In this week's show, we begin our interview series by Ginny Kennedy examining 'end-of-life' health care challenges that you may face for yourself or for loved ones. Today, we'll hear from Huntsville Hospital's chaplain Brad Hall. We'll also continue our a tour of local farmers markets titled 'The Market Is Open!'. And we'll shine our podcast spotlight on Planetary Radio and Earthdate. Use the links below to find resources that may help you with your end-of-life questions. Also, send us your questions and comments about our topic, or anything else, on the WLRH Facebook and Twitter feeds ... or share a comment HERE.

RESOURCE LINKS

Hospice Famly Care

It's OK to Die - Dr. Monica Williams-Murphy & Kris Murphy

make your own Advance Directive - Huntsville Hospital

find help with your challenges - Hospice of the Valley

find resources for senior citizens and elder care - Top of Alabama Regional Council of Government (TARCOG)

Latham Farmers Market at Latham UMC (open Tues 3 - 6pm)

Greene Street Market in Huntsville (open Thur 4 - 8pm)

In this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we head to the Morgan County / Decatur Farmers Market to meet more local farmers in our series 'The Market is Open' and we learn about friction stir welding and a locally-built component of the Space Launch System - the Launch Vehicle Stage Adapter (LVSA) as it prepares for a trip down the Mississippi River to its next stage of production. We'll also enjoy one final presentation of this month's featured podcasts, 51% and Engine of our Ingenuity, as well as an Alabama Legacy Moment.

In this week's show, we begin a two-part discussion with Huntsville Manager of Urban and Long Range Planning, Dennis Madsen. We'll also hear about the importance of storytelling from folks who attended The Moth Mainstage last week at Randolph School. And we'll continue our podcast feature for Planetary Radio and Earthdate. Also, send us your questions and comments about our topic, or anything else, on the WLRH Facebook and Twitter feeds ... or share a comment HERE. 

WANT TO TALK TO THE PUBLIC MICROPHONE? We'll be visiting downtown Huntsville in the coming days. It's your chance to speak your mind, and maybe get on the radio. Stay tuned for details or submit a question here.

USEFUL LINKS FOR 7/20/17

City of Huntsville Planning Commission

The Moth Radio Hour and Mainstage

Speak to the Public Microphone!

In this episode of The Public Radio Hour, we enjoy a visit with classical musicians Susanna Phillips and Matthew McDonald. These Huntsville natives return home every August to host Twickenham Fest, which has become Alabama's premiere chamber music festival. We'll also hear more from this month's featured podcasts, Engines of Our Ingenuity and 51%. And during our Alabama Legacy Moment, we'll hear about Old Cahawba.

LINKS OF INTEREST

Twickenham Fest - Reserve tickets here 

Eighth Blackbird (music/education)

music of Messiaen 'Quartet for the End of Time'

find more Alabama Legacy Moments

In this episode (8/17/17), we talk with a retina specialist to learn what happens to your eyes if you look at Monday's eclipse without proper viewing glasses. We'll also hear about a new app with roots in Hartselle that's helping people around the world track the eclipse. We'll also hear more from this month's featured podcasts, 51% and Engines of our Ingenuity. Look below to find links related to topics discussed in tonight's episode.

LINKS TO USE:

Eclipse Safety Tips from NASA

Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters and Viewers 

Safe DIY Alternatives to Eclipse Glasses

Countdown/ Information for UAH's Eclipse Celebration

NASA Goddard Video: What determines when we have an eclipse?

A Post-Eclipse Fun Run

Solar Eclipse Training Session w/ Solar Scientist Mitzi Adams

NWS Eclipse Weather Webpage

Planetarium Show: The Great Eclipse