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About this episode: Dr. Scott Harris has worked as a leader in Alabama's public health department for eight years and recently became that national president of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. In this episode: A conversation with Dr. Harris about lessons learned from the pandemic and how the current moment is presenting new challenges with measles outbreaks and plenty of unknowns. He also talks about keeping his staff motivated and on task to meet their bottom line: protecting the health and safety of Alabamians. Guest: Dr. Scott Harris is the State Health Officer of the Alabama Department of Public Health and the President of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. Host: Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department. Show links and related content: The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)

Its the BIG 50! Thank you for rocking with us. The Alabamians and Special Guests Vic and Danielle.Organized Chaos, sheesh. Enjoy!

Alabama physician Dr. Madeline Eckenrode gives an insider's view of the suffering caused by the state's failure to expand Medicaid. Hear harrowing stories of patients with diabetes, substance use disorders and other chronic conditions who can't afford care. Learn how Medicaid expansion would lower costs and save lives. Most importantly, get inspired to join the fight for healthcare justice in your community! Resources and Organizations Mentioned in Interview Advocacy Organizations Alabama Arise Organization that does advocacy around issues affecting Alabamians, including Medicaid expansion Encourages Dr. Eckenrode to write her article about young adults losing Medicaid coverage Provides information about legislation and opportunities for civic engagement Helps people know when to lobby, who to contact, and when to show up at the state house Alabama Appleseed Advocacy organization that works on criminal justice reform and other issues in Alabama Successfully advocated to end the practice of jail managers pocketing leftover food budget money Works on issues with broad, cross-partisan appeal Media and Publications AL.com Website where Dr. Eckenrode published her article about Medicaid expansion Main news source for Alabama ProPublica Published an article about United Healthcare using algorithms to determine if people were using "too much" mental health care and denying claims Healthcare Organizations & Programs UAB (University of Alabama at Birmingham) UAB Medicine Where Dr. Eckenrode practices and did her residency Home of the STEP Clinic for young adults with complex medical conditions The STEP Clinic at UAB Specializes in treating young adults with complex medical conditions from childhood Treats conditions like cerebral palsy, spina bifida, organ transplants, lupus, etc. Equal Access Birmingham Student-run free health clinic affiliated with UAB Provides care for uninsured patients with conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes Cannot provide cancer screening or comprehensive services PATH Clinic UAB clinic for uninsured patients with poorly controlled diabetes Provides free medications REACT (Resource for Addiction and Community Treatment) UAB assertive community treatment team Works with severe cases of psychotic mental illness Cooper Green Healthcare facility funded by Jefferson County taxpayers Provides services to uninsured individuals in Jefferson County   Insurance Programs Medicaid Government insurance for low-income and disabled people In Alabama, primarily serves disabled adults and children Pediatric Medicaid coverage ends at age 19 in Alabama Alabama has not expanded Medicaid unlike many other states Has "pretty good prescription drug coverage" according to Dr. Eckenrode Medicare Government insurance primarily for people over 65 Some people who are disabled can qualify before age 65 People on dialysis automatically qualify for Medicare Blue Cross Blue Shield Private insurance company mentioned throughout the interview Various plans (state employee, federal, employer-specific) United Healthcare Private insurance company mentioned as "the enemy" by Dr. Eckenrode Largest employer of doctors in the country Uses algorithms to identify and deny claims for "excessive" mental health care usage in some states Recent Policy Developments Medicaid Postpartum Expansion Extended postpartum care through Medicaid from 6 weeks to 12 months New Medicaid Enrollment for Pregnant Women Legislation to make it easier for pregnant women to enroll in Medicaid in first 60 days Physical Therapy Direct Access Law Recent Alabama law allowing patients to see physical therapists without a doctor's referral Some insurers still requiring referrals despite the law States Mentioned as Medicaid Expansion Success Stories North Carolina Arkansas Pennsylvania (mentioned as having no tax on groceries or essential items) Disclaimer: The views expressed in this episode are not neccesarily the views held by taproot therapy collective. #MedicaidExpansion #AlabamaHealthcare #UninsuredPatients #ChronicIllness #MentalHealthAccess #SubstanceAbuseTreatment #PatientAdvocacy #HealthcareActivism #HealthcareCosts #HealthEquity #TaprootTherapyCollective #DrMadelineEckenrode

