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Vox Pop

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Gardening
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Climate Change
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Ufos
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Automotive Repair
Real Estate
Cocktails
Artificial Intelligence
Bariatric Surgery
Obesity
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NASA
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Ice Cream
Birds

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... more

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Latest Episodes

We talk healthy eating and better living with Emily Horstman, a Registered Dietitian and the founder of HealthierSpan. Ray Graf hosts.

Summer is here. Our team of experts is back with tips for keeping your lawn and garden in great shape. Ray Graf hosts.

Vox Pop's Ray Graf hosted a special Vox Pop Gardening Show On-The-Roadshow event at the Landis Arboretum in Esperance, New York on April 22nd, 2026. A splendid time was had by all! Our popular Vox Pop Gardening Show headed out on the road to take roo... more

Dr. Carrie O'Loughlin joins us to answer your pet health care questions. Ray Graf hosts.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Christopher Dibble
Cardiologist with St. Peter's Cardiology Associates
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Episode: Medical Monday 6/8/26: Cardiology with Dr. Christopher Dibble
Bruce Weinstein
Cookbook author and food myth expert
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Episode: Food Friday 5/29/26: Food Myths with Bruce Weinstein
Jean Gagnon
Certified Travel Counselor; President of Plaza Travel Center
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Episode: Travel with Jean Gagnon 5/27/26
Bill Fletcher
Owner and pit master of Fletcher's BBQ Shop and Steakhouse
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Episode: Food Friday 5/22/26: Beer and BBQ Bonanza!
John Fischer
Retired professor of hospitality and service management at the Culinary Institute of America; beer expert
Culinary Institute of America
Episode: Food Friday 5/22/26: Beer and BBQ Bonanza!
Russell Matson
Creator of Find Southern BBQ at Meadows Golf Center / All American BBQ
Meadows Golf Center; All American BBQ
Episode: Food Friday 5/22/26: Beer and BBQ Bonanza!
Kathryn Sheehan
Executive Director of the Hart Cluett Museum and Rensselaer County and Troy City Historian
Hart Cluett Museum; Rensselaer County/Troy
Episode: History with Kathryn Sheehan 5/19/26
Clement Darling
Chief of Vascular Surgery at Albany Medical Center
Albany Medical Center
Episode: Medical Monday 5/18/26: Vascular Surgery with Dr. Clement Darling
Aneesa Waheed
Owner/chef of Tara Kitchen; cookbook author; organizer of school food diplomacy programs
Tara Kitchen
Episode: Food Friday 5/15/26: Aneesa Waheed

Host

Ray Graf
Host of Vox Pop, WAMC

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Vox Pop, the best show on Radio!

    Love the host Ray Graff, the science forums with Ed, the Astronomy forum with Bob Berman and now Valerie, are both amazing programs, with usually a minimum of 2 experts who can answer almost any question posed by us listeners. Thank you for all that WAMC does!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thenamescja3151994
    United States3 years ago
  • Need more Ian

    Title says it all

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pingelski
    United States4 years ago
  • Birding.

    Birding episodes are great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob_LaBlaw
    United States4 years ago
  • Interesting and entertaining

    Birds episodes are the best

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StamfordNewby
    United States6 years ago
  • Playing catch-up is easy!

    I love listening to this program on the radio, but if I can’t, the podcast will inform and delight me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Koshaugh57
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the rapid access to expert answers during call-ins.
Birding and astronomy segments are frequently highlighted as standout features.
The show is praised for being informative and easy to catch up with via podcast if missed live.

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Talking Points

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Medical Monday 6/8/26: Cardiology with Dr. Christopher Dibble
Q: Why might someone choose a nuclear stress test over a standard treadmill test?
A nuclear stress test can provide more detailed information about blood flow and perfusion, useful when there is a higher suspicion of coronary artery disease or when the patient cannot exercise adequately for a standard stress test.
Medical Monday 6/8/26: Cardiology with Dr. Christopher Dibble
Q: How does a stress echocardiogram work and what happens during the test?
The patient exercises on a treadmill to stress the heart, then ultrasound images are captured to evaluate how the heart functions under stress, providing insights into wall motion and perfusion that help identify potential blockages or ischemia.
Medical Monday 6/8/26: Cardiology with Dr. Christopher Dibble
Q: What can ultrasound tell us just from looking at a picture about the condition of the heart?
Ultrasound assesses heart structure and function, including valve status and pumping efficiency, and helps determine whether there is normal anatomy or pathology that might explain symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain; it can guide decisions on further testing.
Climate change and green energy with Dan Delurey 6/10/26
Q: Is there credible modeling that quantifies the net climate impact of AI considering energy use vs. AI-assisted gains?
Dan suggests that while AI can improve grid efficiency and demand response, the overall climate impact is uncertain and depends on how data centers are managed; the jury is still out on precise net benefits.
Physical Therapy with Matthew Goodemote 5/26/26
Q: When should nerve pain prompt stopping an exercise and seeking medical evaluation?
If nerve symptoms worsen or are provoked by activity, that is a hard stop and warrants medical evaluation rather than pushing through.

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What is Vox Pop about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Vox Pop blends live call-in accessibility with expert insight across a wide range of topics, from home and car repair to science, history, and local culture. Regular Medical Mondays and Food Fridays anchor the show, while rotating guests—from physicians and scientists to horticulture pros and historians—answer caller questions in real time. Listeners likely value practical, firsthand guidance and enjoy approachable explanations of complex topics, with a penchant for local relevance, community involvement, and bite-sized education. A standout aspect is the broad, experiential guest roster and the interactive format that includes live calls, demonstrations, and audience participation, making it especially appealing to listeners who like actio... more

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1. Dr. Christopher Dibble
2. Bruce Weinstein
3. Jean Gagnon
4. Bill Fletcher
5. John Fischer
6. Russell Matson
7. Kathryn Sheehan
8. Clement Darling

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