Viewpoint Alabama

Family Counciler Joannie DeBrito on the impact of social media on children.  Then Hannah Wesolowski Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Alliance on Mental Illness joins us to talk about “988 day” which highlights the success of the national 988 hotline that was established to help prevent suicide.

Dr. Joe Galati has a warning about a dangerous new fad many people are trying using Peptides for unintended purposes.  Then JT talks with Alabama  Attorney General Steve Marshall about this week’s landmark Meta settlement and they outline how much our state may be in line for.

Herbie Newell Director of Lifeline Children’s Services of Alabama joins us to talk about their mission to help with Adoptions in Alabama, and an upcoming fundraiser.  Then Former Democratic Senator Doug Jones talks about his run for Governor of Alabama.

Palestinian Christian and Birmingham resident Joeseph Abbott shares his perspective on the situation in Isreal and Palestine and America’s role in the middle east.   Then Dylan Rosnick director of government relations with the National Federation of Independent Business talks about the need for the REPAIR act to allow both private citicens and small businesses access to automotive repair data from the manufacturers.

What does your Headshot say about you?  It could be the difference between getting that dream job and getting passed over.  Expression Coach and professional headshot photographer Chris Gillett has some tips.  Then after you get that new job you may be looking for a new car.  But what are some things you should keep on mind as you walk onto the lot and talk with that salesmen?  Automotive retail analyst Ray Shefska has some important pointers.

With cases of cryptosporidiosis now showing up in Alabama, many experts are recommending that consumers source their produce locally. Ellie Watson with Sweet Grown Alabama explains how we can do that.  It’s both better for our health and our local economy.  Then if you are looking to buy a new car this summer, Automative retail analyst Ray Shefska has some important things to keep in mind so that you can get the ride of your dreams without blowing your budget.

Jamie Parsons runs a non-prophet organization that advocates for CART captioning services for the hearing impaired in both public and private settings.  She talks about how people can receive these services at no change to them.  Then Dr. Alex McFarland talks about the role men play as fathers and leaders in the community.

UAB’s Dr. Kristina Visscher talks about the Neuroscience for all program that seeks to educate the public about our brains.  Then Dr. Tyler Evans updates us on the outbreak of Cyclospora in Alabama, and offers tips on how to stay healthy.

The Addiction Prevention Coalition of Alabama helps people pursuing freedom and healing from addiction.  One of their Board members “Alabama” joins us to talk about the upcoming Fund razing galla as well as the work the APC does here in Alabama. Then Dr. Barry Davis that’s about the importance of prevention with regard to the suden rise of infections in livestock from the New World Screwworm.  Finaly Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen has information about election security and the upcoming August special elections in the state.

National Federation of Small Business Legal center VP Beth Milito addresses her concerns with the Beneficial Ownership Information rules going into effect.  Then John Goodwin Senior managing Director with Humane World for Animals explains the problems created by so-called “Puppy Mills.”