Ellie Watson with Sweet grown Alabama tells us about the Gulf Seafood festival and how you can support Alabama Fisherman and Shrimpers while eating local. Then From the TVA Adam May and John Jackson join us with tips on how to save on your power bill this summer.
Screens, AI, and School Safty
Caroline Watson, a clinical psychology doctoral candidate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology at UAB talks about her latest research into Excessive screen exposure in adolescence. Then Patrick Hedger Director of Policy at Netchoice explores the promise and pitfalls of AI on our economy. Finaly Tuscaloosa Schools Superintendent Mike Daria talks about a new system they are using to keep kids safe in emergency situations.
Public Safty and Space Exploration
UA Professor Dr. Shane Crawford remembers the devastating tornado outbreak from15 years earlier April 27, 2011. He is working with others to create comprehensive plans to address community needs in the aftermath of natural disaster. Then Dr. Joe Galati joins us to talk about the effects of long term space travel on the human body in light of last week’s Moon shot, and the evolvement of Alabama’s Marshal flight center.
RFK JR,Micro Plastics, and Workplace productivity
Isabel Vincent joins us to talk about the life and work of RFK jr, and where his Passon for healthcare and science came from. Then David Roberts joins us to talk about the Dangers of Microplastics and offers steps you can take to improve health. Then Work expert Jeff Civillico talks about things bosses and employees can do to improve productivity and workplace satisfaction.
Protein, Insurance, Iran
DR. Lizzy Davis, assistant professor with UAB Department of Nutrition sciences tells us about new research on hoe much protein is really necessity to keep us healthy. Then David Sampson President and CEO of APCIA gives a checklist of your home owner’s and property insurance as we move into the spring tornado season in Alabama.
Families, Jobs and Dental Care
Screen fast: Focus on the Family’s Paul Asay is encouraging people to take a week off from using devices for entertainment to reconnect with one another. Then Dr Stephen Mitchell DMD professor at the UAB School of dentistry talks about the importance of Floride in the water and explains why the idea of eliminating it to save money is short sited.
The Catalyst program and Emergency Home Preparedness
Dr. Khalilah Brown the Chief Medical Officer at Southern Research joins us to talk about the Catalyst program they are launching in Birmingham too help include people from Alabama in research that can benefit not only them but their community. Next E.J. Snyder, the world’s #1 extreme Survivalist and author of “Emergency Home Preparedness” joins us to talk about things you can do to be prepared for spring tornado weather in Alabama.
Bird Flu, AI, and Income Taxes
Dr. Chelsey Shivley with USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service talks about the threat the current HPAI outbreak poses to our Chickens and Wild Birds and what you can do to stop the spread. Then Martin Mawyer with the Christian Action Network joins is to explore the dangers AI poses to our kids and Emily Fanous joins us to talk about overcoming Tax Preparation procrastination.
Marriage & Money, Covid & Kids and Vets & Jobs
Focus on the Family Marriage counselor Glenn Lutjens offers advice on how to encourage positive communication in families about money. Then Dr. Teresa Whited Says Covid-19 is still a serious concern for young children. She gives the signs to look for and what to do if you are concerned. Finaly DAV spokesperson Carol Hymes joins us to talk about next week’s virtual job fair to help connect vets with employers nationwide.
Daylight Saving Time, Safty Recalls, & Iran
UAB’s Dr. Martin Young explains the dangers of Daylight Saving time, and offers some solutions on how to overcome its health risks, then Lonny Haschel with eth National Safety Council says its important to stay on top of your vehicle’s safety recalls. Finaly Alabama Congressmen Gary Palmer gives his position on our actions in Iran.