This week on StoryCorps, Afriye Wekandodis tells the story of how she was called to move to Selma, Alabama where she would become the director of the Ancient Africa, Enslavement and Civil War Museum and the founder of the By The River Center for Humanity.

This week, Don reviews The Mediator by Robert Bailey.

As the weather warms up, dogs do not need that heavy winter undercoat - so they shed it, which means suddenly there is hair everywhere! Brushing (or combing) your dog will help to remove the hair and make it (and you) feel better.

There’s sad news at Cam’s house. Friends are reaching out to help his family through their grief. Losing a loved one is never easy, and friends just want to help by doing something.

Tuscaloosa residents know how to measure time: there’s 'before the tornado' and 'after the tornado'. For Dr. Shane Crawford, that milestone became a mission. After witnessing the 2011 outbreak as a UA student, he didn't just rebuild—he innovated. On this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, we explore the world of disaster resilience—from a lab where 150-mph debris meets next-gen concrete, to how the lessons of our past are fueling the innovations of 2026.

Primary elections for multiple state offices are less than three weeks away. Local elections such as these don't see the turnout that presidential elections do in our state, and that needs to change, because Dr. Regina Wagner says so! She's a political science professor at the University of Alabama and gave us tons of information on the processes and importance of state-level elections. Whether you're a republican, democrat, or somewhere in-between, your voice matters and needs to be counted.

This week on StoryCorps, Sarah Aghedo and Verdell Dawson compare South Africa and Selma and discuss how Selma's family-oriented community has changed over the decades.

This week, Don reviews Dollface by Lindy Ryan.

Beau's Law is a newly signed Alabama law that strengthens protection for dogs.

Cam's been studying retirement recently. One thing is absolutely sure - he's not ready!