Vox Pop

The Trump administration today formally announced it will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program — also called DACA — putting an expiration date on the legal protections granted to roughly 800,000 people known as "DREAMers," who entered the country illegally as children. Here to discuss DACA and immigration is Cianna Freeman-Tolbert of Tully Rinckey PLLC and Sarah Rogerson of Albany Law School. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Chef Jasper Alexander of Hattie’s Restaurant of Saratoga Springs, NY is here with us to discuss fried chicken and more classic southern food. Hattie's will be the only vendor from a non-Southern state at the National Fried Chicken Festival in New Orleans, LA from Sept. 23-24. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

In the studio today to answer your gardening questions are a few familiar voices. Bob Graves is a horticulturist and co-owner of Faddegon’s Nursery in Latham, New York. Fred Breglia is director of the Landis Arboretum in Esperance, New York. Greg Ward runs Ward’s Nursery in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

It's all about technology on this edition of Vox Pop. We'll talk computers with Tony Yang of Gig Computers. Ray Graf hosts.

Joining us today on Medical Monday is Dr. Jennifer Michaels of The Brien Center for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in the Berkshires. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

We discuss food tourism on Food Friday today. In the studio are Amy Koren-Roth of Taste of Troy Food Tours and Marla Ortega of The Ilium Café. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back our esteemed panel of experts to respond to your scientific inquiries. Barbara Brabetz and Ed Stander make up our panel. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

It's a Pets & Vets show on this edition of Vox Pop with Dr. Ron Scharf of the Animal Hospital of Niskayuna, New York. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Today’s program is the copyright forum. Paul Rapp, Bill Westwood and Polly Law are in the studio to answer your questions about protecting your writing, music, and art. WAMC’s Alan Chartock hosts.

On a day when many are staring at the sun during the solar eclipse, Dr. Eric Verruto of Hudson Valley Eye Surgeons joins Medical Monday. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Today's Food Friday is all about Seafood. Katie Haskins of Hooked Seafood Co. in Latham, NY is in the studio. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Many people in our region spend their free time on the area's hiking and biking trails. We have two hiking and biking experts in the studio today to answer your questions and help you find the best trails and routes to take.

On today’s program, it’s a writers forum. In the studio are novelist Barbara Chepaitis and reviewer Steve Sawicki. They are here to answer your questions about the process of creative writing. WAMC’s Brian Shields hosts.

Albany County District Attorney David Soares is the guest for today's show. Soares, a Democrat, has been in office since 2005. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Dr. Paul Singh of Albany Medical Center joins the show to discuss bariatric surgery. Dr. Singh specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures. He is widely recognized for applying his robotic surgical expertise to gastroenterology and other general surgery, including robotic gastric bypass surgery. He also performs advanced minimally invasive hernia repair, as well as gastro-esophageal reflux and gastric bypass surgery. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

At the height of the season, Deanna Fox is in the studio for this Food Friday to answer your questions about the delicious treats you can try at fairs and carnivals. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Joining us today to answer your automotive questions is Gordon Fricke – owner and operator of Barber and Fricke Automotive Inc. – an independent repair, auto body, towing and used car facility in Hoosick Falls, New York. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Avian expert Rich Guthrie returns to the studio to answer all of your birding questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

Tensions between North Korea and the U.S. continue to rise after the United Nations approved a new package of sanctions on the reclusive regime following North Korean missile tests. In the studio to discuss the issue is Steven Leibo of The Sage Colleges. Leibo is also a WAMC commentator. WAMC's Alan Chartocks hosts.

Dr. Lyda Rojas, director of breast surgery at Caremount Medical Group and Putnam Hospital Center, joins Medical Monday today. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

Tim and Brooke Taney of Slidin' Dirty join Food Friday to discuss food trucks and more. Slidin' Dirty has two restaurants in Troy and Schenectady, New York along with food trucks throughout the Capital Region. WAMC's Brian Shields hosts.

On this edition of Vox Pop, we welcome renowned astronomer Bob Berman to the studio to field all of your astronomy-related questions. WAMC’s Brian Shields hosts.

We are in the midst of the summer travel season. Veteran travel planner Andrea Schwartz is in the studio to answer your travel questions. WAMC's Brian Shields hosts.

Plumbing can be a daunting challenge for home owners and fixer uppers. Never fear! Ian Cowen of On The Level Plumbing joins us today to answer your questions. WAMC's Brian Shields hosts.

Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins Medical Monday to discuss podiatry and podiatric surgery. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.

  Chef Ric Orlando is in the studio to discuss the best meals you can make using ingredients from local farmers markets. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

In the studio today to answer your gardening questions are a few familiar voices. Bob Graves is a horticulturist and co-owner of Faddegon’s Nurseryin Latham, New York. Fred Breglia is director of the Landis Arboretum in Esperance, New York. Greg Ward runs Ward’s Nursery in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. WAMC’s Ray Graf hosts.

It’s Pets and Vets today, and joining us in the studio are Dr. Susan Sikule of the Just Cats veterinary clinics in Guilderland and Saratoga Springs, NY and Dr. Kris Dallas of Ancient Arts Holistic Veterinary Services in Saratoga Springs. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.

The communications staff of the Trump White House underwent a shake-up last week, as Press Secretary Sean Spicer announced his resignation and Anthony Scaramucci was appointed White House Director of Communications. This is the latest episode in the saga of the Trump administration versus the press.

Dr. Paul Lemanski joins us for Medical Monday.  Dr. Lemanski is an internist with CapitalCare Center for Preventive Medicine. WAMC's Alan Chartock hosts.