The Leaked Video of Stephen Perkins’ Shooting Raises More Questions Than It Purports To Answer

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Josh and David discuss the recent special election in Alabama's House District 10. Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands won the seat by 25 points, a significant increase from her 6-point loss in the previous election. Her platform focused on reproductive healthcare and protecting IVF, which resonated strongly with voters. Her decisive victory was hailed as sending a message about public sentiment on these issues.

Guests Celsa Allende Stallworth and Makhayla DesRosiers from the Southern Poverty Law Center zoom in to discuss their community organizing work. They advocated for Medicaid expansion in Alabama, highlighting the healthcare challenges faced by rural and low-income residents.

Decatur attorney Carl Cole joins the show to discuss more about the Stephen Perkins case, the leak of video footage of the shooting, and the weird circumstances that surrounded its release.

Josh and David close with this week's Rightwing Nut of the Week.

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