Alabama Politics This Week

Josh Moon and David Person break down the new legal challenge questioning Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor and what it could mean politically. Doug Jones joins the show to talk about his campaign, voter enthusiasm, data centers and his plan for Alabama. Michaela DeRosier of the Southern Poverty Law Center discusses voting rights, voter turnout, disenfranchisement and the work needed to build lasting civic engagement.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down a chaotic week in Alabama politics, from Tommy Tuberville’s tax return controversy to questions about his residency and campaign credibility. They also discuss Barry Moore’s threats against media outlets over reporting on his military service record. Later, AL.com columnist Kyle Whitmire joins the show to talk about campaign “lawfare,” the Alabama GOP hearing on Tuberville’s ballot challenge and what transparency should look like in politics. The episode closes with a debate over Nick Saban’s NIL testimony and Alabama’s push to execute Jeffrey Lee.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the Supreme Court’s decision allowing Alabama to use its contested congressional map and what it means for voters, election officials and voting rights. They also speak with Theresa Lau and Gina Azito Thompson of the Southern Poverty Law Center about rural hospitals, Medicaid cuts and the future of health care access in Alabama and across the Deep South. Later, they dig into Tommy Tuberville’s residency fight, newly produced tax records and the questions those documents raise. The episode wraps with a look at CBS, 60 Minutes and the broader attack on independent journalism.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the latest court fight over Alabama’s congressional maps and what it could mean for voters, representation and the 2026 elections. Jerome Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center joins the show to explain what happened in court, why the judges appeared skeptical of the state’s arguments and what the Supreme Court could do next. Later, Democratic congressional candidate Andrew Sneed discusses his runoff campaign, his “Take Back Congress” pledge and why he says Dale Strong has failed North Alabama voters.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down Alabama’s 2026 primary results, including Doug Jones’ decisive Democratic win, key Republican races and major local upsets across the state. They’re joined by Jerome Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center to discuss the “All Roads Lead to the South” voting rights rally in Montgomery, redistricting and the stakes for democracy.The episode closes with a disturbing Right Wing Nut of the Week segment on institutional failures surrounding former coach Anthony Clark.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the Supreme Court’s shadow docket action on Alabama’s congressional maps and what it could mean for Black voting power in the state. Congressman Shomari Figures joins the show to discuss the legal fight, voter turnout, and his work representing Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District. The episode also covers the state GOP’s response, and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter’s controversial remarks about the 14th Amendment.RESOURCES & 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.

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.

Josh Moon and David Person react to a major Supreme Court decision that could weaken key protections in the Voting Rights Act and reshape representation in Alabama and across the South. They discuss the potential impact on Black voters, congressional districts, and the legacy of the Roberts Court. Former Alabama NAACP President Benard Simelton joins the show to explain what the ruling means and what civil rights advocates can do next.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person dive into Alabama’s culture of political groupthink and why it may be keeping the state at the bottom of nearly every meaningful ranking. They’re joined by Phillip Ensler to talk hospitals, public schools and public safety, plus guests from the Southern Poverty Law Center on the Emmett Till exhibit and Days of Democracy. The episode also features candidate Hanu Karlapalem on immigrant political rights and closes with the absurd Fairhope “penis costume” arrest.RESOURCES & 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.

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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the Alabama attorney general race, including sharp criticism of Jay Mitchell’s campaign rhetoric and his defense of controversial police prosecutions. Later, Rep. Patrick Sellers joins the show to talk about the legislative session, education funding, healthcare, and what lawmakers got wrong. The episode also dives into Alabama’s new abstinence-focused sex ed bill and closes with a look at Trump’s latest inflammatory foreign policy rhetoric.Timestamps0:00 Into5:20 Jay Mitchell, Steve Marshall, and Alabama’s AG race30:11 Rep. Patrick Sellers on the legislative session53:15 Alabama’s new sex education bill1:00:53 Right-Wing Nut of the Week: Trump and “ending a civilization”RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person dig into new polling that suggests Alabama Republicans may be losing their grip on voters who care more about affordability than culture-war politics. They talk with Representative Adline Clark about voting rights, early voting, and barriers that still make it harder for Alabamians to cast a ballot. Later, congressional candidate Shane Weaver joins the show for a spirited conversation about Democrats, working-class voters, and the future of Alabama politics. The episode wraps with a sharp look at Katherine Robertson and why her comments on school desegregation sparked outrage.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the first lawsuit challenging Tommy Tuberville’s residency and what it could mean for the governor’s race. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joins the show to push back on misleading narratives about his city, talk public safety, and call out dangerous political rhetoric. Later, guests from the Southern Poverty Law Center discuss the SAVE Act’s threat to voting rights and a new lawsuit against the University of Alabama over student magazines shut down under anti-DEI policies.Finally, Josh and David discuss Donald Trump's reaction to Bob Mueller's death. Plus, Wes Allen is our Rightwing Nut (yes, we're going back to "nut") of the Week.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh and David react to The Alabama Solution documentary missing out on an Oscar, then dive into Attorney General Steve Marshall’s remarks attacking the film. They break down why violence, rape, and extortion inside Alabama prisons are still crimes, no matter who the victims are. The conversation turns to rehabilitation, parole, and why Alabama’s prison system keeps making a bad problem worse.Then, Congressional candidate Amanda Pusczek joins the show to talk about running as a Democrat in Alabama’s 4th District, the reddest district in the country. She explains why low turnout, voter apathy, and a lack of competition have left so many people disconnected from politics. The conversation also focuses on rural hospitals, affordability, and what voters in the district actually care about.Representative Pebblin Warren joins the show to discuss the legislative session, rural healthcare, mental health, gambling revenue, and the state’s ongoing failure to address its biggest needs. She also talks about HBCU funding, Tuskegee University, and why Alabama keeps leaving money and opportunity on the table. The episode closes with a warning about proposed voting changes that could limit voter choice.Finally, Josh and David call out Tommy Tuberville’s rhetoric targeting Muslims and questioning what kind of politics he’s embracing. They discuss the double standards around religion, the way bias shows up in schools and healthcare, and why fear-based politics still works. It’s a blunt conversation about prejudice, political opportunism, and the danger of treating religious freedom like it only applies to some people.RESOURCES & 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.

