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Maigen Sullivan is an Alabama native and the co-founder and co-executive director of the nonprofit Invisible Histories. She talks with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about her childhood obsession with Rouge from X-Men (spoiler alert: it's still going strong!) and embracing the mysteries of the universe. Plus, her love for the Yellowhammer State's mountains and the resilience of Alabamians.

Charles Douglas III is a leader at Common Power, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a just and inclusive democracy through education and civic engagement. This week on StoryCorps, Douglas explores how his stepfather's legacy motivates him to take up the fight for the rights of black Americans.

Beth Spivey joins StoryCorps to recount her fathers tough love, and share some childhood memories with Ian Murukami.

T-Town native, graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Mayor of Tuscaloosa — Walt Maddox. Now in his sixth term in office, he talks to Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about football superstitions and his favorite local gems in the Druid City.

This week, Don reviews "The Mystery of the Crooked Man" by Tom Spencer.

In this edition of StoryCorps, Julie shares the story of her son's cancer diagnosis as a child.

This week, Don reviews The Education of Asa Paxton by Gary S. Minder.

On today's Keepin' It Real, Cam wishes us a happy independence day and reminds us that on July 4th, 1776, nearly thirty percent of the population didn't want it.

When you hear the term “hot spot”, you may think it’s a popular place to eat; but in the pet world, a hot spot is a painful skin condition in dogs.

"Shantay, you stay!" B-Bob's Downtown in Mobile is a popular stop for touring drag performers, including contestants on the iconic reality TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race." Jerry Ehlen owns the nightclub, which is one of the longest operating gay bars in Alabama. He talks with with Quick-Fire Quips host Baillee Majors about LGBTQ+ life in the Port City, the popularity of drag along the Gulf Coast and misconceptions about queer acceptance in Alabama.