VIDEO: Unemployment benefits to end in Alabama, Shelby calls out unequal justice for rioters, legislature about to wrap up and more on Alabama Politics This Week …

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May 16, 2021

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

— Was Governor Kay Ivey right to end the federal unemployment subsidy in Alabama?

— Is there an unequal system of justice for rioters that depends on their politics as U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-AL) alleged this week?

— Are there any surprises in store for the last day of the legislative session?

Jackson and Musick are joined by WVNN’s Michael Yaffee to discuss the issues facing the state of Alabama this week.

Jackson closes the show with a “Parting Shot” directed at people who are ready to get back to normal but have been dragging their feet on the vaccines.

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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