mary Rizzo of The Cheese Traveler to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Astronomy 8/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 51:07


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

    Physical and Massage Therapy 8/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 49:23


    Two therapists for the price of one! Well, actually it's free. We welcome Laura Brown of Capital Region Therapeutic Massage and Matthew Goodemote of Goodemote Sports & Performance. Ray Graf hosts.

    Bob Cudmore 8/12/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 49:39


    We welcome radio great Bob Cudmore, well known to fans from Contact, WGY's nightly radio talk show, which he hosted and produced from 1980 to 1993. We'll talk about old time radio and the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 8/11/25: Sleep medicine with Dr. Boris Medarov

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 49:04


    We'll talk about the many different kinds of sleep disorders and the latest treatments with Dr. Boris Medarov. Ray Graf hosts.

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    Food Friday 8/8/25: Summer Pies with Ellen Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 49:28


    The berries are popping and the peaches are ripening. It's time for summer pies. Ellen Gray is back to dish on the subject. Ray Graf hosts.

    Gardening 8/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 50:37


    The gardening experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

    UFO, UAP and USO with Dr. Kevin Knuth 8/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 48:32


    We welcome back SUNY physics professor Dr. Kevin Knuth for another of our semi-regular discussions about UFO. We'll talk about the latest sightings, scientific findings and take your calls. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

    Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 8/5/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 49:42


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

    Medical Monday 8/4/25: Colorectal Health with Dr. Joanne Favuzza

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 48:23


    We are joined by Dr. Joanne Favuzza of Capital District Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates, a practice of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates. Joe Donahue hosts.

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    Food Friday 8/1/25: Eggs with Shannon Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 50:26


    This show figures to be egg-ceptional. We welcome Shannon Hayes, an owner of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, and the chef at Sap Bush Cafe. Ray Graf hosts.

    Writers Forum 7/31/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 50:13


    We talk about writing and the creative process with Barbara Chepaitis and Lale Davidson. Ray Graf hosts.

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    Pets and Vets 7/30/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 49:39


    We welcome back Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services. Ray Graf hosts.

    Real Estate with Renata and Alex 7/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 47:43


    We welcome back Alexander Monticello and Renata Lewis to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 7/28/25: Headaches and Migraines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 48:53


    We welcome back Dr. Hida Nierenburg, director of Headache Medicine at Nuvance Health. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 7/25/25: Cold Canning with Bruce and Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 48:47


    Prolific authors and podcasters Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are back! They'll give us the lowdown on a process known as cold canning. Ray Graf hosts.

    Gardening 7/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 50:23


    Calling all green thumbs! The experts are back to tackle your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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