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Capitol Journal
Hosted by Alabama Public Television · ENGLISH
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.
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May 15, 2026
5d ago00:56:41Tap to summarizeSteve Flowers; Othni Lathram; John Fortier
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May 8, 2026
2w ago00:56:40Tap 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
2w ago00:26:41Tap to summarizeSen. Chris Elliott, (R) - Baldwin County; Sen. Rodger Smitherman, (D) - Birmingham
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May 1, 2026
3w ago00:56:41Tap 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
4w ago00:56:41Tap 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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April 17, 2026
Apr 1700:56:41Tap to summarizeSen. Will Barfoot; U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson 2026 Young Heroes Award winners: Kayden Bland; Grayson Gay, and Courtney Pride
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April 10, 2026 - Week In Review
Apr 1100:56:41Tap to summarizeWe'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
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April 9, 2026
Apr 1000:26:41Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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April 8, 2026
Apr 900:26:41Tap to summarizeRep. Jim Hill, (R) - Moody
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April 7, 2026
Apr 800:26:41Tap to summarizeDay 28 of the legislative session was a busy one, with more bills achieving final passage. We'll catch you up. Todd's guests: State Rep. Russell Bedsole State Rep. Sam Jones
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