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Combat Veteran Jessie Barcala Running for Alabama House | War, Politics & District 5

Combat veteran Jessie Barcala joins Alabama Politics This Week to discuss his campaign for Alabama House District 5. After 25 years of service in the U.S. Air Force and federal government — including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician — Barcala says he wants to continue serving his community through public office. In this conversation, Barcala talks about why he’s running as a Democrat in a traditionally conservative district, how his military experience shaped his views on war and leadership, and why more veterans and federal employees may be entering politics. ----- CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:34 Jessie Barcala’s military background and career 03:15 Why he’s running as a Democrat 05:49 Perspective on war and current foreign policy 13:42 Changing political attitudes in North Alabama 19:23 Policy priorities: affordability, healthcare, workforce ----- RESOURCES & SOCIALS Listen to Alabama Politics This Week anywhere you get podcasts. 🌐 Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/alpoliticsthisweek.com 🌐 X/Twitter: x.com/alathisweek 🌐 Facebook: facebook.com/alathisweek 🌐 TikTok: tiktok.com/@alpoliticsthisweek 🌐 Instagram: instagram.com/alathisweek --- SUPPORT THE SHOW 👍 Like this video and SUBSCRIBE! ⭐ Rate us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 📧 Email questions/voice notes to apwproducer@gmail.com with your name and city/county. --- ABOUT OUR SPONSOR Alabama Politics This Week is sponsored by Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality entity for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, with properties across the U.S. and Caribbean — including Alabama — offering entertainment, dining, hotels, and amenities. Music courtesy of Mr. Smith via the Free Music Archive.