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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 and a great roster of experts tackle everything from car and home repair to tax prep, history, science and astronomy… birds, pets and wildlife biology... and a few surprises, too!

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, March 6
Food Friday: Kizzy Williams-Francisco

Monday, March 9
Medical Monday: Dermatology with Dr. Alexis Perlumutter

Tuesday, March 10
Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart

Wednesday, March 11
Writers Forum

Thursday, March 12
Gardening

Friday, March 13
Food Friday: Pie with Ellen Gray

Monday, March 16
Medical Monday: Rheumatology with Dr. Michael Allen

Tuesday, March 17
Cars with Gordon Fricke

Wednesday, March 18
Home Improvement with Darren Tracy

Thursday, March 19
Astronomy with Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson

Friday, March 20
Food Friday: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol

Latest Episodes
  • The Albany Train Show returns to the Polish Community Center on Saturday, March 14. We welcome back train experts Jeff Stedge, Doug Bafaro, John Basile and Jeff English. Whether you want to talk about model railroads or the real thing, we've got you covered! Ray Graf hosts.
  • Physical therapist Matthew Goodemote joins us to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
  • We welcome back Kathryn Sheehan for another of our regular deep dives into the history of our region. Ray Graf hosts.
  • We welcome Dr. Jennifer Miller. She specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Shriners Children's New England. Ray Graf hosts.
  • Food Friday favorite Aneesa Waheed is back. On this show we'll learn about the traditional foods of Ramadan. Ray Graf hosts.
  • You have questions, we have answers. The scientists are back to unlock the mysteries of the material world. Ray Graf hosts.
  • We welcome back Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin, Dr. Susan Sikule and Dr. Kris Dallas to answer questions about your pet's health. Ray Graf hosts.
  • Jim Hendler is back for another class in Artificial Intelligence. Jim is Tetherless World Chair of Computer, Web and Cognitive Sciences at RPI and the former Chair of the Global Technology Policy Council of the Association for Computing Machinery. Ray Graf hosts.
  • Dr. Niraj Sharma of Cardinal Spine and Pain Medicine joins us to talk about low back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, pinched nerves, and other problems, as well as non-surgical treatment options. Ray Graf hosts.
  • What's your favorite mixed drink? Retired CIA professor John Fisher joins us to offer tips and tricks to make your favorite cocktail even better. Ray Graf hosts.