Alabama Politics This Week

Josh and David open with a discussion of a new show sponsor, Wind Creek Entertainment, and the killing of Stephen Perkins by Decatur Police. D.C. redistricting expert Kimball Brace zooms in to talk about where the redistricting fight is on a national level and the fate of the Voting Rights Act. Author Fergus Bordewich zooms in to discuss his new book, "Klan Wars." And they wrap with this week's Ri...

Beth Shelburne zooms in to talk about her new podcast, Earwitness, about the infuriating case of Toforest Johnson.

SPLC Alabama Policy Director Jerome Dees zooms in to talk redistricting and work through the legal steps that remain.

Rep. Chris England zooms in to talk prisons, paroles, highway projects and redistricting.

Josh and David open with a discussion of Alabama’s appeal to the Supreme Court over its congressional map.

Josh and David open with a discussion of the redistricting decision, the plea deal for David Cole and the race for House District 10.

Josh and David open with a discussion of David Cole's arrest for voter fraud. April Hodges, the lead petitioner in the DNC challenge against the new ADP bylaws, zooms in to talk about the case. And they wrap with a discussion of Steve Marshall's attempts to prosecute those who aid women seeking abortions in other states and this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.  Send us a question: We take a bit...

Josh and David open with a discussion of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed winning re-election and the booking of Donald Trump and friends. Rep. Sam Jones zooms in to talk redistricting. And they close with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a questio...

Josh and David open with a discussion of the ongoing battle over Alabama's congressional maps and the state's attempt to undermine the Voting Rights Act. The Alabama Democratic Party's new executive director, Tom Miro, zooms in to discuss why exactly he would take on that job and where the party goes from here. And finally, they close with a question from a reader, a discussion of the Alabama Medi...

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed zooms in to discuss the latest with the investigation into the brawl and talks his re-election campaign.

ADP Chairman Randy Kelley joins for a rather contentious interview about recent happenings with the Alabama Democratic Party.

Josh and David open with a discussion of the ongoing problems within the ADP, including the investigation by the DNC. Rep. Chris England zooms in to talk redistricting and to shed light on his time as ADP chairman. And they wrap with Auburn's first Black trustee president, Cannabis commission problems and this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.  Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week t...

Josh and David open with a discussion of the indictment of Donald Trump and the absurdity of it all. Former Gov. Don Siegelman zooms in to discuss his recent op-ed with former Gov. Robert Bentley about the death penalty. And they wrap with a discussion on new congressional maps and Tommy Tuberville's string of Rightwing Nut of the Week awards. Send us a question: We take a bit of time each week to...

Josh and David open with a discussion of the surprising SCOTUS ruling against Alabama’s gerrymandered congressional map.

Alabama Arise CEO Robyn Hyden zooms in to talk grocery tax repeal and the challenge of advocating for the poor in Alabama.

State Rep. Neil Rafferty joins the show to discuss the anti-LGBTQ bills, education, and the legislative session.

Josh and David open with a discussion of the NBA before switching gears to discuss Huntsville's at-risk bid for Space Command and the consequences of electing Sen. Tommy Tuberville. In the guest segment, Rep. Mary Moore zooms in to discuss the 2023 Legislative Session and what Democrats are trying to do to help you at the doctor's office. And they close an update on the election challenge in House...

Josh and David open with an interview with Rep. Ontario Tillman, who is doing his best to pass decent legislation and adequately represent his district. ADP Chairman Randy Kelley zooms in to talk about last week's executive committee meeting and the upheaval it brought. ADP Vice Chair Tabitha Isner then zooms in to talk about the meeting and to give her views on the party and the new bylaws. And t...

AL.com’s Ivana Hrynkiw joins to talk about her investigative piece on the plight of death row inmate Rocky Myers.

In an abbreviated episode, Josh and David open with a discussion of birthdays, the firing of Dr. Barbara Cooper, a bipartisan ban on social media, the firings of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, the gun problem revealed in Dadeville and this week’s Rightwing Nut of the Week. Replay: Author Kwame Alexander talks about the banning of books and what he hopes to teach children in his books. Send us a que...

An angry Rep. A.J. McCampbell zooms in to discuss no more failing schools and the prospects of gun legislation.

Rep. Barbara Drummond zooms in to discuss the importance of teaching an accurate history and her bill charging parents if their child takes a gun to school.

Josh and David open with a discussion of the Trump indictment and Gary Palmer’s offensive comments.

Josh and David open with a discussion of guns and shootings and where we still remain as a country. They discuss the appeals court decision to overturn the murder conviction of HPD officer Ben Darby.

Josh and David open with a discussion of the LaKeith Smith sentencing and the cruelty of a 15-year-old serving 30 years.