In this episode of Alabama Politics This Week, Josh Moon and David Person break down Gov. Kay Ivey’s decision to commute the death sentence of Charles Lee Burton and the furious response from Attorney General Steve Marshall, then dive into a major fight inside the Alabama Democratic Party over straight-ticket voting. They’re also joined by USA Today investigative reporter Gina Barton to discuss her powerful reporting on the Walker County Jail death of Tony Mitchell, Sheriff Nick Smith’s leadership, and the culture that allowed such abuse to happen. To close things out, Josh and David react to the political fallout in Walker County and take on Pete Hegseth, Christian nationalism, and the increasingly dangerous mix of MAGA politics, war rhetoric, and extremism.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down Alabama’s school choice debate and the financial impact on public schools, plus the truth about gambling policy in the state. The episode also features interviews with state house candidates Austin Smith and Jesse Barcala, along with Rep. Thomas Jackson discussing efforts to support Alabama farmers.RESOURCES & 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.

This episode tackles the political fight over public safety in Montgomery, with Mayor Steven Reed pushing back on what he describes as performative fearmongering and a proposed state “takeover” of city policing. Reed argues the rhetoric doesn’t match the data, says Montgomery has already been collaborating with other agencies, and calls for practical support—funding, recruitment help, cameras, and common-sense gun policy—rather than power plays.The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Tafeni English-Relf joins to preview Affordable Alabama Advocacy Day and lays out the affordability pressures hitting residents—from utilities and childcare to housing, healthcare access, and the criminalization of unpaid garbage fees—framing the state budget as a moral document with real consequences. The hosts close with the “bonehead” segment aimed at Kash Patel and what they call the ongoing reality-show style of national politics bleeding into everything.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh and David cover a wide-ranging week in Alabama politics—mourning Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy, blasting a “chemtrails” bill as unserious policymaking, and venting about environmental rollbacks they say trade Alabama’s waterways and wildlife for corporate profit.SPLC attorney Micah West joins to discuss Fayette’s practice of prosecuting (and sometimes jailing) people over unpaid garbage bills, why SPLC says it’s unlawful/ unconstitutional, and what reforms could stop it statewide. The episode closes with Jeff Bezos as “bonehead,” focusing on the Washington Post’s gutting and what the decline of local journalism means for public oversight and accountability.RESOURCES & 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.

This week on Alabama Politics This Week, we hit the culture-war noise and the power politics underneath it — from the right’s meltdown over Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show to a fast-tracked Alabama bill that would change the Alabama Public Service Commission from elected to appointed, even as the PSC directly shapes what you pay in utilities.Then we’re joined by Tabitha Isner, Alabama Democratic Party vice chair and a candidate for Alabama Senate District 26, to talk turnout, disengaged voters, and what it takes to build a full statewide Democratic ticket. SPLC Chief Strategy Officer Seth Levi also joins to explain why reported edits at civil rights-related national park sites (including language tied to Medgar Evers’ murder) fit a broader push to whitewash racism and slavery from public history — and what people can do to push back.We wrap with Bonehead of the Week: Pam Bondi’s DOJ, repeated grand jury refusals, and the absurdity of calling it “treason” to remind service members not to follow illegal orders — plus a quick look at why that moment could boost Sen. Mark Kelly’s 2028 prospects.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🌐 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com🌐 X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek🌐 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek🌐 TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweekSUPPORT 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.

The episode centers on the residency firestorm around Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s run for governor, with Josh and David arguing that state tax returns and related records are the simplest way to prove (or disprove) Alabama residency — and warning that voting and tax questions could create serious legal exposure if the fight goes to court.Guest AshLeigh Dunham, a candidate for Alabama Supreme Court, says she’s running to bring balance to a court she views as increasingly ideological, discussing constitutional rights, the IVF decision, protest-mask proposals, and book/library censorship battles.Rep. Neil Rafferty joins to outline Democrats’ affordability focus — healthcare, premiums, and high utility bills — and to assess whether GOP infighting creates openings. The show closes with Josh distinguishing John Wahl's residency challenge from Tuberville’s and a “Right Wing Bonehead” segment criticizing Secretary of State Wes Allen’s voter-fraud messaging and restrictive absentee voting rules.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🌐 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com🌐 X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek🌐 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek🌐 TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweekSUPPORT 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.

This episode opens with a discussion of alleged retaliation inside Alabama’s prison system, following reporter Beth Shelburne’s updates about key whistleblowers from The Alabama Solution documentary. The hosts debate the moral, practical, and financial failures of Alabama’s corrections approach, including solitary confinement concerns and broader prison “racket” incentives.Former Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks joins to explain why he’s running again, emphasizing consumer protection and the rollback of key enforcement functions like gasoline testing and fraud investigations. Sparks also highlights past accomplishments, including upgraded animal diagnostic labs across the state and rural development work such as expanding telemedicine. The episode closes with the hosts’ “bonehead” segment criticizing legislative efforts to politicize the AHSAA and warning that school voucher policy dynamics are bleeding into high school athletics.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🌐 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com🌐 X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek🌐 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek🌐 TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweekSUPPORT 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.

Josh Moon and David Person dissect the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good in Minnesota, examining the dangerous expansion of federal law enforcement powers and constitutional violations. They're joined by Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, who shares health updates, reveals the surprisingly productive working relationship between Democratic leadership and Governor Kay Ivey, and outlines the party's affordability-focused agenda for the 2026 legislative session.The conversation turns to election strategy as Daniels emphasizes the need for Democratic discipline and unity heading into what could be a pivotal election year. The episode concludes with Trump earning the "Right-Wing Bonehead of the Week" award for his absurd claim that white people have been treated poorly since the Civil Rights Act.RESOURCES & 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.

