Viewpoint Alabama

Three Alabama residents from the Gaza region debate what would be the best solution to the strife in Isreal. While Joseph Abbott, a Christian Palestinian, Solomon Ginesberg, a Jewish man, and Hamza Abu Hamdeh all have different religious backgrounds they all agree on the importance of solving this issue in the middle east.

Will Mason creator of the Mason Music Foundation explains what his program has to offer for underprivileged students of all ages in the Birmingham area.

Radiation Oncology Accelerated Research boosters Julie Kim, Dean Giles and Kim Bunn talk about their program and fund raising. Then Dr Andrea McKee talks about Lung cancer. Lastly we close the show talking with David Long, CEO of the National Electrical contractors association talks about their work to educate people for a job in the electrician trade in Alabama.

Jim Blyth Military readiness expert explains how America’s physical fitness crisis is causing a defensive readiness deficit. The Dany Funnt, author of “Everybody Loses” exposes the truth behind online gambling. Then AL state Rep Russell Bedsole joins us to talk about the pitfalls of early voting in the state. We close with a conversation with Jefferson County DOT spokesperson John Papke on how to prepare the roads in our state ahead of winter weather.

Birmingham Attorney Greg Yaghmai talks shares his experience participating in the “World Marathon” Where he must complete 7 Marathons on Seven Continents back-to back. He says he does this for Kulture City which serves people with Sensory and invisible disabilities. Then Clay Ingram from AAA Alabama shares winter weather preparedness tips, and Anthony Cook from Alabama Power talks about how they prepare for Winter Weather in Alabama.

The Alabama Policy Institute’s Stephanie Smith lays out the agenda of The Governor proposed in her final state-of-the-state address and how our state law makers will go about implementing it. Then Paul Asay from Focus on the Family joins us to talk about tools parents can use to monitor their kids tech. Finally Dr. Laura Hambley-Lovett, author of “I Wish I’d Quit Sooner” offers practical Strategies for Navigating & Escaping a Toxic boss.

UAB Student Alexis McClellan overcomes the death of her father to become the first member of her family to graduate college, Then Sam Raus from Young Voices addresses the need for our tax code in Alabama to better incentivize Research and Development.

ON the heels of several positive business announcements this year in Alabama Local author and business expert Don Erwin explains what Alabama needs to do to remain competitive economically into the next year. Then the Executive director of the National Center’s Free Enterprise project explains ESG Scores and how they impact the valuation and profitability of investment of companies.

Birmingham area Palestinian Christian Joseph Abbott talks about the plight of Palestinian Christians both in the middle east in our listening area around Christmas. Then Artie Gilbert with Urban Alchemy of Birmingham explains how their program gives jobs to the recently incarcerated and also seeks to find housing situations for the chronically homeless in our Community.

UAB Injury prevention coordinator Jonathan Bryant encourages a safe Holiday, then Kristen Wong Director of the NS Foundation and Community engagement talks about Alabama Non-profits that they support.

Glenn Lutjens, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist has solutions for estranged families that are facing difficulties over the holidays. Then Elanie Stolze, Associate Vice President of Development and community relations with the American Theatre Guild joins us to talk about their Staging for the Future Program and how much good it as done in Alabama.

Jonathan Buchwalter, a Tuscaloosa Highschool history teacher returns to update us on the Focus act, and also to tell us about his 3 books that he has written as part of the NIght Sky Trilogy. Then Doctor Charles Vega joins us to talk about Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).

Charles Miller, the Policy Director of Alabama Rivers Alliance joins us to explain his opposition to a new 14 Billion Dollar Data canter that is being built in Bessemer Alabama. Then Sen Katic Britt explains what can be done to insure the Data center is being built responsibly. Finaly Griffin Prichard with the Alabama Sports Foundation joins us to talk about Dinkle Bells and how people can get involved.

Local Artist and author Craig Legg joins us to talk about his new book “A History of Birmingham Rock & Roll. Then Dr. Geoffrey Emerson from the American Society of Retina Specialists talks about the importance of screening and treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy.

Jonathan Buchwalter, a Tuscaloosa Highschool history teacher will be featured on the History Channel’s “Unbelievable” with Dan Aykroyd. He joins us to tell us about his roll as an educator and some of the things he talks about on this show. Then UAB Doctor Stephen Russell tells us how to stay healthy as we head into cold and flu season for this year. Finaly Birmingham Business Journal’s AJ O’Leary joins us to talk about some of the biggest economic developments in the mid-state of Alabama.

Matt Rasmusen TVA’s new Chief Nuclear Officer shares all the things that go into operating a Nuclear power plant, like the Browns Ferry Reactor in Limestone County. Then Bret Baier joins us to talk about his new book about President Teddy Rosevelt. Finaly Dr. Ashish Panchal from the American Heart Association explains some of the things you need to know to assist others in a medical emergency.

Debra Warren, Birmingham area team Coordinator with Operation Christmas Child tells us how listeners can get involved this year. Then Daniel Jean-Baptiste with Construction Ready Tells us how his organization is partnering with Goodwill of the Southern Rivers to help train adults in Alabama for a new career in construction.

Birmingham meteorologist Wes Wyatt joins us to talk about his new book “Bread, Milk, and a Chance of Snow.” He shares what he has learned covering the weather in Alabama for the last 2 decades and shares why weather awareness is so important in our state