Podcast Summary: Bubba On the Lake #43 – Sit Down Interview with Kathrine Robertson, Hunter Recaps the Natty

Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Bill "Bubba" Bussey
Guests: Kathrine Robertson (Attorney General candidate), Hunter Bussey (Sports Contributor)

Episode Overview

This episode of "Bubba On the Lake" weaves together local flavor and in-depth discussion. Bubba sits down for an engaging and candid interview with Kathrine Robertson, candidate for Alabama Attorney General, delving into her background, campaign, key political issues, and the core values shaping her run. The episode then pivots to sports as Hunter Bussey joins to recap Indiana Hoosiers’ historic national championship victory and break down other sports news in Bubba’s signature light-hearted, conversational style.

Key Segments & Timings

1. Opening: Bubba’s Anecdotes and Lake Life [00:00–07:37]
2. Interview: Kathrine Robertson, AG Candidate [09:34–41:10]
3. Sports Recap: National Championship and More with Hunter Bussey [43:39–51:53]
4. NBA, Auburn Players in the Pros & Indoor Golf [53:07–60:35]
5. NFL Injury Update & Closing Banter [60:43–63:44]

Bubba’s Lake Life and Recent Happenings ([00:00–07:37])

• Personal Stories and Lake Observations:
  • Bubba opens with gratitude, listener emails, and a lighthearted debate about calling the show "The People’s Podcast”.
  • He shares hunting stories, including narrowly avoiding taking down a nine-point buck and a humorous retelling of a deer–truck collision:

    “My truck looks like a big mouth bass. All the sensors are screwed up...I’m shocked the airbag didn’t go off, honestly.” (Bubba, [04:01])

  • Bubba recounts spotting a buck standing out in the shallow lake, musing about deer behavior and local wildlife drama—complete with a Loch Ness Monster joke.

Sit Down Interview: Kathrine Robertson, Attorney General Candidate ([09:34–41:10])

Background and Motivation

• On Entering the AG Race:
  • “It wasn’t in my ten-year plan, my five-year plan, and barely my one-year plan, but...I know how to run this place. Why not?” ([10:48])
• Career Highlights:
  • Chief of Staff to the current AG for nearly a decade.
  • Deep Alabama roots:

    “My family’s been in Alabama for 200 years. Longer than Alabama’s been a state.” (Robertson, [11:36])

Personal Side: Selma, Sports, and Pickleball

• School Days:
  • Attended Morgan Academy (“Go Senators!”) and went on to Auburn, then Alabama for law school ([12:01–12:17]).
• Athletics:
  • Played basketball, tennis, track (“Benefits of a small school, you got to do a little bit of everything.” [12:34])
  • Claims tennis left her “decent” at pickleball:

    “My tennis background, I can normally dominate...I’m pretty decent at pickleball.” ([13:45])

Legal Philosophy & Major Issues

• Role of AG:

  • The office handles everything from criminal justice to constitutional defense, with public safety always at the fore ([17:09]).
  • Describes herself as “addicted to it” due to the fast pace and impact ([17:01]).

• Governance and Law Interpretation:

  • AG “states the state’s legal position in court documents, in federal court, at the United States Supreme Court—there’s not a whole lot of room for rhetoric and talking points.” ([18:49])
  • On unpopular laws:

    “There are times where people don’t like the way you read laws and you say, well, that’s why you got to go to the legislature and get it changed. That’s not our job.” ([19:58])

• Supreme Court & Ideology:

  • Notes increasing partisanship:

    “What you’ve seen in the last decade is that...it’s just become a lot more ideological...By and large, you know how cases are going to break down...” ([21:35])

  • Anticipates SCOTUS decision on gender and sports:

    “There’s just no way an intellectually honest person could believe our laws or our Constitution were ever meant to permit that...” ([21:55])

Women’s Sports and Cultural Topics

• Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports:

  • “Sometimes you have to take a step back and just go, what are we doing?” (Bubba, [22:58])
  • Robertson sees it as “the virtue signal that went too far...[Democrats] never even meant for it to go this far because it’s such a losing issue for them.” ([24:32])

• On the State’s Civic Identity:

  • Warns of becoming politically complacent:

    “Alabama is one of the last states in the country that really has a truly conservative constituency...We’ve got to be vigilant in making sure we don’t become Georgia.” ([38:39])

  • Advocates for new generational leadership, emphasizing the importance of “the best of the best” serving in government.

