The Alabama Policy Institute Podcast

ACLL Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Roe v. Wade Jul 30, 2021

Big news this week! In this episode of the 1819 Podcast, host Scott Stantis is joined by Matt Clark, the Executive Director of the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty, to discuss their recently filed amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court of the United States formally asking the Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and its progeny.

To learn more about the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty, visit alabamalawandliberty.org.

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Rightside Radio: Education in Alabama with Representatives Meadows and Collins Jul 16, 2021

On this episode of the 1819 Podcast, we tune in to Rightside Radio for two interviews with Rightside Radio Host Phil Williams and education advocates in the State House.

To learn more about Rightside Radio, visit rightsideradio.org. To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Rightside Radio: API's Scorecard and Senator Arthur Orr Jul 09, 2021

On this edition of the 1819 Podcast, we take a listen to a recent Rightside Radio segment featuring host Phil Williams discussing the API Watchlist, our legislative scorecard.

To learn more about Rightside Radio, visit rightsideradio.org. To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Religious Liberty at the Supreme Court Jul 01, 2021

In this week's edition of the 1819 Podcast, host Scott Stantis is joined by ACLL Executive Director Matt Clark and API Director of Policy Analysis Parker Snider to discuss the recent Supreme Court ruling in Fulton v. City of Philadelphia and what it means for the future of religious freedoms in the country.

To learn more about the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty, visit alabamalawandliberty.org. To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Out of Touch, City of Birmingham Gives Themselves $5,000 Bonuses Jun 18, 2021

In this episode of the 1819 Podcast, host Scott Stantis is joined by API Senior Director of Fiscal Policy Justin Bogie to discuss the City of Birmingham's decision to give themselves millions of dollars in bonuses while Birmingham's problems proliferate.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Pastors and Politics: A Conversation with Bishop Jim Lowe Jun 11, 2021

On this edition of the 1819 Podcast, API's Scott Stantis and Parker Snider sit down with Bishop Jim Lowe, an API Distinguished Fellow and Senior Pastor of Guiding Light Church in Birmingham, to discuss whether or not pastors should be involved in the political process and, if so, to what extent.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Abortion: Will the Mississippi case in front of the Supreme Court change its legal status? Jun 04, 2021

On this edition of the 1819 Podcast, host Scott Stantis is joined by Matt Clark, Executive Director of the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty (ACLL), API's litigation arm. Together, they discuss the case from Mississippi that is going to the Supreme Court that could change the status of abortion in our country, as well as some of the other legal work in which the ACLL is currently engaged.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast, the Alabama Policy Institute, or the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty, visit alabamapolicy.org or alabamalawandliberty.org.

Points of Policy: President Biden's First 100 Days May 28, 2021

In this Points of Policy edition of the 1819 Podcast, API Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams discusses the federal government's activities in Joe Biden's first 100 days as President of the United States.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Post-Session Review: Is Alabama's Legislature Conservative? May 21, 2021

The session is finally over! And what a session it's been. In this week's edition of the 1819 Podcast, Phil, Scott, and Parker take a holistic look at this session and how Alabama did in comparison to other states. We also discuss whether Alabama's legislature is as conservative as it is perceived.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Where does the Alabama Legislature go from here? May 13, 2021

With only one day left in the session, API's Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams joins Director of Policy Analysis Parker Snider to discuss what to expect on that final day and where the legislature goes after this session.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Last Full Week of Session: Medical Marijuana and Gambling May 07, 2021

On this episode of the 1819 Podcast, host Scott Stantis is joined by API Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel to discuss the last full week of session and what the legislature did on two big ticket items: medical marijuana and gambling.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Penultimate Week of the Session and Alabama's Census Close Call Apr 30, 2021

On this episode of the 1819 Podcast, host Scott Stantis talks with API Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams about this penultimate full week of session and what we should expect in the next few days. Also on this podcast, API Director of Policy Analysis Parker Snider joins to discuss the news that Alabama will not be losing a seat in Congress as a result of the 2020 Census.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Professor Adam MacLeod on Bringing Power Back to the People Apr 23, 2021

