Alabama Politics This Week

Tired of the screaming rightwing maniacs on talk radio? You’ve found the right spot. APW recaps 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.

Alabama Politics This Week is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 291 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Alabama Politics This Week, a news show with 291 episodes published.

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  Tuberville Talks Furries. Ron Sparks Talks Farmers.

  Oct 2, 20261h 29m

  Former Alabama Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks joins Josh Moon and David Person to discuss his comeback campaign, rising farm costs, trade with Cuba and the programs he wants to restore. Josh and David also unpack Tommy Tuberville’s furry remarks, gas prices and data centers—and what those issues could mean for his race against Doug Jones. Plus, they discuss funding for Alabama’s HBCUs and the debate over PBS programming on Alabama Public Television. --- RESOURCES & SOCIALS Listen to Alabama Politics This Week anywhere you get podcasts. Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweek Instagram: instagram.com/alathisweek --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Like this video and SUBSCRIBE! ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Email questions/voice notes to apwproducer@gmail.com with your name and city/county. --- ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. --- CREDITS Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

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  Is the White House Distracting the Press?

  Sep 25, 20261h 47m

  Josh Moon and David Person discuss Trump TV, the Iran war and Tommy Tuberville’s rhetoric in Alabama’s governor’s race. Journalist DeWayne Wickham joins them to examine White House press access, reporting held back for books and U.S. policy toward Cuba. The episode also visits the Civil Rights Memorial Center to explore how art helps tell civil rights stories. --- RESOURCES & SOCIALS Listen to Alabama Politics This Week anywhere you get podcasts. Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweek Instagram: instagram.com/alathisweek --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Like this video and SUBSCRIBE! ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Email questions/voice notes to apwproducer@gmail.com with your name and city/county. --- ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. --- CREDITS Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

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  Who is Alabama working for? NIL, data centers and local politics

  Sep 18, 20261h 45m

  Josh Moon and David Person challenge the backlash against paying college athletes and discuss who benefits from keeping the old system intact. Alabama House candidate Christian Martin talks unions, faith and data centers, while Huntsville council candidate Liliana Peinder makes her case for safer streets and more accountable government. The hosts also examine a surprising Montgomery mayoral poll and Winston County’s practice of jailing people over unpaid trash bills. --- RESOURCES & SOCIALS Listen to Alabama Politics This Week anywhere you get podcasts. Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweek Instagram: instagram.com/alathisweek --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Like this video and SUBSCRIBE! ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Email questions/voice notes to apwproducer@gmail.com with your name and city/county. --- ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. --- CREDITS Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

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  Tommy Tuberville's Grocery Tax Pledge Sounds Familiar

  Sep 11, 20261h 44m

  Josh Moon and David Person unpack Tommy Tuberville's grocery tax pledge and what they think it signals about his race against Doug Jones, plus Terri Sewell's proposed NIL tax withholding plan. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joins them to discuss public safety, Jackson Hospital's uncertain future and the dispute over Whitewater funding. House District 32 candidate Debra Foster shares her priorities on Medicaid expansion, public schools, jobs and data centers. Finally, the hosts question the criminal charges against a school bus driver following a fatal crash. --- RESOURCES & SOCIALS Listen to Alabama Politics This Week anywhere you get podcasts. Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweek Instagram: instagram.com/alathisweek --- SUPPORT THE SHOW Like this video and SUBSCRIBE! ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Email questions/voice notes to apwproducer@gmail.com with your name and city/county. --- ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. --- CREDITS Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.

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  Tuberville’s Data Center Plan, Rural Alabama’s Crisis & the Cost of Living

  Sep 4, 20261h 28m

  Josh Moon and David Person break down Tommy Tuberville’s newly released data center plan and what it says about the increasingly competitive political environment in Alabama. Representatives Thomas Jackson and Kelvin Lawrence join the show to discuss struggling farmers, rising prices, rural health care, clean water and infrastructure. The episode also examines gambling revenue, journalism’s responsibility in confronting bigotry and the debate over military benefits and taxes. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 7:35 Tuberville’s data center plan and the governor’s race 23:20 Representative Thomas Jackson on farmers and rural Alabama 43:30 Representative Kelvin Lawrence on affordability, clean water and gambling 1:03:35 Journalism, military benefits and taxing the wealthy

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