As it is January 6, the media, their Democrats', and some sad Republicans' favorite holiday is now here so the black security fences are back up, 500 National Guard soldiers are on call, the remembrances are underway, and the frowns on cable news hosts faces have returned as they wonder if President-elect Donald Trump can be stopped or if Democrats will hypocritically throw tantrums on the floor of the U.S. House

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

The latest episode of Longshore and McKnight featured Troy basketball’s 69-64 win over Appalachian State, Notre Dame’s Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia, and previews of the college football semifinals. The hosts debated Alabama QB Jalen Milroe’s NFL prospects, critiquing his consistency and legacy. Will Fisher of Capitol Hill Golf highlighted 2025 trail cards and promotions […]

Nearly 3,000 Alabama families applied for education savings accounts on the first day of eligibility under the CHOOSE Act, which allows up to $7,000 per child for private school expenses or $2,000 per child for homeschool costs

On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight critiqued Alabama’s poor ReliaQuest Bowl performance, citing quarterback Jalen Milroe’s struggles and head coach Kalen DeBoer’s leadership issues. They highlighted Alabama’s declining discipline and culture, raising doubts about Milroe’s future and the program’s ability to adapt in the NIL era. Available now […]

President Joe Biden addressed the New Orleans terrorist attack, confirming that the attacker had posted videos online expressing allegiance to ISIS and a desire to kill

Alabamians flock to neighboring states like Tennessee to buy lottery tickets as the Mega Millions jackpot soars to $1 billion, highlighting the state's ongoing loss of potential lottery revenue

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On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry tackled the highs and lows of college football bowl season. They critiqued the impact of player opt-outs and transfer portal chaos, which they say are undermining the sport’s tradition, while praising committed players like Shedeur Sanders. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live […]

Mazda North American Operations CEO Tom Donnelly suggested that former President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs could lead to a shift in production from Mexico to the Mazda Toyota Manufacturing plant in Huntsville

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 Longshore and Barry McKnight tackled college football’s shifting landscape and the NFL’s continued dominance. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. They criticized the lackluster ratings for early playoff games, blaming mismatched teams like SMU and Indiana and […]

President-elect Donald Trump's DOGE team and MAGA have found disagreement and a rift a over highly-skilled immigration

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Hosts John Longshore and Barry McKnight returned from the holidays to dive into recent sports action on Longshore and McKnight. They tackled topics like disappointing college football playoff blowouts, questioning whether the current format needs a shake-up to include more competitive teams like Alabama or South Carolina. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can […]

President-elect Donald Trump was definitely working on Christmas Day by firing off Truth Social posts targeting Canada, Greenland, the Panama Canal, China, President Joe Biden, and "leftist lunatics."

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In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts John and Barry recap a weekend of college football playoff action, NFL games, and other sports highlights. They break down the playoff’s first round, highlighting home-field advantages, key matchups like Notre Dame vs. Indiana, and Ohio State vs. Tennessee, and discuss Alabama fans’ reactions to missing the […]

Government remains open after Congress narrowly avoided a government shutdown by passing a bipartisan bill that funds the government through mid-March, provides disaster relief, and extends the farm bill

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 […]

What are these kids eating for Christmas? Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN and from 10-11 a.m. on Talk 99.5 and News Radio 1440, with a rebroadcast Talk Radio 103.9 FM/730AM WUMP from 3-4 p.m.

Today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, hosts Barry McKnight and John Longshore discussed NFL playoff scenarios, college football matchups, and ticket price trends, with key previews of games including SMU vs. Penn State, Alabama vs. Michigan, and Tulane vs Florida. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every […]

President-elect Donald Trump’s streamlined spending bill to avert a government shutdown failed in the House of Representatives. The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s revised spending bill to prevent a government shutdown

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight,  John Longshore and Barry McKnight tackled Alabama basketball’s narrow 97–90 win over North Dakota, calling out the Crimson Tide’s defensive struggles. The team’s performance was contrasted with Auburn’s strong cohesion. Available now on YouTube and Spotify?️? You can stream the show live from 7 to 9 a.m. every weekday. The NIL […]

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is now facing a revolt from inside the Republican caucus and from outside as Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is criticizing a newly proposed 1,400-page government funding bill for including excessive spending on projects like the RFK Memorial Stadium transfer while key priorities like aid for farmers remain urgent