A wooden puppet of politician Chris Elliott hangs from strings held by a hand, with his foot in his mouth against a red background
01.18.2026

FOOT IN HIS MOUTH

State Senator Chris Elliott repeatedly abused his legislative office to secure nepotistic favors and push developer-friendly laws. Ethics complaints and agency letters reveal Elliott's removal from a state grant program following allegations of improper applicant profiling. Can Baldwin County voters trust a politician who constantly puts special interests above public integrity?
BCSO CULTURE
01.13.2026

BCSO CULTURE

Appointed Sheriff Anthony Lowery and former Sheriff Hoss Mack built a culture of self-investigating impunity that covers up law enforcement misdeeds. Internal complaints and court documents reveal how top officials hid exculpatory evidence to secure wrongful convictions while charging victims' families massive fees. We expose how Baldwin County law enforcement operates above the law.
A large oil tanker with wooden masts, sails, and side cannons flies a skull-and-crossbones flag while sailing on the water at dusk
01.03.2026

OIL

Former State Senator Tripp Pittman and former Mayor Tim Kant bypassed public approvals to funnel lucrative oil cleanup contracts straight into private pockets. Records show hundreds of thousands in taxpayer checks changed hands without valid contracts or proper licensing. Public funds vanished while politicians profited off local disasters.

NEW YEARS SPECIAL

Special guests Whitney Scapecchi and Dr. John Sophocleus join the podcast to review a wild year in Alabama politics. Together they analyze major legal fights, economic shifts, and political battles that transformed our local communities. Watch as the Heart of Dixie podcast panel breaks down the vital lessons learned and what to expect next.