Todd's studio guests:
U.S. Senator Katie Britt
Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed
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Todd's studio guests:
U.S. Senator Katie Britt
Alabama Secretary of Workforce Greg Reed
]]>Guests include House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, Congressman Robert Aderholt, BCA President & CEO Helena Duncan and BCA Chairman Mark Drew of Protective Life Corporation.
]]>Guests include House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger, Congressman Robert Aderholt, BCA President & CEO Helena Duncan and BCA Chairman Mark Drew of Protective Life Corporation.
]]>Alabama Emergency Management Director Jeff Smitherman
]]>Alabama Emergency Management Director Jeff Smitherman
]]>Big news for the gulf coast as the state is finally set to move forward with construction of the I-10 Mobile River Bridge. Alex Angle that story. More developments on the Tommy Tuberville residency issue as a Montgomery judge makes a key ruling. The state's two flagship university are joining forces to oppose legislation moving in Congress. We'll explain the details. A major Capital City hospital is saved from closure, at least for now. Randy Scott will tell us more. More progress on the highly anticipated new State House with the next legislative session just six months away. Jeff Sanders has that story. ��
Joining us in studio this week, State Senator Chris Elliott of Baldwin County talks about the new bridge deal and what it will mean for the Gulf Coast. And acclaimed actress and director Dr. Tonea Stewart shares her latest film project and discusses her efforts to grow the film industry in Alabama.
Sally Smith
Melanie Poole with Natalie Steed
]]>Sally Smith
Melanie Poole with Natalie Steed
]]>Jared Hudson
Dr. David Thrasher
]]>Jared Hudson
Dr. David Thrasher
]]> We're covering the week that was in Alabama government and politics. Turning our focus to the June 16 runoff, Todd welcomes the GOP candidates for lt. governor and pollster Michael Lowry. And with Girls State this week, Todd sits down with the new governor and chief of staff.
's William Ellard & Will Burgess
]]>'s William Ellard & Will Burgess
]]>Todd's guests:
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter
Democratic Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner
]]>Todd's guests:
House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter
Democratic Party Vice Chair Tabitha Isner
]]>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
We'll also be talking about the upcoming special session at the top.
]]>We'll also be talking about the upcoming special session at the top.
]]>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:
U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson
2026 Young Heroes Award winners: Kayden Bland; Grayson Gay, and Courtney Pride
]]>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:
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.
Day 28 of the legislative session was a busy one, with more bills achieving final passage. We'll catch you up.
Todd's guests:
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:
We're recapping this week in the Alabama Legislature with just six legislative days remaining.
Todd's guests:
Rep. Ernie Yarbrough
]]>Rep. Ernie Yarbrough
]]>We're covering a day of committee action in the Alabama Legislature with just seven legislative days remaining.
Todd's guests:
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.
]]>We're covering a busy day in committee and on the floor as the legislative session checks of the 21st day.
Todd's guests:
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:
Director Steve Murray to talk about America's 250th & their recent event on the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
]]>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:
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:
Todd's guests:
▶️ Senator Robert Stewart (D) - Selma
▶️ Alyx Johnson & Luke Garrett of the Future Farmers of America
]]>Todd's guests:
▶️ Senator Robert Stewart (D) - Selma
▶️ Alyx Johnson & Luke Garrett of the Future Farmers of America
]]>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:
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.
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.
]]>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.
]]>Todd welcomes State Rep. Ed Oliver, who discusses his bills aimed at supporting rural health care.
]]>Todd welcomes State Rep. Ed Oliver, who discusses his bills aimed at supporting rural health care.
]]>In studio:
Sen. Merika Coleman, (D) Birmingham
Rep.Jeana Ross, (R) Guntersville
]]>In studio:
Sen. Merika Coleman, (D) Birmingham
Rep.Jeana Ross, (R) Guntersville
]]>Erik Estill - LEAD Academy Montgomery
Tyler Barnett - New Schools for Alabama
]]>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
]]>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
]]>Rev. Greg Davis of ALCAP joins me in studio to talk about their annual prayer rally scheduled for Wednesday.