Hosts Josh Moon and David Person examine the Trump administration's controversial military intervention in Venezuela, questioning the true motives behind the operation and drawing parallels to failed foreign policy decisions in Iraq and Afghanistan. They discuss the lack of congressional oversight, the timing relative to the unsealed Epstein files, and the hypocrisy of Republicans who oppose foreign wars while supporting military action abroad.The episode features an interview with Philip Ensler, the only Democratic candidate officially running for Alabama lieutenant governor. Ensler discusses his decision to remain in Alabama after initially planning to return to New York, his background as a Teach for America educator, and his four key campaign priorities: healthcare expansion, public school funding, public safety, and economic opportunity.The hosts conclude with analysis of the 2026 election season, celebrating renewed Democratic energy and noting encouraging signs among Christian conservatives and moderate Republicans questioning their party's direction.

In this final episode of 2025, Josh and David sit down with former U.S. Senator Doug Jones to discuss his newly announced campaign for governor of Alabama. Jones opens up about the "electricity" of his campaign launch, his plans to break the supermajority in Montgomery, and why he believes Tommy Tuberville’s record as a "divider" makes him vulnerable in 2026.We also grill the candidate on the tough issues: Can he overcome the straight-ticket voting habits in a deep red state? What is the path to finally passing a lottery? And, perhaps most importantly, has he truly "cleared the air" with Joe Reed, Randy Kelley, and the Alabama Democratic Conference leadership?Later in the show, the hosts do a deep dive into the racial dynamics of the Alabama Democratic Party, the critical issue of voter turnout in the Black Belt. Finally, we crown our "Bonehead of the Year" — Donald Trump, for his classless comments regarding the passing of Rob Reiner.RESOURCES & 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.

"It costs more money to run unconstitutional prisons."This week, Josh and David cover the entire political spectrum — from the hypocrisy of American healthcare arguments to the deep-seated corruption within the Alabama Department of Corrections.The show begins with a breakdown of Josh’s latest column on the "Socialism" label. Why do Americans denounce socialism while relying on Medicare, Medicaid, and farm subsidies?Later, investigative journalist Beth Shelburne joins the show to discuss the HBO documentary "The Alabama Solution." She exposes the systemic abuse in Alabama prisons, highlighting the case of Lt. Roderick Gadsden and the culture that promotes abusive officers.Finally, Jerome Dees from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) stops by to discuss the "Big Beautiful Bill" causing insurance premiums to skyrocket for the middle class and how the SPLC is shifting focus to "kitchen table" poverty issues like food security and waste management fees.RESOURCES & 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.

Josh and David kick off the show by recapping their Thanksgiving holidays, which featured very different experiences. While Josh enjoyed a smooth break, David shares the harrowing tale of losing his home heating system right before the cold snap, forcing him to rely on space heaters for a week.The CHOOSE Act and Public EducationThe hosts dissect the Alabama CHOOSE Act, criticizing the use of public tax dollars to fund private and homeschool curriculums that teach non-scientific concepts, such as dinosaurs living alongside humans. Interview: Andrew Sneed for CongressDemocrat Andrew Sneed joins the show to discuss his campaign for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, highlighting his background as a tradesman and small business owner. Sneed explains his goal to reconnect the party with the working class and criticizes incumbent Dale Strong for being inaccessible to constituents.Bonehead of the WeekThe hosts address the recent zoning controversy in Hoover involving a Muslim school, calling out the anti-Muslim rhetoric used by opponents during the hearings. Senator Katie Britt is named "Bonehead of the Week" for co-sponsoring legislation that would change abortion training for medical students from an opt-out to an opt-in requirement.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek🔵 Facebook: https://www.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.

This week, Josh and David dive into the sudden GOP pivot on releasing the Epstein files and break down the "white victimhood" narrative driving modern political discourse.Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joins the show to discuss the city's recent mass shooting and the data linking permitless carry to a 23 percent spike in gun violence.Finally, the hosts debate the hypothetical 2026 gubernatorial matchup between Doug Jones, Will Boyd, and Tommy Tuberville — and crown a new "Bonehead of the Week" for attempting to remove PBS programming from Alabama public television.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: twitter.com/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.

Josh Moon and David Person dig into a wild week in politics, starting with newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails that appear to further implicate Donald Trump and expose GOP efforts to stall the full release of the “Epstein files.” They break down how eight Senate Democrats caved in the shutdown fight, allowing devastating cuts to Affordable Care Act subsidies that will spike premiums for millions and gut SNAP, and why party leadership misplayed its hand.Bill Britt of Alabama Political Reporter joins to talk about Republican unrest over Tommy Tuberville’s expected “coronation” as governor, ongoing questions about whether he even meets Alabama’s residency requirements, and who might realistically challenge him. Then Congresswoman Terri Sewell returns to deliver a fiery, must-hear segment on the shutdown deal, the ACA “cliff,” SNAP funding, DOJ’s retreat on Lowndes County’s water and sewage crisis, and the looming House vote to force release of the Epstein documents.The show wraps with a look at Sen. Katie Britt’s mixed record, Democratic messaging failures, and why Tuberville still earns “Bonehead of the Week.”RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek🔵 Facebook: https://www.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.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the stunning Democratic victories in Tuesday's elections across Virginia, New Jersey, and New York, examining what the massive blue shift means for upcoming races. They discuss how the government shutdown, SNAP benefit cuts, and skyrocketing healthcare costs are reshaping voter sentiment nationwide and in Alabama.The hosts interview Jeremy Devito, Democratic candidate for Alabama's 5th Congressional District, who discusses his working-class background, military service, and platform focused on healthcare access and economic justice. Devito explains why he believes incumbent Dale Strong is vulnerable and how his grassroots campaign is resonating with voters frustrated by GOP priorities.The episode also tackles Governor Kay Ivey's response to the SNAP crisis, the stark contrast between Republican rhetoric and reality on social programs, and a controversial statement from Rep. Clay Higgins about benefit recipients. Plus: why churches are failing the vulnerable, what the youngest mayor in New York City history means for progressive politics, and how Trump's opulence is backfiring with working-class voters.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek🔵 Facebook: https://www.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 name and city/county.ABOUT 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.

