Viewpoint Alabama

Austin England with WE Inc of Birmingham explains how they give purpose and dignity to people with disabilities.  Then Robert M. Edsel highlights stories of some men from Birmingham who gave it all for America.  Finaly Linsay Mondick with the YMCA talks about water safety.

Sharron Tubes Dickerson, a Birmingham nurse and the author of the book “Sleighing the Giant of Depression” talks about how she has turned her struggle into hope for others. Then we find out the mission of Cornerstone Schools of Alabama to serve at risk kids as we talk with Coach Jermaine Jackson.

Dr. Khalilah Brown our 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.  Then Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein an Orthopedic Surgeon joins us to talk about prevention of Arthritis and Osteoporosis.

Griffin Pritchard with the Alabama Games talks about how you can participate this year, then Laura Dunn from NHTSA talks about hotcar death awareness and Dr. Christy Sadreameli from the American Lung Association on the importance of Medicaid. 

Ashley England with the TVA shares tips on how to save Money on your electric bill this summer,  Then Gabe Henry author of Enough is Enuf talks about why English is so hard to spell.  And Leeshai Lemish with Shen Yun talks about their recent visit to Alabama and why they are facing opposition from the communist party.

Perryn Carroll, the executive director of the Jimmy Hale Mission talks about how they work to Provide second chances for the Homeless in Alabama. Then we are joined by John Clayton ASAC for the Birmingham District office of the DEA to talk about next weekend’s Drug take-back day.

Youth Towers Director and CEO Alice Westerly talks about her organizations mission to help youth who are ageing out of the foster system keep from ending up on the streets of Birmingham.  Then we are joined by Tammy Hall of Sea Harvest Fesh Shrimp in Bayou La Batre and Mark Yeager CEO of Red Kand Cotton in Moulton, two Alabama Business people who give their position on the Trump Tariffs.

Jack Hausen Executive Director and Trent Redwine, Director of Operations at Shepard’s Fold talks about their organization’s mission to reintegrate recent releasees from incarceration to being productive members of our Alabama communities.

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.  Then a Christian Palestinian living in Birmingham provides a new way to look at the fighting and Human abuses happening in Gaza and now in the West Bank.  He also provides a historic background for what got us to...

Carl Bates CEO of the Birmingham BBB talks about scams to watch out for following damage from severe weather, Jeffrey Toobin joins to talk about the power of the Pardon, and Valton Johnson talks about a film festival for at risk youth in Alabama.

Gina James , Executive Director of Huntsville’s new SIGNALS Museum talks about what visitors can expect to see when they visit.  Then Dr. Lawrence Sanders SVP & Chief Medical Officer with HEAL Collaborative talks about Amyloidosis Awareness Month.  Then we finish with Eric Lionheart, president of the 1st There Foundation talking about Military Suicide rates.

Dr. Premilla Banwait talks about the rise of blindness brought on by juvenile diabetes, then Dr. Roberto Rodreguez Ruesga talks about the importance of screening for colorectal cancer and early treatment.  Lastly we talk with AL Sec of State Wes Allen to talk about the corporate transparency act.

Birmingham Attorney Scott Morro and state legislator Allen Treadaway talk about the crime epidemic in Alabama’s largest cities and offer suggestions on how to fix it.  Then health care expert David Poole talks about a drug discount program that benefits rural, working-class people in Alabama.

Alabama Policy Institute’s President and CEO Stephanie Smith talks about fiscal and tax policy in the state of Alabama. 

Saturday February 15th and Sunday February 16th, 2025                        Hoover homeowner Kendall Early says her house was infested with mold and it drastically affected her health, her husband’s health and even her daughter.  She tells the story of their struggle and also offers a warning for anyone looking to buy a home.  Then Alabama State Rep Susan Dubose joins us to to talk about her “Wha...

Jennifer Collins Co-Director of Prodigal Pottery joins us to talk about their ministry to women in Central Alabama who need a way to escape addition and abuse through working to create These pottery products that are sold world-wide to find their non-prophet organization the King’s Hime.  Then Judy Isaacson Elias CEO of Heros to Heros Foundation joins us to talk about the situation in the middle e...

Jack Cohen joins us with advice on how to get the most of our your job and Career, then Kevin Kenny has advice on how Alabama students can apply for grants and improve their acceptance rate to colleges.  Then Adan Holtz joins us from Focus on the Family with advice on healthy use of social media for kids.

Jack Cohen joins us with advice on how to get the most of our your job and Career, then Kevin Kenny has advice on how Alabama students can apply for grants and improve their acceptance rate to colleges.  Then Adan Holtz joins us from Focus on the Family with advice on healthy use of social media for kids.

Dr. JONAS OLOFSSON, author of THE FORGOTTEN SENSE tells us of the things your nose does and how it both protect your health and help diagnose some illnesses early.  Then Andrea Kline-Tilford with the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners gives tips to keep kids and adults safe from RSV.

Shelby Doyle VP of Nat School Choice Awareness talks about the choices parents now have in Alabama to select the school their child attends.  Then Janeen Golightly talks about her new Book “Should I Go Back” to help couples make the decision to divorce or not.  Finaly Sofia Hamilton with Americans for Prosperity and a Fellow at Young Voices talks about the safety of Vaping products.

Dr. Rachael Lee, the Associate Professor with UAB’s Division of Infectious Disease talks about how to prevent the spread of Flu, RSV and Covid 19.  Then from the USDA Under Secretary Jenny Moffitt explains the importance of maintaining a more resilient supply chain in times of disaster in Alabama.

Former State Rep Paul DeMarco joins Jim Faherty for a look back at the biggest stories in our state in 2024 and a look ahead at what we can expect legislatively in 2025.

Archie Stafford Director of Unmanned systems at Red Six Solutions, a Birmingham based advisory consulting firm for drone operation weighs in on the recent drone sightings.  Then Gerald O’Connor, the National Codes and Standards manager at the National Electrical Manufacturers Association talks about Holiday electrical and fire safety.

Agustina Vergara Cid is a Young Voices contributor, writing and speaking about the intersection of philosophy with immigration.  Then we talk with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall about the issue of Birthright citizenship.

Herbie Newell President of Lifeline Children’s Services explains why adoption is beneficial not just to the child or family but to our society as a whole.