]]>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.
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.
]]>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.
]]>County Commissions of Alabama Executive Director Sonny Brasfield
Chief Operating Officer of Feeding Alabama Kim Lawkis
]]>County Commissions of Alabama Executive Director Sonny Brasfield
Chief Operating Officer of Feeding Alabama Kim Lawkis
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Todd's guests:
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox
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Todd's guests:
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox
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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.
]]>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.
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My guests:
Commissioner Nancy Buckner
Senior Education Reporter
Daphne Johnston & Bishop Lawson Bryan of the Respite for All Foundation.
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My guests:
Commissioner Nancy Buckner
Senior Education Reporter
Daphne Johnston & Bishop Lawson Bryan of the Respite for All Foundation.
]]>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:
Todd's guests:
Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell
Jane Adams of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN & UAB pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Ankur Saxena.
]]>Todd's guests:
Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell
Jane Adams of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network - ACS CAN & UAB pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Ankur Saxena.
]]>Also, visit our new Capitol Journal web page for stories on the Alabama Literacy Act, federal funding cuts to Alabama, and more here
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Also, visit our new Capitol Journal web page for stories on the Alabama Literacy Act, federal funding cuts to Alabama, and more here
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Todd's guests:
Rep. Matt Simpson & Sen. April Weaver
Chuck Holmes of the Alabama Humanities Alliance
Buckmasters Founder Jackie Bushman
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Todd's guests:
Rep. Matt Simpson & Sen. April Weaver
Chuck Holmes of the Alabama Humanities Alliance
Buckmasters Founder Jackie Bushman
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Newly-elected State Sen. Matt Woods
APT's Wayne Reid & Jack Williams
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@DobsonForALNewly-elected State Sen. Matt Woods APT's Wayne Reid & Jack Williams
]]>We're back covering the week that was in Alabama politics & government.
Todd's guests:
, Sec. Of Early Childhood Education Ami Brooks and Todd Schmidt and Quin Gresham of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
]]>, Sec. Of Early Childhood Education Ami Brooks and Todd Schmidt and Quin Gresham of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
]]>we have the latest on how the budget battle in DC could impact Alabama, plus an update on inner city crime and the first application of the Speedy Trial Act.
Todd's guests:
Alex Angle reports from Washington on the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the House with Alabama's perspective.
Jeff Sanders got out on the water with law enforcement from Alabama, Georgia and Florida who are teaming up to crack down on driving and boating under the influence.
And Randy Scott has an informative story on what to do if you missed the STAR ID deadline.
Todd welcomes Attorney General Steve Marshall, State Rep. Neil Rafferty, Will Parker, General Counsel for Governor Kay Ivey, and Alabama Department of Education's Bonnie Short, Director of the Alabama Reading Initiative.
]]>Alex Angle reports from Washington on the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the House with Alabama's perspective.
Jeff Sanders got out on the water with law enforcement from Alabama, Georgia and Florida who are teaming up to crack down on driving and boating under the influence.
And Randy Scott has an informative story on what to do if you missed the STAR ID deadline.
Todd welcomes Attorney General Steve Marshall, State Rep. Neil Rafferty, Will Parker, General Counsel for Governor Kay Ivey, and Alabama Department of Education's Bonnie Short, Director of the Alabama Reading Initiative.
]]>about the latest on Sen. Tuberville's potential run for governor and what we might see from Congress on cuts to Medicaid.
]]>about the latest on Sen. Tuberville's potential run for governor and what we might see from Congress on cuts to Medicaid.
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joins me to discuss immigration legislation and his film industry bill.
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@SenLanceBelljoins me to discuss immigration legislation and his film industry bill.
]]>Todd's guests:
Rep. Chris Pringle, Speaker Pro Tem
Sen. Rodger Smitherman
]]>Todd's guests:
Rep. Chris Pringle, Speaker Pro Tem
Sen. Rodger Smitherman
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