The Alabama Solution, Prisons, and Health Care Greed (w/ Beth Shelburne and Jerome Dees)

"It costs more money to run unconstitutional prisons."This week, Josh and David cover the entire political spectrum — from the hypocrisy of American healthcare arguments to the deep-seated corruption within the Alabama Department of Corrections.

The show begins with a breakdown of Josh’s latest column on the "Socialism" label. Why do Americans denounce socialism while relying on Medicare, Medicaid, and farm subsidies?

Later, investigative journalist Beth Shelburne joins the show to discuss the HBO documentary "The Alabama Solution." She exposes the systemic abuse in Alabama prisons, highlighting the case of Lt. Roderick Gadsden and the culture that promotes abusive officers.

Finally, Jerome Dees from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) stops by to discuss the "Big Beautiful Bill" causing insurance premiums to skyrocket for the middle class and how the SPLC is shifting focus to "kitchen table" poverty issues like food security and waste management fees.

RESOURCES & SOCIALS

• 🔵 Bluesky: @alpoliticsthisweek.com
• ⚫ X/Twitter: @alathisweek
• 🔵 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek

SUPPORT THE SHOW

• 👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE
• ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
• 📧 Email questions/voice notes to [e-mail] with your name

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.

Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.