Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf welcomes guests with expertise in areas ranging from astronomy and birding to taxes and cooking. Our experts take questions posed by WAMC listeners.
Every Monday is a "Medical Monday." Every Friday is a "Food Friday."
There are several ways to join the conversation:
- Call in during the show from 2-3 p.m. at 1-800-348-2551 (1-800-34TALK-1)
- Email voxpop@wamc.org during the show
- Tweet us @WAMCVoxPop
You can subscribe to the podcast here: iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!
Coming up on Vox Pop:
Monday, October 20
Medical Monday: General & Robotic Surgery with Dr. Smadar Bogardus
Tuesday, October 21
Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart
Wednesday, October 22
Physical Therapy with Matthew Goodemote
Thursday, October 23
Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson
Friday, October 24
Food Friday: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol
Monday, October 27
Medical Monday: Breast Health with Dr. Lynn Choi
Tuesday, October 28
Real Estate with Renata Lewis and Alexander Monticello
Wednesday, October 29
Pets and Vets with Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin
Thursday, October 30
Science Forum
Friday, October 31
Food Friday: Plant based cooking with Wendy Grossman
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According to our guests, cookbooks are not just tools for the kitchen, but also cultural objects people want to buy, gift, and gather around. We're joined by best selling cookbook author Alexandra Stafford and Haley Whalen from Arthur's Market. Ray Graf hosts. -
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We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer advice and answer your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Gordon Fricke is back to help you get your wheels ready for cold weather driving. Ray Graf hosts.
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Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins us to take your foot health questions. Ray Graf hosts. -
Imagine that! WAMC's October 2026 ended so fast (shout out to our members) that your Food Friday host/producer didn't have a show booked. Retired CIA prof John Fischer was quickly called into service. He may have been feverish, or maybe he had just awakened from his afternoon nap. Whatever the reason, the esteemed food, wine, mixology and cheese expert ranted about doing a Food Friday concerning "Hudson Valley beers and gas station convenience food." What the blue blazes?
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We welcome back Russ Matson of All American BBQ and Bill Fletcher from Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse. These two experts will unlock the secrets of barbecue from around our great nation. Ray Graf hosts.
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Cold and flu season is back. This is a good time to check in with our favorite virologist, Dr. Eric Yager of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another of our regular deep dives into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.
