<![CDATA[Simon Says Talk Politics]]>Hosted by Simon Brown, Simon Says Talk Politics is a political podcast dedicated to meaningful conversations with elected officials, candidates, policymakers, and political leaders. Through in-depth interviews and substantive discussions, the show explores the ideas, legislation, public policy decisions, campaign dynamics, and pressing issues shaping Alabama, the nation, and the broader political landscape. The podcast seeks to inform, engage, and empower listeners by providing insight into the decisions and debates that impact communities every day.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:41:58 GMTWed, 03 Jun 2026 19:52:19 GMT60Simon Brown<p>Hosted by Simon Brown, <i>Simon Says Talk Politics</i> is a political podcast dedicated to meaningful conversations with elected officials, candidates, policymakers, and political leaders. Through in-depth interviews and substantive discussions, the show explores the ideas, legislation, public policy decisions, campaign dynamics, and pressing issues shaping Alabama, the nation, and the broader political landscape. The podcast seeks to inform, engage, and empower listeners by providing insight into the decisions and debates that impact communities every day.</p><p></p>episodicSimon Brownsstppodcast@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Lauren Darby Speaks About Running For CDA Black Caucus National Chair]]>Lauren Darby is a rising junior at Seaton Hall University. She is running for CDA Black Caucus National Chair. In this episode, Darby breaks down her campaign, what she hopes to accomplish and issues that she believes that stand out to her the most.

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]]>3aa711db-83fd-419a-9aa8-78d9fa9f7877Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Lauren Darby is a rising junior at Seaton Hall University. She is running for CDA Black Caucus National Chair. In this episode, Darby breaks down her campaign, what she hopes to accomplish and issues that she believes that stand out to her the most. </p><p></p><p>Follow Simon:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/realsimonbrown/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/realsimonbrown/</a></p><p></p><p>Follow Lauren Darby:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/rendrby/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rendrby/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/darbyforall/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/darbyforall/</a></p>no00:16:29Lauren Darby Speaks About Running For CDA Black Caucus National Chairfull<![CDATA[Keyshawn Ward On Running For CDA Black Caucus National Secretary & HBCU's ]]>Keyshawn Ward is a rising junior at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Ward, just like Akaree Barbour, is running for DA Black Caucus National Secretary. Ward sits down with Simon to talk about his campaign, upbringing and journey to Morehouse.

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]]>3d323836-dcbb-4b94-a09c-a23c7b5fe881Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Keyshawn Ward is a rising junior at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Ward, just like Akaree Barbour, is running for DA Black Caucus National Secretary. Ward sits down with Simon to talk about his campaign, upbringing and journey to Morehouse. <br /><br />Follow Simon:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/realsimonbrown/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/realsimonbrown/</a><br /><br />Follow Keyshawn:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/keyshawnward_/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/keyshawnward_/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/legendary_.keyshawn/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/legendary_.keyshawn/</a></p>no00:22:02Keyshawn Ward On Running For CDA Black Caucus National Secretary & HBCU's full<![CDATA[Akaree Barbour Talks Running For CDA Black Caucus National Secretary & More]]>Akaree Barbour is a rising junior at the University of Alabama. Barbour is running to be the next CDA Black Caucus National Secretary. In this episode, he talks with Simon about his background, time at UA and his campaign.

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]]>ae16fbfe-bee9-4c4f-8f35-9042541fb47eMon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Akaree Barbour is a rising junior at the University of Alabama. Barbour is running to be the next CDA Black Caucus National Secretary. In this episode, he talks with Simon about his background, time at UA and his campaign.</p><p></p><p>Follow Simon:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/realsimonbrown/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/realsimonbrown/</a><br /><br />Follow Akaree:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/akaree4blackcaucus/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/akaree4blackcaucus/</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/akaree.png/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/akaree.png/</a></p>no00:22:49Akaree Barbour Talks Running For CDA Black Caucus National Secretary & Morefull<![CDATA[Alabama District Six Candidate Case Dixon Talks Policy & Beliefs]]>Case Dixon is running for Alabama's sixth congressional district against six-time incumbent Gary Palmer. In this episode, Dixon breaks down his plan to counter the rising cost of living, healthcare and his thoughts on current legislation in Washington. The election will be held on August 11, 2026.

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]]>cc32780b-a6dd-4c92-945a-e1f25403645bMon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Case Dixon is running for Alabama's sixth congressional district against six-time incumbent Gary Palmer. In this episode, Dixon breaks down his plan to counter the rising cost of living, healthcare and his thoughts on current legislation in Washington. The election will be held on August 11, 2026. <br /><br />Follow Simon Brown:<br /><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/simonsaystalkpolitics/</a><br /><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/simonbrowntv_/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/simonbrowntv_/</a><br /><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590476646362" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590476646362</a><br /><br />Follow Case Dixon:<br /><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/case_dixon/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/case_dixon/</a><br /><br />Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/case.dixon.98" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/case.dixon.98</a></p>no00:22:51Alabama District Six Candidate Case Dixon Talks Policy & Beliefsfull<![CDATA[Summer Fields talks running for CDA Black Caucus & more]]>Summer Fields is a third year pre-law student at the University of Alabama. Fields has held leadership positions in College Democrats of America (CDA) and plans to be a civil rights attorney. She is running to be the National Chair of the CDA Black Caucus.

]]>b39a8b4b-10ac-43e9-8357-79d69b0b1ca1Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:02:13 GMT<p>Summer Fields is a third year pre-law student at the University of Alabama. Fields has held leadership positions in College Democrats of America (CDA) and plans to be a civil rights attorney. She is running to be the National Chair of the CDA Black Caucus. </p>no00:24:47Summer Fields talks running for CDA Black Caucus & morefull<![CDATA[Robert Gaines Jr. on Alabama's 2026 primary runoff elections, Gen Z issues & division in America]]>Rising UAB sophomore Robert Gaines Jr. is no stranger to politics. He's the President of College Democrats at the University of Alabama Birmingham and the Vice Chair of the Black Caucus of the College Democrats of America. In this conversation, Robert shares his thoughts on Alabama's 2026 primary runoff elections, the state's new congressional map and the issues that Gen Z voters face day to day.

]]>97e292eb-eb7d-4ee3-84f9-50aa74769455Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Rising UAB sophomore Robert Gaines Jr. is no stranger to politics. He's the President of College Democrats at the University of Alabama Birmingham and the Vice Chair of the Black Caucus of the College Democrats of America. In this conversation, Robert shares his thoughts on Alabama's 2026 primary runoff elections, the state's new congressional map and the issues that Gen Z voters face day to day. </p>no00:43:22Robert Gaines Jr. on Alabama's 2026 primary runoff elections, Gen Z issues & division in Americafull<![CDATA[Phillip Ensler talks Campaign for Lt. Governor & more]]>Alabama Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Phillip Ensler talks with Simon Brown about his campaign, conservative rhetoric, Alabama’s new congressional map and AI data centers.  

]]>87926377-31d2-46ab-a6c8-65fab919df2fTue, 09 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Alabama Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Phillip Ensler talks with Simon Brown about his campaign, conservative rhetoric, Alabama’s new congressional map and AI data centers.  </p>no00:29:06Phillip Ensler talks Campaign for Lt. Governor & morefull