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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


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 1,198 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Vox Pop

    Food Friday 5/30/25: Healthy Eating with Holly Shelowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 45:31


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

    Gardening 5/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 49:59


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

    Pets and Vets 5/28/25: Susan Sikule and Kris Dallas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 50:05


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

    Computers with Tony Yang 5/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 49:06


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

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    Food Friday 5/23/25: BBQ Summit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 48:56


    This is the time of year to get the grill fired up! We talk barbecue on this edition of Food Friday - all the styles - from Texas to Memphis to Georgia and beyond. Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse join us to share the secrets of this wide and saucy culinary world.

    Astronomy 5/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 49:18


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

    Physical Therapy with Matthew Goodemote 5/21/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 49:13


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

    Climate change and clean energy with Dan Delurey 5/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 50:06


    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. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 5/19/25: Cardiology with Dr. Benjamin Schaefer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 49:40


    Joining us is cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Schaefer of Nuvance Health. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 5/16/25: Plant-based cuisine with Wendy Grossman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 49:27


    We welcome back Chef Wendy Grossman of Wendy's Vegetarian Kitchen to expound upon the joys of plant-based eating. Ray Graf hosts.

    Gardening 5/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 50:24


    Our crack team of expert gardeners is back to help you get the most out of your garden. Ray Graf hosts.

    Real Estate with Alexander Monticello 5/14/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 50:17


    Ready to buy? Looking to sell? Either way, we have you covered! We welcome back Alex Monticello to answer your real estate questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Automotive repair with Gordon Fricke 5/13/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 49:31


    Whatever you drive, whether it's a state of the art EV, or an old gas guzzler, it's driving season! Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 5/12/25: Endovascular and neurosurgery With Dr. Alexandra Paul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 48:25


    Joining us to discuss endovascular and neurosurgery is Dr. Alexandra Paul of the Albany Medical Health System. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 5/9/25: In the pantry with Jennifer Clair

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 47:56


    We welcome back Jennifer Clair, founder of Home Cooking New York. We'll talk about cooking from your pantry - and how to stock your pantry so you have plenty of options when you need a quick meal at the end of the day. Ray Graf hosts.

    Science Forum 5/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 49:01


    The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.

    UFO, UAP, USO: What can science tell us? 5/7/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 48:59


    We welcome back SUNY physics professor Dr. Kevin Knuth. In 2022, Dr. Knuth travelled to the west coast of the U.S. to study phenomena behind leaked NAVY UFO sightings. Since then, he's been at the forefront of scientific studies of UAP. We'll talk about the latest findings and take your calls.

    Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 5/6/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 48:12


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

    Medical Monday 5/5/25: Maternal medicine with Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 48:48


    We are joined by Dr. Alexis DiSilvestro, a maternal fetal medicine specialist at St. Peter's Maternal Fetal Medicine. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 5/2/25: Single Subject Cookbooks with Pam Abrams and Anette Tomei

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 47:05


    Pam Abrams and Annette Tomei are back, this time putting a spotlight on their favorite single subject cookbooks. What's yours? Ray Graf hosts.

    Gardening 5/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 48:30


    "April showers bring may flowers," or so the saying goes. How does your garden grow? The gardeners are back to offer tips, hacks and advice. Ray Graf hosts.

    Pets and Vets 4/30/25: Susan Sikule and Kris Dallas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 50:07


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

    Aging Together with Greg Olsen 4/29/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 49:40


    May is Older Americans Month. Joining us for a preview is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 4/28/25: Ophthalmology with Dr. David Perlmutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 49:39


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

    Food Friday 4/25/25: Taste of Rhinebeck

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 49:37


    Taste of Rhinebeck returns Wednesday, May 7. The event will spotlight about two dozen purveyors of fine food and beverages and will feature appetizers, entrees, beverages, and desserts. And here to tell us about it are Josh Kroner, Jennifer Ann Berry and Cathy Naor. Ray Graf hosts.

    Astronomy with Bob Berman and Valerie Rapson 4/24/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 50:41


    If you are stargazer, this is the show for you! Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

    Stamps and Coins 4/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 50:33


    Bob Scott and David Tripp are back to talk stamp and coin collecting with you. Ray Graf hosts.

