Capitol Journal

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 Shakespeare Festival

Sen. Will Barfoot; U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson 2026 Young Heroes Award winners: Kayden Bland; Grayson Gay, and Courtney Pride

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

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.

Rep. Jim Hill, (R) - Moody

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

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.

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 & Senate page.

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. Louis Lambiase

Rep. Jeremy Gray Rep. Ernie Yarbrough

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  

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