The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 is an annual list of the 50 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics, business and state government – the men and women who shape the state. There are also many others who drive politics and policy in their parts of the state. Today, we take a look at 14 people of power […]

The Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 is an annual list of the 50 most powerful and influential players in Alabama politics, business and state government – the men and women who shape the state. Today, we’re taking a look at a new group of Alabama leaders poised to be part of the next generation of […]

Today, we introduce the third segment of the 2018 Power & Influence 50 on Yellowhammer News. Our team has spent weeks talking with key operatives and analyzing recent developments in public policy and politics. The intersection between business and politics in our state is undeniable, and our list is meant to provide you with an […]

Today, we introduce the second segment of the 2018 Power & Influence 50 on Yellowhammer News. Our team has spent weeks talking with key operatives and analyzing recent developments in public policy and politics. The intersection between business and politics in our state is undeniable, and our list is meant to provide you with an […]

Today, we introduce the first segment of the 2018 Power & Influence 50 on Yellowhammer News. Our team has spent weeks talking with key operatives and analyzing recent developments in public policy and politics. The intersection between business and politics in our state is undeniable, and our list is meant to provide you with an […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_21_18_Alaska.mp3 James Kuppersmith sat down with Ford Brown of “The Ford Faction” and discussed his time in Alaska from the perspective of an Alabamian. James is a veteran and was stationed in Alaska, where he met his wife. It turns out they were both from Alabama and ended up meeting back in Alabama just a few […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_19_18_Mealfit.mp3 Finding the time to do everything in a day is tough, but Thomas Cox shared his secrets on “The Ford Faction.” In this episode, Thomas Cox from Mealfit.co discussed where his parenting techniques come from and how he finds time to execute them. He breaks down the processes he does with each of his children. […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_11_18_Sheriff_David_Clarke.mp3 Former Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke appeared this week on “The Ford Faction” to discuss protecting George H. W. Bush on the tragic day of 9/11. He goes on to discuss Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin calling Birmingham a “welcoming city” that will not work with ICE. Clarke explains that according to federal law, it is […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_12_18_Matt_Hottle.mp3 Matt Hottle joined “The Ford Faction” Thursday from Birmingham, and works for the Alabama Futures Fund (AFF). AFF has closed a $25 million early-stage venture capital fund, launching the largest seed-stage investment fund in Alabama history. According to Hottle, AFF will focus its investments in companies across a broad range of industries that exhibit the […]

Yellowhammer Multimedia announced today that tickets are now available for the 4th annual Power of Service reception. The event – which has sold out every year – will take place Thursday, October 25 at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa. This event honors the Yellowhammer Power & Influence 50 who have leveraged their […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_7_18_Final_30.mp3 Amanda Head, the Hollywood Conservative, wasted no time blasting off on the Brett Kavanaugh hearings over the interruptions, stunts and news over the past week. Amanda said she thinks Kavanaugh will be ready to go by October 1. She then goes into another gear about how In & Out is getting pushback after they […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_5_18_Mike_Hale.mp3 Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale joined Ford in studio Wednesday and laid out his plan to ensure safety in Jefferson County Schools. Hale said he wants to see the safest county schools in the nation in Alabama. His plans include placing a School Resource Deputy (SRO) in every Jefferson County school – elementary, middle and […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/9_5_18_Alabama_Power_Gordon.mp3 Michael Sznajderman, spokesman for Alabama Power called in today to explain the preparation that goes into hurricane season for Alabama Power. It is no small ordeal as they were ready to go with sister companies such as Georgia Power and Mississippi Power ready to help out and in turn do the same for them. […]

Bret Pippen thought it was just going to be another day at Regions tower in downtown Birmingham. However, as he learned about a tragic event, his day stopped. He began to think about what relationships around him actually meant. Bret, the senior vice president of marketing at Regions Bank, shares this story just months after […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/8_24_18_Final_30_THWC.mp3 Amanda Head, the Hollywood Conservative, joins The Ford Faction to talk about an array of topics. First, she explains the situation involving Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort, as well as the relations between them now. Next, Ford asks Amanda what she thinks about the national media. They then discuss the tragic event with the murder […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/8_23_18_Mealfit.mp3 Thomas Cox from Mealfit breaks down how important a morning routine really is. He says that our brain can only make so many good decisions throughout the day and to use your time wisely. The routine is simple and easy to follow. He goes onto talk about examining success, “look at successful people, they […]

Thursday, Hans Von Spakovsky stopped by “The Wake-Up Call” with Baylor Cook to discuss the legal ramifications of the Michal Cohen guilty plea and the Paul Manafort guilty verdict. Spakovsky broke down the meaning behind the charges Cohen pleaded guilty too, how it could impact the president and what the legal precedent is surrounding the […]

After President Trump’s election, members of the establishment media determined it was time to reevaluate their performance. Media decided it was more important “Now More Than Ever” they acknowledge that “Democracy Dies In The Darkness.” They decided their job was to check the most powerful person in the world. By focusing on this, they also […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/8_10_18_THWC.mp3 Today Amanda Head tells us the story of her visiting the now destroyed Trump star on the “Walk of Fame” in Hollywood. She explains that the city has no real power with their “ban” and how it is getting rebuilt. On the stretch of legendary names there is an anonymous artists who are conservatives […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/8_9_18_Mealfit.mp3 Thomas Cox began his business, Mealfit, in 2013 from his kitchen table. A friend came to him with a dilemma of how to eat healthy so Thomas used his expertise in meal planning to help. This quickly turned into his everyday life. Thomas describes how he went from coaching to now providing meal plans, […]

http://media.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/content.blubrry.com/yellowhammer/8_6_18_Makenzie_Noland.mp3 Makenzie Noland, a Texas A&M graduate, calls into The Ford Faction after her pictures and video make her a Twitter star because she got hands-on experience with one of nature’s scariest creatures. “Big Tex,” the 13 foot 8.5-inch alligator, is trained to come towards her, stay still and interact with her trainers. “This all […]

Michelle Segrest is thinking a lot about trash these days. “Trash and water,” she says. “Those have both been on my mind lately.” And not in a save-the-environment and conserve-our-natural-resources kind of way. Segrest is all for that, but right now she’s talking about plain ol’, everyday trash and water – where to throw it […]

Honestly, I’m not surprised that Alabama saltwater anglers caught so many red snapper in six-plus weeks that the private recreational season had to close earlier than planned. Thankfully, the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), with its Red Snapper Jackpot, managed to squeeze in its final day of competition before the season ended Sunday, July […]

If you live in Alabama, understanding the mindset of a Trump supporter is not difficult.  Odds are, you are one.  But the national media just can’t seem to grasp the idea that educated, talented and even intelligent folks continue to choose to support the President. Wednesday, on Birmingham’s Superstation 101 WYDE’s “The Line,” Breitbart.tv editor […]