Viewpoint Alabama

Host of the Podcast “Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children.” Joie Duffy Rice tells us about what her historical research into this institution near Montgomery has uncovered. She also asks Alabama residents to reach out to her with more information they can use to better understand what went on in this place and possibly solve the disappearance of many children w...

4-H has a program called “Changemakers” which seeks to unite young people with older people to improve Tech-literacy. Agent Allie Griner County Extension agent for 4-H explains the efforts being made by Alabama A&M, Auburn and Tuskegee University to reach people in Alabama’s poorest rural communities in hopes this will improve employment and reduce poverty.

Just in time for Tax season we are joined in studio by James E. Dorsey, Special agent in charge of the Atlanta field office of the IRS for criminal investigations. Agent Dorsey explains why its important this time of year to watch out for scams and scammers. Its also important that you are accurate in your reporting for both your personal and business taxes. Agent Dorsey explains the things the IR...

Following the deadly tornados of January 9th, the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Darrell Habisch is on the ground in Dallas and Autauga counties surveying damage and offering ways people from Alabama can receive assistance. We also talk about other things FEMA can do and Darrell has some suggestions as to what people can de before the storms come to be better prepared.

The Regional Director for the US Department of Health and Human Services for Region 4 (The Southeast, including Alabama) joins us on Viewpoint to explain why getting vaccinated, especially with the newest Bivalent Covid Vaccine is the best way to prevent serious illness resulted from Covid during the holidays in Alabama.

Traveling Registered Nurse Trish Palmer has a message for Millennials during this Holiday Season, don’t ignore the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Trish explains that the prime time in life this disease presents itself is between 25 and 30 and many younger people ignore the symptoms. She says early diagnosis and starting a long term treatment plan is the best way to slow the progression of the ill...

Human Trafficking is a form of modern day slavery that occurs in every state of the union, including Alabama. An organization called “The Well-House” creates a safe place for women and girls who are a victim of Human trafficking and prostitution. They strive to help break the cycle of harm and introduce these victims to a new life. Slade Smith is the President of the Junior Board of the Well House...

The Jimmy Hale mission has been serving the people of Birmingham who are in need since 1944. We talk with Perryn Carroll about the mission’s services, needs and vision for the Birmingham community as we go into the holiday season and beyond.

Following the Tuesday Midterm General election and the election of Katie Britt to the US Senate to represent Alabama, Viewpoint talks about her Agenda to help represent Alabama in Washington and work with Sen Tommy Tuberville. Then just in time for Veterans day, a Non-profit program that helps with job placement for Vets that seeks to match their skills learned during their service with the privat...

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and out of the Darkness Birmingham’s Spokesperson Marissa Grayson talks about the importance of raising awareness for people considering Suicide. She also addresses the signs people should look for and resources that are available for people suffering from mental health issues in Alabama. She also promotes fund raising activities happening state wide....

Dr. Tom Ellison from the CDC explains why the new vaccine that has been developed is better equipped to help you fight the new strains of the Corona Virus. Dr. Ellison explains why getting vaccinated against Covid’s newest Variant as well as the Flu is the best way to stay health during the winter months.

White Cane Safety Day brings awareness to the contributions and needs of the blind community. Kellee Sanchez, Jason Martin and Grammy award winning recording artist Dave Crenshaw join us in studio to talk about this event that coming up October 10th at the Alys Stephens Center in Birmingham. Then on the issue of disability, 33% of Alabama’s population has some sort of disability. This is one of th...

On the 59th anniversary of the bombing of the 16th street Baptist Church which claimed the lives of 4 girls in Sunday school, we talk with Lisa McNair, the sister of Denise McNair who died in the attack. In Lisa’s new book Dear Denice, letters to the sister I never knew, she offers poignant, honest, and heartfelt letters to a sister who perished in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing. We also t...

Help for small business in central Alabama impacted by the flooding last fall has almost ended, but before it does Sharon Gadbois from the US Small Business Administration visits with us to tell listeners what they can do to apply for low interest loans before the deadline ends.

Team Rowland is a group of 100 riders, 25 volunteers, and 1000+ donors with one clear goal: Eradicate Parkinson's Disease from the face of planet. Husband and wife Mike and Stacy Rowland join us in studio to talk about there event at Oak Mountain State Park on Saturday the 24. This year the Team Rowland Road Series begins in Birmingham, AL with options for a 5 mile, 10 mile, 15 mile, 30 mile, or c...

University of Alabama at Birmingham Oncologist Ahmed Elkhanany says following the Pandemic there has been a rise in the number of cases of advanced Breast Cancer, do to delayed screenings or general fear of being in a medical setting during a time of pandemic. We also talk with a parent who was diagnosed with breast cancer and is fighting her illness. She tells the story of overcoming cancer and c...

The Priority Veteran Program is a VA Funded program administered through the united way to help provide rapid rehousing for homeless Vets or prevent vets from losing hosing in Alabama. Program Director Lula Skowronek and Case manager Shanita White-King join us in studio to tell us about what the program offers and how people can participate or get connected. We also talk with Dione Stephens, a vet...

As school starts back, many low income kids may not have the cloths they need to return to school and fit in among their peers. This can have a devastating effect on the child’s Psyche. Joining us from Operation Warm is Executive Director Grace Sica to talk about their organizations mission to provide coats and shoes for kids in Alabama and around the country using all privately contributed funds.

The Alabama Women’s Commission has partnered with Well Women Alabama to spearhead a new initiative called “211 Know” That seeks to encourage, strengthen, and provide support for women in Alabama who have been psychologically or emotionally effected by the Pandemic through a text messaging program. The Chair of the Alabama Women’s Commission Junior board Emily Herring along with Pam Mashburn from E...

Following the supreme court’s reversal of Roe V. Wade, interest in Adoption is on the rise in Alabama. Herbie Newell, President and CEO of Lifeline Alabama Adoptions joins us on viewpoint to talk about the mission and the ministry of his organization. He outlines some of the challenges they case both economically and Bureaucratically in serving the families of Alabama, and how they are first and f...

With the new approval of vaccinations for kids 6 months to 5 years for Covid, John Mountz talks with Dr. Tom Ellison, Medical Services Director for Project HELP and Alabama State Director for Doctors For America Inc. He also talks about measures we can take to be safe as we go into the Summer Covid season in the South. Then JT talks with Michelle Lunsford about her efforts to encourage legislators...

Recently in Gadsden Alabama, a Mentally unstable man with a long criminal history attempted to gain entrance to an elementary school. When he was confronted by a school resource officer (SRO), than man attempted to take the officer’s gun. The scuffle injured the officer but resulted in the death of the wood-be intruder. This week on Viewpoint Alabama, we talk with Mo Canady, the National Associati...

In the wake of the school shooting in Uvalde TX, parents are searching for ways to talk with their young children about the event in a way that is both compassionate but also factual. Pediatrician and author Dr. Harvey Karp offers some strategies for parents on how to talk about these issues with their kids. Then Dr. Rom Kopacka joins us for an update on the latest with the Omicron variant of the...

Eating local helps both your health and the local economy. Ellie Watson Director of “Sweet Grown Alabama” a Non-Profit organization joins John to explain how they are connecting local famers with consumers in Alabama, and the result is better food that spends less time in transit and puts more money back into our local Alabama economy.

Purple Heart Homes provides housing solutions for service-connected disabled and aging Veterans. JT talks with John Gallina, CEO and Co-Founder who explains what they are doing for the people of Alabama and how we can help them provide for Alabama Vets. Then John Mountz talks with Dr. Tom Ellison, Medical Services Director for Project HELP and Alabama State Director for Doctors For America Inc. He...