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Pat Duggins
Some construction work on the University of Alabama has led to a real life lesson in archeology. UA students will spend the coming weeks analyzing artifacts they dug up at a site dating back to the Civil War.
Alabama Public Radio is proud to share the work of local artist Abi Brewer, who created an original painting exclusively for the station. Views of Home is done in collaboration for APR's 2025 Fall Pledge Drive, happening from September 10 - 19. The art is what Abi calls "a love letter to Alabama." The painting celebrates the different flora, fauna and landscapes of the Yellowhammer State.
News & Commentaries From APR
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This week on StoryCorps, Buddhists Nancy Ziccardi and Katrina Robinson speak about their religion in relation to the predominantly Christian area of Selma, Alabama. -
This week, Don reviews All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley. -
Such a cute puppy! But is it healthy? If it came from a puppy mill, chances are good that it may have problems! -
Alabama’s national championships in 2010 and 2015 are turning into the proving grounds for the coaches who will play for this month’s national championship. Indiana pasted Oregon last night in the Peach Bowl 56 to 22. That sets up a showdown in Miami between the Hoosiers and the Hurricanes between former assistants of retired Alabama coach Nick Saban. -
If I were to say the words “Do’h!” or “excellent,” or “okely, dokely, neighborino!” You know what I'm talking about, right? Of course, it's “The Simpsons,” good for you. Now, longtime viewers of that show know this, but for that one person out there who doesn't…“The Simpsons” is a spin-off. Back when Fox was just getting going, one of the programs they offered was “The Tracy Ullman Show.” And “The Tracy Ullman Show” had these little animated vignettes featuring Bart, Lisa, Homer. and Marge, and the rest is history. Emmy award-winning actor Carrie Preston knows a little bit about spin-offs. -
Scores of communities around the United States have aging and decrepit wastewater systems that can put residents' health and homes at risk. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and former President Joe Biden's administration promised hundreds of millions of dollars to address the problem, but much of that has been undone in President Donald Trump's return to office. Alabama communities are reportedly included. -
On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam and his wife went to Belize in December and visited some of the ruins that Belize is famous for. On his trip he stood atop one of the Mayan temples and realized that though it was a long time ago, maybe things haven't changed that much. -
Miami coach Mario Cristobal gathered his offensive linemen together during a pressure-packed, fourth-quarter drive in the Fiesta Bowl and delivered a message to the big, beefy guys he knows so well. You five are about to lead the way for the winning touchdown.Before last night’s college football semi final against Ole Miss, Cristobal thought back on his days at Alabama and the impact working for Saban had on his career -
My guest tonight on APR notebook is Emmy award winning actor Carrie Preston. She's currently starring in the CBS crime drama Elsbeth, but back in 1994 Preston played Ophelia in a production of Hamlet with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. -
In a remarkable rebuke of Republican leadership, the House passed legislation Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act as renegade GOP lawmakers joined essentially all Democrats in voting for the measure. This could be good news for up to a half million Alabamians who use the Affordable Care Act for their health coverage. -
It’s just the next legislative step, but a bipartisan coalition of U.S. House members voted to advance a bill to extend subsidies connected to the Affordable Care Act. Nine Republican joined the Democrats to support a discharge bill to push the legislation forward. The Kaiser Family Foundation says around a half million Alabamians use this program, known as Obamacare, to get health coverage. KFF goes onto say those policyholders are facing cost increases as high as twenty five percent. -
The regular season is over for Crimson Tide football. Tuscaloosa area businesses are looking at what these fans spent at local restaurants, shops, and hotels. The University of Alabama is still adjusting to the retirement of coach Nick Saban. APR news looked at how the dollars and cents are shaping for the football economy in the era of coach Kalen DeBoer…
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Alabama is known for football and white barbecue sauce. But we’re also making our mark in science, literature and the arts—and we helped put astronauts on the moon! Join APR news director Pat Duggins as he takes up topics like this with interviews on APR Notebook.
Dr. Don Noble, specializing in Southern and American literature, gives his weekly review on the work of Alabama’s finest authors.
Host Cam Marston brings fun weekly commentaries on generational and demographic trends to provide new ways to interpret the changing world around us.
Speaking of Pets with host Mindy Norton is a commentary for people who care about pets and want to celebrate that special relationship between humans and animal companions.
Sports Minded podcast with host Brittany Young features interviews with coaches, athletes and sports personnel. Insight, commentary and analysis on professional, collegiate and high school sports can be heard here.
Quick-Fire Quips is centered around people who stand out in Alabama. Host Baillee Majors presents guests with a questionnaire of playful personal questions and questions about the Yellowhammer State.
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Multiple published reports state that Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson intends to declare for the 2026 NFL draft. The University of Alabama junior just ended a problematic season with the Crimson Tide being shellacked in the Rose Bowl by number one ranked Indiana. The Hoosiers will play in the Peach Bowl Friday to see if the team can advance to the college football championship. -
In this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, host Baillee Majors talks with Neil Lamb, President of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, to explore the cutting-edge world of genomics in the heart of Huntsville. From the "potluck" of Alabama’s diverse culture to the long road of bringing life-changing drugs to market, Neil offers a unique look at how science and community intersect. Hear about his unexpected childhood hero, Julia Child, his favorite quiet retreat in Cullman and why he believes optimism is the key to Alabama’s future. -
This week on StoryCorps, Deborah Dabney is interviewed by Ian Murakami about her experience with her faith, and she delivers personal wisdom she has gained over the years. -
The U.S. House is scheduled to go back into session on Tuesday. Policy advocates in Alabama say this could be the first chance to address rising costs associated with the Affordable Care Act. Subsidies expired last week causing the price of coverage to jump as much as twenty five percent. -
The head coaches in the College football championship semifinals all have one thing in common. All four of them once worked for Alabama’s retired head coach Nick Saban. -
Aden Holloway tied a career-high with 26 points, Labaron Philon Jr. added 17 points and No. 14 Alabama beat Kentucky 89-74 on Saturday. Kentucky fought back from a 21-point deficit, cutting the lead to single digits, 77-68, with 5:38 to play. But the Wildcats were outscored 12-6 down the stretch, with all but two of the Crimson Tide's points being scored by Holloway and Philon. -
As Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife reportedly head to the U.S. to face charges, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are lining up over whether the military action and the arrests of the Maduros are legal. That includes here in Alabama. -
The American Pet Products Association has released the results of their most recent Pet Owners Survey that shows 7 of every 10 homes has at least one pet. Our furry companions certainly have an impact on our lives! -
New Year’s Day in Alabama included a new law that restricts one use of marijuana while, at the same time, the state is preparing to license medical use of cannabis. HB 445 makes the sale or possession of consumable hemp products a class C felony, which is punishable by fines up to $15,000 and one to ten years in prison. -
As residents across much of the country take down their holiday decorations, sobered by New Year's resolutions and a return to business as usual, in Mobile, Louisiana, and around the world, people are ramping up for the biggest celebration of the year. Throughout the state residents are preparing for Carnival season, a pre-Lenten and weeks-long bash that includes feasting on savory dishes, opulent balls and a stream of massive parades rolling through city streets.
