Capitol Journal

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

Trish Crain - Senior Education Reporter, Alabama Public Television

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

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.

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.  

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 Vaughn talks about his new role and managing growth in North Alabama.

Rep. Jennifer Fidler with Dr. Marck Stalder; Miss Alabama 2025 Emma Terry with Rep. Susan DuBose

Doug Otto, CEO - Alabama Port Authority Pattie Smith - Alabama Dept.of Mental Health Dr. Curt Lindsley

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.

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

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.

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

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

Todd Stacy, Randy Scott, and Jeff Sanders preview this week in the Alabama Legislature.

We're covering a busy week in Alabama government & politics, from the State House in Montgomery to the Capitol in Washington. Steve Flowers joins Todd in studio to discuss the issues of the week, including the latest on the 2026 elections.

We're covering a busy day in the State House as the Legislature completes the 14th day of session. Todd welcomes State Rep. Laura Hall to discuss her legislation regarding parole and her memories of the late Jesse Jackson.  

We're covering a full day of committee action in the State House, plus another House leadership update. Gordon Stone of the Higher Education Partnership joins Todd at the desk to promote Higher Ed Day tomorrow at the State House.

We're back tonight with coverage of what happened in the Alabama Legislature today on the Day 13 of session. Todd's guests: Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox talks about the withdrawn SSUT lawsuit and the latest with the Saban Center Dr. Tate Hinkle of the Academy of Family Physicians discusses needs facing rural health care providers.

We're reviewing the week that was in Alabama government & politics, from a busy stretch in the Legislature to another looming shutdown in Congress. Todd welcome's Senator Arthur Orr to discuss his topical bills plus get an update on the education budget.

We're covering Day 12 of the session, including some unexpected twists & turns. Todd sits down w/ State Rep. David Faulkner to discuss his bill to improve camp safety after the Camp Mystic tragedy in Texas claimed the life of one of his constituents.

We're covering the 11th day of the Alabama Legislature's 2026 Regular Session, from a key day in House committee to a busy one on the Senate floor. Todd welcomes State Rep. Ed Oliver, who discusses his bills aimed at supporting rural health care.

We're covering the week that was in Alabama government & politics, from Montgomery to Washington. Lots of news to review this week! Todd's guests: State Rep. Rhett Marques State Rep. Adline Clarke  

We have the latest from the tenth day of the Alabama Legislature's 2026 Regular Session. That puts us at one third of the way through. Todd sits down w/ Bureau of Pardons & Parole Director Cam Ward to discuss the recent progress made at the PREP Center.

Rep. Terri Collins, (R) - Decatur Paige Hutto, Presedent, Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama

We're covering the 9th day of the legislative session, with action from the House & Senate. Todd welcomes Sen. April Weaver to discuss her bill allowing the death penalty for child rape and her bill improving the Rural Health Investment Fund.

Week in Review in the Alabama Legislature. In studio: Sen. Merika Coleman, (D) Birmingham Rep.Jeana Ross, (R) Guntersville

Sen. Greg Albritton, (R) - Atmore Erik Estill - LEAD Academy Montgomery Tyler Barnett - New Schools for Alabama

  We're reviewing the highlights of this week in the Alabama Legislature while also checking in w/ the delegation in Congress. Packed show! Todd's guests:   Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin   State Sen. Matt Woods

Mayor Sherry Sullivan of Fairhope with Greg Cochran from the Alabama League of Municipalities.

We'll review the day in the current State House plus take you on a quick tour of the new State House under construction next door. Rev. Greg Davis of ALCAP joins me in studio to talk about their annual prayer rally scheduled for Wednesday.

The Alabama Legislature's 2026 Regular session is under way. We have highlights of Governor Kay Ivey' State of the State address and the latest developments from the House and Senate in the first three days of the session. And Alex Angle reports from Washington on how Senator Katie Boyd Britt is once again in the middle of thorny negotiations, this time on the issue of immigration enforcement. And House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter joins Todd in studio to discuss the start of the session and what we can expect in the weeks to come in the Alabama Legislature.

We'll catch up on the latest from the State House as lawmakers completed the third day of the 2026 Regular Session. Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison joins Todd in studio to talk about the session so far and some of the legislation she's carrying this year.

Panel discussion with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter; Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger; House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels

John Treadwell;  Ken Boswell

Joining us in studio this week: former U.S. Senator and now Democratic candidate for governor Doug Jones talks about his campaign.   House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels tells us what we can expect from the upcoming session.  And Michael Lowry of the Alabama Poll shares some his latest data on voter opinions leading into 2026.

More movement on the political front for the 2026 elections. We'll go over who's in an who's out this week in the races for governor and lt. governor. There's progress on implementing the state's medical cannabis law. Randy Scott has those details. On Capitol Hill, Alex Angle reports on this week's action from Alabama's delegation in Washington on the issue of health care. Joining us in studio this week. Senate General Fund Budget Chairman Greg Albritton talks about the online sales tax issue and what budgets are looking like with the session approaching. And State Representative Susan Dubose joins us alongside Miss Alabama's Teen Addison Shoemaker to highlight Girls Day at the State Capitol. 

APT Executive Director Wayne Reid County Commissions of Alabama Executive Director Sonny Brasfield Chief Operating Officer of Feeding Alabama Kim Lawkis

We're covering how Alabama's delegation played a role in ending the government shutdown & the trickle down impacts.   Todd's guests: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt @SenKatieBritt   Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox @WaltMaddox  

This week on Capitol Journal. As the government shutdown continues, Alex Angle reports from Washington on how the Alabama delegation is involved. A major milestone for broadband internet in Alabama this week. Jeff Sanders is with the governor in Camden. And Randy Scott reports on the latest with immunizations. As we get further into flu season. Joining us in studio this week, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton discusses the upcoming Veteran's Day holiday and veterans programs around the state. Outgoing Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson reflects on his 12 years leading the port city and how far it has come. Kevin Scarbinsky talks about the high school football playoffs and what's going on with the Auburn coaching search.

We're covering the latest on the potential SNAP funding lapses resulting from the government shutdown.   My guests:     @AlabamaDHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner   Senior Education Reporter @Trish_Crain   Daphne Johnston & Bishop Lawson Bryan of the Respite for All Foundation.

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed;   Alabama Weather Network founder James Spann

We report on the aftermath of a shooting in Downtown Montgomery on the evening of October 4.   Todd sits down with Congressman Barry Moore and Dr. Karen Anderson from the Alabama State Department of Education.

This week on Capitol Journal… We're covering the week that was in Alabama government and politics. JEFF SANDERS reports on a meeting of four state governors in Point Clear to talk energy. Randy Scott has an update on the electric vehicle industry in the state. And Alex Angle reports from Capitol Hill on the latest with the government shutdown and the Alabama delegation's response. And our guests this week. State Senator Donnie Chesteen, chairman of the Senate Education Policy Committee. Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama's Public Health Officer. And Ryan Hankins, Executive Director of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama. I

Todd's guests: Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell Alabama Trucking Association President Mark Colson Alabama Farmers Federation's Mitt Walker "The Alabama Poll "Principal Michael Lowry