After retiring from the Air Force, Chris Stricklin found his calling as founding president of Dunn University, a division of the Dunn Family of Businesses.Dunn University exists to recruit, train, develop and retain the best skilled workforce possible, while improving [their] communities and industries in pursuit of achieving both [their] corporate and individual true potential.As a result of his workforce efforts, Chris was appointed by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey to the Alabama Workforce Board and testified before Congress in 2024 on initiatives to pioneer revolutionary methods of training Alabamians in new careers with livable wages and career progression pathways.In this episode of the FMI Built-In Podcast, Chris sits down with host Scott Winstead to talk about these initiatives as well as:Building an innovative and agile businessDeveloping and retaining talentLessons learned throughout his careerDon't miss this insightful and inspiring episode.

Election integrity, immigration, and inflation are the issues that matter most to the people of Alabama, and there are folks in Montgomery making decisions on those things right now. This week we're bringing one of them on the podcast: Rep. Jamie Kiel. Kiel has been a conservative stalwart in the Alabama House for seven years now, consistently voting against tax increases, medical marijuana, and gambling expansion despite the tremendous pressure from leadership to vote for those things. Kiel is well known as an incredible businessman, great husband, and wonderful father, which 1819 CEO Bryan Dawson believes should all be prerequisites to running for office. In this episode, Kiel shares his story of growing up in Alabama and getting into politics, as well as some stories of fighting bad legislation. Kiel and Dawson also dive into ballot harvesting, the effect of immigration on small towns, and what the Alabama Legislature is doing as far as tax cuts to alleviate the financial burden Alabamians are feeling.

Election integrity, immigration, and inflation are the issues that matter most to the people of Alabama, and there are folks in Montgomery making decisions on those things right now. This week we're bringing one of them on the podcast: Rep. Jamie Kiel. Kiel has been a conservative stalwart in the Alabama House for seven years now, consistently voting against tax increases, medical marijuana, and gambling expansion despite the tremendous pressure from leadership to vote for those things. Kiel is well known as an incredible businessman, great husband, and wonderful father, which 1819 CEO Bryan Dawson believes should all be prerequisites to running for office. In this episode, Kiel shares his story of growing up in Alabama and getting into politics, as well as some stories of fighting bad legislation. Kiel and Dawson also dive into ballot harvesting, the effect of immigration on small towns, and what the Alabama Legislature is doing as far as tax cuts to alleviate the financial burden Alabamians are feeling.

Over the past 10 years, the following question has been posed to me, “Flowers, why in the world does Alabama not have a lottery, and why can't we receive the revenue from gambling that every one of our surrounding states and almost every state in America thrives on?” Over this past decade, I have spoken to as many as 50 major civic clubs and chamber of commerce banquets. As Alabama's primary political columnist and commentator, I am considered mainstream conservative, therefore, most of the clubs are Rotary Clubs. These conservative Rotarians and chamber of commerce leaders are primarily mainstream conservative...Article Link

