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Alabama Politics This Week

Alabama Politics This Week

Tired of the screaming rightwing maniacs on talk radio? You’ve found the right spot. APW will recap the top stories with the people who cover the news, offering unique insight and commentary you won’t find elsewhere, and providing interviews with newsmakers from both sides of the aisle.

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01:46:47

PBS Showdown, Permitless Carry, and Boyd vs. Jones...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/11/21

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

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01:36:51

Epstein Emails, ACA Betrayal & the Tuberville Problem...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/11/14

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

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01:07:33

Post-Election Analysis (w/ Jeremy Devito)

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/11/07

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,

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01:31:44

From Jim Crow to “Recovering Racist” (w/ Dr. Jim...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/10/31

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)

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01:23:02

Will Charles Barkley Run for Alabama Governor? (+...

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2025/10/24

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

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00:13:25

Can a Working-Class Democrat Win in Red Alabama? (w/...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/10/17

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

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01:31:01

Montgomery Tragedy, Policy Choices, and Political...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/10/10

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

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01:09:06

Disaffected America: Mass Shootings, Media Fatigue,...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/10/03

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

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01:30:52

A Hall Pass for Hate, Tylenol Myths, and Outrage...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/09/26

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

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01:26:24

Free Speech Under Fire & A Whistleblower Who Fought...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/09/21

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

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01:17:24

Trusting Charlatans Over a Century of Medical Science...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/09/12

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

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01:23:38

Space Command, Mobile’s Future, and Alabama’s Opioid...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/09/05

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

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01:28:26

DNC Cracks Down on Alabama Democrats (w/ DNC Member...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/08/29

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

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01:27:30

DNC to Alabama Democrats: Do It Over (Again) (w/...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/08/22

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

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01:16:43

“She Belongs Here:” The Fight to Free Giovanna...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/08/15

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

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01:23:29

Alabama Police Shooting Sparks Outrage + MAGA's...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/08/08

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

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01:21:45

His Wife Gave Him a Kidney. Now He Has Three (w/ Rep....

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2025/08/01

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,

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01:30:14

The Epstein Cover-Up, a GOP Ponzi Scheme, and...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/07/25

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

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00:33:36

BEST OF: How Can Democrats Win Back Rural Voters? (w/...

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/07/21

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.

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00:35:48

BEST OF: Beth Shelburne on Alabama's Prison Abuse

Alabama Politics This Week ·

2025/07/10

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.

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