This week, Josh and David open with daylight saving time dread and kid sleep schedules, then shift to health care costs on the ACA exchanges amid a protracted government shutdown. They unpack immigrant health care myths, why universal access lowers costs, and how coverage gaps drive ER “socialism” we’re already paying for.Dr. Jim Vickery joins the show to discuss his new book about growing up in Jim Crow Alabama, “recovering racism,” and what really fuels white supremacy (envy, power, and politics). The crew closes with Alabama headlines: SNAP politics, farmers vs. tariffs, Tuberville hinting at skirting the Constitution for a third Trump term, and Secretary of State Wes Allen’s nativist push to ban naturalized citizens from state office.

This week, Josh and David explore lessons from Europe on labor, tipping, and public health, then pivot to Alabama's criminal justice system through ProPublica journalist Amy Yurkanin's investigation into the Jorge Ruiz case—a legal immigrant sentenced to 99 years (later reduced to 50) for a fatal car crash, raising hard questions about immigrant bias in courts, media framing, and judicial overreach.They also dig into Alabama's 2026 gubernatorial race: Charles Barkley flirting with an independent run, and Tommy Tuberville's residency problems.The show closes with the bail reform fiasco and Right Wing Knucklehead of the Week: Tommy Tuberville and Laura Loomer's Islamophobic theater in the Senate.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek🔵 Facebook: https://www.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 name and city/county.ABOUT 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.

In this episode of Alabama Politics This Week, hosts David Pearson and Josh Moon sit down with Mark Wheeler, a Democratic candidate for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat left open by Tommy Tuberville. Wheeler, a lifelong Heflin resident, chemist, and former factory worker, discusses his unconventional path to politics — working 60-84 hour weeks in wire mills while earning a degree in chemistry from Jacksonville State University. The conversation centers on his core campaign message: making the American Dream attainable through labor rights, congressional reform, healthcare access, and focusing voter attention on "kitchen table" economic issues rather than divisive cultural hot buttons.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek🔵 Facebook: https://www.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 name and city/county.ABOUT 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.