We have an early roundup of the damage from Saturday's severe weather, the death of a former American Idol contestant, Alabama teams in the Big Dance and an Alabamian in the Iditarod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pWotD Episode 2871: Alabama Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 153,554 views on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 our article of the day is Alabama.Alabama ( AL-ə-BAM-ə) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area, and the 24th-most populous of the 50 U. S. states.Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state has diverse geography, with the north dominated by the mountainous Tennessee Valley and the south by Mobile Bay, a historically significant port. Alabama's capital is Montgomery, and its largest city by population and area is Huntsville. Its oldest city is Mobile, founded by French colonists (Alabama Creoles) in 1702 as the capital of French Louisiana. Greater Birmingham is Alabama's largest metropolitan area and its economic center. Politically, as part of the Deep South, or "Bible Belt", Alabama is a predominantly conservative state and is known for its Southern culture. Within Alabama, American football, particularly at the college level, plays a major part of the state's culture.Originally home to many native tribes, present-day Alabama was a Spanish territory beginning in the sixteenth century until the French acquired it in the early eighteenth century. The British won the territory in 1763 until losing it in the American Revolutionary War. Spain held Mobile as part of Spanish West Florida until 1813. In December 1819, Alabama was recognized as a state. During the antebellum period, Alabama was a major producer of cotton and widely used African American slave labor. In 1861, the state seceded from the United States to become part of the Confederate States of America, with Montgomery acting as its first capital, and rejoined the Union in 1868. Following the American Civil War, Alabama would suffer decades of economic hardship, in part due to agriculture and a few cash crops being the main driver of the state's economy. Similar to other former slave states, Alabamian legislators employed Jim Crow laws from the late 19th century up until the 1960s. High-profile events such as the Selma to Montgomery marches made the state a major focal point of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s.During and after World War II, Alabama grew as the state's economy diversified with new industries. In 1960, the establishment of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville helped boost Alabama's economic growth by developing a local aerospace industry. Alabama's economy in the 21st century is based on automotive, finance, tourism, manufacturing, aerospace, mineral extraction, healthcare, education, retail, and technology.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:17 UTC on Thursday, 13 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Alabama on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.

This week, we've got another exciting podcast takeover! Our good friend and fellow Alabamian, Jae, is stepping in to share her top Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival highlights. From unforgettable performances to incredible stories from the Farm, Jae dives into what makes Bonnaroo so special. If you were lucky enough to spot her iconic totem last year, you know exactly what we're talking about — a tribute to the Bama legend himself, James Spann. Tune in and join the conversation and always respect the polygon!Support the showProceeds from Story Time at the Roo Bus support The TOTEM Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to supporting underserved individuals through music communities. Donate below, or support TOTEM monthly by becoming a Patreon of the show.

Crime is one of the top concerns of Alabamians, so In Focus invited Montgomery Police Chief, James Graboys, to share his insights and experience as a crime fighter.

Today we'll talk about Ukraine and defense spending and an Alabamian nominated as an ambassador. We'll also explore the origin of the name Tombigbee River. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AlabamaAL Forestry Commission issues a Wildfire Advisory over the weekendGov. Ivey commutes a death sentence for Rocky Myers to life in prisonA state lawmaker wants GOP to reign in Democrats on filibustering agendaALGOP tables a resolution on tax relief for Alabamians, sponsors upsetSinger songwriter Angie Stone killed in car crash on Interstate 65Samson native Crews Wright to be on March 9th "American Idol" episodeNational3 air violations occurred in Mar Lago where Trump spent weekendTrump set to address the full Congress this Tuesday nightMore background facts on Ukraine and the failure of last week's WH meetingFBI has extradited 8 cartel members to US to stand trialHaitian migrant in NC now charged with triple homicideIowa governor signs bill that defines gender as only male and femalePentagon numbers show 4K transgender in military, far cry from media reports

The loss of Alabama hospitals has led district two congressman Shomari Figures to propose a federal solution to the Medicaid expansion standoff - the "COVER Now Act." He visits In Focus to discuss the healthcare concerns of Alabamians.

Greg Davis talks about the certification of the 2024 Presidential Election and the latest pro-gambling salvo from an unusual source (the RSA). He also welcomes Alabama Supreme Court Justice Will Sellers to the show to discuss his interesting article addressing the history of January 6 and Certifying Presidential Elections. The two also talk about the legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter. And finally, Sellers answers Greg question about what most Alabamians do not know about the work of the Alabama Supreme Court.

Alabama Supreme Court Associate Justice Will Sellers joins Greg to discuss his interesting article addressing the history of January 6 and Certifying Presidential Elections. The two also talk about the legacy of Former President Jimmy Carter. And finally, Sellers answers Greg question about what most Alabamians do not know about the work of the Alabama Supreme Court. 

