Sigma Delta Chi, Award for Narrative Podcast Excellence — Deliberate Indifference
Selections from WBHM’s 7-part podcast Deliberate Indifference. The podcast traces how Alabama’s prisons became among the most dangerous correctional systems in the nation, where incarcerated men face a near constant threat of violence in overcrowded, critically understaffed facilities.
Excerpt from episode 1, “An Alabama Problem,” which introduces listeners to the Alabama prison crisis that’s been brewing for decades
Excerpt from episode 3, “Habitual Offenders,” which traces the lasting impact of sentencing laws passed decades ago and the difficulty in updating those laws
2026 ABBY Award Entry — News Reporter, Vahini Shori
Montage of stories from Vahini Shori including: Islamic school’s effort to expand draws anti-Muslim backlash — Dec. 19, 2025 Birmingham youth choir returns to the stage after golden buzzer moment […]
2026 ABBY Award Entry — News Reporter, Richard Banks
Montage of stories from Richard Banks including: Are UAB officials mum about grant cuts because they fear a spiteful president? — April 7, 2025 HB 445 passes — May 8, […]
2026 ABBY Award Entry — Newscast
WBHM’s morning newscast from June 10, 2025
Murrow Awards 2026 — Overall Excellence Entry
00:00 — Islamic school’s effort to expand draws anti-Muslim backlash 05:21 — Birmingham mayoral debate 07:53 — Woodfin wins third term as Birmingham mayor 10:20 — Morning newscast from May […]
Murrow Awards 2026 — Newscast
Local newscast from 7:30 a.m. on May 2, 2025
Murrow Awards 2026 — Continuing Coverage entry
Alabama congressman pushes to block federal funding from NPR — Feb. 10, 2025 Trump’s efforts to defund NPR and PBS playing out in Congress and the courts — June 12, […]
