In the Weeds with Alabama Daily News

Mary, Trish, Alex and Todd are talking about the rescission package in Congress, what might happen to that frozen $68 million in federal funding, the latest education reading & math scores, the potential online sales tax lawsuit coming from cities, and the latest on the 2026 election cycle.

Todd, Mary and Alex discuss the passage of President Trump's big tax and spending cuts plan and the Alabama delegation's involvement. Plus, we review the first round of campaign fundraising numbers and the expiration of the overtime income tax cut. And Todd remembers a Fourth of July memory that he may live to regret sharing.

Mary, Todd and Alexander talk about the roaring start to the 2026 election cycle, from Tommy Tuberville clearing the field for governor to the burgeoning field of candidates for lieutenant governor and speculation as to who else gets in the Senate race. They also dive into some controversial topics, including the Nicole Jones Wallace situation and former VA commissioner Kent Davis' lawsuit against Gov. Kay Ivey.

Todd, Mary and Alex talk about the monster week that was in Washington and how the Alabama congressional delegation played a part in the House passage of the "big beautiful bill."

We also get into the developing story that U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville will soon announce he's running to become governor of Alabama. Alex tells about her conversation with the former Auburn coach in the Capitol as he was leaving the Senate chamber.

Todd, Mary, Trish and Alexander discuss the high points of the 2025 legislative session. 

We were invited to host the show from the League of Credit Union's Alabama Advocacy Day, which featured a gathering of credit union leaders from around the state. Todd and Alexander talk about the issues facing the Legislature and take questions from the audience on everything from gambling, the state of the news media and education. 

Todd talks with Washington Correspondent Alex Angle about all that has been happening on Capitol Hill, form confirmation hearings to the first bill signed into law under President Donald Trump. He also talks with ADN Editor Mary Sell about the lead up to the 2025 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature.

Stephen Boyd joins the podcast to talk about the confirmation process happening in the U.S. Senate this week.

Todd and Mary revisit the stories from 2024 that will bleed into 2025, including the Veterans Affairs sage, school choice, overtime income tax cuts and more.

This week marked the arrival of Trisha Powell Crain at Alabama Daily News as our Senior Education Reporter. That has us all excited, but especially Mary who can't help but gush about all the fun possibilities this brings. We talk about Trish's background and then get into the latest education stories: exploring a new funding model, the CHOOSE Act, charter schools and how the Literacy Act implantation is going. It's springtime for education wonks at Alabama Daily News!