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  • Do you know anyone that says "yeah, I actually get perfect sleep every single night"? Me neither. That's why it felt appropriate to interview today's guest, Dr, Adam Knowlden, who has been studying sleep habits and sleep hygiene for years. He is an associate professor of health science and director of the SLUMBRx Lab at the University of Alabama, and is a certified award-winning sleep-knower. There was so much good information in our discussion that we'll be turning our interview with him into two parts! Tune in next week for part two.
  • This week on StoryCorps, Veteran Jeanne Charbonneau continues her story on how she and her son persevered through a seemingly impossible situation.
  • This week, Don reviews A Spell for Saints and Sinners written by Emily Carpenter.
  • In the eighth episode of Alabama Out Loud, we take a look at what April brings across Alabama, from spring events and outdoor activities to sports and community life throughout the month.
  • Finding deductions on your tax return can be a challenge and unfortunately most of us cannot deduct our pet-related expenses!
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • Fannie Etheridge has been quilting for 30 years, but she’ll be the first to tell you that the legacy of Gee’s Bend started long before her. She shared a beautiful insight during our latest Quick-Fire Quips: The women who started the Freedom Quilting Bee didn't have five-year business plans—they had an idea, a community and the drive to build something from nothing. Today, those quilts aren't just blankets, they are world-renowned art.
  • This week on StoryCorps, Susan Youngblood tells the story of her career as an advocate for victims of domestic abuse. She begins with her graduation from paralegal school in Nashville and then tells how she went on to establish the SABRA sanctuary to protect victims here in Alabama.