Viewpoint Alabama

Ryan Burgos is the Director of the DAV’s National employment program.  He joins us to talk about National hire a veteran day.  Then we are joined by former Congressmen Mo Brooks to talk about President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2024.

This week the Republican Party held their national convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  Alabama was well represented by our Senators Katie Britt, Tommy Tuberville and Secretary of state Wes Alen.  We hear from each of them during the event.  Then we have the opportunity to talk with Weird Al Yankovic about his contribution to the tourism industry in the state of Alabama.

Army Brigadier General (retired) PAUL "GREG" SMITH, author of CONFESSIONS OF A WEEKEND WARRIOR: Thirty-Five Years in the National Guard, Then Tuscaloosa City Councilmen Kip Tyner joins us to explain why Vending machines that Dispense ammunition are a bad idea, even though they are legal in Alabama.

Focus on the Family’s Dr. Josh Zeichik explains.  We also check in with Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall with his thoughts on Title 9 in teh state of Alabama.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed talks about the issues facing our capital city, then , Laura Wingate, EVP of Education, Support, & Advocacy at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation talks about Payment accumulators.

Lisa Anderson with Focus on the Family tells her journey as caretaker of a mother with Alzheimer's, and Sen Katie Britt remembers the late Willie Mays who passed away this week.

Ashley England, TVA’s Commercial Energy Solutions Manager has tips on how to lower your power Bill during the hot summer months in Alabama.

In honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, We hear from Senator Tommy Tuberville, as well as a D-Day Vet and then a historian Jared Frederick who wrote the book “Into the Cold Blue: My World War II Journeys with the Mighty 8th Air Force.  We also talk with Amateur radio operator Greg Sims about the upcoming Amateur Radio Field Day that will be held at Oak Mountain State Park on June 22nd.

The Alabama Games open in Birmingham Next weekend, and we are joined by Laura Burt the executive Director.  She tells our listeners how that can participate or watch, and what the benefits are to the athletes and the community.

JR “Chip” Carden Jr. the Executive director of the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board explains how the limerences they issue protect home owners, and benefit the builder alike.  He also explains the resources available on their website. Then in Honer of Memorial Day, Author and historian Jared Frederick joins us to talk about the contributions that Alabamians have made to our military forces on this Memorial day weekend. We also talk about the roll Alabama played in the civil war.