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The worlds of Shakespearean theater and science fiction, among others, are mourning the death of the late Sir Patrick Stewart. The actor who created the roles of Captain Jean Luc Picard on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and Charles Xavier in the Marvel “X-Men” franchise died yesterday at the age of eighty six in Los Angeles. A role at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival paved the way for one actress to co-star with Stewart on Broadway.
We are honored to feature exclusive artwork by Huntsville artist Guadalupe Lanning Robinson—whose work bridges her Mexican heritage with Southern roots—on the latest APR collectors mug. Available during our End of Year Pledge Drive (December 1-3) when you donate $15/month or $180 and while supplies last.
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In this episode of BrightPath, hosts Johnnie Aycock and Lisa Jones welcome Dr. Luke Roy of Auburn University’s School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences and the Alabama Fish Farming Center in Greensboro. Dr. Roy shares how his work supports Alabama’s catfish industry by addressing fish health, water quality, environmental stewardship and production efficiency to ensure the industry’s long-term success. Lisa, Johnnie and Dr. Roy also discuss how collaboration among farmers, researchers and industry professionals strengthens communities, protects natural resources and supports future generations. -
What does it take to investigate the paranormal with a scientific lens? In this episode of Quick-Fire Quips, hear from Laura Lineberry, an investigator with the Tuscaloosa Paranormal Research Group. She takes us behind the scenes of ghost hunting—from trigger objects and EMF meters to pre-Civil War-era flirting and a surprisingly sweet encounter at Tuscaloosa’s historic Drish House. Plus, Laura opens up about finding home in Alabama, faith, and the power of living authentically. -
Happy Midterm Season to Alabama and beyond! Wouldn't it be nice if we could all cast our ballots and then all sides could group-hug at the end? That's not reality, though, as we all know-- A recent Gallup Poll found that 80% of Americans feel the nation is deeply divided on values and morals, which are often expressed through political speech and activism. It's one thing to disagree with someone on Facebook that you haven't talked to in years, but what do we do when that disagreement is sitting next to us while we watch political ads in our homes? How do we interact with parents, siblings, friends or maybe even life partners that we disagree with politically? We've likely all been there, with at least a few people we care about deeply, and it's one of the hardest parts of election seasons such as these. -
Multiple published reports say Alabama defensive back Dre Kirkpatrick Jr. is facing misdemeanor charges related to allegedly threatening a police officer involved in his arrest in 2025. -
NASA has an updated timeline on plans to put astronauts on the moon. And, the agency praised the engineers behind its Alabama built rocket that plays a role in that effort. NASA wants to launch Artemis three next year on a seventeen day mission to test two commercial moon landers. -
The City of Mobile fired one employee and put two others on leave following the loss of nearly $15 million dollars to a scam connected to new municipal arena. Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis announced the action regarding staff while assuring the public that there’s no evidence that the crime was an “inside job.” -
The Federal Trade Commission has sued the bargain chain Dollar General for what it characterized as “long-running deceptive pricing practices” by charging customers more once they reach the register than the prices that are displayed on shelves and in advertisements. Alabama is among twenty states to join the federal legal action. -
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Keelon Russell threw for 311 yards and three touchdowns, including a pair of fourth-quarter scores that helped Alabama pull away, and the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide beat Texas A&M 31-20 on Saturday to end a two-game skid. -
Will your pet dress up for Halloween? Some pets are okay with it, while others can be uncomfortable. Halloween may be a scary time but try to NOT scare your furry buddy. -
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is asking the federal government to declare southern counties in the states to be disaster areas following the arrival of Hurricane Isais. The request asks FEMA to help cover eligible hurricane-related costs for governments and certain non-profits. This follows a request from U.S. Congressman Shomari Figures two days made two days prior. -
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is targeting nonwhite voters with new digital ads across 42 districts. The five new digital ads are aimed at forty two districts across twenty states where nonwhite voters will help determine outcomes. Alabama is among those states where incumbent Representative Shomari Figures is running in a district flipped back to an older map that reportedly favors the GOP.
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Big ideas are taking shape in this place we call home. On BrightPath, hosts Lisa Jones and Johnnie Aycock meet the researchers, innovators, and changemakers pursuing answers to questions that matter. Their conversations reveal the surprising stories and real people behind the work—and how discoveries made here could reach far beyond Alabama. Come curious. Leave inspired by what’s possible in this place. Listen to BrightPath Fridays at 3:00 p.m. on Alabama Public Radio.
