Viewpoint Alabama

Alabama Congressmen Mo Brooks represents the 5th congressional district of the state (The Tennessee Valley and the Sholes area) He is one of the main candidates seeking the open Senate seat of Richard Shelby when he retires at the end of his term. He is taking on Katie Britt and Mike Durant of Blackhawk Down fame. He joins John Mountz on Viewpoint to share his vision for Alabama and what he plans to do if he is elected.

Then Jim Faherty talks with Jefferson County Republican Party Chairman Paul DeMarco as he recaps what was accomplished in this year’s Legislative session in Montgomery and why he believes will be the next moves our legislators will make as they move into the busy Primary election Season in May.

The Jefferson County Town of Brookside has been accused of being part of a policing for prophet scheme that is alleged to have deprived many of is residents of both property and dignity. This week on Viewpoint Alabama John Mountz talks with Brookside resident Michelle Jones, Alabama Representative Juandalynn Givan and also Attorney Jaba Tsitsuashvili with the Institute for Justice and the class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of the people who have been effected by the policing practices of the Brookside police department.
Then in Part two of Viewpoint John talks with Kim Carter Evans from SOAR (The Southern Opportunity and Resilience) Fund. This non-prophet program offers low interest loans to individuals and small businesses in Alabama who need funding to get an idea off the ground or perhaps just to get back to full speed as we emerge from the Pandemic.

Enterprise Alabama Businessmen Chad “Chig” Martin Joins John on Viewpoint to talk about his run for Governor. He explains his platform and some of the issues he is passionate about, as well as his plans to address those things. He also addresses what he believes to be the biggest shortcomings of the Ivey administration and explains his vision to improve those things.

In Part two of Viewpoint, Brian Rushing with the 100 Alabama miles challenge, talks about his program to encourage all Alabamans to get out doors to see all that Alabama has to offer as we also get some much needed exercise. This Challenge is a free public program that encourages all who live in the state to Walk, run, Bike, swim, or just move as they explore the state and also connect with others.

Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Social Workers Dr. Angelo McClain talks about the roll that social workers play in our state. He also talks about the effects that the Pandemic has had on Alabama families.

Dr. Molly Fleece, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham provides the latest Data and information about Covid-19 in Alabama. She also explains why its still a good idea to keep vaccinations up to date, even as we begin to relax masking standards and other Covid restrictions in the state.

Alabama Author and resident Natasha Williams talks about her new book Pushing Forward where she shares her struggles with depression and the profound benefit she found in the cathartic relief of writing the book. She found that many others have been helped by the book, and she now has launched a platform to help other local authors get published so that they too may find their relief and a way out of depression and a path back to a more healthy life
Rear admiral Felicia Colins with the Department of Health and Human services. She is the Deputy Assistant Secretary at the DHS for minority health Director of the office of Minority health the DHS. She makes the case that while all people in America have experienced disruption in their daily lives over the last two years, minorities are disproportionately effected, and more needs to be done to provide assistance for these people.

John Mounz talks with Sharon Gadbois and Terrell Perry from the US Small Business Administration join us to talk about the low interest loans that the government is making available to people in around central Alabama who experienced property damage following the October floods. They go on to explain how these kind of loans could be available for anyone in Alabama following a natural disaster if our government takes action.

Alabama Department of Public Health doctors Karen Landers and Wesley Stubblefield join JT to provide an update on the state of the Pandemic in Alabama, and provide guidance on issues like proper masking in schools, Booster shots and the possibility of the emergence of a new variant.

JT talks with Darryle Powel, the executive Director of the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities about the challenges posed by sex trafficking on the Developmentally disabled. Then John Mountz talks with Ben Shehan, author of the new kid's book "What does the constitution say" Ben also addresses common myths about our government in both Washington and Montgomery.

Beth Moore, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications at the Patient Advocate Foundation gives advice for people in Alabama who have trouble with the cost of their prescriptions. Then Dr. Adreana Cadilla gives an update on Covid in Children, and how adolescents are doing now that they are allowed to be vaccinated.