Heart of Dixie Hosts Discuss Slander Claims, Politics
Hosts Harry Still, Brandon Mosley detail allegations against local officials and review the recent runoffs
The latest episode of the Heart of Dixie Podcast featured a wide-ranging discussion of Alabama politics, legal disputes, and national issues, with host Harry Still III and guest Brandon Mosley spending much of the program focused on allegations that Still has been the target of a coordinated smear campaign by public officials in Baldwin County.
Still claimed that he was falsely accused of assault as retaliation for his reporting and investigation into the death of Danny Williams, whom he described as a close associate of Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon.
According to Still, the allegations were part of a broader effort to discredit him after he began asking questions about Williams’ death and related matters involving local government officials. During the discussion, Still argued that he had been “set up” and subjected to false accusations intended to damage his reputation.
The hosts also revisited several developments from Alabama’s recent Republican primary runoff elections. They discussed the victories of Republican candidates, including U.S. Senate nominee Barry Moore and gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, while expressing concern over what they described as the growing role of political appointments in state government.
The conversation then shifted to a series of legal and ethics issues making headlines across Alabama.
Among the topics discussed was the ongoing defamation litigation involving former Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore. The hosts also examined ethics complaints previously filed against Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon and discussed recent federal action involving the Prichard Police Department.
Federal authorities recently announced increased oversight of the Prichard Police Department following allegations of systemic misconduct and corruption. The hosts argued that the situation reflects broader concerns about accountability and transparency in local government.
The discussion later broadened to include several national issues. Still and Mosley touched on continuing questions surrounding federal research funding connected to Dr. Anthony Fauci, developments involving Iran, and criticism of the federal government’s use of surveillance authorities under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, commonly known as FISA 702.
The episode concluded on a lighter note with a discussion of Alabama political advertising. The hosts highlighted a recent campaign commercial featuring a talking raccoon, an ad used by Alabama political consultant and candidate John Wall that has attracted attention for its unusual approach and humor.
Throughout the episode, the hosts blended commentary on current events with criticism of government institutions at both the state and federal levels, while returning repeatedly to Still’s contention that local officials have attempted to silence scrutiny through false allegations and political pressure.
This episode of the Heart of Dixie podcast may be seen on YouTube and below:
The ”Raccoon Ad” discussed in the podcast — in case you, like our Editor, were fortunate enough to miss it before the runoff, your luck has just run out — may be seen on the Dale Jackson Show YouTube channel and below:
