Josh Moon and David Person unpack Tommy Tuberville's grocery tax pledge and what they think it signals about his race against Doug Jones, plus Terri Sewell's proposed NIL tax withholding plan. Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joins them to discuss public safety, Jackson Hospital's uncertain future and the dispute over Whitewater funding. House District 32 candidate Debra Foster shares her priorities on Medicaid expansion, public schools, jobs and data centers. Finally, the hosts question the criminal charges against a school bus driver following a fatal crash.

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Josh Moon and David Person break down Tommy Tuberville’s newly released data center plan and what it says about the increasingly competitive political environment in Alabama.

Representatives Thomas Jackson and Kelvin Lawrence join the show to discuss struggling farmers, rising prices, rural health care, clean water and infrastructure.

The episode also examines gambling revenue, journalism’s responsibility in confronting bigotry and the debate over military benefits and taxes.

Timestamps

• 0:00 Intro
• 7:35 Tuberville’s data center plan and the governor’s race
• 23:20 Representative Thomas Jackson on farmers and rural Alabama
• 43:30 Representative Kelvin Lawrence on affordability, clean water and gambling
• 1:03:35 Journalism, military benefits and taxing the wealthy

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Josh Moon and David Person discuss Tommy Tuberville's refusal to debate Doug Jones and the unanswered questions surrounding his campaign. Rep. Laura Hall talks about rising costs, voting, data centers and the 619 Project. Rep. Chris England details alleged corruption, abuse and staggering legal costs inside Alabama's prison system. The episode closes with Trump's impact on farmers and the latest fight over mail-in voting.

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Josh Moon and David Person examine the growing fight between Tommy Tuberville and Doug Jones over Social Security, affordability and the direction of Alabama’s governor’s race.

State Representative Marilyn Lands discusses maternal health, contraception and mental health initiatives, while Madison County tax collector candidate Jeff Taylor explains property tax exemptions and his campaign.

The show also talks with SPLC and ACLU of Alabama organizers about the “We Decide” voter engagement campaign before closing with bipartisan work by Senator Katie Britt and the week’s political oddities.

Alabama Politics This Week examines the leadership shakeup inside the Alabama Democratic Party following Bobby Singleton’s election as chair and Caroline Self’s election as vice chair.

Self joins Josh Moon and David Person to discuss rebuilding party infrastructure, improving messaging, reaching younger voters and turning Democratic enthusiasm into electoral gains.

Later, SPLC Intelligence Project Deputy Director Rachel Carroll Rivas breaks down the organization’s latest Year in Hate and Extremism report and the changing landscape of hate and anti-government groups.

The hosts also discuss Joe Reed’s legacy and Alabama State University’s decision to restore his name to the Acadome.

A new poll shows Tommy Tuberville leading Doug Jones by just eight points, raising new questions about whether Alabama’s governor’s race could become genuinely competitive.

Josh Moon and David Person break down Tuberville’s vulnerabilities on Social Security, data centers and his campaign strategy before talking with congressional candidate Lee McInnis and Alabama Arise’s Adam Keller.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed also joins the show for an extensive conversation about the city’s proposed bond issue, the future of Jackson Hospital and Montgomery’s economic development.

Senator Bobby Singleton explains why he is running to lead the Alabama Democratic Party and responds directly to critics who claim he would serve as someone else’s puppet. Lieutenant governor candidate Phillip Ensler discusses opposition to data centers, Medicaid expansion, gambling legislation and what he is hearing across Alabama. Josh Moon and David Person also examine the party’s internal divisions, its need for stronger candidate support and the consequences of declining vaccination rates.

Tommy Tuberville’s residency challenge is racing against Alabama’s election calendar—and the outcome could reshape how candidate eligibility is decided. Josh Moon and David Person discuss the legal paths ahead, Alabama’s prison crisis, and Democratic Party infighting ahead of a crucial election. Alabama Political Reporter editor-in-chief Bill Britt joins to unpack the constitutional stakes, ballot deadlines, and what could happen next.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the latest developments in the lawsuit challenging Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor, including motions to dismiss and questions about who gets to enforce Alabama’s constitutional requirements.

Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reed joins the show to discuss the Jackson Hospital crisis, the future of health care in central Alabama and the city’s broader image problem.

Attorney Barry Ragsdale also joins to explain the quo warranto lawsuit against Tuberville and why he says the courts should decide whether Tuberville meets the residency requirement.

Josh Moon and David Person break down the new legal challenge questioning Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to run for governor and what it could mean politically. Doug Jones joins the show to talk about his campaign, voter enthusiasm, data centers and his plan for Alabama. Michaela DeRosier of the Southern Poverty Law Center discusses voting rights, voter turnout, disenfranchisement and the work needed to build lasting civic engagement.

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