This week, Josh and David open with Montgomery’s tragic downtown mass shooting and push back on knee-jerk fixes. They argue multiple truths can coexist: guns, culture, policing levels, education inequities, and media erosion all matter. Josh recounts prior eras of violence to counter shallow blame of Mayor Steven Reed, and both hosts press for front-end investments — after-school programs, mentoring, mental health, and fair school funding — over “lock ’em up” theatrics.Mayor Steven Reed joins to detail the incident response, why permitless carry hinders policing, and what real partnership with the state should look like: repeal bad gun laws, fund two-officer patrols, and expand youth programs. He calls out political posturing that blocks resources and then blames cities, and stresses holistic prevention over performative crackdowns.In the second half, SPLC interim CEO Bryan Fair and German historian Professor Andreas Etges discuss “critical memory” work across Germany and the U.S. — from Stone Mountain and 16th Street Baptist Church to EJI’s Legacy Museum. They examine why honest history matters, how backlash follows progress, and the risks of whitewashing museums and curricula. The conversation draws clear through-lines from slavery to Jim Crow to mass incarceration, and compares contemporary authoritarian trends without false equivalence.They close with Right Wing Bonehead of the Week: Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch, for the racist ICE-versus-sombrero Halloween display — an emblem of cruelty-as-politics amid Alabama’s immigrant scapegoating.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with 10 properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David open with Alabama sports/media/politics crossovers — from Bruce Pearl bowing out to Paul Finebaum’s flirtation with a Senate run — and debate whether “moderate” GOP backers are just trying to block Attorney General Steve Marshall. They also unpack college sports’ power shift: NIL, transfer portal realities, and why contracts (not nostalgia) could fix instability. Journalist Jennifer Mascia of The Trace joins to explain mass shooter patterns since Columbine and Sandy Hook: isolation, grievance against failed institutions (schools, workplaces, churches), and an ecosystem that celebrates copycats. She addresses race, radicalization, and the internet’s silo effect; and the incel pipeline. In Alabama politics, the hosts press Democrats to “circle the wagons” after the razor-thin Mobile mayoral loss and the Figures–Drummond rift. They argue party leaders failed to arbitrate, and that Dems must rally around a common foe and a clear message: top vs. bottom, not left vs. right. They close with Right Wing Bonehead of the Week: Rep. Reid Ingram, for pushing a constitutional amendment to mandate Pledge/prayer performatives instead of funding, resources, and real solutions. Guests in this episode Jennifer Mascia: Senior news writer and founding staffer at The Trace — thetrace.org Resources & Socials 🔵 Bluesky ⚫ X/Twitter 🔵 Facebook Support the show Like this video and subscribe! Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Email questions/voice notes to [email protected] with your name and city/county. About our sponsor Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with 10 properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David examine how normalized hate speech endangers everyday people while elite-focused incidents dominate headlines. They call out Alabama’s “big gambling” hypocrisy, defend the Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ broader economic impact, and contrast it with corporate harm. They debunk Trump’s Tylenol/autism and “Amish don’t have autism” claims, explore outrage fatigue, and discuss the politicized spectacle at Charlie Kirk’s memorial—juxtaposing the widow’s forgiveness with Stephen Miller and Trump’s grievance politics.Alabama Democratic Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner unpacks her “Hall Pass for Hate” op-ed, why “divisive concepts” bans are incoherent, and how speech that incites violence should be confronted. She diagnoses the party’s core issues: top-level paranoia, poor communication, and a choked candidate pipeline — despite hundreds expressing interest.Dr. Candice Duvieilh, a candidate for Alabama's 5th Congressional District, makes a policy-first case for Congress: coordinating federal-local fixes for North Alabama’s infrastructure, water systems, transit, and Arsenal access — work she says Rep. Dale Strong isn’t doing beyond photo ops and Space Command spin.Finally, this week's Right Wing Bonehead of the Week: Stephen Miller, for historically illiterate, exclusionary rhetoric at Kirk’s memorial. And the costly GSA firings-and-rehirings fiasco.GUESTS IN THIS EPISODE Tabitha Isner: Vice Chair, Alabama Democratic Party Dr. Candice Duvieilh: Candidate for Congress in Alabama's 5th DistrictRESOURCES & SOCIALS Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek Facebook: https://www.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 name and city/county.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with 10 properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including four in Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David sound the alarm on the Trump administration's escalating attacks on free speech, from the corporate-pressured ousting of late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel to the president's threats to pull the broadcast licenses of critical news outlets. They connect this to a broader pattern of media consolidation and the erosion of journalistic ethics, which makes the press vulnerable to government control.Then, they address the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, condemning political violence from all sides and urging a return to debate over deadly force. They analyze the cynical political reactions and the mob mentality fueled by social media, calling for a recognition of shared humanity even in the face of deep disagreement.Later, they welcome Dr. Toni Savage, a government whistleblower who exposed millions of dollars in contracting fraud within the Army Corps of Engineers. Dr. Savage shares her 13-year ordeal of fighting retaliation, which resulted in a landmark legal ruling—the "Savage Standard"—that expanded protections for federal employees. She details the bid-rigging, the cover-ups, and the personal cost of doing the right thing, and she warns how the current administration is dismantling the systems designed to hold government accountable.Finally, after retiring the "Right Wing Nut" segment in favor of something a little less pejorative, they name FBI Director Kash Patel their first-ever "Right Wing Bonehead of the Week" for his disastrous congressional testimony. They break down his lies and deflections about the Jeffrey Epstein case and discuss how officials are actively covering up the scandal to protect powerful figures, including Donald Trump.GUEST IN THIS EPISODEDr. Toni Savage: A former contracting officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and now a full-time minister, Dr. Savage became a government whistleblower when she exposed millions of dollars in contracting fraud. After facing illegal termination and a hostile work environment, her 13-year legal battle resulted in the landmark "Savage Standard" ruling, which expanded protections for whistleblowers under federal law. She now serves on the board of the National Whistleblower Center, advocating for government accountability and transparency.RESOURCES & SOCIALSBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.comX/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweekSUPPORT THE SHOWLike this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David tackle the dangerous resurgence of anti-vaccine rhetoric, connecting the dots between political polarization and public health crises. They kick off by dissecting a recent Supreme Court ruling on ICE detentions and critique the Trump administration's selective enforcement of the law, contrasting the focus on low-wage immigrants with the blind eye turned to white-collar crimes like those associated with Jeffrey Epstein. They argue that with failing economic promises, the administration is leaning on fear and hate as its primary political tools.Then, they welcome Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed to discuss the threat of using the National Guard for domestic policing in cities like D.C. and Chicago. Mayor Reed breaks down why this is a dangerous politicization of the military, a distraction from the administration's policy failures, and an ineffective approach to crime. He advocates for investing in community-based violence prevention and calls out the hypocrisy of targeting certain cities while ignoring systemic issues and other forms of crime, like human trafficking.Later, Dr. Michael Sagg, a renowned infectious disease expert from UAB, joins the show to provide a masterclass on vaccines. He demystifies the rigorous FDA and CDC approval process, explains the science behind mRNA technology, and debunks common misinformation. Dr. Sagg addresses the unfolding public health disaster in Florida, explains why vaccine mandates exist, and shares his frustration with the politically motivated attacks on science and the firing of dedicated public health officials.Finally, the hosts name RFK Jr. their Right Wing Nut of the Week for his role in spreading deadly disinformation, warning that his rhetoric and the policies it inspires will lead to preventable deaths from diseases once thought to be eradicated.RESOURCES & SOCIALS Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweekSUPPORT THE SHOW Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.Thumbnail photo via Gage Skidmore/Flickr

