Iran blockade working, Alabama crime bills, Brooks/Lomax, AG/Lt. Gov. races, and more on Alabama Politics This Week…

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April 20, 2026

Is the blockade with Iran working? Is this almost over?

Why didn’t Alabama pass the latest bill to require cities to hire cops pass?

How nasty will the Alabama State House District 20 race get?

Who is leading in the AG/Lt. Gov. races?

We break down all of it and more on Alabama Politics This Week, airing on TV, radio, and online across the state.

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