Podcasts about alabama policy institute

Stephanie Smith, President and CEO of Alabama Policy Institute, hosts this full two-hour episode of Priority Talk discussing Alabama politics and elections. In the first hour, she visits with candidate for US Senator Barry Moore. In the second hour, she visits with Cathi Bradford and Emily Jones to discuss the school board races.

Alabama Policy Institute's Stephanie Smith joins Greg for their weekly visit. They discuss Tuesday's primary and the confusion that could exist among voters. They also overview the two Statewide Amendments on Tuesdays's ballot. Lastly, they talk the Alabama Policy Action Election Guide to help voters think thru whom they will cast their vote. https://alabamapolicy.org/alabamapolicyaction/election-guide/

Stephanie Smith joins the show for her weekly visit. She and Greg discuss the API Election Guides, last weeks special and the truthfulness of some of the negative ads in this election season.

Stephanie Smith joins Greg for their weekly visit. The two discuss America Reads the Bible, Alabama's Congressional Redistricting and API Actions Voter Guide.

Stephanie Smith with the Alabama Policy Institute with Greg for weekly visit.

During their weekly visit, Greg and Stephanie review several key developments in Alabama's legislative landscape. Their discussion includes the recent passage of the Public Service Commission law, an ongoing legal challenge to how the Alabama Education Association collects membership fees, proposed changes to Senate rules, and the growing influence of gambling-related money in the current election cycle.

Stephanie Smith with the Alabama Policy Institute joins Greg to preview the upcoming week of the Alabama Legislative Session.

Greg visits with Stephanie Smith for a conversation about how Alabama's state budgets are actually built and the forces that shape spending decisions in Montgomery. Many citizens hear about the General Fund and Education Trust Fund, but few understand the process lawmakers use to assemble these massive budgets each year.Stephanie explains how the budgeting process works inside the Alabama Legislature, the priorities that often drive funding decisions. Part of the discussion focuses on the history and the political influence of the Alabama Education Association and how it affects education funding debates.Greg and Stephanie also explore what greater transparency in the budgeting process could look like and why understanding the budget matters for Alabama taxpayers and families.

Stephanie Smith joins Greg for their weekly visit discussing the Alabama legislature and Alabama Republican Party

The Alabama Policy's Stephanie Smith joins Greg for their weekly visit to discuss upcoming legislation that API is tracking this week in Montgomery.

Stephanie joins Greg for their weekly visit. Topics included Alabama GOP leadership and Alabama House Republicans leadership news from last week.The conversation concludes with an explanation of the controversy surrounding the election of Alabama's Public Service Commission. www.alabamapolicy.org

Greg is joined by Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute for their weekly conversation on Alabama politics. They break down ongoing GOP ballot challenges, what's behind them, and how they could impact key races like Governor and Lt. Governor in the upcoming May 19 Primary.

Stephanie Smith with the Alabama Policy Institute joins Greg for their weekly visit looking ahead to this week's legislative session in Montgomery. This week's focus is education — including school choice, parental rights, and key education bills lawmakers will be debating. Stephanie breaks down what's moving, what matters most for Alabama families, and where education freedom stands as the session gets underway.

Alabama Policy Institute's Stephanie Smith joins Greg for their weekly conversation focused on the 2026 Alabama Legislative Session. They preview the upcoming Lieutenant Governor candidate forum on January 20th and highlight key bills and issues to watch in Montgomery in the weeks ahead.

Stephanie joins Greg inviting parents to be a part of API's free webinar Digital Discernment: Creating a Tech-Ready Home in the AI Age. The two also discuss this week's congressional legislation banning intoxicating products from Hemp like Delta 8 and Delta 10 with synthetic THC.alabamapolicy.org

Stephanie Smith joins Greg discussing School Choice and athletics in Alabama, the reduced grocery tax, and the impacts of The Space Force announcement on Huntsville and Alabama. See Tim Tebow September 25th at the annual API Dinner in Birmingham. Donate and attend! AlabamaPolicy.org

"I was able to tell Elon Musk something he didn't know." That is an incredible quote shared by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer on this episode as he discusses his vision for the Western Hemisphere Prosperity and Security Alliance. Much like the space race in the '60s, there is a race to secure rare earth minerals for semiconductor chips and other digital hardware. This is absolutely necessary for our national security. Currently, we are completely dependent on other nations, many of whom are not our allies and most of which are actually adversarial like China, for our needs in this realm.  Palmer shares his vision for how we can solve this problem, recounting conversations he has had with Elon Musk and others in Trump's inner-circle about the topic. We also hear Palmer's personal story—everything from playing for Bear Bryant, to starting the Alabama Policy Institute, and then winning as the major underdog in a congressional race.