"Simplified" is an interview-style show where Morning Edition host Lacey Alexander takes complex topics and breaks them down so that everyone can better understand them. She enlists a new academic in the state of Alabama every week to simplify a big idea-- whether it's science, economics, media or anything in between.
Quick-Fire Quips is centered around people who stand out in Alabama. Host Baillee Majors presents guests with a questionnaire of playful personal questions and questions about the Yellowhammer State.
Sports Minded podcast with host Brittany Young features interviews with coaches, athletes and sports personnel. Insight, commentary and analysis on professional, collegiate and high school sports can be heard here.
Speaking of Pets with host Mindy Norton is a commentary for people who care about pets and want to celebrate that special relationship between humans and animal companions.
Alabama is known for football and white barbecue sauce. But we’re also making our mark in science, literature and the arts—and we helped put astronauts on the moon! Join APR news director Pat Duggins as he takes up topics like this with interviews on APR Notebook.
Dr. Don Noble, specializing in Southern and American literature, gives his weekly review on the work of Alabama’s finest authors.
StoryCorps episodes show a candid, unscripted conversation between two people about love, loss, family, friendship and everything else in between. These stories are from Selma, where APR recently hosted the Airstream portable studio.
Host Cam Marston brings fun weekly commentaries on generational and demographic trends to provide new ways to interpret the changing world around us.
Coffee & History brings you weekly conversations with fascinating figures in the historical community. Each Sunday morning, Rebecca Todd Minder, Susan E. Reynolds and Caroline Gazzara-McKenzie, explore and share the stories that shape Alabama.
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The mid-term election is less than two weeks away. That means speeches, buttons, and yard signs—lots of yard signs. One reads “vote the ticket.” The message is for voters to use what’s known as straight ticket voting. With the stroke of a pen, Alabamians can choose to go all Republican or all Democrat. Our state is just one of six in the U.S. where voters can do that. It's one of two hurdles in the race for the state’s newly redrawn U.S. House seat in District two. -
Voters in Alabama might be in a different U.S. House district in the coming mid term election, compared to the last time they cast a ballot. All seven of the state’s seats in the House of Representatives are up for election, as is one position in the U.S. Senate. It’s the House races that may cause confusion as to where people get vote. -
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey commuted the death sentence of a death-row inmate after a number of former public officials, and the current district attorney, raised doubts about his conviction. -
Alabama receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams' availability is uncertain for the 13th-ranked Crimson Tide's home game against Texas A&M on Saturday. Coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday that Coleman-Williams will be reevaluated as the week progresses. ESPN reported Saturday that the junior underwent arthroscopic knee surgery after dealing with a meniscus injury for three weeks. -
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NASA has announced that a 34-year agency veteran, and graduate of the University of Alabama, will take the top job at the Marshall Space Flight Center. The space agency’s administrator Jared Isaacman has named Stephen Cash director of Marshall. His first day on the job is today. -
It was a weekend never before seen for teams in the Associated Press Top 25. There’s a major shakeup is on tap in the college football poll on Sunday. And former Alabama assistant coach Mario Cristobal may be the big winner when the numbers settle. The head of the Miami Hurricanes worked for retired legendary coach Nick Saban at Alabama from 2013 to 2016. Click for some of the results. -
Tennessee’s DeSean Bishop rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns, lifting number fourteen ranked Volunteer over number six Alabama 26-10. The Crimson Tide have lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since 2007 after also losing to top ranked Georgia last week. The Bulldogs faced its own agony of defeat today by falling to Auburn twenty seven to twenty four. -
You may think your cat understands you when you talk to it - and you may be right! -
Fifteen Alabama communities are planning to stage “No Kings” protests just days ahead of the November mid-terms. Previous days including hand drawn signs, chanting, and colorful costumes. Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Athens, Selma, Mobile, Birmingham, Dadeville, Oxford, Foley, Fort Payne, and Oneonta are among the cities where protests are planned. Behind the get-out-the-vote message during today's protests, are concerns among members of the Alabama League of Women Voters. -
A year ago, commentator Cam Marston was plotting his escape from a job he’d come to hate. This morning, he tells us what changed, and why it’s made these commentaries harder to write. -
The Kentuck Arts Festival is gearing up for its 55th edition this weekend. The annual event has received awards for its showcases of creativity and culture, including being named "Best of Bama" by Alabama Magazine in both 2018 and 2024.