This week on Alabama Politics This Week: Josh and David dig into the fight over Space Command, breaking down why Trump’s decision to move it to Huntsville may be the right call for the wrong reasons. They explore how politics, military readiness, and billions in taxpayer dollars collide — and why both Trump and Biden turned a national security decision into a partisan football.Then, they welcome Representative Barbara Drummond, who is headed into a runoff in the Mobile mayor’s race. Drummond lays out her vision for the city: tackling youth violence with safe spaces and nonprofits, revitalizing historic neighborhoods, and making sure Mobile’s economic boom benefits all residents. She explains why public safety starts with opportunity, and why she believes her experience makes her the most qualified candidate to lead.Josh and David also take on the silence of Democrats in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, asking why Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie are leading the charge for transparency while Democratic leaders stay quiet. They connect the dots between accountability, law and order, and political cowardice.Finally, they name Dustin Beattie — a Walker County pharmacist turned statehouse candidate with a checkered past in the opioid crisis — their Right Wing Nut of the Week.Guest in this Episode Rep. Barbara Drummond: Alabama legislator and candidate for mayor of Mobile. Drummond shares her vision for tackling youth violence, revitalizing historic neighborhoods, and ensuring Mobile’s economic growth benefits everyone.Resources & Socials Bluesky X/Twitter FacebookSupport the Show 👍 Like and subscribe on YouTube ⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 📧 Send questions or voice recordings to [email protected] Our SponsorAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David dive into the fallout from Alabama’s municipal elections, breaking down why establishment-backed candidates like Kent Lawrence prevailed in Decatur while longtime councilman Billy Jackson fell short. They explore how money, power, and race intersect in local politics — from city contracts to the “safe candidate” playbook — and what it means for progressive Black leaders across the state.They also look at the wins: new council members in Decatur who emerged from the Steve Perkins protests, and grassroots candidates like Terrence Atkins and Sarah French who are reshaping local politics. From Birmingham to Mobile to Prichard, Josh and David recap the good, the bad, and the surprising outcomes of election week.Then, they welcome Matt Hughes, a DNC member from North Carolina and newly appointed member of the Credentials Committee, to unpack the ongoing dysfunction inside the Alabama Democratic Party. Hughes explains why the DNC rejected Alabama’s latest delegate elections, what structural problems keep bringing the state party back before the national committee, and how issues of race, power, and process continue to divide Democrats.Finally, the hosts turn to U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville’s latest comments about using the military to police Birmingham and Montgomery, calling out the dangerous echoes of authoritarianism. They name him their Right Wing Nut of the Week and connect the dots between systemic neglect, crime, and political scapegoating.Guest in This EpisodeMatt Hughes: DNC member from North Carolina and newly appointed member of the Credentials Committee. Hughes explains why Alabama’s delegate elections were rejected, why the state party keeps running afoul of national rules, and how dysfunction in Alabama reflects broader challenges for Democrats. He also addresses accusations of outside influence, racial bias, and what it will take to build a winning coalition.Resources & Socials Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweekSupport the Show 👍 Like and subscribe on your favorite platform ⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify 📧 Send us a question or voice recording: [email protected] include your name and the city or county where you live. We take time each week to answer listener questions about Alabama politics.About Our SponsorAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David dive into the chaos inside the Alabama Democratic Party, where the DNC has once again invalidated officer elections due to irregularities, mail-in ballot disputes, and power struggles involving Joe Reed and Randy Kelley. The hosts break down why Alabama keeps ending up in conflict with the national party, how this dysfunction distracts from real election prep, and why average Democratic voters are fed up.Later, they welcome Jeanice Warden-Washington, Chief Consultant for the California State Assembly Committee on Higher Education. Jeanice explains her role shaping higher ed policy in the nation’s largest system, gives updates on the Trump administration’s attempt to strip UCLA of $550 million in research funding, and warns about the broader threat to HBCUs and Hispanic-Serving Institutions. She also unpacks California’s redistricting proposal, Gavin Newsom’s national profile, and the growing fear among educators about Project 2025 and the dismantling of the Department of Education.Finally, Josh and David debate a new Alabama proposal to ban SNAP recipients from buying sodas and sugary snacks, weighing the health arguments against the hypocrisy and punitive targeting of poor families. They close with their Right Wing Nut of the Week: Donald Trump, for claiming museums focus “too much” on the horrors of slavery.GUEST IN THIS EPISODE➡️ Jeanice Warden-Washington: Chief Consultant for the California State Assembly Committee on Higher Education. Jeanice explains her role shaping higher ed policy, details the Trump administration’s attempt to strip UCLA of federal research funding, and warns about the broader implications for HBCUs, HSIs, and the future of higher education under Project 2025. She also breaks down California’s redistricting proposal and weighs in on Gavin Newsom’s national ambitions.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky⚫ X/Twitter🔵 FacebookSUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.📧 Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David open with a discussion of a new poll showing Alabama Republican primary voters shifting away from “culture war” issues and toward core concerns like inflation, taxes, jobs, and infrastructure. They explore why voters may be tiring of bathroom bills and trans athlete bans, and how politicians have long used “boogeyman” issues to distract from economic realities.Then, they sit down with Emily Barfield, a Fort Payne counselor and close friend of Giovanna “Gio” Hernandez, who was detained by ICE after a traffic stop in Leeds, Alabama. Barfield shares how she learned of Gio’s arrest, explains the legal limbo for immigrants brought to the U.S. as children but excluded from DACA, and describes the outpouring of community support — from packed church services to thousands of petition signatures. She also details Gio’s current situation in a Louisiana detention facility, the upcoming August 18th hearing, and what people can do to help keep her story alive.Finally, Josh and David react to the Leeds Police Department’s dash cam release, calling out the “reckless driving” claims as bogus and the celebratory fist bump as offensive. They also tackle extremist pastor Doug Wilson’s push to strip women of the right to vote, the University of Alabama’s claim that reopening safe spaces for Black and LGBTQ students would be “unlawful segregation,” and name their Right Wing Nut of the Week.GUEST IN THIS EPISODE➡️ Emily Barfield: Counselor from Fort Payne, Alabama, and close friend of Giovanna “Gio” Hernandez. Barfield recounts the events leading to Gio’s ICE detention after a Leeds traffic stop, explains the lack of a clear citizenship path for immigrants brought to the U.S. as children but excluded from DACA, and shares the overwhelming community support for Gio. She offers updates on Gio’s detention in Louisiana, the upcoming August 18th hearing, and concrete ways listeners can help keep pressure on officials and national attention on the case.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky⚫ X/Twitter🔵 FacebookSUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.📧 Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week on Alabama Politics This Week, Josh and David break down the police shooting of Jabari Peoples in Homewood, the DA’s decision to rule it justified, and the family’s demand for the full, unedited body cam footage. They discuss the dangers of edited police videos, the slow investigation timeline, and why transparency matters.Then, former Miss America and two-time Alabama political candidate Mallory Hagan joins the show. In a candid and powerful conversation, Hagan shares her own experience as a survivor of child sexual abuse, explains why victims — especially adolescents — often don’t come forward, and offers practical advice for parents to protect their children. She also weighs in on Alabama politics, the GOP’s long game, and why Democratic donors must invest even in uphill races.Finally, the hosts tackle Alabama’s new Focus Act banning student cell phones and smartwatches in classrooms, the public’s surprising lack of awareness about the law, and what it says about civic disengagement. They close with the Right Wing Nut of the Week — RFK Jr. — for pulling $500 million from mRNA vaccine research despite its life-saving potential.Guest: Mallory Hagan — Former Miss America, political candidate, and co-host of the Pretty Furious podcast. Hagan opens up about her personal story as a survivor, offers concrete safety tips for parents, and discusses the political challenges facing Democrats in Alabama.Follow Us:🔵 Bluesky⚫ X/Twitter🔵 FacebookSupport the Show:👍 Like & Subscribe⭐ Leave a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify📧 Email: [email protected]

