Beth Robley spent more than three years fighting to obtain custody of her nieces after they were removed from their parents’ home by Alabama’s Department of Human Resources. Her experience sheds light on larger questions about transparency, due process, and how placement decisions are made within the state’s child welfare system.

Pastor Dean Odle joins us to discuss what pushed him from the pulpit into Alabama politics. He shares how COVID-era shutdowns of churches and schools, while other businesses remained open, raised constitutional concerns for him and sparked his decision to run for office. We also cover ballot access, government accountability, election reform, and why he believes citizen engagement is more critical than ever.

JR Bowling joins Make It Make Sense, Alabama to talk about public service, legislative accountability, and why many voters feel disconnected from state government.

In this episode of Make It Make Sense, Alabama, Whitney Scapecchi and Neeli Faulkner speak with Latoya Garrett, a mother who has spent nearly a decade fighting to reunite with her children after Alabama DHR removed them under allegations later deemed unfounded. Her story exposes the emotional toll, systemic barriers, and unanswered questions families face when navigating Alabama’s child welfare system.