<p>&quot;It costs more money to run unconstitutional prisons.&quot;This week, Josh and David cover the entire political spectrum — from the hypocrisy of American healthcare arguments to the deep-seated corruption within the Alabama Department of Corrections.</p><p>The show begins with a breakdown of Josh’s latest column on the &quot;Socialism&quot; label. Why do Americans denounce socialism while relying on Medicare, Medicaid, and farm subsidies?</p><p>Later, investigative journalist Beth Shelburne joins the show to discuss the HBO documentary <em>&quot;The Alabama Solution.&quot;</em> She exposes the systemic abuse in Alabama prisons, highlighting the case of Lt. Roderick Gadsden and the culture that promotes abusive officers.</p><p>Finally, Jerome Dees from the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) stops by to discuss the &quot;Big Beautiful Bill&quot; causing insurance premiums to skyrocket for the middle class and how the SPLC is shifting focus to &quot;kitchen table&quot; poverty issues like food security and waste management fees.</p><p><strong>RESOURCES &amp; SOCIALS</strong></p><ul><li>🔵 Bluesky: @alpoliticsthisweek.com</li><li>⚫ X/Twitter: @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>