Capitol Journal

By Alabama Public TelevisionNews Government Politics

Capitol Journal episodes

May 23 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
57 min
May 15 May 15, 2026
Steve Flowers; Othni Lathram; John Fortier
57 min
May 08 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
57 min
May 05 May 4, 2026
Sen. Chris Elliott, (R) - Baldwin County; Sen. Rodger Smitherman, (D) - Birmingham
27 min
May 01 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.
57 min
April 24 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 Shakespeare Festival
57 min
April 17 April 17, 2026
Sen. Will Barfoot;

U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson

2026 Young Heroes Award winners: Kayden Bland; Grayson Gay, and Courtney Pride
57 min
April 11 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
57 min
April 10 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.
27 min
April 09 April 8, 2026
Rep. Jim Hill, (R) - Moody
27 min

About Capitol Journal

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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…