This week, Josh and David dive into the horrific and inhumane conditions within the Alabama prison system. They discuss why there isn't more public outrage, comparing the situation to how society would react if animals were treated this way, and call on the state's Christian community to demand change and a focus on rehabilitation over retribution.Then, they sit down with House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, who is in recovery from a major kidney transplant. In a powerful and personal interview, Daniels shares the story of his sudden health crisis, the incredible life-saving gift he received from his wife, Dr. Teneshia Daniels, and a medical fact about the transplant process that left the hosts speechless.Finally, the show uncovers a web of questionable campaign finance activities surrounding State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, and the "Right Wing Nut of the Week" award goes to Rep. Ernie Yarbrough for his continued, misguided war on life-saving vaccines.👇 JUMP TO A TOPIC 👇00:00 Intro: Back from the Beach01:54 Sponsor: Wind Creek Entertainment06:45 Alabama's Prison Crisis: "If We Treated Dogs This Way..."09:34 A Call for Christians to Care for the Incarcerated13:13 The Need for Rehabilitation Over Retribution18:35 The High Cost of a Broken Prison System27:45 GUEST: House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels30:12 What Caused the Sudden Kidney Failure?40:18 A Wife's Incredible Gift of Life41:36 Assessing the Legislative Session from Afar48:31 Gov. Ivey's Bipartisan Appointment54:14 The Medical Shocker: Anthony Daniels Has Three Kidneys1:00:09 The Andrew Sorrell Investigation1:04:08 Following the Money: A Shell Game with Campaign Funds?1:10:40 The Ethical Questions for a Secretary of State Candidate1:15:37 Right Wing Nut: Ernie Yarbrough's War on VaccinesGUEST IN THIS EPISODE➡️ Anthony Daniels: Alabama House Minority Leader. In a deeply personal conversation, Leader Daniels opens up about his recent, life-saving kidney transplant. He details the rapid decline of his health, the incredible generosity of his wife, Dr. Teneshia Daniels, who was his donor, and his remarkable recovery. He also reveals a surprising medical fact about the procedure — that his old, low-functioning kidneys were not removed, meaning he now has three. Daniels discusses how his Democratic colleagues stepped up during his absence, his bipartisan appointment by Gov. Kay Ivey to a new veterans' board, and his new mission to promote health awareness and organ donation.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky⚫ X/Twitter🔵 FacebookSUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.📧 Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David tackle the massive cover-up surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files and why the GOP seems desperate to keep them hidden, even shutting down Congress to avoid a vote. They dissect the blatant hypocrisy of the MAGA world, which ignores overwhelming evidence of Trump's ties to Epstein while launching absurd distraction campaigns against Barack Obama.Then, they sit down with Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed for an in-depth discussion on the city's significant drop in crime. Mayor Reed shares the real data behind the trends, his strategies for violence prevention, and his bold plans to explore a city-run school system to tackle the root causes of poverty and crime.Finally, the show exposes a Georgia-based Ponzi scheme that ensnared Alabama's own State Auditor, and the show closes with a "Right Wing Nut of the Week" award for Congressman Del Strong's ignorant war on NPR and public broadcasting.GUEST IN THIS EPISODE➡️ Stephen Reed: Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. In a wide-ranging conversation, Mayor Reed provides a data-driven look at the city's success in reducing violent crime, with a 28% drop in the first half of the year. He discusses the complex factors behind public perception of safety, the socio-economic roots of crime, and the innovative strategies his administration is using, such as the Office of Violence Prevention and "violence interrupters." Mayor Reed also shares his vision for tackling long-term challenges by exploring a city-run school system and explains the reasoning behind the new youth curfew in the downtown entertainment district.RESOURCES & SOCIALS Bluesky X/Twitter FacebookSUPPORT THE SHOW 👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel! ⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📧 Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

Former Sen. Doug Jones provides insights into the palpable energy at recent Democratic gatherings in Alabama and the possibilities for the party to gain traction. He shares his views on the current state of the Alabama Democratic Party leadership and emphasizes the critical need for Democrats to concentrate on specific local legislative races to break the supermajority in the state legislature.

Investigative reporter Beth Shelburne joins to discuss her "Blood Money" series, exposing ADOC's astronomical spending on legal fees and settlements for lawsuits, many detailing horrific excessive force by guards, all while state leadership remains largely unresponsive and unaccountable.

