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Alabama's Morning News with JTTrussville Tribune's Scott Buttram addresses social media controversy in Cullman2024-12-1006 min
Instant TriviaEpisode 1254 - R.i.p. in alabama - Just hit "play" - Lawyer billboards - The caldecott medal - Words before wordsWelcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1254, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet.
Round 1. Category: R.I.P. In Alabama
1: This man who ground up a lot of peanuts is buried on the grounds of the Tuskegee Institute.
George Washington Carver.
2: Eddie Kendricks, famed as an original member of this legendary singing group, is in Elmwood Cemetery.
The Temptations.
3: Hooterville's Mr. Haney, he's in a Haleyville, Alabama cemetery.
Pat Buttram.
4: This country singing legend's tombstone reads, "Praise the Lord I Saw the Light".
Hank Williams, Sr..
5: Her marker reads, "Governor, State of Alabama 1967-1968".
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Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP143: September 1957—Civil Rights And The Rocket AgeIn Breaking Walls episode 143 we begin a mini series on radio and the world in the fall of 1957.
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Highlights:
• LIFE and The World
• The Man from Tomorrow
• The American Forum of the Air
• Atomic Testing
• Pat Buttram and Just Entertainment on Labor Day
• Ray Bradbury and the End of X-Minus One
• Ms America
• The Hattie Cotton School Bombing
• Biography in Sound
• Howard Miller and Steve Allen
• The End of Family Theater
• The Grand Ole Opry
• Meet The Press and The Right of Self Determination
• CBS Still Doing Drama on Sundays
• Bing Crosby’s Road Show
• School Integration
• The Dodgers and Giants Leave New York
• Looking Ahead to October and Spu...2023-09-274h 43Breaking WallsBW - EP143: September 1957—Civil Rights And The Rocket AgeIn Breaking Walls episode 143 we begin a mini series on radio and the world in the fall of 1957.
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Highlights:
• LIFE and The World
• The Man from Tomorrow
• The American Forum of the Air
• Atomic Testing
• Pat Buttram and Just Entertainment on Labor Day
• Ray Bradbury and the End of X-Minus One
• Ms America
• The Hattie Cotton School Bombing
• Biography in Sound
• Howard Miller and Steve Allen
• The End of Family Theater
• The Grand Ole Opry
• Meet The Press and The Right of Self Determination
• CBS Still Doing Drama on Sundays
• Bing Crosby’s Road Show
• School Integration
• The Dodgers and Giants Leave New York
• Looking Ahead to October and Spu...2023-09-274h 43
1819 News: The Podcast VideoThe Local Media Landscape with Trussville Tribune Publisher Scott ButtramThis week Bryan sits down with the Publisher of one of Alabama's few remaining local news publications that has kept its integrity intact. Scott Buttram is the Publisher of the Trussville Tribune, a local publication that serves a much greater area than just Trussville. Scott and Bryan discuss the history of how news publications went south after the loss of major advertising revenue and the effect that has had on our state and nation, as well as how he was able to thrive despite the decline in the industry.
Behind the Scenes this week...2023-06-0736 min
Tribune TalkWinners and losers of GlendaleScott and Zack discuss the demise of the Glendale Farms project.2022-08-1036 minTribune TalkQuick COVID discussionScott and Zack discuss the latest in COVID-19 vaccines and adverse reactions. 2022-08-0322 minTribune TalkRecessions and FootballDescription Scott and Zack discuss the impending recession and some college football 2022-07-2744 minTribune TalkTrussville Elementary School Excellence and Alabama Democrats in the WildernessScott and Zack discuss Reading Proficiency in Trussville Elementary Schools and the Woes of Alabama Democrats. 2022-07-2032 minTribune TalkRebranding the TED, Glendale back again, and Amoral PresidentsScott and Zack discuss the latest on the Entertainment District Rebranding, Glendale Farms rezoning back in the news, and morality in the white house.2022-07-1344 min
Tribune TalkMore Pickleball and Should Trussville Have Council Districts?Scott and Zack discuss pickleball (again), January 6th, and Trussville Council districts.2022-06-2943 minTribune TalkTrussville in a pickleScott and Zack discuss pickleball, Katie Britt's landslide win, and summer movies 2022-06-2246 minTribune TalkTrussville History (Homes and uniforms) and Society's DeclineScott and Zack touch on the Cahaba Project, the decline of American Society, and band uniforms.2022-06-0945 minTribune TalkAlabama Primaries, Gun violence, and Che GuevaraScott and Zack talk about last night’s primaries, the tragedy in Texas, and a controversial poster at Clay-Chalkville Middle School.2022-05-2539 minTribune TalkGlendale Farms and the Senate RaceScott goes off on the School System’s threat of bringing back portable classrooms at Paine Elementary.2022-05-1251 minTribune TalkThe supreme court, Escapees, and City DebtScott and Zack discuss the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, city debt, and the rash of prison escapes.2022-05-0546 minTribune TalkWe should all listenScott and Zack discuss the Trussville Academy of Gymnastics, the Senate Race, and Elon Musk buying Twitter. 2022-04-2752 minTribune TalkSerra, Glendale Farms update, and Alabama Governor and Senate RacesScott and Zack discuss the latest on Glendale Farms, the Serra cemetery debacle, and the state races. 2022-04-2048 minTribune TalkTrussville Tax renewal, Glendale Farms zoning, and AEA is backScott and Zack discuss the recent property tax renewal, the pitfalls of rezoning Glendale Farms, and AEA being back to running Montgomery.2022-04-1333 minTribune TalkState Legislation and educationScott and Zack talk about improving Alabama’s education system and debate the Don’t say gay bill in Florida.2022-04-0640 minTribune TalkTraffic Nightmares, Alabama Senate Race, and Prosecuting Medical ErrorsScott and Zack discuss Trussville's upcoming traffic problems, the Alabama senate race heats us, and a doctor rants about prosecuting a nurse for a medical mistake 2022-03-3135 minTribune TalkEvaluating the ProcessScott and Zack discuss the Trussville Council’s re-appointment of Dr. Steve Ward.2022-03-0946 minTribune TalkAd valorem, Railroad, and SubdivisionsToday we discuss how local taxes can help our school system, the railroad parking problems, and controversy over a new proposal on a subdivision.2022-03-0231 minTribune TalkPublic EducationScott and Zack discuss the disconnect between elected leaders and the public.2022-02-2331 minTribune TalkThe InauguralScott Buttram and Zack Steele discuss home vacation rentals, education, and the COVID response failure of Trump and Biden.2022-02-1048 min
Rogues On The RoadCluck you "Big Chicken!"We had a follow-up conversation with Kentucky poultry farmer, Charles Morris. Charles produces around 1.1 million chickens every 6-8 weeks for consumers. Charles and John Buttram were featured in Morgan Spulock's documentary, Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken. The documentary opened consumers eyes to "big chicken" and how oppressive and misleading the poultry industry is. Since 2017 Charles, John and other farmers have all received threats and other painful reprocussions for their role as "whistle blowers" in Morgan's documentary. Change has definitely begun as a result of the 2017 documentary but clearly, more needs to be done.Most recently, some "big...2020-06-0400 min