On Dec. 25, 1907, legendary jazz musician and bandleader Cabell “Cab” Calloway was born in Rochester, New York. Raised in Baltimore, Calloway left law school in the 1920s to sing with the Alabamians, launching a career that led him to Chicago's thriving jazz scene and eventually to Harlem's famed Cotton Club. During the 1930s big band era, Calloway's charismatic stage presence and distinctive scat singing style electrified audiences. He recorded iconic hits such as “Minnie the Moocher,” “Kickin' the Gong Around,” “Moon Glow,” and “The Jumpin' Jive.” Calloway continued to perform well into the late twentieth century, captivating new audiences and inspiring generations before his passing on November 18, 1994, at the age of 88. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS WITH PAUL FINEBAUM: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum about the playoffs and SEC Championship this weekend! Listen here:  Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS WITH PAUL FINEBAUM: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum about the games from last weekend along with all the big games this weekend! Listen here:  Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians.

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS WITH PAUL FINEBAUM: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum about the Georgia and Tennessee along with all the big games this weekend! Listen here:  Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians. 

AlabamaSen. Tuberville all on board with Trump's plan to dissolve US Dept. of Ed.Alabamians bombard Tuberville re: vote on senate majority leaderAL Dept. of Agriculture using grant $ to build up state's food supply chainPoarch Creek Indians hire lobbying firm to push gambling interests in 2025TVA to reinforce dam in Muscle Shoals after disaster in NC from hurricaneMobile called friendliest city in US by Conde Naste luxury travel magazineNationalRepublicans to control WH, US House and Senate following electionsHouse Speaker calls on federal agencies to preserve all records and docsCalls increase for delaying leadership vote in senate scheduled for todayTrump names John Ratcliffe to direct the CIATrump names Mike Huckabee as US Ambassador to IsraelTrump names Pete Hegseth as Secretary of DefensePA Senator Bob Casey refuses to concede race to GOP challengerFired FEMA employee says orders to avoid Trump supporters came from high ups

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS WITH PAUL FINEBAUM: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum about the Alabama and LSU and Georgia and Ole Miss along with all the big games this weekend! Listen here:  Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians.

It's quiz day, and we have another listen who agreed to sit in the hot seat. First, we'll talk about a Florida amendment that could create another state-line habit for some Alabamians, the national anthem and public schools, and whooping cough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode of the program I am joined by the very talented Johnny McCann of RUFUS MCBLACK. We talk about making music/art/comedy as Alabamians, watching Kids in the Hall growing up, and his nephew Finch's first mosh pit experience. Go listen to Rufus McBlack wherever you listen to music. Go follow  @RUFUSMCBLACK  on Instagram. Go follow  @youhadoptions  on Instagram. Thanks for watching and listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/you-had-options/support

