The Blueprint Alabama Podcast

This conversation, with Birmingham City Council District 4 candidate, Brian Gunn, explores the importance of free speech, the significance of community engagement in local politics, and the upcoming city council run off on October 7th in Birmingham. The discussion highlights the need for coalitions across political lines, the impact of media on democracy, and the lessons learned from past campaigns, particularly Kamala Harris’s. The speakers emphasize the importance of voter turnout and accountability from elected officials, while also reflecting on the legacy of civil rights leaders and their influence on current political activism. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueprintalabama.substack.com

This conversation, with Birmingham City Council District 4 candidate, Brian Gunn, explores the importance of free speech, the significance of community engagement in local politics, and the upcoming city council run off on October 7th in Birmingham. The discussion highlights the need for coalitions across political lines, the impact of media on democracy, and the lessons learned from past campaigns, particularly Kamala Harris’s. The speakers emphasize the importance of voter turnout and accountability from elected officials, while also reflecting on the legacy of civil rights leaders and their influence on current political activism. #alpolitics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueprintalabama.substack.com

In Episode 3 of The Blueprint Alabama Podcast, hosts Caroline Self and Josh Coleman talk with Hoover City Council candidate Liz Lane about her campaign and the current state of free speech in America, particularly in light of what happened this week with Jimmy Kimmel.The discussion touches on the challenges of navigating local politics, the impact of censorship, and the need for open dialogue across political divides. They also address the role of corruption in politics and the importance of empowering voices in a one-party state. Liz Lane shares her journey as a city council candidate in Hoover, Alabama, emphasizing the importance of community, art, and empathy in local governance. The conversation concludes with a call to action for voters to engage in the political process and support candidates who prioritize community needs over corporate interests. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueprintalabama.substack.com

On August 26th, there is a special election in Alabama House District 11. Alex Braswell is the first female nominee for this seat, and the first Democrat to run for this seat in years. Braswell has earned the nickname “fireball” among Alabama Democrats for her passionate advocacy for the people of her district. We talk about her why, her journey, and the fight to elect Democrats in Alabama. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueprintalabama.substack.com

On June 24th, there is a special election in Alabama Senate District 5. This District has not had a Democratic candidate for this seat in decades, but Ryan Cagle, a community organizer and minister, is changing that. He’s from this District, he knows this District, and he actually cares about helping the people of this District. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueprintalabama.substack.com