The Voice of Alabama Politics

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics, we ask a fundamental question: what kind of governor does Alabama need? We examine leadership, division, and the stakes of the 2026 election. Plus, an English-only driver’s license proposal, stalled hemp licenses threatening small businesses, new data on Alabama’s tax system, and candidates focused on real issues over culture wars.

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Join us as we look back on the biggest political moments of 2025 — the victories, the scandals, the surprises, and the setbacks that shaped Alabama and the nation. From major elections to major embarrassments, we’re breaking down the headlines that defined the year. Happy New Year!

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Senator Tommy Tuberville is labeled an “anti-Muslim extremist” by CAIR — a first for a sitting U.S. senator. Doug Jones responds with a sharply different vision grounded in constitutional values and leadership for all Alabamians. We also examine new efforts to politicize libraries, a legal challenge to Alabama’s anti-DEI law, and the growing threat to pluralism and free expression.

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics — Doug Jones officially launches his campaign for governor, marking the most serious Democratic statewide bid in more than a decade. Plus, Trump rolls out new farm aid, Will Ainsworth stirs Senate speculation, faith leaders push Congress on healthcare, and Alabama confronts maternal health and the death penalty.

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics — The University of Alabama suspends two student magazines, raising alarm over free speech and government pressure on campus. Plus, Fairhope fights censorship, Tuberville doubles down, and the American Dream feels further out of reach.

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Doug Jones officially enters the governor’s race, setting up a showdown with Tommy Tuberville. Plus, Alabama Power’s rate freeze, data growth, and the fight to save PBS. All this and much more — coming up next on The V.

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Doug Jones makes it official, filing to run for governor and shaking up Alabama’s political landscape. We break down what it means for 2026, Tuberville’s shaky poll numbers, and how soaring healthcare costs threaten working families. All this and much more — coming up next on The V.

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics:– Tuberville’s growing residency crisis– Could Doug Jones jump into the governor’s race?– Another wave of dark money hits the AG raceAll this and much more — coming up next on The V.If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to support independent Alabama journalism.

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Thousands of Alabamians go hungry as SNAP funding stalls, more questions surface about candidate residency, and the call grows louder for a real election — not a coronation.

Washington’s shutdown fight threatens healthcare and food aid, Trump’s beef deal angers ranchers, and tariffs hit Alabama’s economy hard. Plus, understanding faith over fear from Turkey, and new questions about who’s qualified to run for office.