On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight John and Barry keyed in on the NCAA transfer portal and the increasingly chaotic landscape of college athletics. They were joined by ESPN’s Tom Luginbill, discussed the growing influence of NIL deals, lack of regulation, and player mobility—particularly the impact of spring transfer season. Luginbill emphasized that without […]

A Department of Defense Inspector General’s review, though heavily redacted, points to political interference by President Joe Biden in the decision to retain U.S. Space Command’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, reversing a Trump-era plan to relocate it to Huntsville, Alabama

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled growing frustration across college football, centered on fan apathy, spring game attendance, and the chaotic impact of the NIL and transfer portal era. The hosts questioned the value of spring games, noting steep attendance drops at Alabama and Auburn while joking about the changing […]

In a White House meeting, El Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele told President Donald Trump that he has 350 million Americans to "liberate" by tackling crime and terrorism in the United States after doing the same in his country, as the leaders discussed curbing illegal immigration into the United States and using El Savadore's notorious CECOT mega prison as a deterrent

The Alabama Crimson Tide held its annual A-Day event Saturday afternoon — but things looked and felt a lot different than usual. Upon the hiring of new head coach Kalen DeBoer last season, though the wound of losing Nick Saban was still fresh, the excitement from the fanbase was palpable. This was reflected from the […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry returned to their home studios with a packed show focused on Rory McIlroy’s dramatic win at The Masters! Broadcasting after a 12-day Troy road trip, Barry recounted watching the tournament’s final round with Troy’s team, highlighting the emotional rollercoaster as McIlroy battled back from four […]

On the latest tariff moves by the Trump administration, they announced that  exempted electronic devices like smartphones and laptops from 145% tariffs on Chinese imports, but maybe not for long, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated this is only temporary with non-negotiable semiconductor tariffs looming in one to two months, further creating confusion in the trade war’s goals and tactics

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is on location with the Troy baseball team and John is broadcasting live from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville. The Masters dominated early discussion, spotlighting Justin Rose’s strong first round and Freddy Couples’ eagle. They also highlighted Nick Dunlap’s historic 90 and the strange moment […]

In response to President Donald Trump’s tariff escalation on Chinese imports to 145%, China’s National Film Administration announced an immediate reduction in Hollywood film imports, citing soured domestic demand for American movies, of which Americans can probably relate

All of the state representatives attacked have introduced and supported pieces of legislation that they believe protect minors in the state. 

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry explore the shifting landscape of college athletics, focusing on the growing financial pressures of NIL. Auburn and Alabama’s spring games are previewed with promotions like locker room tours and “kickoff captain” packages, but the broader conversation centers on the need for sustainable revenue streams. With […]

The markets were quick to react to President Donald Trump's suggestion that people "THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!" hours before his announcement of 90-day tariff pause for most countries except China.

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry preview Troy’s spring game and conduct an extended interview with Head Coach of the Troy Trojans, Gerad Parker! Parker reflects on the growth and focus of his program entering year two, emphasizing defensive improvement, quarterback development, and roster depth. He details spring priorities, including better […]

After foreign markets rebounded Tuesday morning, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average signaled they could rebound as well, and throughout the day it appeared that was happening, but by the end of the day the S&P 500 slid 1.6% (after being up as much as 4%) and the Dow saw a similar play while losing all of its 3.9% increase and ending up down .84%

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is broadcasting from Blacksburg, Virginia, and John from Montgomery, John and Barry unpack Florida’s national championship win over Houston, praising Todd Golden’s calm coaching style, Walter Clayton Jr.’s clutch performances, and the Gators’ resilience after trailing in nearly every tournament game (Which gave many bracket makers mini […]

President Donald Trump continues to publicly battle some in his foreign governments, fake news, his own party, the media, and their Democrats on social media as the entire world has been thrown off kilter by his massive tariff gambit, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent  revealed that 50 to nearly 70 countries have approached the Trump administration to negotiate new trade deals

A new poll reveals overwhelming support among Alabama voters for requiring app stores to obtain parental approval before allowing children and teens to download apps — the aim of legislation currently being fast-tracked in both chambers of the Alabama Legislature. The survey of 600 likely Alabama voters, commissioned by the Alabama Policy Institute (API) and […]

Maybe 2045 will be the year for gambling in Alabama?

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John Longshore flies solo while Barry travels with Troy baseball! John kicks it off by diving into the NCAA men’s championship game between Florida and Houston. Who is going to win it all? Florida delivered Auburn’s Final Four loss and John discusses the possibility of Bruce Pearl retiring. […]

"Millions" protestors took to the street again over the weekend, this time to tell President Donald Trump (the elected president) and Elon Musk (someone appointed by the president to root out waste) to take their hands off the government, undoubtedly the crowds were boosted by a sympathetic media and the stock market slide on Thursday and Friday

The Auburn Tigers are set to take on the Florida Gators in just their second-ever Final Four game with a chance to advance to their first national title game in program history from San Antonio on Saturday night. After winning an SEC regular season title in the strongest year the conference as a whole has […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry checks in live from Virginia with Troy baseball, while John holds down the fort at Stivers Ford in Montgomery! They dive right into Final Four matchups, the ongoing Braves losing streak, and the return of Auburn’s Big Cat recruiting weekend. The guys share insights on Auburn’s preparation […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories.