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Alabama Politics This Week examines the leadership shakeup inside the Alabama Democratic Party following Bobby Singleton’s election as chair and Caroline Self’s election as vice chair. Self joins Josh Moon and David Person to discuss rebuilding party infrastructure, improving messaging, reaching younger voters and turning Democratic enthusiasm into electoral gains. Later, SPLC Intelligence Project…
A new poll shows Tommy Tuberville leading Doug Jones by just eight points, raising new questions about whether Alabama’s governor’s race could become genuinely competitive. Josh Moon and David Person break down Tuberville’s vulnerabilities on Social Security, data centers and his campaign strategy before talking with congressional candidate Lee McInnis and Alabama Arise’s Adam Keller. Montgomery…
Senator Bobby Singleton explains why he is running to lead the Alabama Democratic Party and responds directly to critics who claim he would serve as someone else’s puppet. Lieutenant governor candidate Phillip Ensler discusses opposition to data centers, Medicaid expansion, gambling legislation and what he is hearing across Alabama. Josh Moon and David Person also examine the party’s internal…
Tommy Tuberville’s residency challenge is racing against Alabama’s election calendar—and the outcome could reshape how candidate eligibility is decided. Josh Moon and David Person discuss the legal paths ahead, Alabama’s prison crisis, and Democratic Party infighting ahead of a crucial election. Alabama Political Reporter editor-in-chief Bill Britt joins to unpack the constitutional stakes, ballot…
Josh Moon and David Person break down the latest developments in the lawsuit challenging Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor, including motions to dismiss and questions about who gets to enforce Alabama’s constitutional requirements. Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed joins the show to discuss the Jackson Hospital crisis, the future of health care in central Alabama and the city’s…
Josh Moon and David Person break down the new legal challenge questioning Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor and what it could mean politically. Doug Jones joins the show to talk about his campaign, voter enthusiasm, data centers and his plan for Alabama. Michaela DeRosier of the Southern Poverty Law Center discusses voting rights, voter turnout, disenfranchisement and the work…
Josh Moon and David Person break down a chaotic week in Alabama politics, from Tommy Tuberville’s tax return controversy to questions about his residency and campaign credibility. They also discuss Barry Moore’s threats against media outlets over reporting on his military service record. Later, AL.com columnist Kyle Whitmire joins the show to talk about campaign “lawfare,” the Alabama GOP hearing…
Josh Moon and David Person break down the Supreme Court’s decision allowing Alabama to use its contested congressional map and what it means for voters, election officials and voting rights. They also speak with Theresa Lau and Gina Azito Thompson of the Southern Poverty Law Center about rural hospitals, Medicaid cuts and the future of health care access in Alabama and across the Deep South.…
Josh Moon and David Person break down the latest court fight over Alabama’s congressional maps and what it could mean for voters, representation and the 2026 elections. Jerome Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center joins the show to explain what happened in court, why the judges appeared skeptical of the state’s arguments and what the Supreme Court could do next. Later, Democratic congressional…
Josh Moon and David Person break down Alabama’s 2026 primary results, including Doug Jones’ decisive Democratic win, key Republican races and major local upsets across the state. They’re joined by Jerome Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center to discuss the “All Roads Lead to the South” voting rights rally in Montgomery, redistricting and the stakes for democracy. The episode closes with a…
