Vox Pop
Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf welcomes guests with expertise in areas ranging from astronomy and birding to taxes and cooking. Our experts take questions posed by WAMC listeners. Every Monday is a "Medical Monday." Every Friday is a "Food Friday."There are several ways to join the conversation:Call in during the show from 2-3 p.m. at 1-800-348-2551 (1-800-34TALK-1)Email voxpop@wamc.org during the showTweet us @WAMCVoxPopYou can subscribe to the podcast here: iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Coming up on Vox Pop...
Science Forum 7/3/25
The scientists are back to answer your questions! Ray Graf hosts.
Copyright Forum 7/2/25
Our panel of experts is back to help you protect your intellectual property. Bill Westwood, Polly Law and Paul Rapp join us to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 7/1/25
Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Medical Monday 6/30/25: Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine with Dr. Michael Ormont
We're joined by Dr. Michael Ormont, Director of Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, NY, and Northern Dutchess Hospital in Rhinebeck, NY. Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 6/27/25: Wine with John Fischer
Food Friday favorite John Fischer joins us to talk about wine. He says wine is wonderful. Believe it or not, your host is not a fan of the stuff and will take some convincing!
Gardening 6/26/25
The gardening experts are back in Studio A to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
Pets and Vets with Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin 6/25/25
Here to take your pet health questions is Dr. Carrie O’Loughlin. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst and Josh Stiller 6/24/25
We welcome back Jeremy Hurst, the Big Game Unit Leader for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Also joining us is Josh Stiller, coordinator of the DEC's migratory and upland game bird program Ray Graf hosts.
Medical Monday 6/23/25: Geriatric Medicine with Dr. Rebecca Stetzer
We are joined by Dr. Rebecca Stetzer, a geriatrician from The Alzheimer's Center at Albany Medical Center.
Food Friday 6/20/25: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol
Chef Gail Sokol is back. She'll teach us the tricks of that summer favorite - Strawberry Shortcake. Ray Graf hosts.
Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 6/18/25
Need a little advice about home maintenance and repair? Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
Weather with Reid Kisselback 6/17/25
Summer arrives on Saturday! We welcome NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. 800-348-2551 is the number to call at show time. Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 5/30/25: Healthy Eating with Holly Shelowitz
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
Our favorite gardening experts are back to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
Pets and Vets 5/28/25: Susan Sikule and Kris Dallas
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
We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer possible solutions to your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 5/23/25: BBQ Summit
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
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
Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Climate change and clean energy with Dan Delurey 5/20/25
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
Joining us is cardiologist Dr. Benjamin Schaefer of Nuvance Health. Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 5/16/25: Plant-based cuisine with Wendy Grossman
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
Our crack team of expert gardeners is back to help you get the most out of your garden. Ray Graf hosts.
