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...
Food Friday 9/5/25: Even more quality time with Rocco DeFazio
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
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
We welcome back travel professional Jean Gagnon to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 9/2/25
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
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.
Science Forum 8/28/25
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
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
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
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
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
The gardening experts are back in Studio A to take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.
Stamps and Coins 8/20/25
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
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
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.
Food Friday 8/15/25: Cheese with Shaleena Bridgham, Mary Rizzo and John Fischer
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
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
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
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
We'll talk about the many different kinds of sleep disorders and the latest treatments with Dr. Boris Medarov. Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 8/8/25: Summer Pies with Ellen Gray
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.
