Podcast
Capitol Journal
Hosted by Alabama Public Television · EN
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 interviewing newsmakers.
15episodes
Episodes
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June 19, 2026
2w ago00:56:41Tap to summarizeDr. Richard Bailey Sally Smith Melanie Poole with Natalie Steed
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June 12, 2026
3w ago00:56:41Tap to summarizeRep. Barry Moore Jared Hudson Dr. David Thrasher
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June 5, 2026
4w ago00:56:41Tap to summarizeWe'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.
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May 29, 2026
May 2900:56:41Tap to summarizeAnother week, another round of rulings on congressional district lines. We'll catch you up on the latest. Todd's guests: @AGSteveMarshall @repscfigures @alboysstate 's William Ellard & Will Burgess
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May 22, 2026
May 2300:56:41Tap to summarizeWe'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
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May 15, 2026
May 1500:56:41Tap to summarizeSteve Flowers; Othni Lathram; John Fortier
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May 8, 2026
May 800:56:40Tap to summarizeWe'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
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May 4, 2026
May 500:26:41Tap to summarizeSen. Chris Elliott, (R) - Baldwin County; Sen. Rodger Smitherman, (D) - Birmingham
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May 1, 2026
May 100:56:41Tap to summarizeWe'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.
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April 24, 2026
Apr 2400:56:41Tap to summarizeWe'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
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