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Fairfield native, former U.S. Senator for Alabama and former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones. Ever wonder what he's up to these days or how he likes to eat his grits? He tells Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors all about it. Plus, they talk childhood heroes and Alabama stereotypes.

This week on StoryCorps, Cindy Owens tells us about her career as a political activist and her frustrations with the lack of quality in the Selma school systems.

Tyler McKay is the head coach of The University of Alabama’s Wheelchair Tennis team in the Adaptive Athletics program. He's from Minnesota, and had never eaten grits before moving to the South! He talks to Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about adjusting to life in Alabama and learning Southern phrases after leaving the Midwest. Plus, his favorite hidden gem in Tuscaloosa.

This week on Keepin' It Real, Cam Marston stands at the register at a coffee shop and what comes out of his mouth is a complete surprise to him.

Dan Drinkard is the owner of Seasick Records, an independent record store in Birmingham. Ever wonder what aliens would think of Earth's music? He tells Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about his extraterrestrial recommendations. Plus, the annual phenomenon that has customers camping outside of his store— and the legend of Alabama Shakes.

Friends and coworkers Tina Lewis and Ife’ Colvin sat down at StoryCorps to share their innovative approach to teaching and reflect on their own journeys to become educators.

This week, Don reviews "Beneath the Moon and Long Dead Stars" by Daniel Wallace.

Frankenmuth, Michigan is the home of the annual Dog Bowl, a Memorial Day Weekend event and competition that highlights dogs' abilities to run, jump, dive and retrieve, with fun activities for pets and their humans!

This week, Don reviews "Love You Good, See You Later: A Satirical Novel" by Eugene Walter.

This week, Cam offers some insights to new college graduates on some basic workplace skills that will make them effective in their workplace. He's advised his clients for over twenty years on these, so maybe he should have something worthwhile to say.