Episodes
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October 23, 2026
With just a little over a week to go before the election, we are in campaign mode. Alex Angle follows the candidates in the big race for Congress in AL-2. Todd sits down for interviews with candidates for Attorney General: Katherine Robertson for Attorney General & McLaughlin for Attorney…
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October 16, 2026
Jeff Sanders sits down with the candidates for Alabama's 2nd Congressional District.
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September 25, 2026
From Washington to Mobile and from Perry County to Birmingham, we're covering the week that was in Alabama government & politics. Todd's guests: Alabama Democratic Party Chair Bobby Singleton Alabama Republican Party Chair Scott Stadthagen The Cook Political Report Editor-in-Chief Amy Walter
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September 18, 2026
Lt. Governor candidates John Wahl & Phillip Ensler, plus Josh Vaughn of the Alabama Trucking Association.
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September 4, 2026
We're fully into campaign season going into Labor Day weekend and our effort to interview all statewide candidates continues this week w/ Ag Commissioner candidates Ron Sparks & Corey Hill. @RepEngland70 is in studio to talk about ongoing prison issues.
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August 28, 2026
We're covering the week that was in Alabama government & politics, with reporting from Randy Scott, Jeff Sanders and Alex Angle. Todd's studio guests: U.S. Senator Katie Britt Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed
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August 21, 2026
We're back in the studio covering the latest in Alabama government and politics. There's finally some good news for Jackson Hospital, which is the capital city's downtown medical center. Randy Scott has that story. Members of Congress are spending their August recess getting feedback from...
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August 14, 2026
The team is on site at the Business Council of Alabama's Governmental Affairs Conference in Point Clear. Guests include House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, Congressman Robert Aderholt, BCA President & CEO Helena Duncan and BCA Chairman Mark Drew of…
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July 31, 2026
State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey Alabama Emergency Management Director Jeff Smitherman
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Capitol Journal - July 10, 2026
Big news for the gulf coast as the state is finally set to move forward with construction of the I-10 Mobile River Bridge. Alex Angle that story. More developments on the Tommy Tuberville residency issue as a Montgomery judge makes a key ruling. The state's two flagship university are joining...
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Capitol Journal - June 26, 2026
- Director of the Alabama Dept. of Archive & History Steve Murray; AIDT Director Ed Castile; Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama President / CEO Paige Hutto.
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June 19, 2026
Dr. Richard Bailey Sally Smith Melanie Poole with Natalie Steed
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June 12, 2026
Rep. Barry Moore Jared Hudson Dr. David Thrasher
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June 5, 2026
We're covering the week that was in Alabama government and politics. Turning our focus to the June 16 runoff, Todd welcomes the GOP candidates for lt. governor and pollster Michael Lowry. And with Girls State this week, Todd sits down with the new governor and chief of staff.
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May 29, 2026
Another week, another round of rulings on congressional district lines. We'll catch you up on the latest. Todd's guests: @AGSteveMarshall @repscfigures @alboysstate 's William Ellard & Will Burgess
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May 22, 2026
We'll rehash this week's election, including statewide races and legislative contests. Todd's guests: House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter Democratic Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner
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May 15, 2026
Steve Flowers; Othni Lathram; John Fortier
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May 8, 2026
We're covering the Alabama Legislature's special session from soup to nuts. Plus we have polling to share ahead of the May 19 primary. Todd's guests: -Rep. Chris Pringle -Sen. Merika Coleman -AG candidate Jay Mitchell
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May 4, 2026
Sen. Chris Elliott, (R) - Baldwin County; Sen. Rodger Smitherman, (D) - Birmingham
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May 1, 2026
We're on location at the Alabama League of Municipalities' annual convention, where we are spotlighting the work of local mayors & council members from across the state. We'll also be talking about the upcoming special session at the top.
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April 24, 2026
We'll catch you up on the week that was in Alabama government & politics, from the delegation in Washington, DC to a new law affecting the coast. Todd's guests: Governor Kay Ivey Chief of Staff Liz Filmore Katherine Robertson for Attorney General Todd Schmidt & Quin Gresham from the Alabama...
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April 17, 2026
Sen. Will Barfoot; U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson 2026 Young Heroes Award winners: Kayden Bland; Grayson Gay, and Courtney Pride
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April 10, 2026 - Week In Review
We'll put a bow on the 2026 Regular Session and catch you up on this busy final week. Todd's guests: House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton
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April 9, 2026
The legislative session is over! We'll have the latest from the final day of session and the final day in the current State House. Todd welcomes retiring Rep. Terri Collins to talk about her career advocating education policy improvements.
