Capitol Journal

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