7. The Washington Post framed its coverage of an anti-DOGE protest in Alabama as a bipartisan outcry from Republicans and Independents against GOP Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia), they lied, a lot. The Post quoted protesters Melanie Kolowski, a supposed “independent” Second Amendment supporter, and Michael Bonaker, a “registered Republican,” who are all Democratic donors with a […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry is broadcasting from Florence, South Carolina, and John in the studio! They kicked things off reacting to the Braves’ latest walk-off loss to the Dodgers, courtesy of a Shohei Ohtani home run on bobblehead night. The hosts discuss how Braves fans are panicking over an 0–7 start, […]

7. Delta-8 is a synthetic narcotic and some people really want it to be more available and its status legalized. State Rep. Andy Whitt (R-Harvest) proposed legislation regulating “psychoactive cannabinoids,” such as Delta-8, by restricting sales to those over 21, banning inhalable products like vapes and buds, and enforcing labeling, testing, and a five-milligram THC […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry open the show reacting to the lack of national and local sports coverage as teams head to San Antonio for the Final Four. They poke fun at media outlets focusing more on all-time football rankings than on Auburn’s historic run, and celebrate the Tigers’ second […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts John and Barry start off with a frustrated discussion about the Atlanta Braves’ 0–5 start to the MLB season, capped by an 80-game suspension for new left fielder Jurickson Profar. The hosts, clearly rattled, mock win probability stats, lament the team’s lack of offense, and even […]

No one knows who will benefit from Trump’s auto tariffs. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

7. Some residents are asking if recycling is even happening when they separate their garbage and aldotcom is tracking RePower South’s promise to sort and recycle waste from Birmingham suburbs at its Montgomery facility. However,  the experiment showed that items from Homewood and Vestavia Hills consistently landed at Big Sky Environmental landfill, not Montgomery, even […]

Gambling bill is coming and everyone in Alabama can potentially get a piece of the action. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, our hosts, John and Barry focus on the Final Four! They kick it off discussing Alabama’s 20-point loss to Duke and Auburn’s dominant win over Michigan State, setting up an SEC-heavy championship run. They emphasize that the four remaining teams—Auburn, Duke, Florida, and Houston—each feature players with NBA-level […]

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and 256 Today CEO Mecca Musick, take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories. Mecca Musick is the CEO of 256 Today. Sign up for the 256 Today newsletter here. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry are filming from Stivers Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Prattville and are celebrating Alabama’s explosive Sweet 16 win over BYU, highlighted by an NCAA-record 25 three-pointers and a 34-point performance from Mark Sears. They marvel at Alabama’s dominance and preview their Elite Eight matchup with […]

The push to legalize more intoxicants will never stop, they really want these tax dollars. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

In today’s jam-packed episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the unique moment where Alabama’s Sweet 16 basketball matchup against BYU eclipses even spring football—a rare occurrence in the state. They preview the matchup, noting both teams’ reliance on the three-point shot, and emphasize defensive rebounding and perimeter defense as keys to […]

7. Calls for NPR to be defunded continue after NPR CEO Katherine Maher spent the day conceding that NPR dismissing the Hunter Biden laptop story as a distraction was a mistake, reflecting on the outlet’s initial skepticism during the 2020 election. She faced tough questions from the DOGE subcommittee, chaired by House Republicans, about NPR’s […]

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive deep into Sweet Sixteen matchups, focusing on Auburn’s upcoming clash with Michigan and Alabama’s challenge against a red-hot BYU team. The hosts debate Auburn’s surprising long odds despite being a No. 1 seed, highlighting Michigan’s size advantage and recent underdog success. BYU’s lengthy winning […]

President Donald Trump laid out his tariff strategy very clearly. Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry kick it off Alabama women’s heartbreaking double-overtime loss to Maryland in the NCAA Tournament, where Sarah Ashley Barker dropped 40 points, including three clutch free throws to force a second OT. The hosts also dive into Auburn’s under-the-radar NCAA run, expressing confusion over why Vegas […]

 Why in the world would U.S. Rep. Dale Strong (R-Monrovia) show up at one of these insane town halls? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN, Talk 99.5, and News Radio 1440 from 10-11 a.m., and on Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM […]

In this episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive into the behind-the-scenes drama of Alabama football’s leadership transition post-Nick Saban. They reflect on the emotional moment Saban informed the team, with new head coach Kalen DeBoer stepping into a whirlwind of expectations. Anecdotes from DeBoer’s wife—like her rush through Nordstrom in downtown Seattle […]

7. Alabama and Auburn could be one step closer to adding a wrinkle to their football-heavy rivalry as they have both advanced to the Sweet 16 with Auburn stomping Creighton 82-70, and Alabama obliterating Saint Mary’s 80-66. This marks only the third time in history and the first since 1985-86 that both teams made the […]

Today on Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight is broadcasting from the Troy basketball team hotel in Milwaukee and John Longshore is at Stivers. Together, they dive into the heart of March Madness, and people’s brackets are already falling apart. Barry recaps the charter flight out of Montgomery, the Troy fan energy in the Midwest, and […]

Alabama’s housing market continued its rising sales trend in February with an 11.9% uptick over the previous month and a 9.1% increase compared to 2024 according to the Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released each month by the Alabama Association of REALTORS®.  Alabama logged 5,886 home sales in February, which represented 627 more than January […]

7. Auburn beats down in-state opponent Alabama State, breaking the potential Cinderella’s glass slipper after an 83-63 defeat to the overall No. 1 seed. While Auburn plays on, ASU Coach Tony Madlock celebrated the team’s first tournament victory over Saint Francis and the team’s potential. The remaining Alabama-based teams will play today: the Crimson Tide […]

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, Barry McKnight is reporting from his hotel ahead of Troy’s NCAA Tournament matchup against Kentucky and John is at mission control. Barry gives his full travel breakdown, from the charter flight out of Montgomery Regional Airport to the “first-class experience” for Troy’s team and staff. Meanwhile, Alabama State, Auburn, […]