Family and Sacrifice

• Personal Sacrifices:

  • “At least at the time I left my house, I still have a husband. Campaign is rough.” (Robertson, [28:48])
  • Candid about balancing family and political life, viewing public service as a calling:

    “The Lord gives you a set of skills for a reason...It’s a difficult season for a young family, but it’ll be over in six months.” ([29:29])

• Comparisons to Pam Bondi:

  • “I have been called Alabama’s Pam Bondi, and that ain’t...Not a bad thing at all.” ([31:39])

National Issues: Law Enforcement and Foreign Policy

• ICE Controversy:

  • Critiques Democratic pushes to defund ICE:

    “There’s a group of people in America that have a loud platform that just fundamentally don’t understand what our country was even built on...When you don’t believe in the rule of law, everything falls apart.” ([27:08])

• Venezuela Drug Cartel “Capture”:

  • “Venezuela under his leadership has been a huge problem for the United States...I completely support the President.” ([32:50], referencing recent events)
  • Defends legal authority and extradition as standard for criminal indictments, regardless of international borders ([34:26])

Closing Pitch to Voters

“If you have an opportunity to vote for somebody that has no need for on the job training and can just take that baton and run with it on day one, then I’d suggest that’s what you ought to do.” (Robertson, [40:39])

Sports Recap with Hunter Bussey ([43:39–51:53])

College Football National Championship

• Indiana Hoosiers’ Storybook Season:

  • “Congratulations to the Indiana Hoosiers. What a great championship game... in this current era of college football.” (Bubba, [43:39])
  • Hunter highlights the improbability and scale of Indiana’s 16-0 season:

    “He [Texas coach Sarkisian] said he doesn’t see anyone going 16-0 in this current era...Then Indiana turns around and proves him wrong. It aged like milk.” (Hunter, [44:08])

• Cinderella Narrative:

  • Indiana previously the losingest team in D1, but under Kurt Signetti, they experienced a stunning reversal—no five-star recruits, just “five-star mentality.” (Bubba, [48:37])
  • Quarterback Mendoza’s story: denied by Miami, his hometown school, but led Indiana to a title in Miami—“It’s unbelievable, it couldn’t get any better...” (Bubba, [47:04])

• Game Analysis:

  • Defensive standoff early, explosive plays in the fourth.
  • Discussion of fandom, ticket costs, and the surging Indiana fanbase.

NCAA Format and Parity

• On Playoff Expansion:
  • Bubba suggests that “conference championship should be the first round,” making regular season games more meaningful ([50:05]).

NBA Updates and Auburn Stars ([53:07–56:53])

• Current NBA Landscape:

  • Thunder pegged as the best team; Warriors struggling without injured stars ([53:07]).
  • Steph Curry as a generational talent, but hindered by aging support.

• Auburn Alumni in the NBA:

  • “Dylan Cardwell showing out for the Sacramento Kings... Jabari Smith playing with KD...” (Hunter, [55:50])
  • Janai Broom’s breakout 50-point night in the G League ([56:14])

Unique Sports and Fun Segments ([57:35–60:35])

• Indoor Golf/TGL League:

  • Bubba’s introduction to “tgl”—indoor golf played in a football stadium with simulators and real greens:

    “Tiger Woods played in it. He is one of the coaches-slash-players...” (Bubba, [59:07])

  • Hunter describes teams, format, and merch: “If you want that merch, shout out Joe Stevens, he can hook you up.” ([59:35])

• Putt Putt Nostalgia:

  • Anecdotes about family championship traditions and the hope to see televised putt putt’s return.

NFL Update: Bo Nix Injury & Auburn QB Lineage ([60:43–63:06])

• Bo Nix Injury:

  • “What a terrible, terrible injury…we wish him a quick and strong recovery. And his backup quarterback is another Auburn QB, Jarrett Stidham.” (Bubba, [61:19])

• Auburn Connections:

  • Hunter’s good-humored offer to loan his ankle to Bo Nix:

    “You can have my ankle, I’m not doing anything important with it...” (Hunter, [62:19])

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Modern Law and Politics:

  “It’s a little more serious of a role, because…you are stating the state’s legal position in court documents, in federal court, at the United States Supreme Court—there’s not a whole lot of room for rhetoric and talking points.” (Kathrine Robertson, [18:49])

• On NCAA Cinderella Story:

  “They did not have any five-star players. No, but they had five-star mentality. They had a five-star work ethic.” (Bubba, [48:37])

• On Women’s Sports Controversies:

  “Sometimes you have to take a step back and just go, what are we doing?” (Bubba, [22:58])

• Personal Humility:

  “At least at the time I left my house, I still have a husband. Campaign is rough.” (Kathrine Robertson, [28:48])

• Sports Humor:

  “My dad spent my college fund to be here!” [Hunter describing a fan sign, [52:16]]

Closing & Contact ([64:43])

• Bubba wraps with gratitude, encouragement to subscribe, and excitement for upcoming boat show events.

“Until we sail into port again, remember: God loves you and we do too. Thank you for being a part of Bubba on the Lake.” (Bubba)

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