"I was able to tell Elon Musk something he didn't know." That is an incredible quote shared by U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer on this episode as he discusses his vision for the Western Hemisphere Prosperity and Security Alliance. Much like the space race in the '60s, there is a race to secure rare earth minerals for semiconductor chips and other digital hardware. This is absolutely necessary for our national security. Currently, we are completely dependent on other nations, many of whom are not our allies and most of which are actually adversarial like China, for our needs in this realm.  Palmer shares his vision for how we can solve this problem, recounting conversations he has had with Elon Musk and others in Trump's inner-circle about the topic. We also hear Palmer's personal story—everything from playing for Bear Bryant, to starting the Alabama Policy Institute, and then winning as the major underdog in a congressional race.

Greg is joined by Stephanie Smith with The Alabama Policy Institute. The two discuss legislative issues related to recreational THC products and Religious Release Time for public school students.

Greg overviews Alabama legislative news dealing with recreational THC products and the devastating effect on kids and adults alike. He also explains the failure of legislation requiring mandatory policy regarding Religious Release Time for public school students.Greg is then joined by Stephanie Smith with The Alabama Policy Institute. The two discuss legislative issues related to recreational THC products and Religious Release Time for public school students. 

Stephanie Smith joins Greg highlighting her opinion article concerning The App Store Accountability Act or ⁠Senate Bill 187⁠, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss and Representative Chris Sells. This bill would require app stores be held accountable and require parental consent before children can download apps.

Stephanie Smith of Alabama Policy Institute joins Greg highlighting her opinion article concerning The App Store Accountability Act or Senate Bill 187, sponsored by Senator Clyde Chambliss and Representative Chris Sells. This bill would require app stores be held accountable and require parental consent before children can download apps.After mentioning potential Democratic candidates for President in 2028, Greg discusses the potential candidacy and political fall out of Senator Tommy Tuberville running for Governor of Alabama.

The Department of Government Efficiency has been the primary topic in the national news cycle since Jan. 20th. You may have thought to yourself, Alabama needs a DOGE. Well, you're in luck because the Alabama Policy Institute (API) is working on that exact thing with ALDOGE. API has been around for over 35 years working towards limited government, free markets, and strong families in Alabama. Now they have a unique opportunity to replicate the national trend of identifying and eliminating waste and abuse in government. This week Bryan Dawson is joined by API President and CEO Stephanie Smith to discuss ALDOGE and other things going on in our state government. You might be surprised to find that under Gov. Kay Ivey, the combined state budgets have doubled with surpluses nearly every year since she has been in office. A budget surplus means they took more money from you than you needed. You might also be surprised to find that a lone Democrat, State Rep. Anthony Daniels, is working to cut taxes for working class families, while those in leadership positions in our Republican supermajority are working to end tax cuts on overtime but issuing tax cuts to athletes in their NIL deals. Take a listen to this week's podcast to find out what is really going on in your government. https://alabamapolicy.org/ https://alabamapolicy.org/research/aldoge-report-on-general-fund-spending-in-alabama/

The Department of Government Efficiency has been the primary topic in the national news cycle since Jan. 20th. You may have thought to yourself, Alabama needs a DOGE. Well, you're in luck because the Alabama Policy Institute (API) is working on that exact thing with ALDOGE. API has been around for over 35 years working towards limited government, free markets, and strong families in Alabama. Now they have a unique opportunity to replicate the national trend of identifying and eliminating waste and abuse in government. This week Bryan Dawson is joined by API President and CEO Stephanie Smith to discuss ALDOGE and other things going on in our state government. You might be surprised to find that under Gov. Kay Ivey, the combined state budgets have doubled with surpluses nearly every year since she has been in office. A budget surplus means they took more money from you than you needed. You might also be surprised to find that a lone Democrat, State Rep. Anthony Daniels, is working to cut taxes for working class families, while those in leadership positions in our Republican supermajority are working to end tax cuts on overtime but issuing tax cuts to athletes in their NIL deals. Take a listen to this week's podcast to find out what is really going on in your government. https://alabamapolicy.org/ https://alabamapolicy.org/research/aldoge-report-on-general-fund-spending-in-alabama/

Interview with Stephanie Smith of the Alabama Policy Institute...a bit of Alabama historySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg visits with Stephanie Smith about API's newly announced Alabama DOGE and the soon to be released blueprint for Alabama.

Greg and Stephnie discuss the API 35th anniversary dinner last week with Dr. Ben Carson. Then they highlight the upcoming One Day Worldview Workshop and last night's VP Debate.

Guest: Stephanie SmithOrganization: Alabama Policy InstitutePosition: President and CEOTopic: gambling legislation in the Alabama House and Senate, in advance of consideration of different versions of legislation authorizing a vote by citizens on expanding gamblingWebsite: alabamapolicy.org

Guest: Stephanie SmithOrganization: Alabama Policy InstitutePosition: President and CEOTopic: gambling legislation in the Alabama House and Senate, in advance of consideration of different versions of legislation authorizing a vote by citizens on expanding gamblingWebsite: alabamapolicy.org