Alabama Politics This Week
Tired of the screaming rightwing maniacs on talk radio? You’ve found the right spot. APW will recap 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.
Episodes
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Change of Heart (Guest: Former Gov. Don Siegelman)
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Friday Jun 16, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the indictment of Donald Trump and the absurdity of it all.
Former Gov. Don Siegelman zooms in to discuss his recent op-ed with former Gov. Robert Bentley about the death penalty.
And they wrap with a discussion on new congressional maps and Tommy Tuberville's string of Rightwing Nut of the Week awards.
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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.
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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 09, 2023
Surprise, Surprise (Guest: SPLC’s Tafeni English-Relf)
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the surprising SCOTUS ruling against Alabama's gerrymandered congressional map.
Tafeni English-Relf, the director of the SPLC's Alabama office, zooms in to discuss voting rights and The Year in Hate.
And they wrap with a discussion of the legislative session, Trump’s indictments 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 Jun 02, 2023
Head Bangers (Guest: Alabama Arise’s Robyn Hyden)
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of Tommy Tuberville’s ignorant comments and the future of public education in Alabama.
Alabama Arise CEO Robyn Hyden zooms in to talk grocery tax repeal and the challenge of advocating for the poor in Alabama.
And they wrap with protecting Alabama children 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 May 26, 2023
A Heavy Weight (Guest: Rep. Neil Rafferty)
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
State Rep. Neil Rafferty joins the show to discuss anti-LGBTQ bills, elections, education, and the legislative session.
And Josh closes out the show 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 May 19, 2023
The Consequences of Tuberville (Guest: Rep. Mary Moore)
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the NBA before switching gears to discuss Huntsville's at-risk bid for Space Command and the consequences of electing Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
In the guest segment, Rep. Mary Moore zooms in to discuss the 2023 Legislative Session and what Democrats are trying to do to help you at the doctor's office.
And they close an update on the election challenge in House District 10 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 May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
Josh and David open with an interview with Rep. Ontario Tillman, who is doing his best to pass decent legislation and adequately represent his district.
ADP Chairman Randy Kelley zooms in to talk about last week's executive committee meeting and the upheaval it brought.
ADP Vice Chair Tabitha Isner then zooms in to talk about the meeting and to give her views on the party and the new bylaws.
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 May 05, 2023
Backwards and Pregnant (Guest: Ivana Hrynkiw)
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the insanity of the Alabama Legislature.
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels zooms in to talk tax cuts and ALGOP shenanigans.
AL.com’s Ivana Hrynkiw joins to talk about her investigative piece on the plight of death row inmate Rocky Myers and they close out 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 Apr 28, 2023
Sensitive White People
Friday Apr 28, 2023
Friday Apr 28, 2023
In an abbreviated episode, Josh and David open with a discussion of birthdays, the firing of Dr. Barbara Cooper, a bipartisan ban on social media, the firings of Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon, the gun problem revealed in Dadeville and this week’s Rightwing Nut of the Week.
Replay: Author Kwame Alexander talks about the banning of books and what he hopes to teach children in his books.
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 Apr 21, 2023
Dadeville (Guest: A.J. McCampbell)
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the deadly shooting in Dadeville and where things stand.
An angry Rep. A.J. McCampbell zooms in to discuss no more failing schools and the prospects of gun legislation.
And they wrap with voter suppression 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 Apr 14, 2023
Just Making Sense with Rep. Barbara Drummond
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Josh and David open with a discussion of the grocery tax and the use of racism to convince white workers to vote against their interests.
Rep. Barbara Drummond zooms in to discuss the importance of teaching an accurate history and her bill charging parents if their child takes a gun to school
And they wrap with shout-outs to Catherine Flowers and Sen. Katie Britt — 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.