Alabama Politics This Week

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Episodes
Episodes



Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Scruffy White People (Guest: Alabama Democratic Party Chair Randy Kelley)
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
We're a day early this week!
Josh and David open with a discussion of Alabama's appeal to the Supreme Court over its congressional map.
Alabama Democratic Party Chairman Randy Kelley zooms in to talk about the House District 10 special election, the ongoing bylaws dispute and more.
They wrap with a fight between two Chrises 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.



Friday Sep 08, 2023
Kept Men (Guest: House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels)
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the redistricting decision, the plea deal for David Cole and the race for House District 10.
Rep. Anthony Daniels zooms in to talk about the candidates for HD10 and to give some insight into the state's fight to kill the Voting Rights Act.
And they wrap with Tommy Tuberville, the 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.



Friday Sep 01, 2023
What An Ego (Guest: April Hodges)
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of David Cole's arrest for voter fraud.
April Hodges, the lead petitioner in the DNC challenge against the new ADP bylaws, zooms in to talk about the case.
And they wrap with a discussion of Steve Marshall's attempts to prosecute those who aid women seeking abortions in other states 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.



Friday Aug 25, 2023
If You Come At The King (Guest: Rep. Sam Jones)
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Friday Aug 25, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed winning re-election and the booking of Donald Trump and friends.
Rep. Sam Jones zooms in to talk redistricting.
And they close 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.



Friday Aug 18, 2023
A Tough Gig (Guest: ADP Executive Director Tom Miro)
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Friday Aug 18, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the ongoing battle over Alabama's congressional maps and the state's attempt to undermine the Voting Rights Act.
The Alabama Democratic Party's new executive director, Tom Miro, zooms in to discuss why exactly he would take on that job and where the party goes from here.
And finally, they close with a question from a reader, a discussion of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, and this week's Rightwing Nut.
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.



Friday Aug 11, 2023
Big Brawl (Guest: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Rep. Prince Chestnut)
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the Brawl on the Riverfront.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed zooms in to discuss the latest with the investigation into the brawl and talks his re-election campaign.
We wrap with Rep. Prince Chestnut talking redistricting 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.



Friday Aug 04, 2023
Look Who’s Back (Guests: Kalonji Gilchrist and ADP Chairman Randy Kelley)
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Josh and David return with a discussion of the loss of Space Command and our lawmakers' roles in it.
Kalonji Gilchrist zooms in to discuss the Art to Activism Block Party in Montgomery.
ADP Chairman Randy Kelley joins for a rather contentious interview about recent happenings with the Alabama Democratic Party.
And we 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.



Friday Jun 23, 2023
The Getaway (Guest: Rep. Chris England)
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Friday Jun 23, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the ongoing problems within the ADP, including the investigation by the DNC.
Rep. Chris England zooms in to talk redistricting and to shed light on his time as ADP chairman.
And they wrap with Auburn's first Black trustee president, Cannabis commission problems 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.