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When four NASA astronauts blasted off on Artemis-2, something was trending on the social media platform Bluesky. It was called "Challenger trauma." People posted about witnessing the 1986 space shuttle Challenger accident and how they felt a visceral sense of unease as Artemis lifted off from the launch pad. The four astronauts blasted off on a rocket built here in Alabama. The investigation into the loss of Challenger focused, in part, on a statement witnesses say was made by a manager at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.
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 what Abi calls "a love letter to Alabama." The painting celebrates the different flora, fauna and landscapes of the Yellowhammer State.
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This week on StoryCorps, we hear Veteran Jeanne Charbonneau's terrifying story of giving birth on a Turkish army base, and the challenges that ensued. -
This week, Don reviews Be Not Afraid: A Southern Journey Through Law, Liberty, and Civil Rights by Jack Drake. -
Alabama athletic director Greg Byrne announced Sunday he has finalized a contract extension with basketball coach Nate Oats. Byrne announced on social media Oats has signed the deal “that will make him one of the top five compensated men's basketball coaches in the country.” -
Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. On the downside, a key piece of equipment is on the blink again. -
Three months after Alabama narrowly squeaked into the College Football Playoff despite a Southeastern Conference title game loss, athletic director Greg Byrne is calling for an end to the 34-year tradition. -
The astronauts aboard Artemis-2 are preparing for a fly-by of the moon as part of the mission in space. The trip began with a ride to Earth orbit aboard NASA’s Alabama built new moon rocket called the “Space Launch System,” or SLS. Three of the Artemis astronauts are space veterans. But, none of the crew members flew aboard NASA’s space shuttle which uses solid rocket boosters for blastoff. They shared thoughts on the ride. -
Pet safety at Easter includes making sure your pet does not have access to chocolate or high fat foods, or decorations which could harm your pet. Make it a happy Easter for the whole family, including the furry ones! -
NASA’s Artemis-2 astronauts fired their engines and blazed toward the moon Thursday night, breaking free of the chains that have trapped humanity in shallow laps around Earth in the decades since Apollo. The Marshall Space Flight Center is gearing up for the next launch of NASA's new "Space Launch System" rocket on Artemis-3. -
The Final Four is set. Illinois will face UConn and Michigan will take on Arizona next Saturday, with the winners squaring off two nights later for the national title. The Arizona-Michigan game is a matchup of top seeds. UConn, after a 19-point comeback for a 73-72 win over Duke, is seeded second and will play No. 3 seed Illinois. -
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was released from the hospital Thursday after undergoing a procedure to remove fluid pressing against her lung -
The Four astronauts aboard Artemis-2 are settling into the mission to the moon after a ride to Earth orbit aboard NASA’s new “Space Launch System” rocket that was designed, built, tested, and managed at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama. Wednesday’s blastoff was based on “leftovers” from the retired space shuttle. Specifically, the cluster of liquid fueled engines at the base of the rocket. That includes NASA's last Hubble servicing mission. -
The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, Aretha Franklin, Percy Sledge, and Etta James all have one thing in common. These legendary musical acts all recorded hits in Muscle Shoals. The home of the back-up band known as the Swampers has had an international impact on popular music. Now, an effort is underway to preserve that musical heritage.
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"Simplified" is an interview-style show where Morning Edition host Lacey Alexander takes complex topics and breaks them down so that everyone can better understand them. She enlists a new academic in the state of Alabama every week to simplify a big idea-- whether it's science, economics, media or anything in between.
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.
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.
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.
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.
StoryCorps episodes show a candid, unscripted conversation between two people about love, loss, family, friendship and everything else in between. These stories are from Selma, where APR recently hosted the Airstream portable studio.
Host Cam Marston brings fun weekly commentaries on generational and demographic trends to provide new ways to interpret the changing world around us.
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Demonstrators in Tuscaloosa carried signs reading “War is not a game,” “No Kings—No Immunity from Accountability,” and “Justice for All.”These marchers joined protesters in twenty other Alabama cities during what’s called the largest “No Kings” march event, which went international with protests in France and Italy. -
In the seventh episode of Alabama Out Loud, I highlight Women’s History Month across Alabama. This episode explores the impact women have had in shaping communities across the state and highlights the roles they continue to play today. -
Alabama Public Radio is not just a friendly media outlet - it is PET-friendly - just one more reason to support it during the current fund drive! -
Yaxel Lendeborg had 23 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in a dazzling all-around performance, and Michigan beat Alabama 90-77 on Friday night to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in five years. Trey McKenney and Elliot Cadeau each scored 17 points as top-seeded Michigan set a school record with its 34th win of the season. Roddy Gayle Jr. finished with 16 points. -
If all goes well, four NASA astronauts will blast off aboard an Alabama built rocket Wednesday evening, on the first crewed mission around the moon since 1972. Artemis-2 will begin with liftoff aboard the so called “Space Launch System” rocket that’s designed, built, tested, and managed at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville. -
Mobile, Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa are among the Alabama communities where demonstrators will carry signs against the Trump administration. Millions of Americans are expected to protest in cities across the U.S. on Saturday in the latest round of "No Kings" rallies.According to the event website, protests are planned in more than three-thousand locations, including in Minneapolis, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. -
On this week’s Keepin' It Real, Cam has learned that there are moments in time where a simple guttural sound really really matters, and they can’t accumulate because they expire quickly. All this relates back to an incomplete Christmas present. -
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a Fire Danger Advisory for the entire state today.Worsening drought conditions, low humidity and strong gusty winds cited as the primary reasons. -
Ty Simpson felt like he made a final impression at Alabama's pro day in front of NFL scouts. The quarterback went through a 40-plus-minute throwing session Wednesday for dozens of the league's key decision makers. -
A federal prosecutor says a man who fled to China after leaving an explosive device outside MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa has been indicted along with his sister in Florida on federal charges, and their mother has been detained pending deportation for overstaying her visa. The device was flown to an FBI lab in Huntsville for analysis.
