Alabama's Recent Scandals
John Archibald, political writer for AL.com, and NPR's Debbie Elliott talk with host Scott Simon about the series of scandals that have shaken Alabama politics in recent years.
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A Conservative's Take On The James Comey Hearing
NPR's Scott Simon talks to conservative commentator Michael Graham of The Weekly Standard about fired FBI Director James Comey's testimony.
A Birmingham Motel Is Part Of A Civil Rights National Monument
The A.G. Gaston Motel was where Martin Luther King stayed when he visited Birmingham. It is now part of the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument. Bishop Calvin Woods talks about its history.
Alabama Republican Leader Jim Zeigler On Trump And Comey
NPR's Scott Simon talks live with Alabama State Auditor Jim Zeigler, a leader in the Republican Party in Alabama, about the week in politics.
The Week In Politics: Comey, Comey And Comey
James Comey's testimony and reactions to it dominated the week in politics.
Rep. Terri Sewell On The State Of Alabama And The Country
NPR's Scott Simon talks with Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell about issues facing the country and the state.
A George Washington Museum, In Alabama
In Columbiana, Ala., there's a museum dedicated to George Washington. It started when a local banker purchased items from a descendant of the country's first first lady, Martha Washington.
7 Years After BP Oil Spill, Oyster Farming Takes Hold In South
The "off-bottom" production method, in which oysters are grown in hanging baskets tumbled by waves, is starting to flourish on the Gulf coast — and demand for these boutique bivalves is growing.
Loss Of Steel Jobs Lingers In Fairfield
Two years ago the last big steel blast furnace closed down in Fairfield, Ala. Since then, laid off workers have been trying to find new careers.
Town That Helped Power Northwest Feels Left Behind In Shift Away From Coal
Colstrip, Mont., is home to the second-largest coal power plant in the West. The plant's customers in other states are turning away from coal, so locals are looking for support in making a transition.