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Prison scrutiny, Tuberville appeal and a redrawn congressional fight

Prison contracts, Tuberville’s residency fight, Doug Jones’ working-class pitch and Shomari Figures’ uphill congressional battle dominate Alabama politics this week.

This week on “The Voice of Alabama Politics,” questions of accountability, constitutional eligibility and political power take center stage across Alabama.

Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine growing scrutiny of Alabama prison contracts, the appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court challenging Tommy Tuberville’s eligibility to serve as governor, Doug Jones’ appeal to working voters and Shomari Figures’ fight to survive in a newly redrawn congressional district.

Watch this week’s episode for the stories behind the headlines—and what they could mean for Alabama politics in the months ahead.

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