Capitol Exchange

As the Alabama legislative session completes its second week, this past Wednesday was Advocacy Day, which allows municipal, town and county officials from around the state to come together for training and professional development. Pebblin Warren joins Todd Stacy at the Capitol Journal Studio to talk about the legislative session and health care.

For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-january-23-2023/

Alabama legislature convenes for Kay Ivey's final year amid State House construction and broadband push; Washington focuses on 2026 budget. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-january-16-2026/

This week on Capitol Exchange, Todd Stacey speaks to Doug Jones about his candidacy for governor of Alabama, an interview with House Minority leader Anthony Daniels and a discussion on the polls in Alabama. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-january-09-2026/

This week on Capitol Exchange Todd Stacey and Nancy Buckner, Alabama Human Resources Commissioner, discuss Kinship Guardianship, Kay Ivey speaks on the Alabama Workforce Transformation Act, and a lawsuit regarding the Simplified Sellers Use Tax where Mayor Walt Maddox of Tuscaloosa is challenging the state, asserting the tax is unconstitutional. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-january-02-2026/

Stephanie Smith, Executive Director of Alabama Policy Institute, discusses the study of how our government works. Also, Jeff Sanders speaks to Senator Greg Albritton about legislation for simplified sales and use tax. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-december-12-2025/

Randy Scott and Dr Richard Bailey discuss Judge Frank Johnson, Rosa Parks, and Montgomery in 1955. Also, opposing arguments over the simplified sellers use tax. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-december-05-2025/

Executive Director of APTV, Wayne Reed talks with Todd Stacey about the recent public board meeting discussion about the use of PBS content by APTV. Doug Jones announces his candidacy for Governor of Alabama, The City of Huntsville was awarded a grant to purchase hybrid diesel electric buses, and more. Kim Lawkis, Chief Operating Officer of Feeding Alabama, discusses the mission to alleviate hunger in Alabama. For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-novermber-28-2025/

Interview with Education Reporter Trish Crane For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-novermber-07-2025/

Interview with Meteorologist James Spann For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-october-31-2025-2/

Interview with Silver Haired Legislature and Pamela Casey, Republican Candidate for Alabama State Attorney General For transcripts, video, and more information: https://wlrh.org/episode/capitol-exchange-october-24-2025/