In the episode “Catch of the Day: Why Alabama Loves Red Snapper,” Gravy producer Irina Zhorov takes listeners to the fisherman's paradise of the Gulf of Mexico, where you'll find tuna, amberjacks, mahi mahi, swordfish, and more. There's a commercial fishery worth nearly $1 billion annually and the Gulf has the highest level of spending by recreational anglers, which includes charter trips, in the whole country: more than $5 billion annually. One of the most important fish driving this plenty is red snapper.   Gulf red snapper are a bottom-dwelling fish that can live to be 50 years old. When they're older and bigger – they can weigh more than 50 pounds–they can live in the water column. But when they're smaller juveniles they prefer to hang out on reefs or other structures. They've been fished in the area since at least the 1800s. More recently, they've become an important cultural and economic staple in the Gulf, particularly around the Florida panhandle and in Alabama. Why is snapper so important for Alabamians specifically?   The Gulf floor off the coast of Alabama is flat and muddy for many miles out to sea. When anglers fished for snapper in the past, they'd have to find the rare reef or travel far into the Gulf to find the fish. In the 1950s, fishermen started dropping debris, like car hulls and military tanks, into the Gulf to build artificial reefs. In the 1980s, this practice was formalized by the state and federal governments, which established what is now the country's largest artificial reef zone. And the state did something else novel, too. In most places with artificial reef programs, the state or municipality handles the reef building and keeps reefs public. Alabama does this, too, but it also allows regular citizens to go out and drop materials for private artificial reefs. The result has been a massive build-up of reefs in the Gulf off the coast of Alabama. Snapper congregate at the reefs, so catching them is all but guaranteed. The result? A snapper fishing bonanza.    For Gravy, Zhorov tags along with a family in town for a Gulf fishing trip, led by Brian Annan, a charter boat captain who's been building reefs for decades. He says without the reefs he wouldn't have a business. Scientists like Kesley Banks, Sean Powers, and Mark Albins say the reefs are also helping snapper population numbers recover – for years the fish was considered overfished and had unsustainable stock numbers. And for tourists who come to the Gulf to fish, the artificial reefs are just sources of a good time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've probably heard the political ads for people running for PSC in which they tout their conservative bona fides and then attack their opponents as tree-hugging hippies. Those ads don't really help us understand what goes on at the PSC, but they certainly get stuck in your head...""Always totin' Jeremy Oden"" comes to mind. Unfortunately, Alabamians often know very little about positions in our state government that impact them the most directly. The Public Service Commission (PSC) is certainly at the top of the list of those extremely important elected positions Alabamians need to know and understand. This week Bryan is joined by PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh to hear her story and how she got into politics. Twinkle also gives us a rundown of what exactly it is that the Public Service Commission does. Naturally, the first question is always whether Twinkle is her real name. You'll be surprised by the answer and enjoy hearing how she got it. You'll also hear about all the other ways she has served in state politics and the roots of her passion. More to the point of this podcast, Bryan asks the tough questions surrounding the PSC's responsibility in regulating Alabama Power rates and what their role is in the coal ash cleanup. - Are our rates in Alabama really among the highest in the nation? - Why are our power bills so much higher than other states? - When was the last rate audit on Alabama Power? This informative podcast will give you a window into the role and powers of a very important office in our state government that affects your wallet daily.

You've probably heard the political ads for people running for PSC in which they tout their conservative bona fides and then attack their opponents as tree-hugging hippies. Those ads don't really help us understand what goes on at the PSC, but they certainly get stuck in your head...""Always totin' Jeremy Oden"" comes to mind. Unfortunately, Alabamians often know very little about positions in our state government that impact them the most directly. The Public Service Commission (PSC) is certainly at the top of the list of those extremely important elected positions Alabamians need to know and understand. This week Bryan is joined by PSC President Twinkle Cavanaugh to hear her story and how she got into politics. Twinkle also gives us a rundown of what exactly it is that the Public Service Commission does. Naturally, the first question is always whether Twinkle is her real name. You'll be surprised by the answer and enjoy hearing how she got it. You'll also hear about all the other ways she has served in state politics and the roots of her passion. More to the point of this podcast, Bryan asks the tough questions surrounding the PSC's responsibility in regulating Alabama Power rates and what their role is in the coal ash cleanup. - Are our rates in Alabama really among the highest in the nation? - Why are our power bills so much higher than other states? - When was the last rate audit on Alabama Power? This informative podcast will give you a window into the role and powers of a very important office in our state government that affects your wallet daily.

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Allright, it's the first episode of Season 3! Alabama! Join us as Justin deep dives into the history of Alabama theatre. Learn about one of the oldest collegiate theatre troupes, one of the best shakespeare festivals in the country, and some wonderful new Alabamian playwrights with STACKED new play exchanges!SOME BUSINESS: Thank you to the two playwrights we featured in this episode! You can find some of their plays in the links below. Erika's play, Kill The Bird, can be found on her New Play Exchange and you can purchase and produce Justin's plays, Community Garden and Cabin Chronicles, through his publisher, Playscripts. Finally, you can check out Justin's YouTube channel for more longform theatre content! For any more information, check out Justin's website and Erika's website for more cool stuff!Some Links from Alabama:Alabama ShakesTheatre HuntsvilleQuinton CockrellLaDarrion WilliamsIf you like the show, feel free to subscribe and give us a five star review! Also, follow us on instagram @justinborak and @actualerikakuhn and Justin on TikTok for any news and notes on upcoming episodes and more theatre reccomendations!

