As if the stakes weren’t high enough, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is dead. In this episode, Alabama Liberal takes you through why the prospect of a 6-3 conservative court is so terrifying, and then the United States of Exhaustion–not only the mood in the country right now but the 5 stages of dealing with a Republican…
Good Arguments for Joe Biden (to Use Against Trump’s Troll Army)
I’ve seen many people say things like “What is a good reason I should vote for Joe Biden? And do NOT just say ‘because he’s not Donald Trump.’” Well, of course, the way this answer is framed, I don’t believe there’s a single reason I could give you that would persuade you. [And it’s also…
Episode 72–Reluctant Republicans, Default Democrats
In discussing the conventions, Alabama Liberal coins the phrases “Reluctant Republicans” and “Default Democrats” to describe two new groups in American politics. In this tight, well-crafted episode, he gets to some intriguing questions like: could a worse year be possible for an incumbent President? Would Mitch McConnell be better off if Hillary had won? Has…
Who was Behind the “Yellowstone” Shocker?
Spoilers below if you haven’t seen the season 3 finale of “Yellowstone.” Season 3 of “Yellowstone” ended with a bang (or three) as all three (biological) members of the Dutton family saw themselves targeted for assassination. Only daughter Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly, who had even more fun chewing the scenery this year) was possibly blown…
My Picks for Joe Biden’s Dream Cabinet
Well, we finally have a running mate for Biden! All hail, Queen Kamala! Alabama Liberal’s readers, podcast listeners, YouTube video watchers, social media followers, and anyone who’s even had a conversation with me in the last two years knows I am fully behind this, and would’ve loved to have seen Kamala as the nominee (and…
Episode 71–Conspiracy Incorporated
In an era when conspiracy theories are so prevalent even the POTUS has fully embraced them, Alabama Liberal looks at the monetization and even corporatization of conspiracy theories. Questions abound like: Why are so many astroturf conspiracies springing up? If Trump isn’t a traitor, why does the “Deep State” hate him so much? Is “The…
Episode 70–Trump is Afraid of Biden; What Else Matters?
In this episode, Alabama Liberal gives his prediction on how each big purple state will vote, how Trump has “no real line of attack” against Biden that won’t backfire, and who Joe Biden should pick as his running mate. He also takes on the “enthusiasm gap” for Biden, by making an airtight case that Biden…
The Best Father’s Day Movies for…”Complicated” Relationships
Not everybody has Phil Dunphy as a dad, and even though TV rarely shows fathers as warts-and-all (Tony Soprano, Vic Mackey, and Walter White are closer to villains on their respective shows), luckily there’s been enough movies to have your Father’s Day entertainment covered… If your father was a monster you should watch…“Affliction,” Nick Nolte…
Episode 69–Trumpageddon, is he Bringing on Biblical Plagues?
In this single-topic episode, Alabama Liberal floats the idea that Trump (the luckiest mofo on the planet) made a literal deal with the devil and now the Biblical plagues have started as a result from race riots to natural disasters to Asian murder hornets/Cicadas and, of course, the deadliest worldwide virus in decades.
Episode 68–Millennials to the Rescue…Maybe
In this episode, Alabama Liberal looks at whether Joe Biden even really needs the youth vote and especially if it’s realistic to expect millennials to save the environment, the economy, and elections themselves. Also, he takes shots at everyone from pompous radio hosts to single people whining during Coronavirus.
Episode 67–Damnation.Tarnation.Trumpnation
In a follow-up episode to “Traitor.Treason.Trump,” AL takes a closer look at Trump’s “unique” fanbase–their hopes, their dreams, and the nightmares they inflict on the rest of us. By looking at exactly what motivates them, Alabama Liberal also reveals the only tactic he’s used that’s successfully changed their minds.
Just Don’t Use Straws
In his latest unpopular vote video, he recruits a 1-year-old climate activist who would like to live and thus asks you to stop using straws…it’s literally the least you could do.
America’s Next Great Climate Activist
On earth day, Alabama Liberal introduces America’s next great climate activist, and also wonders why Republicans who claim to care about babies (outlawing abortion) don’t want to ensure that all kids live by ending climate crisis…