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RICHARD DREW/ASSOCIATED PRESS/APImagine waking up one morning, opening that day's copy of The New York Times, and seeing yourself described as TV's “king of creepy.” My guest tonight got that distinction just last year. Two time Emmy award winning actor Michael Emerson is a University of Alabama graduate, and he once worked at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. We met his wife, Carrie Preston of the CBS TV series Elsbeth, just last month. Now, just in case you thought that creepy comment in the New York Times was a one off. the Washington Post later called Emerson “TV's most beloved creepy guy” four months later, and he seems to relish in that. Emerson starred as Ben Linus in the TV series "Lost" and the eccentric billionaire Harold Finch in Person of Interest. However, fans of the cult classic horror film "SAW" may remember him as the creepy hospital orderly Zep Hindle. Michael Emerson and I talk about his days at the University of Alabama and more. Next on APR Notebook. -
"Simplified" is a new interview-style show from APR where Morning Edition host Lacey Alexander takes complex topics and breaks them down so that everyone can better understand them. Her first guest is Dr. Dena Mitchell, CPA from Troy University. She and Lacey talk all about income taxes-- the long forms, the IRS, the credits, and more.
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On this week's Keepin It Real, Cam is coming to the end of a month of no alcohol. Dry January. February begins soon, though, and Cam's wondering whether he'll continue on or not. -
Whether it’s a local event, a cultural tradition or a story worth listening to, Alabama has no shortage of voices that deserve the spotlight. Alabama Out Loud is a new series with host Aydan Conchin that highlights events, culture and community voices from across the state — turning up the volume on what makes Sweet Home Alabama worth listening to. This episode explores Mardi Gras in Mobile. -
This week on StoryCorps, Carey Fountain and Barbara Barge discuss whether criminals are born or created and the philosophy behind their actions. -
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Training your dog the right way - with care and consistency - establishes a line of communication with your furry friend that can benefit both of you! -
On this week's Keepin' It Real, Cam's family got a new puppy. It's been nearly ten years since they got their last dog, and much of his memory of having a puppy is gone. The memories are coming back fast. -
From touring with actual rockstars with his band Within Reason to playing bass on the TV set of One Tree Hill, David Koonce is more than happy to trade showbiz for sports! In this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, he talks about working front office for the Birmingham Bulls and how Alabama might never have heard the legendary voice of Eli Gold without hockey. From his deep Alabama roots to the hidden history of "Hockey Town, Alabama," David proves there’s more to the state than just the gridiron. -
This week on StoryCorps, Nancy Ziccardi and Charles Flaherty discuss their personal history in the anti-war movement of the 1970s, and the ways in which their hippie days have shaped who they are now. -
This week, A Reckoning Up Black Cat Hollow by Matthew F. Jones. -
Keeping your best friend safe in cold (even freezing) temperatures is vital to protecting your furry buddy!
