Nuclear Power, Bret Baier, and the American Heart Association
Matt Rasmusen TVA’s new Chief Nuclear Officer shares all the things that go into operating a Nuclear power plant, like the Browns Ferry Reactor in Limestone County. Then Bret Baier joins us to talk about his new book about President Teddy Rosevelt. Finaly Dr. Ashish Panchal from the American Heart Association explains some of the things you need to know to assist others in a medical emergency.
Operation Christmas Child and Construction Ready
Debra Warren, Birmingham area team Coordinator with Operation Christmas Child tells us how listeners can get involved this year. Then Daniel Jean-Baptiste with Construction Ready Tells us how his organization is partnering with Goodwill of the Southern Rivers to help train adults in Alabama for a new career in construction.
Bread, Milk, and a Chance of Snow
Birmingham meteorologist Wes Wyatt joins us to talk about his new book “Bread, Milk, and a Chance of Snow.” He shares what he has learned covering the weather in Alabama for the last 2 decades and shares why weather awareness is so important in our state
Helping kids and saving lives
Kelly Payton and Callie Hindon from the King’s Home talk about how they are helping people with disabilities. We also promote their Horses and Hounds Halloween Hoopla event that will support the organization. Then Laura Dunn from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration talks about the importance of picking the right car seat, Finaly Denise Gillespie explains the mission of the Special Education Consultants Conference happening in Vestavia Hills.
Leadership and Disaster Preparedness
Local Author and Airforce Vet John Bently talks about the leadership lessons he shares in his new book “I Lead Me.” Then Marcus Coleman VP of Community Resilience Strategies at the United Way talks about Disaster Preparedness and their Disaster Preparedness workshops in Southwest Alabama.
Foster Care and State Parks
Alabama Foster Coalition founder Paul Berry explains the unique challenges faced in finding foster families for kids in AL. Then Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard with the National Park Service talks about the impact budget cuts are having on state and national parks.
Vaccines, Crime and Money
Dr. Renata Moon addresses the vaccine controversy that has been stirred by comments made by RFK Jr. Then Bill O’Reilly commentator and author of the book confronting evil talks about the evil that lead to recent evets like the assassination on Charlie Kirk. Finaly Financial Advisor Matt Schultz talks about the importance of managing your personal finances and budgeting.
Public Health and Public Safty
Dr Khalilah Brown from Southern Research joins us to update us on about their Catalyst program to gather data on marginalized populations in Alabama. Then Decatur State Sen Aurthur Orr joins us to talk about possible solutions to deadly police chases, after a 17 year old innocent driver was killed by a speeding suspect being pursued by Priceville PD.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Stephanie Pasternak, the director of State affairs with the National Alliance on Mental Illness talks about the 988 hotline. Michael F. Lamma EVP with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention talks about the Out of the Darkness walks. Then Dan Gluckman the Senior Director of Policy for the International Safety Equipment Association talks about the importance of having access to certified respirators.
Antisemitism on Alabama Campuses & Katie Britt
Archie Gottesman from JewBelong talks about her campaign to post billboards across the campus of the University of Alabama to fight campus antisemitism. Then Senator Katie Britt Joins JT to talk about her recent legislative priorities.