EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 1H 43M
Alabama Legislature Does Nothing for Workers While Protecting the Rich (w/ Mayor Steven Reed and Rep. Mary Moore)
from Alabama Politics This Week · host Alabama Politics This Week
This week we break down the hypocrisy of coaches like Nick Saban who fought NIL deals while making millions off unpaid labor, interview Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed about recent shootings and failed state gun legislation, and hear from Rep. Mary Moore on why the 2026 session accomplished nothing for working Alabamians. Plus: why Republicans' "let them play" crusade is really about defending segregation in schools.CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro8:34 - NCAA Exploitation & Nick Saban's NIL Hypocrisy31:42 - Mayor Stephen Reed on Montgomery Crime & Gun Violence1:10:24 - Rep. Mary Moore: Legislature Failed Workers & Democracy1:33:00 - Right Wing Nutslash: Private Schools & SegregationRESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: @alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: @alathisweek🔵 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweekSUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify📧 Email questions/voice notes to [email protected] with your nameABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.
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This week we break down the hypocrisy of coaches like Nick Saban who fought NIL deals while making millions off unpaid labor, interview Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed about recent shootings and failed state gun legislation, and hear from Rep. Mary Moore on why the 2026 session accomplished nothing for working Alabamians. Plus: why Republicans' "let them play" crusade is really about defending segregation in schools.CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro8:34 - NCAA Exploitation & Nick Saban's NIL Hypocrisy31:42 - Mayor Stephen Reed on Montgomery Crime & Gun Violence1:10:24 - Rep. Mary Moore: Legislature Failed Workers & Democracy1:33:00 - Right Wing Nutslash: Private Schools & SegregationRESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: @alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: @alathisweek🔵 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweekSUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify📧 Email questions/voice notes to [email protected] with your nameABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.
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