Sweet Tea and Politics: Jerry Carl's Kitchen Table Politics
From the outset, the discussion focused on kitchen-table issues: rising grocery and gas prices. Carl connected the two, noting that transportation costs directly affect what families pay at the store.
On this weeks episode of Angela’s Sweet Tea and Politics podcast, listeners across Alabama will hear a wide-ranging and energetic conversation with congressional candidate Jerry Carl about the future of Alabama and the priorities facing District One.
From the outset, the discussion focused on kitchen-table issues: rising grocery and gas prices. Carl connected the two, noting that transportation costs directly affect what families pay at the store. He emphasized reducing regulations on farmers, supporting Alabama’s agricultural community, and encouraging more locally grown fruits and vegetables to lower costs . On energy, he argued that expanded domestic production and deregulation are key to bringing fuel prices down, pointing to pipeline expansion and increased supply as tangible solutions that would benefit families in Mobile, Baldwin County, and the Wiregrass .
Fiscal responsibility was another central theme. Carl said everything should be “on the table” when it comes to federal spending, stressing the need to rein in ballooning social programs and return to a balanced budget approach . He described his experience on appropriations and natural resources committees and argued that consistent long-term planning, rather than political swings between administrations, is essential to restoring fiscal sanity .
Border security and the fentanyl crisis were addressed with urgency. Drawing on his years in county and federal government, Carl described heartbreaking calls from families affected by fentanyl overdoses and argued for stronger border enforcement and enhanced port security along the Gulf Coast . Representing a port city like Mobile, he underscored the need for resources and technology to interdict drug trafficking while supporting law enforcement on the front lines .
Carl also highlighted veterans’ care as a personal priority. He spoke about helping pass burn pit coverage for veterans and criticized inefficiencies within the VA system, including incompatible software between regions . He proposed a “VA healthcare card” model that would allow veterans to access private providers more easily, arguing they deserve streamlined, respectful care .
On energy and national security, Carl advocated expanded drilling in the Gulf, faster permitting, and fewer regulatory hurdles to strengthen American energy independence . He also called for reducing reliance on Chinese supply chains and prioritizing American-made goods to protect jobs and economic security .
Finally, Carl differentiated himself from other Republican candidates by pointing to 40 years in business, eight years in local government, and four years in Congress . He argued that this combination of private-sector and public service experience uniquely positions him to deliver results for Alabama’s First District.
Angela’s Sweet Tea and Politics podcast on Spotify offers listeners more than campaign talking points—it provided an in-depth look at the issues shaping Alabama’s future and why Jerry Carl believes he is the strongest conservative choice to represent District One in Congress.
