Katie Britt to face Mo Brooks in runoff, Governor Ivey rolls easily and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

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May 29, 2022

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

— Is Katie Britt the clear favorite for U.S. Senate?

— Was Governor Kay Ivey ever in danger?

— What can be done after yet another school shooting?

Yellowhammer News’ Dylan Smith joins the show to discuss how Election Day played out and everything happening in Alabama politics this week.

Jackson closes the show with a “Parting Shot” directed at Alabama’s low voter turnout while other states are seeing higher turnout.

Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

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Alabama tried something different – and its education results are improving

Dale Jackson — February 11, 2026

Alabama’s reading and math performance is improving, and even outlets like The New York Times are taking notice.The state made changes that broke from traditional education approaches, and early results are strong enough that other states are now being urged to follow similar models.This video looks at what Alabama changed, why it worked, and why the national education conversation may be shifting because of it.