Josh Moon and David Person dig into new polling that suggests Alabama Republicans may be losing their grip on voters who care more about affordability than culture-war politics. They talk with Representative Adline Clark about voting rights, early voting, and barriers that still make it harder for Alabamians to cast a ballot. Later, congressional candidate Shane Weaver joins the show for a spirited conversation about Democrats, working-class voters, and the future of Alabama politics. The episode wraps with a sharp look at Katherine Robertson and why her comments on school desegregation sparked outrage.

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Josh Moon and David Person break down the first lawsuit challenging Tommy Tuberville’s residency and what it could mean for the governor’s race.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joins the show to push back on misleading narratives about his city, talk public safety, and call out dangerous political rhetoric.

Later, guests from the Southern Poverty Law Center discuss the SAVE Act’s threat to voting rights and a new lawsuit against the University of Alabama over student magazines shut down under anti-DEI policies.

Finally, Josh and David discuss Donald Trump's reaction to Bob Mueller's death. Plus, Wes Allen is our Rightwing Nut (yes, we're going back to "nut") of the Week.

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Josh and David react to The Alabama Solution documentary missing out on an Oscar, then dive into Attorney General Steve Marshall’s remarks attacking the film. They break down why violence, rape, and extortion inside Alabama prisons are still crimes, no matter who the victims are. The conversation turns to rehabilitation, parole, and why Alabama’s prison system keeps making a bad problem worse.

Then, Congressional candidate Amanda Pusczek joins the show to talk about running as a Democrat in Alabama’s 4th District, the reddest district in the country. She explains why low turnout, voter apathy, and a lack of competition have left so many people disconnected from politics. The conversation also focuses on rural hospitals, affordability, and what voters in the district actually care about.

Representative Pebblin Warren joins the show to discuss the legislative session, rural healthcare, mental health, gambling revenue, and the state’s ongoing failure to address its biggest needs. She also talks about HBCU funding, Tuskegee University, and why Alabama keeps leaving money and opportunity on the table. The episode closes with a warning about proposed voting changes that could limit voter choice.

Finally, Josh and David call out Tommy Tuberville’s rhetoric targeting Muslims and questioning what kind of politics he’s embracing. They discuss the double standards around religion, the way bias shows up in schools and healthcare, and why fear-based politics still works. It’s a blunt conversation about prejudice, political opportunism, and the danger of treating religious freedom like it only applies to some people.

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