Dollars and Justice (w/ State Rep. Chris England)

This week, Josh Moon and David Person talk insights from an environmental justice meeting, the political campaign of Caroleene Dobson, and the implications of historical family legacies on current race relations. State Rep. Chris England joins the show to discuss key legislative issues in Alabama, focusing on online sales tax, education funding, criminal justice oversight, and the bail bonds system. Finally, the importance of Medicaid expansion, the impact of gerrymandering on representation, and the rise of right-wing extremism and conspiracy theories. X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweek About Our Sponsor Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality. Gaming is the heart of Wind Creek Hospitality, but they offer so much more. Wind Creek's 10 distinct properties in the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape. Send us a question We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at [email protected]. You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air. Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live. Music credits Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/discography