EPISODE · Oct 4, 2024 · 1H 38M
How One Family's Loss is Changing an Entire City (w/ Nicholas Perkins)
from Alabama Politics This Week · host Alabama Politics This Week
This week, Josh and David discuss the ongoing challenges of voter suppression in the state, which always seems to come from Republicans. They delve into the implications of photo ID laws and the broader political landscape surrounding voting rights. Nicholas Perkins discusses the tragic death of his brother, Steve Perkins, at the hands of Decatur police, and the subsequent community response. He highlights the overwhelming support from the community, the political implications of the incident, and his personal transformation as a result of the tragedy. Finally, Josh and David recap the recent VP debate, and the implications of reproductive rights on voter sentiment.
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This week, Josh and David discuss the ongoing challenges of voter suppression in the state, which always seems to come from Republicans. They delve into the implications of photo ID laws and the broader political landscape surrounding voting rights. Nicholas Perkins discusses the tragic death of his brother, Steve Perkins, at the hands of Decatur police, and the subsequent community response. He highlights the overwhelming support from the community, the political implications of the incident, and his personal transformation as a result of the tragedy. Finally, Josh and David recap the recent VP debate, and the implications of reproductive rights on voter sentiment.
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