Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick asserts there’s no chance Trump will abandon his tariff plan, predicting long-term market gains despite immediate fallout, as Singapore and Switzerland pursue engagement with the Trump administration, France demands a European suspension of US investments, and China and Canada gear up for retaliatory measures

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, […]

President Donald Trump announced "Liberation Day" tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, the tariffs include a 10% tariff on all imports with higher reciprocal tariffs on over 180 countries that include 34% on China, 24% on Japan, and 20% on the EU, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is warning countires against retaliation, stating it would lead to escalation, which seems inevitable, but Bessent is saying countries are already "coming to the table."

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

As another judge steps in and protects a large number of Venezuelans from deportation after being let in by former President Joe Biden, the media, and their Democrats rage over gangbangers and other illegal immigrants being sent to El Salvador, the Trump administration moved 17 more alleged Tren de Aragua members, including Keivis Jesus Arrecheder Vasquez, from Guantanamo Bay to El Salvador

Gambling bill is coming and everyone in Alabama can potentially get a piece of the action

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

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

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 […]

President Donald Trump introduced a permanent 25% tariff on auto imports, claiming it would revitalize U.S. manufacturing and reduce the budget deficit, but the policy rattled markets, and foreign leaders, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

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

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?

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 […]

Alabama State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) noted that Mississippi’s recent move to phase out its income tax was something Alabama should aspire to do and suggested that Alabama could follow suit in the next quadrennium with a broad tax reform package after hundreds of millions of dollars in tax cuts over the last couple of years and cuts on the agenda for the current legislative session

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®.

A series of federal court rulings, including blocks on President Donald Trump’s transgender military ban by Judge Ana Reyes, USAID cuts by Judge Theodore Chuang, mass deportations by Judge James Boasberg and a single deportation of a Georgetown fellow by Judge Patricia Tolliver Giles, have stalled the administration’s early agenda, fueling outrage from Trump administration press secretary Karoline Leavitt who ripped “radical left-wing judges.

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, […]