Alabama Politics This Week

Improving Quality of Life in the Black Belt (Guest: State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence)

Josh and David discuss Republican frontrunner Donald Trump's recent comments, calling opponents vermin and suggesting a general should be executed for treason — and that apparently he had decided not to leave the White House after the 2020 election.
In the guest segment, State Rep. Kelvin Lawrence, a Democrat from Lowndes County, zooms in to discuss efforts to improve the quality of life in the Black Belt, including improving wastewater and sewer systems.
David and Josh close with some feedback from listeners on last week's discussion of journalistic ethics in the Bubba Copeland case, and with this week's Rightwing Nuts of the Week.
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We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.
 

The Tragic Death of Mayor Bubba Copeland and a New Candidate in CD2 (Guest: House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels)

Josh and David open with a discussion of the death of Smiths Station Mayor Bubba Copeland and a debate over the journalistic ethics of digging into his private life.
In the guest segment, House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels joins the podcast to discuss his campaign for the 2nd Congressional District.
They 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 — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape.
Send us a question:
We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

Who’s In and Who’s Out in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District (Guest: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed)

Josh and David open with a discussion of the candidates running — and not running — for Alabama's revamped 2nd Congressional District.
In the guest segment, Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed zooms in to discuss his new book, "First, Best: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy from Today's Civil Rights Movement," and whether he plans to run for the 2nd Congressional District.
We close with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, and his ongoing attempts to block military confirmations and the Republican backlash to it.
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 — provide world-class entertainment, dining, hotel stays, amenities and activities. As the principal gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Wind Creek continues to grow and offer guests luxurious destinations and opportunities for escape.
Send us a question:
We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

Alabama’s Meek Congressional Delegation (Guest: Alabama Reflector’s Brian Lyman)

Josh and David open with a discussion of the mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, and whether the U.S. will ever take steps to prevent more shootings like it.
In the guest segment, the Alabama Reflector's Brian Lyman joins the podcast to discuss Alabama's GOP backbench congressional delegation and the race for the 2nd Congressional District.
We close with an Elmore County mother's battles with a court and the grandparents’ rights bill to protect her kid, and this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.
Send us a question:
We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

What Happened to Stephen Perkins Wouldn’t Happen to Me (Guest: Attorney Carl Cole)

Josh and David open with a discussion of the nationalization and polarization of politics — along with the death of local politics.
Attorney Carl Cole zooms in to discuss the killing of Stephen Perkins in Decatur, the aftermath, and the legal questions surrounding the case.
We close with the end of the long and winding case of Natalee Holloway and this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.
Send us a question:
We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.

New Show (Guests: Fergus Bordewich and Kimball Brace)

Josh and David open with a discussion of a new show sponsor, Wind Creek Entertainment, and the killing of Stephen Perkins by Decatur Police.
D.C. redistricting expert Kimball Brace zooms in to talk about where the redistricting fight is on a national level and the fate of the Voting Rights Act.
Author Fergus Bordewich zooms in to discuss his new book, "Klan Wars."
And they wrap with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.
Send us a question:
We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.
 

New Map (Guest: Beth Shelburne)

Josh and David open with a discussion of Alabama's new congressional map and the ongoing attacks of libraries.
Beth Shelburne zooms in to talk about her new podcast, Earwitness, about the infuriating case of Toforest Johnson.
They wrap with a discussion of ADP's looming date with the DNC's Rules and Bylaws committee and this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.
Send us a question:
We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.
 

Optimism v. Pessimism (Guest: SPLC Alabama Policy Director Jerome Dees)

Josh and David open with a discussion of the Supreme Court denying Alabama's stay request and what the new maps mean.
SPLC Alabama Policy Director Jerome Dees zooms in to talk redistricting and work through the legal steps that remain.
And they close with the Huntsville Library moving books, Katie Britt losing the thread and this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.
Send us a question:
We take a bit of time each week to answer questions from our audience about Alabama politics — or Alabama in general. If you have a question about a politician, a policy, or a trend — really anything — you can shoot us an email at apwproducer@gmail.com or with this form.
You can also send it to us on Facebook and Twitter. Or by emailing us a voice recording to our email with your question, and we may play it on air.
Either way, make sure you include your name (first name is fine) and the city or county where you live.
About APW:
APW is a weekly Alabama political podcast hosted by Josh Moon and David Person, two longtime Alabama political journalists. More information is available on our website. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Music credits:
Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive. Visit Mr. Smith's page here.