This week, Josh and David dive into the horrific and inhumane conditions within the Alabama prison system. They discuss why there isn't more public outrage, comparing the situation to how society would react if animals were treated this way, and call on the state's Christian community to demand change and a focus on rehabilitation over retribution.
Then, they sit down with House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, who is in recovery from a major kidney transplant. In a powerful and personal interview, Daniels shares the story of his sudden health crisis, the incredible life-saving gift he received from his wife, Dr. Teneshia Daniels, and a medical fact about the transplant process that left the hosts speechless.
Finally, the show uncovers a web of questionable campaign finance activities surrounding State Auditor Andrew Sorrell, and the "Right Wing Nut of the Week" award goes to Rep. Ernie Yarbrough for his continued, misguided war on life-saving vaccines.
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00:00 Intro: Back from the Beach
01:54 Sponsor: Wind Creek Entertainment
06:45 Alabama's Prison Crisis: "If We Treated Dogs This Way..."
09:34 A Call for Christians to Care for the Incarcerated
13:13 The Need for Rehabilitation Over Retribution
18:35 The High Cost of a Broken Prison System
27:45 GUEST: House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels
30:12 What Caused the Sudden Kidney Failure?
40:18 A Wife's Incredible Gift of Life
41:36 Assessing the Legislative Session from Afar
48:31 Gov. Ivey's Bipartisan Appointment
54:14 The Medical Shocker: Anthony Daniels Has Three Kidneys
1:00:09 The Andrew Sorrell Investigation
1:04:08 Following the Money: A Shell Game with Campaign Funds?
1:10:40 The Ethical Questions for a Secretary of State Candidate
1:15:37 Right Wing Nut: Ernie Yarbrough's War on Vaccines
GUEST IN THIS EPISODE
➡️ Anthony Daniels: Alabama House Minority Leader. In a deeply personal conversation, Leader Daniels opens up about his recent, life-saving kidney transplant. He details the rapid decline of his health, the incredible generosity of his wife, Dr. Teneshia Daniels, who was his donor, and his remarkable recovery. He also reveals a surprising medical fact about the procedure — that his old, low-functioning kidneys were not removed, meaning he now has three. Daniels discusses how his Democratic colleagues stepped up during his absence, his bipartisan appointment by Gov. Kay Ivey to a new veterans' board, and his new mission to promote health awareness and organ donation.
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