This week, Josh and David dive into the blatant hypocrisy surrounding Donald Trump's presidency, from breaking his promise to "end wars" by bombing Iran to the cult-like devotion of his followers who ignore every lie. They explore the dangerous intersection of religion and politics in the Middle East and how it reflects the erosion of religious freedom debates here at home.Then, in a rare and extended interview, they sit down with the CEO and Tribal Chair of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Stephanie Bryan. She shares the incredible story of the tribe's journey from poverty to a multi-billion-dollar enterprise, her philosophy on leadership and giving back, and what's really holding up a gaming deal in Alabama.Finally, the show closes with a tragic and infuriating "Right Wing Nut of the Week": a Florida lawmaker who championed a restrictive abortion ban, only to find her own life at risk because of it when she suffered a medical emergency.👇 JUMP TO A TOPIC (YOUTUBE CHAPTERS) 👇00:00 Intro: Trump's Broken Promises & MAGA Hypocrisy09:46 The Iran Bombing & The Politics of Fear14:54 Freedom of Religion vs. Religious War23:05 GUEST: Stephanie Bryan, CEO of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians56:38 The Tribe's $4 Billion Impact & Giving Back1:07:58 The Future of Gaming in Alabama1:19:18 Post-Interview Breakdown & The Power of Exposure1:24:33 Right Wing Nut: The GOP Lawmaker Who Needed an AbortionGUEST IN THIS EPISODE➡️ Stephanie Bryan: CEO and Tribal Chair of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, the only federally recognized tribe in Alabama. In a wide-ranging conversation, Stephanie details the tribe's history, their business diversification beyond gaming into federal contracting and hospitality, and their guiding principles of community investment and partnership. She offers a behind-the-scenes look at the political fight over gaming in the state and shares her vision for a better Alabama.RESOURCES & SOCIALS🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweekSUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.📧 Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David tackle the rampant hypocrisy and political rot festering in Alabama and beyond. They kick things off with a fiery breakdown of the right-wing media's reaction to the political assassination of a Minnesota lawmaker, exposing the cynical machinery that fuels lies and deflects blame.Then, they dive into the shamelessness of modern politics, exploring how Donald Trump's presidency has normalized cruelty and why so many voters have been duped by a con man who preys on their worst instincts.To get a ground-level view of what it takes to fight back, they bring on a fantastic guest. Minister and community activist Ryan Cagle joins the show to discuss his race for the State House and his courageous fight for justice in Walker County, where a corrupt sheriff's department has been plagued by scandal, abuse, and the death of Tony Mitchell.Finally, the show closes with a look at the emerging GOP primary for the U.S. Senate, asking if Bruce Pearl is a better choice than Steve Marshall, and crowns a new "Right-Wing Nut of the Week": a Supreme Court Justice who praises a convicted felon while lying about crime statistics.👇 JUMP TO A TOPIC (YOUTUBE CHAPTERS) 👇 00:00 Intro: The President Without Shame 13:30 The Right-Wing Lie Machine & The Minnesota Assassination 31:00 GUEST: Ryan Cagle on the Fight for Walker County's Soul 1:16:30 DEBATE: Is Bruce Pearl the GOP's Best Hope for Senate? 1:24:40 Right-Wing Nut: The Supreme Court Justice Who Can't GoogleGUEST IN THIS EPISODE➡️ Ryan Cagle: Minister, community advocate, and Democratic candidate for Alabama House District 5. Ryan details his grassroots campaign and his frontline efforts to demand accountability for the death of Tony Mitchell and expose the corruption within the Walker County Sheriff's Office. He discusses the need for new approaches to mental health crises and what it means to fight for change in a deep-red district.RESOURCES & SOCIALS➡️ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com➡️ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweekSUPPORT THE SHOW👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel!⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.📧 Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.ABOUT OUR SPONSORAlabama 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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

This week, Josh and David are fired up about the disconnect between Alabama's real problems and its political theater. They kick things off with a blistering critique of the recent ICE raids in LA and the hypocrisy surrounding immigration.Then, they dive into the devastating numbers from the new Kids Count data book, which ranks Alabama 43rd in the nation for child well-being. Why is the legislature focused on banning books when 82 percent of 8th graders can't do math and thousands of kids are going hungry?To get answers, they bring on two fantastic guests. First, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Will Boyd shares his strategy for reviving Alabama and why he believes this election will be different. Then, Apreill Hartsfield of Voices for Alabama's Children walks them through the shocking data and discusses what it will take to create real change.Finally, the show closes with a heated debate over ABC's firing of reporter Terry Moran, forcing the question: In an era of misinformation, what are the true ethics of journalism?Key Topics & Timestamps:00:41 - Rant: ICE Raids & Immigration Hypocrisy29:45 - GUEST: Dr. Will Boyd on His Plan to Revive Alabama50:05 - GUEST: Apreill Hartsfield on the Shocking Kids Count Data1:22:15 - DEBATE: Media Ethics & The Terry Moran FiringGuests in This Episode:➡️ Dr. Will Boyd: Democratic candidate for governor of Alabama. Dr. Boyd discusses his platform, the challenges of running as a Democrat in a deep-red state, and his message-driven strategy to connect with voters on kitchen-table issues.➡️ Apreill Hartsfield: Alabama Kids Count director at VOICES for Alabama's Children. Apreill breaks down the sobering statistics from the 2025 Kids Count Data Book, highlighting the urgent crises in education, health, and economic security facing Alabama's children.Resources & Socials:➡️ Kids Count Data Book: http://www.alavoices.org🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweekSupport the Show:👍 Like, Rate, and Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.⭐ Leave us a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.📧 Send us a question or a voice recording to [email protected]. We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics. Make sure you include your name and the city or county where you live.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.Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

In this fiery episode of Alabama Politics This Week, Josh Moon and David Person pull no punches! They tackle the enduring controversy of Alabama's Jefferson Davis holiday, contrast it with the incredible legacy of Rosa Parks, and scrutinize President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" and its alarming AI provisions.Later, they welcome Linda Fisher, President of Indivisible Alabama, who sheds light on the "No Kings Day" nationwide protest and the critical fight against authoritarian leanings. Plus, hear their concerns about the state of public education and why they're speaking out against Marjorie Taylor Greene's upcoming Alabama visit.Tune in for a candid, no-holds-barred discussion on truth, power, and the future of Alabama politics.Connect with Us X/Twitter FacebookAbout Our SponsorAlabama 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 questionWe 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] 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 creditsMusic courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mr-smith/discography