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Vox Pop
Weekdays, 2:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m.

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:

Friday, October 10
Food Friday: TBD

Monday, October 13
Medical Monday: Podiatry with Dr. Douglas Tumen

Tuesday, October 14
Cars with Gordon Fricke

Wednesday, October 15
Computers and Tech with Tony Yang

Thursday, October 16
Gardening

Friday, October 17
Food Friday: Cookbooks with Haley Whalen and Alexandra Stafford

Latest Episodes
  • The pros are back to answer your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.
  • We welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers to offer advice and answer your computer and tech questions. Ray Graf hosts.
  • Gordon Fricke is back to help you get your wheels ready for cold weather driving. Ray Graf hosts.
  • 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?
  • 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.
  • The green thumb gang is back to take your gardening questions. Ray Graf hosts.
  • 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.
  • We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another of our regular deep dives into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.
  • Dr. Gary Kocharian and Dr. Jon Lebovitz of Nuvance Health join us to discuss a range of conditions and treatments related to the brain, neck and spine. Ray Graf hosts.