AlabamaDeadline for Alabamians to register to vote is next Monday, 10/21AL SoS to continue appeal of lawsuit against state ballot harvesting lawMoms For Liberty host town hall in Baldwin county re: Title 9 & immigrationA lawsuit against Wetumpka casino on Indian sacred ground to proceedBig Oak Ranch celebrates 50 years of ministry to hurting children in ALNationalBoeing to fire 17K workers after union strike causes delays in productionTrump to hold rally in Madison Square Garden, NYC on 10/27thHarris to be interviewed this Wed. on Fox News by Bret BaierHarris accused of plagiarism of ghost written book on criminal justiceNaomi Wolf to release book on Pfizer Covid 19 Vaccine trial documentsMore testimony from NC volunteers helping Hurricane Helene victims6 lawsuits filed in NYC against rap artist Sean Combs alleging sexual abuse

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FOOTBALL FRIDAYS WITH PAUL FINEBAUM: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum.  They talked about the game of the week Alabama vs Georgia and Auburn falling apart. Listen as they preview this weekends SEC schedule: Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians.

AlabamaAG Marshall warns of Venezuelan gangs setting sights on this stateState lawmaker says lack of gun permits is not contributing to rise in crimePornhub blocks access to website for Alabamians due to age verification lawMultiple Firefighters from AL head to hurricane damaged states to helpAL Labor Secretary, Fitzgerald Washington to retire after 10 yrs in positionDinesh D'Souza talks to DD about newly released film "Vindicating Trump"NationalChemical plant explodes near Conyers, GA on Sunday morningHurricane Helene kills over 100, leaves a wake of destruction in 4 statesTrump well received by massive crowd at big football game in Tuscaloosa, ALTim Walz booed at game in Michigan, Walz flips the bird at his detractorsMN congressman helping JD Vance prep for this Tuesday's debate with Walz TX governor to designate Venezuelan gangs in state as foreign terrorists

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FOOTBALL FRIDAY: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum. They discussed the Tennessee/Oklahoma game, will Florida Coach Napier keep his job and what to expect in the weekend coming up! Listen here:  Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians. Stop by and talk with the friendly staff about your plans!!

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum. They discuss the Auburn's loss, the Lane Kiffin "Feud" as well as what to expect in the weekend coming up! Listen here: Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians. Stop by and talk with the friendly staff about your plans!!

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum. They discuss the winners and losers of last weekend and what to expect in the weekend coming up! Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians.

FOOTBALL FRIDAYS: On Mobile Mornings Dan Brennan and Dalton Orwig talked to Paul Finebaum.  They discuss the first week of SEC!! To hear their conversation  here: Bryant Bank cares about you! They have personal, business, and mortgage banking services that meets the needs of Alabamians.

Host Bob St.Pierre visits with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever National Board member Thomas Harris about quail, bird dogs, wildlife art, and his commitment to volunteering. A passionate Alabamian, Harris talks about a very personal connection to his quail hunting property, and how his conservation ethic resulted in being named the Alabama Conservationist of the Year for 2019 as recognized by the Alabama Wildlife Federation. Episode Highlights: • Harris talks about growing up outdoors and how that upbringing was the impetus for the creation of Alabama Blackbelt Adventures in 2009. • Harris also previews the Wetumka Wildlife Arts Festival coming up on October 19th featuring PF & QF President and CEO Marilyn Vetter. onX Hunt is a proud supporter of Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever and they want to thank everyone who gives back to the birds we all love to hunt and the places they call home. Click this link to get a free month of onX Hunt and then use code PFQF to get 20% off, and a portion will go back to supporting Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever's wildlife habitat mission.

