There have been a lot of suggestions, some from President Donald Trump himself, that amnesty is on the table for farm workers and the hospitality industry.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry reflected on the intensity of summer football conditioning and the culture surrounding SEC Media Days. They shared lighthearted anecdotes about past training camps and joked about the social scene and networking opportunities that come with the annual media event. Their discussion also touched on the […]

As some on the left continue their hateful rhetoric and strange accusations (some on the right too) about the Texas floods, Alabama U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Auburn) called for national unity following the Texas floods that killed over 100, and condemned Democrats for blaming Trump’s policies instead of focusing on recovery

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry opened the midweek show reflecting on the end of summer and gearing up for SEC Media Days in Atlanta! The conversation pivoted to DJ Barber, a freshman Auburn linebacker arrested in Dadeville, Alabama, on marijuana trafficking and drug paraphernalia charges after police discovered 2.5 pounds […]

As the world appears to be going crazy with a lust for marijuana, Alabama has put a slight pause on the availability of some THC products. Alabama is not alone; Thailand has ended its experiment with recreational weed, and other states and nations could follow suit. In Alabama, State Rep. April Weaver (R-Brierfield) has proposed […]

While the media and their Democrats ramp up their complaints about immigration enforcement, despite public support, Republicans approved a massive budget increase for ICE to expand their deportation efforts, AND President Donald Trump announced there will be no amnesty for illegal immigrants.

With the Independence Day holiday now in our rearview mirror, it’s just another sign of how close we are to college football making a highly anticipated return on Saturdays. In the SEC, there are a ton of both new and old faces ready to take on prominent roles this season — and of course — […]

When Jabari Peoples was shot by police, the Homewood Police said they wanted the parents to see the video of the event.It never happened, and now the investigative body handling the case is now making excuses for not releasing the video.This is not good enough; these videos need to be released far quicker, and it should be mandated by law.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry outlined the schedule of SEC Media Days on the horizon! The duo had to emphasize the storylines surrounding Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze, who will appear alongside heavyweight programs like Alabama and Georgia. The hosts noted that Freeze may avoid some heat thanks to media […]

Governor-elect Coach Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) called out Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for opposing an amazing federal immigration raid, accusing her of prioritizing criminals over citizens

The idea of the America Party was probably launched with the best of intentions, but it is really just an anti-Trump tantrum.Elon Musk is mad at President Donald Trump over the "Big, Beautiful Bill," and that anger is attracting support from guys like Mark Cuban and Anthony Scaramucci, who are professionally against Trump.This party, if it becomes a real thing, will siphon off Republicans and empower Democrats, some of whom will still want to punish Elon Musk for his alleged thought crimes.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry dug right into the Atlanta Braves’ season-long struggles! While fans voiced growing frustration, Barry McKnight argued that it might just not be their year, especially after being swept by the Orioles. Meanwhile, the show pivoted to college football, spotlighting Alabama’s explosive recruiting run. With […]

7. Protests in Mexico City against American-driven “gentrification” turned violent, with demonstrators vandalizing businesses and harassing tourists. 6. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall emphasized the state’s leadership in challenging progressive policies, positioning Alabama as a conservative stronghold. 5. Alabama GOP Chairman John Wahl views the U.S. Supreme Court’s delay in deciding Louisiana’s redistricting case as […]

How did President Donald Trump get his “Big, Beautiful Bill” passed despite opposition from the Left, the Right, and the media?   Alabama has new laws covering school choice, parental leave, and more, but the only thing people care about is the bill limiting hemp.   Will Alabama get its own Alligator Alcatraz?   All […]

The Auburn Tigers are headed into the third season of the Hugh Freeze era, and the first two years have obviously not gone the way he, nor any fan, wanted it to go. While the results have not been there in terms of the win column, Freeze has been able to hang his hat on […]

Despite several prospects projected to be drafted, the Alabama Crimson Tide saw no players selected in last week’s NBA Draft. However, all four potential draftees have signed two-way contracts with NBA teams and will likely begin their careers in the G League as they vie for full roster spots. The player with the best chance […]

With less than two months until the Alabama Crimson Tide open their second season under coach Kalen DeBoer, expectations are sky-high in Tuscaloosa. Year one under DeBoer featured spectacular highs and surprising lows. Alabama opened by defeating No. 1 Georgia and looked the part of a national title contender, only to stumble with a shocking […]

July 4th is celebrated as America’s Independence Day, but it could be called the original "No Kings" protest, and commemorats the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when the Continental Congress formally endorsed the document in Philadelphia to sever ties with Britain, marking the birth of the United States and upsetting high-calorie females and low-testorone men 249 years later.

Alabama's legal defense of it's ban on gender transition surgeries is said to be a crucial turning point in the fight against the procedures. 

House Republicans attempted to move forward with President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, but a late-night vote did not go his way on his "Big, Beautiful Bill."

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight rejoins John Longshore after his trip where he was honored as Alabama’s Sportscaster of the Year at the National Sports Media Association awards! The hosts explored how college football’s landscape has fundamentally changed with the rise of NIL, direct payments to players, and expanded transfer freedoms. […]

As 2026 statewide elections approach in the Yellowhammer State, all signs indicate that the younger end of the voting demographic will be pivotal in deciding who the next leading figures of Alabama will be.  Political commentators have seemingly always rushed to remark that the youth vote will decide the next election, and of course getting […]

Alabama U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) and Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) praised the passage of President Donald Trump’s "Big, Beautiful Bill,” highlighting lots of tax cuts and preventing the largest tax increase in American history..

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight’s recent recognition as Alabama Sportscaster of the Year took center stage! McKnight was honored at the NSMA Awards in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he received the trophy from NBC’s Mike Tirico. The show also marked a pivotal date for college athletics, as July 1 ushered in […]