<p>This week, Josh and David dive into the sudden GOP pivot on releasing the Epstein files and break down the &quot;white victimhood&quot; narrative driving modern political discourse.</p><p>Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed joins the show to discuss the city&#39;s recent mass shooting and the data linking permitless carry to a 23 percent spike in gun violence.</p><p>Finally, the hosts debate the hypothetical 2026 gubernatorial matchup between Doug Jones, Will Boyd, and Tommy Tuberville — and crown a new &quot;Bonehead of the Week&quot; for attempting to remove PBS programming from Alabama public television.</p><p><strong>RESOURCES &amp; SOCIALS</strong></p><ul><li>🔵 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com</li><li>⚫ X/Twitter: twitter.com/alathisweek</li><li>🔵 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek</li></ul><p><strong>SUPPORT THE SHOW</strong></p><ul><li>👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE</li><li>⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify</li><li>📧 Email questions/voice notes to [email protected] with your name</li></ul><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>Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.</p>