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Chef Gail Sokol is back to teach us how to make a Pumpkin Shaped Sourdough Bread Centerpiece. Ray Graf hosts.

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

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

We missed their usual spot in the schedule because of the fund drive. A little juggling and here they are! Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your birding questions. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome Dr. Smadar Bogardus of Troy Surgical Associates to take your questions related to surgery and laparoscopy. Ray Graf hosts.

According to our guests, cookbooks are not just tools for the kitchen, but also cultural objects people want to buy, gift, and gather around. We're joined by best selling cookbook author Alexandra Stafford and Haley Whalen from Arthur's Market. Ray Graf hosts.

The pros are back to answer your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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

Gordon Fricke is back to help you get your wheels ready for cold weather driving. Ray Graf hosts.

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

Imagine that! WAMC's October 2026 ended so fast (shout out to our members) that your Food Friday host/producer didn't have a show booked. Retired CIA prof John Fischer was quickly called into service. He may have been feverish, or maybe he had just awakened from his afternoon nap. Whatever the reason, the esteemed food, wine, mixology and cheese expert ranted about doing a Food Friday concerning "Hudson Valley beers and gas station convenience food." What the blue blazes?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Need a little advice about home maintenance and repair? Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. 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 Ashely Meyer, lead bat biologist for the DEC. 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.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.