VIDEO: Gambling looks like it has a real chance this year in the Alabama Legislature, Shelby’s retirement could open some doors, impeachment hearings drag on and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

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February 14, 2021

Radio talk show host Dale Jackson and Alabama Democratic Party Executive Committee member Lisa Handback take you through Alabama’s biggest political stories, including:

— Does the gambling bill proposed by State Senator Del Marsh (R-Anniston) have real legs?

— Are there any Democrats with a chance to beat Republicans for the Senate seat held by the retiring U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL)?

— Is there any value to the impeachment hearings, or was this all decided before it started?

Jackson and Handback are joined by Talk 99.5’s Matt Murphy to discuss the issues facing the state of Alabama this week.

Jackson closes the show with a “Parting Shot” at people who don’t see that most of the things President Joe Biden has done so far are for appearances’ sake rather than real actions.

Dale Jackson is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 7-11 AM weekdays on WVNN and on Talk 99.5 from 10AM to noon.

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