Big questions are shaping the political conversation this week in Alabama and around the world.

Could Iran actually weaponize oil prices against the United States and its allies? What would that mean for the economy and energy policy?

Meanwhile, in Alabama, the fight over the Public Service Commission is taking a new turn. After talk of eliminating elected PSC members, lawmakers are now discussing expanding the commission instead.

And Governor Kay Ivey made headlines after commuting the death sentence of a convicted murderer, sparking a major debate about justice, executive authority, and capital punishment in the state.

We break down all of it and more on Alabama Politics This Week, airing on TV, radio, and online across the state.

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Dale Jackson is a thought leader for Yellowhammer News and hosts a talk show from 5-9 a.m. weekdays on WVNN.