Alabama Policy Insights

Alabama Policy Institute
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Alabama Policy Insights is a podcast broadcasting from the Alabama Policy Institute headquarters in Birmingham. We will discuss challenges and opportunities facing our state - connect with state and national leaders in politics and policy - and advance ideas and viable public policy solutions based upon API's three pillars of free markets, limited government, and strong families. We can't wait to share APInsights with you!

Episodes

  1. May 18

    Tommy Tuberville’s Plan to Advance Alabama

    U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville joins Alabama Policy Insights to discuss his campaign for governor and his vision for Alabama’s future. Coach Tuberville shares his thoughts on government spending, immigration reform, economic development, AI education, school choice, and the challenges facing both Washington and Montgomery. He also explains why he believes Alabama is positioned for major growth—and what he would prioritize on day one as governor.

    25 min

  2. Apr 20

    Alabama Loses

    Sports betting was illegal in 48 states just seven years ago. Now it's on your phone, in your living room, and targeting your kids. And Alabama is next on the industry's list.In this episode of Alabama Policy Insights, we sit down with investigative journalist and author Danny Funt to unpack what's really driving the sports betting boom and who pays the price when states say yes.Funt spent years reporting for the Washington Post before writing "Everybody Loses", a deep dive into how a $100 billion industry engineered its own mainstream acceptance, why the professional sports leagues did a complete about-face in 2018, and what actually happens to families, communities, and state budgets once the bill comes due.What you'll hear in this conversation:- Why governors in Ohio and Massachusetts now publicly regret signing sports betting into law- How betting platforms profile customers from the moment they open an account and bombard the most vulnerable with bonuses designed to keep them hooked- The VIP programs that cultivate "friendships" with the highest-losing customers to make quitting feel like a personal betrayal- Why one in five college students is now dipping into tuition money to fund sports bets- What public health experts say about gambling's impact on adolescent boys and why the full consequences may still be years away- How the industry uses the word "gaming" deliberately and what the founder of the American Gaming Association admitted about whyAlabama hasn't legalized sports betting. Many states are regretting their decision to open the door. Will Alabama listen?Read Danny Funt's book: Everybody Loses, available wherever books are sold.

    41 min
  3. Episode #5 - Congressman Barry Moore - A Special Look At Life, Faith & Politics

    08/21/2025

    Episode #5 - Congressman Barry Moore - A Special Look At Life, Faith & Politics

    Listen in as Stephanie Smith takes a Special Look At Life, Faith & Politics with Congressman Barry Moore.

    31 min
  4. Episode #4 - An In-depth Interview with Young Alabama Conservative Derek Chen

    05/28/2025

    Episode #4 - An In-depth Interview with Young Alabama Conservative Derek Chen

    Listen in as Stephanie Smith has an In-depth Interview with Young Alabama Conservative Derek Chen.

    31 min
  5. Episode #3 - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Discusses His Role and Projects Since 2017

    03/31/2025

    Episode #3 - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall Discusses His Role and Projects Since 2017

    Listen in as Stephanie Smith and Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall discuss His Role and Projects Since 2017.

    59 min

  6. 02/23/2025

    Episode #2 - Policy & Political Insights with Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen

    Listen in as Stephanie Smith and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen discuss Policy & Political Insights.

    40 min

  7. 12/18/2024

    Episode #1 - BluePrint for Alabama 2025 & Upcoming Legislative Session

    Listen in as Stephanie Smith and Susan DuBose discuss upcoming legislation and the 2025 BluePrint for Alabama.

    47 min
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About

Alabama Policy Insights is a podcast broadcasting from the Alabama Policy Institute headquarters in Birmingham. We will discuss challenges and opportunities facing our state - connect with state and national leaders in politics and policy - and advance ideas and viable public policy solutions based upon API's three pillars of free markets, limited government, and strong families. We can't wait to share APInsights with you!

Information

  • Creator
    Alabama Policy Institute
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alabama Policy Institute
  • Show Website
    Alabama Policy Insights

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