This week on The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, Tommy sits down with Barnett Wright, executive editor of The Birmingham Times, for a conversation about truth, community, and the evolving role of the press.

This week, Tommy talks to Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist John Archibald to discuss the state of the press, the rule of law, and what it means to seek truth in an era of noise and division. As the press faces the modern challenges of AI, social media, and misinformation, Tommy and John explore how journalism’s role as a watchdog has evolved and why a free, ethical press remains essential to democracy.

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John Archibald has been a journalist in the South for more than 35 years. He is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and a voice of the deep South and what that place means to America.

This week, Tommy speaks with Joellyn Beckham, founder of Bright Blue Dot and one of the organizers behind the politically-charged billboards popping up around Birmingham. Beckham recalls how Bright Blue Dot began as a response to the 2004 presidential election and evolved from a bumper sticker into eye-catching billboards aimed at sparking conversation and countering disinformation.

Together, they discuss the challenges of communicating across political divides, the influence of media bubbles, and the importance of honest dialogue in protecting and preserving democracy.

For more information about Bright Blue Dot, visit britebluedot.com

In this episode of The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, Tommy sits down with Bennet Wright, Executive Director of the Alabama Sentencing Commission, for an in-depth discussion on Alabama’s prison system, sentencing reform, and the state’s ongoing struggle to balance justice, cost, and rehabilitation.

This week, Tommy speaks with renowned trial attorney David S. Rudolf (featured in Netflix documentary "The Staircase", author of "American Injustice: Inside Stories from the Underbelly of the Criminal Justice System", and co-host of award-winning podcast "Abuse of Power").

David joins us to discuss "The Rule of Law", an open letter published in North Carolina and signed by more than 800 North Carolina lawyers, urging their colleagues and the public to recommit to protecting fundamental democratic principles such as due process and judicial independence.

You can read the letter at nclawyers4theruleoflaw.org

In the premiere episode of The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, Tommy sits down with former U.S. Senator Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to discuss the cancellation of his previous program ("Our Issues Birmingham"), the evolving landscape of media ownership, and the growing influence of government in broadcast media.

Welcome to The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, a podcast that cuts through the noise to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Birmingham-based attorney Tommy Spina, each episode dives into the issues shaping our world nationally, across Alabama, and in our local communities. From politics and policy to stories that hit close to home, Tommy takes a deeper look by asking tough questions, connecting the dots, and challenging assumptions. Expect candid conversations, thoughtful analysis, and unfiltered perspectives that help you understand not just what’s happening, but why it matters. We're glad you're here.