Viewpoint Alabama

John Mounz talks with Sharon Gadbois and Terrell Perry from the US Small Business Administration join us to talk about the low interest loans that the government is making available to people in around central Alabama who experienced property damage following the October floods. They go on to explain how these kind of loans could be available for anyone in Alabama following a natural disaster if o...

Alabama Department of Public Health doctors Karen Landers and Wesley Stubblefield join JT to provide an update on the state of the Pandemic in Alabama, and provide guidance on issues like proper masking in schools, Booster shots and the possibility of the emergence of a new variant.

JT talks with Darryle Powel, the executive Director of the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities about the challenges posed by sex trafficking on the Developmentally disabled. Then John Mountz talks with Ben Shehan, author of the new kid's book "What does the constitution say" Ben also addresses common myths about our government in both Washington and Montgomery.

Beth Moore, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications at the Patient Advocate Foundation gives advice for people in Alabama who have trouble with the cost of their prescriptions. Then Dr. Adreana Cadilla gives an update on Covid in Children, and how adolescents are doing now that they are allowed to be vaccinated.

Homer Hickam, American author, Vietnam War veteran, and a NASA engineer who trained the first Japanese astronauts. His 1998 memoir Rocket Boys was a New York Times Best Seller and was the basis for the 1999 film October Sky.

Jefferson County Republican Chair Paul DeMarco joins Jim Faherty for a look back at the events in the state of Alabama that made 2021, and looks forward to what we can expect in 2022

PART 1: Fox News’s Brian Kilmeade joins us to talk about his new Book “Abraham Lincoln, Fredrick Douglas and the Battle to Save America’s Soul.” He talks about the important roll Douglas played in the Reconstruction of the south and in particular Alabama. PART 2: Nina Ford-Jonson a Mobile Pediatrician addresses issues surrounding the Corona Virus In Alabama, including child vaccination and the hes...

Jimmy Carter, one of the original members of the “Blind Boys of Alabama” joins JT to talk about his Music career which spans the last 8 decades. He premieres his latest album and shares some of the stories behind the music October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Alabama has some of the highest rates of both diagnosis and death in the country. That’s why singer and actress Mark J. Blige joins...

Ron Shoe, and Andrew Burke from SIP Oasis www.sipoasis.com , and Anna Sullivan Price with Insurance Facilities talk with John Mountz about the importance of CyberSecurity, and what issues businesses need to consider.

Vivian Smith Carter, State of Alabama Project Coordinator for Alabama Apart Together joins John to explain the options available to all residents of the state to support mental wellness in the wake of the pandemic.

ADECA Chairmen Ken Boswell joins JT to talk about the impact the Census has in Alabama as it pertains to funding and economic development in our state.

JT talks with a local African American Pastor about race relations in Alabama, and then Jim Faherty talks with Paul Demarco about the impact this is having on the upcoming elections.

The latest information on the Corona Virus in Alabama, directly from the people who know: The doctors of UAB. Then for a look at what our legislature is doing, we spend some time with both Huntsville Congressman Mo Brooks and Birmingham Congressman Gary Palmer.

Separating the Facts from Myths, Alabama Department of Public Health officer Dr. Karen Landers explains what we need to know about the Corona Virus in Alabama. Then from Montgomery to Washington, former Representative Paul Demarco joins us to dissect the meaning of the recent national elections and how it will impact us here in Alabama. He also places the Alabama Senate race into perspective.

Alzheimer’s Disease took 2,282 Lives in Alabama last year. Recently it also took the life of B. Smith, a well-known restaurateur and celebrity chef. Four years ago, she and her husband Dan Gasby sat for an interview about her illness in our viewpoint studios. This week we revisit this interview as a reminder of how quickly this devastating disease can change lives. Also Michelle Lunsford is a moth...

This week on Viewpoint Alabama, we dedicate the entire 30 minutes to discussion of Amendment one. First Leah Brandon gets an explanation from https://www.alreporter.com/ reporter Bill Britt as to what is in the Amendment, and then JT talks with Jackie Ziegler and Phil Williams who present opposing opinions on why people should vote for or against the amendment.

This week on Viewpoint Jim Faherty talks with Rodger Olsen from the Alabama Council on Compulsive Gambling talks about the issue created by gambling addition in the state of Alabama, in spite of it being illegal state-wide. Rodger offers resources where listeners can go to seek help. Then Rob Conrad talks with David Barry from the United Abilities a group that seeks to help parents of Children wit...

February is Dental Health Month, What can you do to start healthy dental habits with your kids that can last a lifetime? Dr Walton Johnson DVM joins “Dollar Bill” Lawson and Madison Reeves with hits and tips. Then JT talks with Amanda Vancuso, the mother of a teenager (Halley Vancuso) with Epilepsy about the help her service dog is able to provide her. JT also talks with Lauren Hagen with Precisio...

Rob Conrad and Leah Brandon Host Viewpoint Alabama

The Alabama Policy Institute's Phil Williams joins John Mountz to talk about pending marijuana Legislation in Montgomery, then Dr. Mel Glen joins JT to recount his memories of the time he spent with Dr. MLK jr and also comment on how far we have come since 1963, and how much farther we have to go.

John Mountz and Pastor Mickey Bell talk about Depression and JT talks with Alabama Attorney General Steve Martial