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April 8, 2026
Rep. Jim Hill, (R) - Moody
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April 7, 2026
Day 28 of the legislative session was a busy one, with more bills achieving final passage. We'll catch you up. Todd's guests: State Rep. Russell Bedsole State Rep. Sam Jones
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April 6, 2026
We're gearing up for the final stretch of the legislative session, which is slated to end this week. Todd welcome's Senate Secretary Pat Harris & House Clerk John Treadwell to talk about the end-of-session scramble plus look toward the new State House.
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March 30, 2026
We're gearing back up for the homestretch of the legislative session, looking ahead at the next two weeks. Todd, Randy and Jeff preview what is predicted to be a "spicy" week in the House & Senate. Later, Todd welcomes 9th grader Khristopher Gardner to talk about his experience as a House &…
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March 26, 2026
With the Legislature on spring break, all eyes are on Washington as Congress continues negotiation a DHS funding deal and, once again, Alabama's delegation is in the thick of it. Todd's guests: al.com Reporter Maggie Kates Natalie Steed & Melanie Poole of The American Village UAB Medicine's Dr....
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March 19, 2026
Rep. Jeremy Gray Rep. Ernie Yarbrough
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March 18, 2026
We're covering a day of committee action in the Alabama Legislature with just seven legislative days remaining. Todd's guests: Washington Correspondent Alex Angle University of Alabama SGA President-elect Samantha Simmons
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March 13, 2026 - Week In Review
We're covering a busy week in the State House as the Legislature approaches the homestretch. Plus we'll check in on the congressional delegation in Washington. Todd's guests: Rep. Shomari Figures Representative Danny Garrett
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March 12, 2026
Trish Crain - Senior Education Reporter, Alabama Public Television
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March 11, 2026
We're covering a busy day in committee and on the floor as the legislative session checks of the 21st day. Todd's guests: State Rep. Donna Givens Alabama Trucking Association President Mark Colson
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March 10, 2026
The Legislature was back for the 20th day. We'll have the latest from the State House plus an update on the Congressional delegation. Todd welcomes State Rep. Reed Ingram to discuss his legislation to require the Pledge of Allegiance and an hour of student-led prayer in schools.
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March 9, 2026
We're getting briefed up for another busy week in the Legislature w/ some key committee meetings on tap. Alabama Public Health Officer Scott Harris joins Todd to talk about the threat of colorectal cancer, rising Measles outbreaks and more.
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March 6, 2026 - Week In Review
We're covering a busy week in both Washington and Montgomery with major developments for the state. Todd's guests: House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter & newly elected Majority Leader Paul Lee discuss recent events inside the House GOP Caucus Newly-appointed Madison County Commission Chairman Rex...
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March 5, 2026
Rep. Jennifer Fidler with Dr. Marck Stalder; Miss Alabama 2025 Emma Terry with Rep. Susan DuBose
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March 4, 2026
Doug Otto, CEO - Alabama Port Authority Pattie Smith - Alabama Dept.of Mental Health Dr. Curt Lindsley
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March 3, 2026
We have reaction from Alabama's congressional delegation on the attacks on Iran plus we preview the week ahead in the State House. Todd welcomes @AlabamaArchives Director Steve Murray to talk about America's 250th & their recent event on the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
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February 26, 2026 - Week In Review
We'll review the week that was in Alabama government & politics, from Montgomery to Washington. Todd's guests: Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama Youth Governor Carter Holloway & Chief of Staff Shivika Kumar
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February 26, 2-26
The Capitol Journal team breaks down Day 17 of this 2026 legislative session from the State House. Todd welcomes Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Heath Harmon to discuss recent decisions and preview the Final Four.
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February 25, 2026
A busy day in the State House full day of committee meetings & floor action. Todd's guests: Newly named House Majority Whip James Lomax Rep Adline Clark & Miss Auburn University Ashlyn Powers who are advocating for disability awareness
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February 24, 2026
We're covering the 15th day of the legislative session, w/ bills moving in the House the Senate & committee. Todd's guests: ▶️ Senator Robert Stewart (D) - Selma ▶️ Alyx Johnson & Luke Garrett of the Future Farmers of America
About this show
Capitol Journal provides extensive coverage of the Alabama Legislature and Alabama politics from a studio inside the Alabama Statehouse. Don Dailey hosts the program, examining key issues and interviewing newsmakers.
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