Getting a Job and Getting a car

Sweet Grown Alabama & Consumer Advice.

With cases of cryptosporidiosis now showing up in Alabama, many experts are recommending that consumers source their produce locally. Ellie Watson with Sweet Grown Alabama explains how we can do that.  It’s both better for our health and our local economy.  Then if you are looking to buy a new car this summer, Automative retail analyst Ray Shefska has some important things to keep in mind so that you can get the ride of your dreams without blowing your budget.

Help for people with hearing loss and help for fathers and families

Jamie Parsons runs a non-prophet organization that advocates for CART captioning services for the hearing impaired in both public and private settings.  She talks about how people can receive these services at no change to them.  Then Dr. Alex McFarland talks about the role men play as fathers and leaders in the community.

Neuroscience for All and Cyclospora in Alabama

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.