<p>Josh and David kick off the show by recapping their Thanksgiving holidays, which featured very different experiences. While Josh enjoyed a smooth break, David shares the harrowing tale of losing his home heating system right before the cold snap, forcing him to rely on space heaters for a week.</p><p><strong>The CHOOSE Act and Public Education</strong></p><p>The hosts dissect the Alabama CHOOSE Act, criticizing the use of public tax dollars to fund private and homeschool curriculums that teach non-scientific concepts, such as dinosaurs living alongside humans. </p><p><strong>Interview: Andrew Sneed for Congress</strong></p><p>Democrat Andrew Sneed joins the show to discuss his campaign for Alabama’s 5th Congressional District, highlighting his background as a tradesman and small business owner. Sneed explains his goal to reconnect the party with the working class and criticizes incumbent Dale Strong for being inaccessible to constituents.</p><p><strong>Bonehead of the Week</strong></p><p>The hosts address the recent zoning controversy in Hoover involving a Muslim school, calling out the anti-Muslim rhetoric used by opponents during the hearings. </p><p>Senator Katie Britt is named &quot;Bonehead of the Week&quot; for co-sponsoring legislation that would change abortion training for medical students from an opt-out to an opt-in requirement.</p><p><strong>RESOURCES &amp; SOCIALS</strong></p><p>🔵 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com</p><p>⚫ X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alathisweek</p><p>🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alathisweek</p><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW</strong></p><p>👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE</p><p>⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</p><p>📧 Email questions/voice notes to [email protected] with your name</p><p><strong>ABOUT OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities.</p><p><em>Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.</em></p>