Vox Pop
Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf and a great roster of experts tackle everything from car and home repair to tax prep, history, science and astronomy… birds, pets and wildlife biology... and a few surprises, too!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 yo...
Outdoors with Jeremy Hurst 6/30/26
We welcome Jeremy Hurst, the Game Management Section Head for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and DEC wildlife biologist Jordan Youngmann. Ray Graf hosts.
Medical Monday 6/29/26: Podiatry with Dr. Douglas Tumen
Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins us to take your foot health questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 6/26/26: Nutrition with Emily Horstman, RD
We talk healthy eating and better living with Emily Horstman, a Registered Dietitian and the founder of HealthierSpan. Ray Graf hosts.
Gardening 6/25/26
Summer is here. Our team of experts is back with tips for keeping your lawn and garden in great shape. Ray Graf hosts.
WAMC On the Road: Vox Pop Gardening Show 04/22/26
Vox Pop's Ray Graf hosted a special Vox Pop Gardening Show On-The-Roadshow event at the Landis Arboretum in Esperance, New York on April 22nd, 2026. A splendid time was had by all! Our popular Vox Pop Gardening Show headed out on the road to take root at the Landis Arboretum on Earth Day. Ray and the gardening show all-stars looked at your odd plants, fielded your most fertile questions, and dished the dirt with our agricultural experts.
Pets and Vets 6/24/26
Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin joins us to answer your pet health care questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Weather with Meteorologist Ryan Finn 6/23/26
Summer is here, a perfect time to talk about weather with Spectrum News 1 meteorologist Ryan Finn. Ray Graf hosts.
Medical Monday 6/22/26: Nephrology with Dr. Kelly Beers
We welcome Dr. Kelly Beers, director of Albany Medical Center's Glomerular Disease Center, an interdisciplinary center focused on providing the most up to date treatment for people who have been diagnosed with kidney diseases. Ray Graf hosts.
Astronomy with Dr. Valerie Rapson 6/18/26
Astronomer Dr. Valerie Rapson joins us to discuss recent space news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Ethics and philosophy of A.I. with Dr. Alessandra Buccella
There have been many discussions about the technical underpinnings of Artificial Intelligence. Today we talk about the ethics and philosophy of AI with Dr. Alessandra Buccella, Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Albany. Ray Graf hosts.
Automotive repair with Gordon Fricke 6/16/26
Gordon Fricke returns to offer expert automotive repair and maintenance advice. Ray Graf hosts.
Medical Monday 6/15/26: Headaches and migraines with Dr. Hida Nierenburg
We welcome back Dr. Hida Nierenburg, director of Headache Medicine at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 6/12/26: Pie with Ellen Gray
Most of us love pie. Our guest REALLY loves pie. Ellen Gray is back to spread the good news. Ray Graf hosts.
Gardening 6/11/26
How does your garden grow? Our team of experts is back to help! Ray Graf hosts.
Climate change and green energy with Dan Delurey 6/10/26
Dan Delurey is back to talk about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Ray Graf hosts.
Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 6/9/26
Bird experts Julie Hart and Rich Guthrie are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Medical Monday 6/8/26: Cardiology with Dr. Christopher Dibble
We welcome Dr. Christopher Dibble, a cardiologist with St. Peter’s Cardiology Associates. Ray Graf hosts.
Food Friday 5/29/26: Food Myths with Bruce Weinstein
Prolific cookbook author and podcaster Bruce Weinstein is back! Today we talk about food myths... or food truths. Ray Graf hosts.
Science Forum 5/28/26
Something in our physical world puzzling you? The scientists are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
Travel with Jean Gagnon 5/27/26
If you are thinking of taking to the road, sky or sea this summer, travel pro is back to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
