Chris Parent talks about what it means to be a father in America today, then UAB’s Dr. Michael Kase shares his experience helping build a prosthetic beak for a bird at the zoo. Finaly Anna Topping from Tech Birmingham tells us about the finalists in the Sloss Tech Pitch competition.
Migraines and Air travel
Brian Perrin, M.D., a neurologist from UAB talks about Migrans and how Alabama weather can contribute. Then Captain Jason Ambrosi addresses System Strain, Public Concerns About Flying, and What Pilots Say Congress Must Do to Address Known Safety Gaps.
Assisted Suicide & Gas Prices
Dr. William Toffler from Focus on the Family discusses assisted suicide and it’s emotional implications. Then Rey "R.T." Treviño joins us to talk about the cost of energy and when we can expect a price drop.
Measles, Bikes, and History
Candace DeMatteis president of the PFID talks about the spread of the Measles this summer travel season. Then, the safety of E-bikes, Dr. Joe Galati weighs in, and finally Michael McBride host of History Chanels Mistakes that mad America joins us to talk about inventions that accidently shaped America, including a couple made right here in Alabama.
Memorial Day Safty and Health Tips
Safety Tips around the pool and Food from the Jefferson County Health Department’s Joseph Andrews and Jannese Covington. Then Linda Rosa-Lugo and Janice Trent from the National Speech-Language-Hearing Association explore the critical role Communication plays in caregiving.
Redistricting, Public Health, Victim’s Rights
James Dickson from Make Politics Local again joins us to talk about Alabama’s Congressional Redistricting fight. Then Dr. Chris DeRienzo talks about National hospital week. Finaly Wanda Miller head of VOCAL joins us to talk about victim’s rights in Alabama.
Sweet Grown Alabama, TVA
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.