It’s easy to mock the anti-vaxxers. They claimed they wanted FDA approval before they were going to take the vaccine. Well, it’s here, and I am still hearing about how that isn’t enough. I, as a talk show host, have heard it all. Hydroxychloroquine, Ivermectin or the vaccine? Which vaccine? Pfzier? Moderna, Johnson & Johnson? […]

7. Local elections take place as mayors could be looking at bigger races Some local elections across Alabama reaffirmed the status of the current mayors of some of Alabama’s largest cities. Birmingham’s Randall Woodfin and Mobile’s Sandy Stimpson cruised to reelection in elections that were never really in doubt. The story coming out of these […]

7. Doctors stage a walkout because some people aren’t getting vaccinated In Florida, 75 doctors staged a walkout at their hospitals to protest people not getting vaccinated, with Dr. Rupesh Dharia at Palm Beach Internal Medicine saying they “are exhausted,” adding, “Our patience and resources are running low and we need your help.” The doctors […]

Strident conservatives confound me sometimes. On the issues, I find myself in almost total agreement sans some issues like banning abortion totally and gay marriage (is this still an issue?). But I believe that should be left up to the states to decide, which is truly the most conservative position imaginable. But some of the […]

7. High-profile COVID-19 cases in Alabama U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) and his wife have tested positive for the coronavirus. Moore is experiencing a fever, sore throat and exhaustion. When asked about his vaccination status, Moore would not tell The Daily Beast whether he had taken the vaccination or not. Auburn head football coach Bryan […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — How bad is the Afghanistan debacle for President Joe Biden and, more importantly, America? — Other GOP governors are pushing back against mask mandates in their state, will Governor Kay Ivey (R) follow suit? — […]

Many states and school districts have implemented masking in their schools. There are parents demanding they be given a choice in their schools As much as we talk about exploding numbers of COVID-19 in schools, the impact is pretty clear. And if this is enough for complete masking across the state, I have some bad […]

7. Inmates released in Mobile Coronavirus cases have continued to rise in Mobile, and some inmates from Mobile Metro Jail have been released under the use of “hurricane protocol.” Sheriff Sam Cochran said that the only people released were those facing nonviolent misdemeanor charges. Prison and jail releases have happened throughout the pandemic when certain […]

7. Biden will not be removed from office, guys President Joe Biden has offered few answers through the fall of Afghanistan, and now U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has suggested that Biden needs to be removed from office because he’s unfit for the position. Scott asked, “Is Joe Biden capable of discharging the duties of […]

If the vaccines work, why do you need masks? If the masks work, why do you need me to wear one? The answers to these questions are complicated, sure. But how about this one: If you are vaccinated and wearing a mask, why do you need me to? We have been told the mask works, […]

7. Double-masking a new punishment for the unvaccinated It is becoming pretty clear that a large portion of the American people, and those who populate various government and bureaucratic entities, are willing to make the lives of people who refuse to get vaccinated as painful as possible. In Philadelphia, the city is now requiring new […]

7. Legislature will still address Critical Race Theory After the Alabama state school board said that they were banning Critical Race Theory in schools, State Senator Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) made it clear that the Alabama Legislature will still move to ban the practice. Givhan noted how difficult it could be to enforce a ban on […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Will the surging Delta variant cause more restrictions in Alabama? — Will more entities take up vaccine passports and other restrictions moving forward? — Are there any interesting races in Alabama heading into 2022 besides […]

7. Huntsville now the largest city in Alabama Huntsville has officially surpassed Birmingham’s population, totaling 215,006 people in Huntsville, compared to the 200,733 in Birmingham. Montgomery has remained in third place with 200,603 people. Mobile is the fourth largest city with a population of 187,041. Since the 2010 Census, Huntsville has seen a 19.4% increase, […]

7. Biden pushed vaccine hesitancy but won’t admit it In 2020, President Joe Biden discussed distrusting the coronavirus vaccine due to President Donald Trump being in power at the time of when the vaccine was created. White House press secretary Jen Psaki was questioned on whether Biden “may have created some vaccine hesitancy.” Instead of […]

7. Marshall fighting online censorship On the same day both U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) were suspended by social media companies, a joint initiative was announced by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry that will launch a website where people can file a […]

So, Birmingham-Southern College is going to get away with it, aren’t they? Probably. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has made it pretty clear that there is a clear violation of Alabama law when the school’s leadership created a cutesy work-around that would charge all students for COVID-19 protocols and then rebate those who are vaccinated. […]

7. The demand for racism continues to outpace the supply A man who sat in the view of cameras behind the batter at a Colorado Rockies game over the weekend was accused of yelling a racial slur at a black athlete and, of course, this accusation went viral, and the hunt for the man was […]

7. Do not question the teachers’ unions There is no question that teachers’ unions are strong, this is true in Alabama and beyond, but a new tactic is emerging for the unions as they attempt to deal with parents tired of masks, closed schools and Critical Race Theory. Last month, the Alabama Education Association threatened […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and political consultant Mecca Musick take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including: — Will the reliance on masks in schools actually do anything during this coronavirus surge after failing in the other surges? — Will more entities attempt to use vaccine passports or other measures to coerce people […]

7. New funds available for rental assistance While rental assistance has been slow during the global pandemic, some Alabama residents could see some relief soon. Birmingham will hold an event where people experiencing difficulty in paying rent or utilities because of COVID-19 can seek help at Bill Harris Arena on Saturday from 9 a.m. to […]

7. Ivey raises over $500,000 In July, Governor Kay Ivey’s reelection campaign reported raising about $525,000, making their total since May 24 around $1.8 million. Ivey’s opponent pastor Dan Odle of Opelika has raised a total of $26,000 with $11,000 of that in July. State Auditor Jim Zeigler is likely to campaign for governor and […]

7. Zeigler lays out potential gubernatorial bid It’s already been known that State Auditor Jim Zeigler is considering running for governor against Governor Kay Ivey in 2022, but it’s becoming more likely that he will launch a campaign after statements he made recently at a Common Sense Campaign meeting. Zeigler has deemed his campaign as […]

The school year is starting, and schools are starting to look for ways to silence the people who insist on masks, social distancing and further shutdowns. The Alabama Department of Public Health is providing them with that cover by suggesting, not demanding, masks for all students and social distancing. Schools are taking this opportunity. In […]