Bessemer Data Center and Dinklebells

Rock and Roll and Diabetic Retinopathy

Local Artist and author Craig Legg joins us to talk about his new book “A History of Birmingham Rock & Roll.  Then Dr. Geoffrey Emerson from the American Society of Retina Specialists talks about the importance of screening and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy.

History, Health and Business on Alabama

Jonathan Buchwalter, a Tuscaloosa Highschool history teacher will be featured on the History Channel’s “Unbelievable” with Dan Aykroyd.  He joins us to tell us about his roll as an educator and some of the things he talks about on this show.  Then UAB Doctor Stephen Russell tells us how to stay healthy as we head into cold and flu season for this year. Finaly Birmingham Business Journal’s AJ O’Leary joins us to talk about some of the biggest economic developments in the mid-state of Alabama.

Nuclear Power, Bret Baier, and the American Heart Association

Matt Rasmussen 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.