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.

Food Friday favorite Aneesa Waheed is back. On this show we'll learn about the traditional foods of Ramadan. Ray Graf hosts.

You have questions, we have answers. The scientists are back to unlock the mysteries of the material world. Ray Graf hosts.

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

Jim Hendler is back for another class in Artificial Intelligence. Jim is Tetherless World Chair of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences at RPI and the former Chair of the Global Technology Policy Council of the Association for Computing Machinery. Ray Graf hosts.

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

What's your favorite mixed drink? Retired CIA professor John Fisher joins us to offer tips and tricks to make your favorite cocktail even better. Ray Graf hosts.

Spring is right around the corner. It's time to start planning your garden. The experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

This winter has been brutal. Do you crave a trip to warmer climes? We have the show for you! Travel professional Jean Gagnon is back to take your questions.

Northeast winters can be tough on cars. Gordon Fricke returns to help keep your wheels on the road... and out of the repair shop. Ray Graf hosts.

Chef Ric Orlando is back with ideas to make your Valentine's Day delicious. Ray Graf hosts.

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

Each year, millions of Americans are victims of fraud. Joining us to talk about current crime trends and ways you can protect yourself is New York State Police Investigator Kurt Strassberger. Ray Graf hosts.

Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back for one of our listeners' favorite topics. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Christopher Rokkas, a cardiothoracic surgeon with Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons, part of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to talk about carrots and stuff. Ray Graf hosts.

The experts are back to take your science questions! Ray Graf hosts.

How is the real estate market trending? Is it time to buy? Time to sell? We welcome back real estate pro's Alexander Monticello and Renata Lewis to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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

We welcome Dr. Soon Park, surgical director of cardiovascular services at Albany Medical Center. Sarah LaDuke hosts.

We admit that it might be counterintuitive to do an ice cream show in mid-January. But it's so crazy that it just might work! We welcome Megan Kitsock of Supreme Soft Serve and Josh Irwin from Juju's to take your calls. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

A gardening show in January? Surely we must be mad. Nope! Well.... maybe. Either way, the gang returns to Studio A to answer your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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

We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer advice and answer your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.

If you are a tea lover, this show is for you. We are joined by Michael Harney, a master tea buyer and blender. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Judy Cahee and Dawn Doherty of BST and Co. to help your tax planning. Ray Graf hosts.

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

Gordon Fricke is back to offer tips to keep your wheels running right. Ray Graf hosts.

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.

It's cheese time again! 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.

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

We welcome back SUNY physics professor Dr. Kevin Knuth for another of our regular discussions about UFO... or UAP as some now call them. We'll talk about the latest sightings, scientific research and take your calls. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

It's our first birding show of 2026. Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie return to Studio A for one of our most popular programs. Ray Graf hosts.

We talk vascular surgery with Dr. Yaron Sternbach of St. Peter's Vascular Associates. Ray Graf hosts.

"Keeping it local" can be a quite a trick in a northeastern winter. Chef Josh Coletto of Nighthawks is a master of cooking with local meat and produce. Can he do it in January? February? We'll find out! Ray Graf hosts.

It is the last Vox Pop of 2025 and we close out the year in style. The experts are holding off on the New Year's Eve celebration long enough to take your science questions! Ray Graf hosts.

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

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

We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another of our regular deep dives into history. We'll delve into the great holiday stories and traditions of our region. Ray Graf hosts.

We talk sports medicine with Dr. Jason Friedman of Nuvance Health. Ray Graf hosts.

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

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

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

Winter officially begins on Sunday, although many of us have already gotten a sizable taste. We welcome back NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We're joined by Dr. David Perlmutter of Perlmutter Eye Center. He specializes in customized cataract surgery, glaucoma treatment, and retinal diseases. Ray Graf hosts.

Chef Ric Orlando is back. We want to talk about your favorite holiday recipes. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Annie Stupik from DEC's Wildlife Diversity Section. Ray Graf hosts.

Stamp and coin collecting is on the agenda today. Bob Scott and David Tripp return to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Gordon Fricke is one of our most popular guests. He's back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Pasquale Passarella, an endocrinologist at Albany Med. Ray Graf hosts.

Chef Gail Sokol is back to teach us how to make a Raspberry Almond Frangipane Tart. Ray Graf hosts.

Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin joins us to answer questions about your four legged friend. Ray Graf hosts.