Viewpoint Alabama

The Alabama Policy Institute’s Stephanie Smith lays out the agenda of The Governor proposed in her final state-of-the-state address and how our state law makers will go about implementing it.  Then Paul Asay from Focus on the Family joins us to talk about tools parents can use to monitor their kids tech.  Finally Dr. Laura Hambley-Lovett, author of “I Wish I’d Quit Sooner” offers practical Strateg...

UAB Student Alexis McClellan overcomes the death of her father to become the first member of her family to graduate college, Then Sam Raus from Young Voices addresses the need for our tax code in Alabama to better incentivize Research and Development.

ON the heels of several positive business announcements this year in Alabama Local author and business expert Don Erwin explains what Alabama needs to do to remain competitive economically into the next year.  Then the Executive director of the National Center’s Free Enterprise project explains ESG Scores and how they impact the valuation and profitability of investment of companies.

Birmingham area Palestinian Christian Joseph Abbott talks about the plight of Palestinian Christians both in the middle east in our listening area around Christmas.  Then Artie Gilbert with Urban Alchemy of Birmingham explains how their program gives jobs to the recently incarcerated and also seeks to find housing situations for the chronically homeless in our Community.

UAB Injury prevention coordinator Jonathan Bryant encourages a safe Holiday, then Kristen Wong Director of the NS Foundation and Community engagement talks about Alabama Non-profits that they support. 

Glenn Lutjens, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist has solutions for estranged  families that are facing difficulties over the holidays.  Then Elanie Stolze, Associate Vice President of Development and community relations with the American Theatre Guild joins us to talk about their Staging for the Future Program and how much good it as done in Alabama.

Jonathan Buchwalter, a Tuscaloosa Highschool history teacher returns to update us on the Focus act, and also to tell us about his 3 books that he has written as part of the NIght Sky Trilogy.  Then Doctor Charles Vega joins us to talk about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Charles Miller, the Policy Director of Alabama Rivers Alliance joins us to explain his opposition to a new 14 Billion Dollar Data canter that is being built in Bessemer Alabama.  Then Sen Katic Britt explains what can be done to insure the Data center is being built responsibly.  Finaly Griffin Prichard with the Alabama Sports Foundation joins us to talk about Dinkle Bells and how people can get i...

Local Artist and author Craig Legg joins us to talk about his new book “A History of Birmingham Rock & Roll.  Then Dr. Geoffrey Emerson from the American Society of Retina Specialists talks about the importance of screening and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy.

Jonathan Buchwalter, a Tuscaloosa Highschool history teacher will be featured on the History Channel’s “Unbelievable” with Dan Aykroyd.  He joins us to tell us about his roll as an educator and some of the things he talks about on this show.  Then UAB Doctor Stephen Russell tells us how to stay healthy as we head into cold and flu season for this year. Finaly Birmingham Business Journal’s AJ O’Lea...

Matt Rasmussen TVA’s new Chief Nuclear Officer shares all the things that go into operating a Nuclear power plant, like the Browns Ferry Reactor in Limestone County. Then Bret Baier joins us to talk about his new book about President Teddy Rosevelt.  Finaly Dr. Ashish Panchal from the American Heart Association explains some of the things you need to know to assist others in a medical emergency.

Debra Warren, Birmingham area team Coordinator with Operation Christmas Child tells us how listeners can get involved this year. Then Daniel Jean-Baptiste with Construction Ready Tells us how his organization is partnering with Goodwill of the Southern Rivers to help train adults in Alabama for a new career in construction.

Birmingham meteorologist Wes Wyatt joins us to talk about his new book “Bread, Milk, and a Chance of Snow.” He shares what he has learned covering the weather in Alabama for the last 2 decades and shares why weather awareness is so important in our state

Kelly Payton and Callie Hindon from the King’s Home talk about how they are helping people with disabilities.  We also promote their Horses and Hounds Halloween Hoopla event that will support the organization. Then Laura Dunn from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration talks about the importance of picking the right car seat, Finaly Denise Gillespie explains the mission of the S...

Local Author and Airforce Vet John Bently talks about the leadership lessons he shares in his new book “I Lead Me.”  Then Marcus Coleman VP of Community Resilience Strategies at the United Way talks about Disaster Preparedness and their Disaster Preparedness workshops in Southwest Alabama.

Alabama Foster Coalition founder Paul Berry explains the unique challenges faced in finding foster families for kids in AL.  Then Dr. Eboni Preston Goddard with the National Park Service talks about the impact budget cuts are having on state and national parks.

Dr. Renata Moon addresses the vaccine controversy that has been stirred by comments made by RFK Jr.  Then Bill O’Reilly commentator and author of the book confronting evil talks about the evil that lead to recent evets like the assassination on Charlie Kirk.  Finaly Financial Advisor Matt Schultz talks about the importance of managing your personal finances and budgeting.

Dr Khalilah Brown from Southern Research joins us to update us on about their Catalyst program to gather data on marginalized populations in Alabama.  Then Decatur State Sen Aurthur Orr joins us to talk about possible solutions to deadly police chases, after a 17 year old innocent driver was killed by a speeding suspect being pursued by Priceville PD.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month.  Stephanie Pasternak, the director of State affairs with the National Alliance on Mental Illness talks about the 988 hotline.   Michael F. Lamma EVP with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention talks about the Out of the Darkness walks.  Then Dan Gluckman the Senior Director of Policy for the International Safety Equipment Association talks ab...

Archie Gottesman from JewBelong talks about her campaign to post billboards across the campus of the University of Alabama to fight campus antisemitism.  Then Senator Katie Britt Joins JT to talk about her recent legislative priorities.

Dr. Danny Huerta has back to school parenting tips, then Sen Tommy Tuberville-AL will support the DC take-over.  Musician Taylor Hicks joins to talk about the importance of education.

Alabama Educator Amy McDonald returns from her trip to holocaust remembrance sites in Europe with her experience and what she hopes to share with her students.  Then Perryn Caroll from the Jimmie Hale Mission explains the challenges they face in serving the homeless in Alabama.

Insurance export Rob Bhatt has back to school driving tips and  Sofia Hamilton from Young Voices weighs the pros and cons of new laws that could make Vapes illegal in the state.

William Green, Director of Catfish Division with Alabama Farmers talks about the important role they play in Alabama’s economy.  Sam Raus with Young Writers talks about the impact the upcoming Tik Tok Ban could have on our American Political discourse.