The Real Truth with Tommy Spina

The Real Truth with Tommy Spina
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Welcome to The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, a podcast that cuts through the noise to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Birmingham-based attorney Tommy Spina, each episode explores the issues shaping our world nationally, across Alabama, and in our local communities. From politics and policy to stories that hit close to home, Tommy takes a deeper look by asking tough questions, connecting the dots, and challenging assumptions. Expect candid conversations, thoughtful analysis, and unfiltered perspectives that help you understand not just what’s happening, but why it matters.

  1. Bruce Rogow: Defending the Constitution at Its Limits

    2D AGO

    Bruce Rogow: Defending the Constitution at Its Limits

    Welcome to Season 3 of The Real Truth with Tommy Spina: "We The People" In the first episode of this new season, Tommy speaks with Bruce Rogow, founding professor of the Nova Southeastern University Law Center. He has argued over 450 civil and criminal cases in federal and state appellate courts, including eleven before the Supreme Court of the United States. In his eclectic career, Bruce has represented clients ranging from 2 Live Crew to the Ku Klux Klan, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and Roger Stone. On The Real Truth, he offers a fresh perspective on the evolving balance of power in government, the role of the courts, and how constitutional interpretation continues to shape today’s political and legal landscape. "We The People" It's the constitution's first three words, affirming that the government of the United States exists to serve its citizens. These next episodes will feature constitutional law experts discussing the rule of law, separation of powers, and all the other features of our democracy that make our country unique.

    49 min
  2. Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 9: Whitt Steineker

    MAR 25

    Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 9: Whitt Steineker

    Part 9 of The Real Truth's in-dept look into Alabama's medical cannabis program. This week, Tommy speaks with Whitt Steineker, partner at Bradley and founder/co-chair of the law firm’s cannabis industry team, for an overview of where the program stands today and how it got here. From licensing delays and legal challenges to the status of integrated facility licenses, they break down the path from legislation to rollout.

    50 min
  3. Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 8: Allen Forrest

    MAR 18

    Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 8: Allen Forrest

    Part 8 of The Real Truth’s deep dive into Alabama’s medical cannabis program. This week, Tommy speaks with Allen Forrest of Pick Up My Things, one of the licensed transporters in Alabama’s medical cannabis rollout. They discuss the transporter’s role in the seed-to-sale process, the security and logistics involved in moving cannabis materials, and how this often-overlooked part of the program helps connect cultivators, processors, and dispensaries.

    46 min
  4. Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 7: Dr. Brent Boyett

    MAR 11

    Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 7: Dr. Brent Boyett

    Part 7 of The Real Truth’s Alabama medical cannabis series. Tommy speaks with Dr. Brent Boyett, an addiction medicine specialist and certified recommending physician, about the doctor’s role in the program, how patients are evaluated, and why cannabis must be approached as a carefully managed medical treatment.

    53 min
  5. Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 6: Green Health Laboratories

    MAR 4

    Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 6: Green Health Laboratories

    Part 6 of The Real Truth’s deep dive into Alabama’s medical cannabis program. This week, Tommy speaks with Brandon Biles (President) and Natalie Siracusa (Laboratory Director) of Green Health Laboratories, currently the state’s only licensed testing facility supporting Alabama’s medical cannabis rollout. They explain the critical role of laboratory analysis, how products are verified for safety and accuracy, and what must happen behind the scenes before anything reaches a dispensary shelf.

    49 min
  6. Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 5: Antoine Mordican, CEO of Native Black Cultivation

    FEB 18

    Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 5: Antoine Mordican, CEO of Native Black Cultivation

    In the fifth installment looking at Alabama's medical cannabis program, Tommy speaks with Antoine Mordican, CEO of Native Black Cultivation and one of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission’s licensed cultivators. Morgan shares his path from Chicago to Alabama, his decade-long preparation for this moment, and what it really takes to grow compliant, medical-grade cannabis in Alabama. Subscribe to The Real Truth with Tommy Spina and check out the other installments of this series and more: Pt. 4: Jason Cobb & Dr. Rusty Sutterlin of Organic Harvest Lab Pt. 3: Dr. Sam Blakemore - Pharmacist & AMCC Vice Chair Pt. 2: Vince Schilleci - CCS Alabama Pt. 1: John McMillan - Director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission

    45 min
  7. Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 4: Jason Cobb & Dr. Rusty Sutterlin of Organic Harvest Lab

    FEB 11

    Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 4: Jason Cobb & Dr. Rusty Sutterlin of Organic Harvest Lab

    In the fourth installment of The Real Truth's in-depth look at Alabama's medical cannabis program, Tommy talks with Jason Cobb and Dr. Rusty Sutterlin of Organic Harvest Lab, a cannabis processor in Birmingham. They break down what a “processor” does, how cannabis oil is extracted and refined, the role of testing and child-safe packaging, and what this step in the supply chain means for patients as dispensaries move closer to opening.

    46 min
  8. Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 3: Dr. Sam Blakemore - Pharmacist & AMCC Vice Chair

    FEB 4

    Alabama Medical Cannabis Program Series Pt. 3: Dr. Sam Blakemore - Pharmacist & AMCC Vice Chair

    Continuing The Real Truth’s in-depth look at Alabama’s medical cannabis rollout, Tommy sits down with pharmacist and Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission vice chair Dr. Sam Blakemore. They explore the healthcare perspective behind the program, including safety standards, packaging requirements, and the systems designed to ensure medical cannabis is dispensed responsibly to qualified patients.

    46 min
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Welcome to The Real Truth with Tommy Spina, a podcast that cuts through the noise to uncover what really matters. Hosted by Birmingham-based attorney Tommy Spina, each episode explores the issues shaping our world nationally, across Alabama, and in our local communities. From politics and policy to stories that hit close to home, Tommy takes a deeper look by asking tough questions, connecting the dots, and challenging assumptions. Expect candid conversations, thoughtful analysis, and unfiltered perspectives that help you understand not just what’s happening, but why it matters.

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