The Real Truth with Tommy Spina

The Real Truth with Tommy Spina is back with its first episode of 2026. This week, Tommy sits down with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin for a look at the state of the city of Birmingham in 2026.

To close out the show’s “Rule of Law” series, Tommy speaks with Chief Circuit Judge William H. Pryor, Jr., discussing constitutionalism, judicial independence, and how courts are functioning in today’s polarized climate.

This week, Tommy speaks with U.W. Clemon, an Alabama attorney, civil rights pioneer, and former federal judge. Drawing on decades of experience and a history-spanning career, Clemon shares his perspective on why constitutional principles still matter, civic responsibility, and the lessons history offers in today’s political climate. About U.W. Clemon: Born in Fairfield, Alabama, he became one of t...

This week, Tommy is joined by Jeff Brumlow, municipal attorney, former Shelby County Commissioner and current Central Alabama Water board member. They discuss the challenges the utility faces in light of recent leadership changes, audit findings, and its ongoing efforts to meet community expectations.

This week, Tommy is joined by Tony Petelos, who has served as an Alabama state legislator, mayor of Hoover, and county manager for Jefferson County. With his decades of public service, Tony shares his view on the recent changes at Central Alabama Water, including the utility's rebranding, restructuring, and controversial search for a new CEO. Tony Petelos served as Hoover, Alabama mayor from 2004...

This week, Tommy speaks with former U.S. Representative Mo Brooks, who represented Alabama's 5th congressional district from 2011 to 2023. Through the lens of his experience in Washington, Brooks reflects on the complicated interplay between money, media, party politics, and the forces driving decision-making in D.C.

This week on The Real Truth with Tommy Spina , Tommy sits down with Barnett Wright, executive editor of The Birmingham Times , for a conversation about truth, community, and the evolving role of the press.

This week, Tommy talks to Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist John Archibald to discuss the state of the press, the rule of law, and what it means to seek truth in an era of noise and division. As the press faces the modern challenges of AI, social media, and misinformation, Tommy and John explore how journalism’s role as a watchdog has evolved and why a free, ethical press remains essential to demo...

This week, Tommy speaks with Joellyn Beckham, founder of Bright Blue Dot and one of the organizers behind the politically-charged billboards popping up around Birmingham. Beckham recalls how Bright Blue Dot began as a response to the 2004 presidential election and evolved from a bumper sticker into eye-catching billboards aimed at sparking conversation and countering disinformation. Together, they...

In this episode of The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, Tommy sits down with Bennet Wright, Executive Director of the Alabama Sentencing Commission, for an in-depth discussion on Alabama’s prison system, sentencing reform, and the state’s ongoing struggle to balance justice, cost, and rehabilitation.

This week, Tommy speaks with renowned trial attorney David S. Rudolf (featured in Netflix documentary "The Staircase", author of "American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System", and co-host of award-winning podcast "Abuse of Power"). David joins us to discuss " The Rule of Law", an open letter published in North Carolina and signed by more than 800 North Car...

In the premiere episode of The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, Tommy sits down with former U.S. Senator Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to discuss the cancellation of his previous program ("Our Issues Birmingham"), the evolving landscape of media ownership, and the growing influence of government in broadcast media.

Welcome to The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, a podcast that cuts through the noise to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Birmingham-based attorney Tommy Spina, each episode dives into the issues shaping our world nationally, across Alabama, and in our local communities. From politics and policy to stories that hit close to home, Tommy takes a deeper look by asking tough questions, connecting th...