Political People: Recent Episodes
William Hanes
The podcast where we take a peek behind Uncle Sam’s polished veneer and explore who politicians are as human beings. We hold the gotcha questions and throw talking points out the window to focus on what makes our public servants unique and inspiring individuals.
On our final episode of the season William talks to Sandy Stimpson - the Mayor of Mobile, Alabama - about the impact of public service on his family, his management style, the importance of education, and his favorite type of ice cream.
William chats with Randall Woodfin - the Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama - about the impact his family has had on him, his favorite books, and being a new Mayor.
In our third episode, Tommy Battle - the Mayor of Huntsville, Alabama - Skypes in to talk with William about wine, his favorite books, and the art of public speaking.
In our second episode William talks to Walt Maddox, the Mayor of Tuscaloosa, Alabama about having his personal life amplified in the public eye, being a democrat in a Red State, and the most trouble he got in as a kid.
In our first episode William sits down with Todd Strange, the Mayor of Montgomery, Alabama to talk about the creation of "The Big 5", the governor’s mansion, gun control, and his upcoming retirement.