An Unmitigated Disaster That's Going Nowhere (w/ former Sen. Doug Jones)
In this episode of Alabama Politics This Week, Josh Moon and David Person reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences before diving into the current political landscape. They discuss the ongoing turmoil surrounding figures like Trump and the media's role in it, touching on issues of addiction and mental health.
Then, former Alabama U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who led what became a Democratic National Committee effort to change ADP’s bylaws and usher in new leadership in 2019, zooms in to explain why he thinks the party is in a hopeless situation because many Democrats and would-be Democrats don’t care for current leadership.
Finally, Josh and David discuss various themes surrounding Alabama politics, focusing on the recent rollbacks of DEI programs in corporations, the perception of privilege among white individuals, and the historical context of racism in education.
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