Host: Noah Parrish, Gender Justice Communications DirectorGuests: Jess Braverman, Gender Justice Legal Director and Paige Suelzle, Litigation Counsel at The Lawyering Project In this episode of The Gender Justice Brief we talk with The Lawyering Project's Paige Suelzle about a recent victory for abortion funds—and for the First Amendment—in a case that is likely to have broad regional and national repercussions. When the Dobbs decision was announced on June 25, 2022, abortion became illegal in Alabama overnight. By the end of that summer, Alabama's Attorney General threatened to criminalize people who help Alabamians from leaving the state to access legal abortion—including abortion funds like The Yellowhammer Fund, based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama—which had a chilling effect on providers and funds. Represented by The Lawyering Project, the Yellowhammer Fund fought this threat in federal court, and in May 2024 received a preliminary ruling: their case can move forward, and the fund can resume assisting people while the case progresses. “The right to interstate travel is one of our most fundamental constitutional rights,” wrote U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson in his preliminary ruling. “Alabama can no more restrict people from going to, say, California to engage in what is lawful there than California can restrict people from coming to Alabama to do what is lawful here.”  References from the podcast and additional resources: The Lawyering Project's timeline of the case The Yellowhammer Fund National Network of Abortion Funds Our Justice (Minnesota's abortion fund) SCOTUS Chat: Can States Ban Emergency Abortion Care? Episode of the Gender Justice Brief discussing EMTALA ### Visit the “Gender Justice” Website ⁠here⁠ and "Unrestrict Minnesota" ⁠here⁠. The GJB is produced by Michael at ⁠www.501MediaGroup.com⁠ & Audra Grigus. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/genderjustice/message

April 25, 2025 Vernon interviews Michelle Roth, Senior Director of Governmental Affairs for the League of Southeastern Credit Unions (LSCU). Vernon and Michelle discuss LSCU's Advocacy, and Alabama's most recent legislative session. In the role as Senior Director of Governmental Affairs Michelle Roth directs the League's lobbying and advocacy efforts, working with the Alabama Legislature, the Governor, and her Cabinet. Her background in advocacy, community, and member relations helps Michelle champion industry-driven state legislative and regulatory issues and develop and maintain favorable relationships with lawmakers, executive leaders, and credit unions across the state. Before joining LSCU, Michelle was Executive Director of the Alabama Cable and Broadband Association. During her seven-year tenure at ACBA, she was responsible for legislative affairs, public and community relations, and statewide advocacy efforts supporting Alabama's cable and broadband industry. She helped expand statewide internet access through this work and advocated for connecting low-income and rural Alabamians. A native of Lakeland, Florida, Michelle graduated from the University of Alabama. She has served on the Board and Executive Committee of several public policies and charitable, statewide, and community organizations. Additionally, Michelle holds the designation of Certified Association Executive, the highest professional credential in the association industry.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill aimed at protecting in vitro fertilization patients and providers from legal liability. Some clinics are poised to lift a hold on certain IVF services as early as this week. We break it down. The Iditarod race has our attention this week as the 1,000-mile dogsled course features an Alabamian in the race and a moose controversy. A bad call in a New Jersey high school basketball game has the nation's attention. A $24 receipt for one person to eat at Five Guys restaurant goes viral as Americans continue to deal with inflation. And we preview the 2024 State of the Union address happening tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill aimed at protecting in vitro fertilization patients and providers from legal liability. Some clinics are poised to lift a hold on certain IVF services as early as this week. We break it down. The Iditarod race has our attention this week as the 1,000-mile dogsled course features an Alabamian in the race and a moose controversy. A bad call in a New Jersey high school basketball game has the nation's attention. A $24 receipt for one person to eat at Five Guys restaurant goes viral as Americans continue to deal with inflation. And we preview the 2024 State of the Union address happening tonight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On February 16, the Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are children under state law, meaning the embryo has rights consistent with a person living in the United States. While this marks the first time a frozen embryo has been granted personhood, it is not the first time we've seen anti-abortion lawmakers elevate and amplify the idea of so-called “fetal personhood,” in an attempt to strip away rights from people who can become pregnant and people who are. While contained to the state, the decision out of Alabama is making waves across the country for what it means for both Alabamians and for the future of reproductive rights in this nation entirely. Joining us to discuss the implications of this decision and explain the concept of fetal personhood are Alison Mollman, legal director of the ACLU of Alabama, and Alexa Kolbi-Molinas, deputy director of the ACLU's Reproductive Freedom Project.

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos created through IVF are babies kept alive in a cryogenic nursery while they awaited implantation. The ruling states that those who destroy them can be held liable for wrongful death. This decision puts back into national focus the question of when life begins and one that reproductive rights advocates say could have a chilling effect on infertility treatments and the hundreds of Alabamians who seek them each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices