UAB’s Dr. Kristina Visscher talks about the Neuroscience for all program that seeks to educate the public about our brains. Then Dr. Tyler Evans updates us on the outbreak of Cyclospora in Alabama, and offers tips on how to stay healthy.
Overcoming addition, livestock health and safety, and Alabama election integrity
The Addiction Prevention Coalition of Alabama helps people pursuing freedom and healing from addiction. One of their Board members “Alabama” joins us to talk about the upcoming Fund razing galla as well as the work the APC does here in Alabama. Then Dr. Barry Davis that’s about the importance of prevention with regard to the suden rise of infections in livestock from the New World Screwworm. Finaly Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has information about election security and the upcoming August special elections in the state.
Small Business Regulations and Puppy Mills
National Federation of Small Business Legal center VP Beth Milito addresses her concerns with the Beneficial Ownership Information rules going into effect. Then John Goodwin Senior managing Director with Humane World for Animals explains the problems created by so-called “Puppy Mills.”
Fireworks Safety, John Morgan and Health & Wellness
Fireworks Safety Expert Julie Heckman with the American Pyrotechnics safety and Education Foundation explains how to safely enjoy fireworks this 4th of July. Then John Mogran, founder of the Morgan and Morgan Law firm joins us to talk about his new book Life is luck. We finish the show with a conversation with Dr. Joe Galati about the efficacy of new supplements that are promised to have many unsubstantiated health benefits.
Fatherhood, Saving Birds, Encouraging Innovation
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.