EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 1H 38M
Has Alabama’s Old Racism Blocked Its New Gerrymander?
from Alabama Politics This Week · host Alabama Politics This Week
Josh Moon and David Person break down Alabama’s latest redistricting fight and the political push to weaken Black voting power. SPLC’s Makhayla DesRosiers and Arthur Ago explain what the Supreme Court’s Louisiana voting rights decision means for Alabama and future litigation. Later, author Mike Marshall discusses his book No Place for Pilgrims and the unsolved civil rights-era murder of activist William Moore. The episode closes with a sharp critique of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s comments on representation and voting rights.0:00 Intro3:05 Alabama’s redistricting fight and GOP gerrymandering23:31 SPLC on the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling49:49 Mike Marshall on No Place for Pilgrims and William Moore1:20:00 Steve Marshall, representation, and voting rightsRESOURCES & 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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Josh Moon and David Person break down Alabama’s latest redistricting fight and the political push to weaken Black voting power. SPLC’s Makhayla DesRosiers and Arthur Ago explain what the Supreme Court’s Louisiana voting rights decision means for Alabama and future litigation. Later, author Mike Marshall discusses his book No Place for Pilgrims and the unsolved civil rights-era murder of activist William Moore. The episode closes with a sharp critique of Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall’s comments on representation and voting rights.0:00 Intro3:05 Alabama’s redistricting fight and GOP gerrymandering23:31 SPLC on the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling49:49 Mike Marshall on No Place for Pilgrims and William Moore1:20:00 Steve Marshall, representation, and voting rightsRESOURCES & 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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Has Alabama’s Old Racism Blocked Its New Gerrymander?
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