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No Asterisk

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No Asterisk is political commentary without the fine print. We put government, policy, political parties, and even our own assumptions under scrutiny, because principles shouldn’t change depending on who’s in power or which side benefits. Alabama politics gets plenty of attention, but no issue is off limits. No teams to defend. No convenient exceptions. Just a consistent standard: liberty without exceptions.No Asterisk Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Alabama Governors Race

    The Alabama Governors Race
    17 Oct 2026

    Alabama’s race for governor is taking shape, with Doug Jones and Tommy Tuberville offering very different approaches to the state’s future.

    In Episode 06 of

    No Asterisk, we take a closer look at their campaign platforms, policy proposals, and what those positions could mean for Alabamians.

    From taxes and education to immigration, individual liberty, and the role of government, we’re examining the issues beyond the campaign rhetoric.

    Because agreeing with a candidate doesn’t mean giving them a free pass, and disagreeing with one doesn’t mean dismissing everything they have to say.
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    37 min
  • Gatekeeping The Ballot

    Gatekeeping The Ballot
    3 Oct 2026

    Getting elected is supposed to be difficult. But how difficult should it be just to get your name on the ballot?

    In Episode 5 of

    No Asterisk, we look at Alabama’s ballot-access system, the different paths available to major-party, minor-party, and independent candidates, and the barriers candidates face before voters ever get a chance to decide for themselves.

    Who should determine which candidates get to compete? And how high should the barrier be?
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    25 min
  • The Alabama Republican Supremajority

    The Alabama Republican Supremajority
    30 Sep 2026

    For sixteen years, Republicans have controlled the Alabama Legislature. They’ve held the governor’s office even longer. So what has all that power actually produced?

    In Episode 4 of

    No Asterisk, We look past the campaign promises and party labels to examine Alabama’s Republican supermajority on spending, taxes, regulation, transparency, individual liberty, and the size and scope of state government.

    When one party has held the keys this long, eventually the record matters more than the promise.
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    38 min
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