    History with Kathryn Sheehan 4/22/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 48:49


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

    Medical Monday 4/21/25: Primary Care with Dr. Alex Mosteanu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 49:16


    We welcome Dr. Alex Mosteanu, System Chair of Primary Care at Nuvance health. Ray Graf hosts.

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    Food Friday 4/18/25: Uncle Grumpy Learns to Bake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 50:47


    It was the event they said could never happen. Well, Ray Graf said it could never happen. And he was almost correct.

    Gardening 4/17/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 50:43


    The gardening season is in full swing. Our green thumb gang is back to offer tips, hacks and advice. Ray Graf hosts.

    Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 4/16/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 51:24


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

    Antiques with Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas 4/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 49:18


    Colin Stair and Lisa Thomas join us to answer your questions about your treasures. 800-348-2551. Email: VoxPop@WAMC.org. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 4/14/25: Physiatry with Dr. Jennifer Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 50:58


    We welcome Dr. Jennifer Miller. She specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Albany Medical Center. Dr. Miller sees adult and pediatric patients for new or long-standing muscle, nerve or tendon problems. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 4/11/25: Aneesa Waheed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 50:08


    It is always a treat when Aneesa Waheed stops by. Aneesa is 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.

    Science Forum 4/10/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 51:12


    You have questions? Our team of experts returns to try find answers. Ray Graf hosts.

    Hello, my name is Blotto 4/9/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 51:35


    It's a trip down memory lane. We welcome members of one of Albany's most famous bands, Blotto. Broadway Blotto (aka Bill Polchinski), Bowtie Blotto (Paul Jossman), and Lee Harvey Blotto (Paul Rapp) join us to talk about a new documentary film that chronicles the group's rise to fame in the 1980's. The movie premiers at Cohoes Music Hall on Saturday, April 12.

    Automotive Repair with Gordon Fricke 4/8/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 50:16


    Gordon Fricke is back to offer automotive maintenance and repair advice. Call with your question. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 4/7/25: Cardiology with Dr. Andalib Nawab

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 51:28


    Today we welcome Dr. Andalib Nawab, a cardiology internist at Cardiology Associates of Schenectady, part of St. Peter's Health Partners Medical Associates.

    Food Friday 4/4/25: Flour Hour with Amy Halloran

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 49:27


    She is one of our favorite guests... and she really likes grain! Amy Halloran is back to talk grain, flour, baking and bakeries of yesteryear. Ray Graf hosts.

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    Gardening 4/3/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 50:26


    Spring has sprung and gardening is in high gear. Our gardening experts are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.

    Virology with Dr. Eric Yager 4/2/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 51:13


    Measles and Avian Flu have been in the headlines, and it has been five years since the start of the COVID pandemic. We welcome back Dr. Eric Yager of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. There should be no shortage of topics! Ray Graf hosts.

    Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 4/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 50:26


    The birders are back! Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie join us to answer your questions about our winged friends. Ray Graf hosts.

    Medical Monday 3/31/25: Thoracic Surgery with Dr. Byron Patton

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 48:07


    We welcome Dr. Byron Patton, Regional Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Nuvance Health. Sarah LaDuke hosts.

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    Food Friday 3/28/25: Beer and Brewing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 50:08


    We talk about the art of brewing with Christian Weber, Geoff Wenzel and John Fischer. Ray Graf hosts.

    Astronomy 3/27/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 51:28


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

    Pets and Vets 3/26/25: Susan Sikule and Kris Dallas

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 50:51


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

    Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst and Mike Muthersbaugh 3/25/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 50:26


    We welcome Jeremy Hurst and Mike Muthersbaugh of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

    Medical Monday 3/24/25: Dermatology with Dr. Alexis Perlmutter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 51:08


    We welcome Dr. Alexis Perlmutter, a dermatologist with Perlmutter Dermatology, a physician-owned, private practice in Delmar, New York. Ray Graf hosts.

    Food Friday 3/21/25: Rocco DeFazio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 49:28


    We welcome back one of our all-time favorites, Rocco DeFazio, owner and grand poobah of DeFazio's Pizza. Your host doesn't know exactly what Rocco intends to talk about. It's possible that Rocco doesn't either. Let's find out!

    Gardening 3/20/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 51:16


    Our gardening experts are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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