In this edition of the 1819 Podcast, we highlight a talk from Professor Adam MacLeod during the 2021 Annual Meeting of the API Board of Directors. In his talk, Professor MacLeod offers a historical understanding of the separation of government powers and reasons such separation need to be restored in Alabama.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org

Points of Policy: School Choice with Rep. Charlotte Meadows Apr 16, 2021

On this Points of Policy edition of the 1819 Podcast, API Chief Policy Officer Phil Williams is joined by Alabama State House Member, Representative Charlotte Meadows, to discuss school choice and Meadows' bill that could strengthen school choice in Alabama.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

The Alabama Accountability Act Apr 09, 2021

On this edition of the 1819 Podcast, API's Parker Snider is joined by Stephen Bridgers, Executive Director of Scholarships for Kids, a scholarship granting organization. In this twenty-minute episode, Stephen and Parker discuss how the Alabama Accountability Act works and how it gives many students opportunities that otherwise would be out of reach.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Launching the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty Mar 22, 2021

On this week's edition of the 1819 Podcast, API Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis is joined by Matt Clark to discuss launching API's legal arm, the Alabama Center for Law & Liberty.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Alabama Voters and Governor Have Little Say in Public Health System Mar 12, 2021

In this episode of the 1819 Podcast, API Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis is joined by Director of Policy Analysis Parker Snider to discuss the strange way Alabama organizes its state public health system.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Alabama’s Mask Mandate Is Renewed Mar 05, 2021

In this week's episode of the 1819 Podcast, API Public Affairs Officer Scott Stantis is joined by our Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel Phil Williams to discuss Governor Ivey's renewal yet again of Alabama's coronavirus restrictions and mandates.

To learn more about the 1819 Podcast or the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

Liberty First Episode Eight - How do you protect religious liberty during a crisis? Jun 02, 2020

In episode eight of the Liberty First limited time podcast, Adam and Josh discuss how religious liberty can be protected during a crisis and whether churches and other religious organizations have standing for legal action over COVID-19 restrictions.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

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Liberty First - How do civil rights promote the common good? Jun 02, 2020

In episode seven of the Liberty First limited time podcast, Adam and Josh discuss what our civil rights are specifically and their importance in a society intent on furthering the common good.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

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Liberty First Episode Six - Does Liberty Assume Risk? Jun 02, 2020

Back by popular demand, Adam and Josh discuss how liberty and risk relate in episode six of the Liberty First limited time podcast.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

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Liberty First Episode Five - Protecting Liberty During Future Crises Jun 02, 2020

In the final episode of Liberty First, Josh and Adam offer a way forward as to how residents, armed with an accurate understanding of American liberty, can protect freedom when the next crisis arrives. Be sure to listen to all five episodes of this limited edition podcast.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZB95H4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9iJQEbSHP4KKA

Liberty First Episode Four: Rolling Back Government Jun 02, 2020

In this penultimate episode of Liberty First, Josh and Adam consider how a society can regain freedoms it once lost after the initial crisis ends.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZB95H4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9iJQEbSHP4KKA

Liberty First Episode Three - Liberty as the Default Position During a Crisis Jun 02, 2020

In the third episode of Liberty First, Josh and Adam discuss why, during a crisis, government officials ought not to stumble over themselves to see who can achieve the most power and should instead consider liberty, not government control, as the default option.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZB95H4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9iJQEbSHP4KKA

Liberty First Episode Two - Should the government ever infringe on liberties? Jun 02, 2020

In this second episode of Liberty First, Josh and Adam discuss when it is proper and in what situations it is unconstitutional for the government to infringe the liberties of the people.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZB95H4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9iJQEbSHP4KKA

Liberty First Episode One - Introducing American Liberty May 01, 2020

In the first episode of Liberty First, API's Chief Communications Officer and API Professorial Fellow Adam MacLeod discuss the American sense of liberty and the importance of protecting it in times of crisis.

To learn more about the Alabama Policy Institute, visit alabamapolicy.org.

To order Adam MacLeod's book on Amazon, The Age of Selfies, Reasoning About Rights When the Stakes Are Personal, click below.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082ZB95H4/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_9iJQEbSHP4KKA