This week's episode kicks off with a spirited discussion on a proposed bill called the "No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act," co-sponsored by Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt. Josh and David critique the bill as overly punitive, arguing it unfairly prevents college students convicted of protest-related offenses from having their student loans forgiven. In the guest segment, Josh and David interview newly elected Alabama state Rep. Marilyn Lands. She discusses her maternal health bill to provide presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women to ensure timely prenatal care. Landes ..read more

Josh and David discuss the ongoing debate and legislative efforts around legalizing gambling in Alabama, including the compromise bill that included a state lottery, electronic casinos in seven locations, and full casinos for the Poarch Creek Indians. They lament Alabama's continued inability to legalize gambling and tap into the associated revenue sources, despite residents already engaging in illegal gambling activities and patronizing nearby states. Margaret Huang, CEO of the Southern Poverty Law Center, zooms in to discuss the SPLC's new campaign aimed at increasing voter participation amo ..read more

Josh and David discuss the unionization campaign at the Mercedes plant in Vance. In the guest segment, state Rep. A.J. McCampbell zooms in to discuss plans for the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences in Demopolis, Alabama, and how it could help improve health care in Alabama. Josh and David close with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week. 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 — pr ..read more

This week's episode begins with the shift in Alabama's political landscape with Shomari Figures' win in the 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary. They also reflect on the loss of their friend Anthony Daniels in the race. In the guest segment, we're learning more about the Southern Poverty Law Center's (SPLC) Alabama Advocacy Institute, an initiative aimed at training community advocates. Josh and David interview community organizers Makhayla DesRosiers and Jack Slate from SPLC about the program, its goals, and the types of people they hope to attract. We're also recognizing this month ..read more

Hi listeners! Do you have a question about Alabama politics? Consider emailing us a voice recording asking your question to our email, apwproducer@gmail.com, and we may play it on air! Josh and David open with a discussion of the upcoming runoff in the 2nd Congressional District: the back and forth between Shomari Figures and Anthony Daniels, and an unhinged Republican debate between Caroleene Dobson and Dick Brewbaker. Sheila McNeil, the chair of the Madison County Democratic Executive Committee, zooms in to discuss what's going on there, where Democrats have had a pretty good couple of month ..read more

Hi listeners! Do you have a question about Alabama politics? Consider emailing us a voice recording asking your question to our email, apwproducer@gmail.com, and we may play it on air! The 2024 Legislative Session is sort of nearing an end, and lawmakers are finally starting to focus on doing their actual job after spending months wasting time fighting DEI. Josh and David discuss what’s happening, including a questionable attempt to fix the problems with Alabama’s medical cannabis licensing system. The guest of the pod this week is House District 52 Democratic candidate Kelvin Datcher, who’s r ..read more

Hi listeners! Do you have a question about Alabama politics? Consider emailing us a voice recording asking your question to our email, apwproducer@gmail.com, and we may play it on air! Josh and David discuss the recent special election in Alabama's House District 10. Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands won the seat by 25 points, a significant increase from her 6-point loss in the previous election. Her platform focused on reproductive healthcare and protecting IVF, which resonated strongly with voters. Her decisive victory was hailed as sending a message about public sentiment on these issues ..read more

Hi listeners! Do you have a question about Alabama politics? Consider emailing us a voice recording asking your question to our email, apwproducer@gmail.com, and we may play it on air! This week, Josh and David open with a discussion of the Alabama Legislature and their most recent absurd activity — banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at colleges and universities. State Rep. Sam Jones zooms in to discuss the prospects of gambling and gaming legislation and the Legislature's anti-DEI bill. In the close, the Alabama Political Reporter's Jacob Holmes zooms in to discuss his reportin ..read more

Josh and David open with the ongoing reaction to Sen. Katie Britt's GOP response to the State of the Union — and Scarlett Johansson's portrayal of her on Saturday Night Live. They also discuss Britt's distortion of a sex-trafficking case to criticize President Joe Biden on the border. Our guest this week is Marilyn Lands, the Democratic candidate in House District 10. They discuss her campaign, the Alabama Legislature, and the attacks targeting a transgender woman employed at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center's Space Camp. They close with a discussion of former state Rep. John Rogers' guilty pl ..read more

Josh and David open with a discussion of the Super Tuesday primary, abysmal voter turnout, and what the primary election means for the state going forward. And how nice it feels to have some congressional races that are actually contested. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, a Democratic candidate in the 2nd Congressional District who will now face Democrat Shomari Figures in an upcoming primary runoff, zooms in to discuss his campaign. They discuss school choice and the Legislature and end with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week. About Our Sponsor: Alabama Politics This Week is sponsore ..read more