Capitol Journal
Alabama Public Television · Chester Lee
Show overview
Capitol Journal launched in 2025 and has put out 109 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 57 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 54 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Chester Lee.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 109 episodesMay 8, 2026
May 4, 2026
May 1, 2026
April 24, 2026
April 17, 2026
April 10, 2026 - Week In Review
April 9, 2026
April 8, 2026
April 7, 2026
April 6, 2026
April 3, 2026 - Week In Review
We'll catch you up on a monster week in the Legislature plus take a look at new polling in the Senate Race. Todd's guests: State Sen. Clyde Chambliss House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels Former Auburn Head Basketball Coach Bruce Pearl
April 2, 2026
Lawmakers are getting close to the end of the 2026 legislative session and we'll have the latest from the 27th day. Todd sits down with House General Fund Budget Committee Chairman Rex Reynolds to talk about this year's budget and the future outlook.
April 1, 2026
We're covering another big day in the Legislature with major bills starting to pass. Todd welcomes State Rep. Danny Garrett and Abe Harper, founder of Harper Technologies, to discuss Innovation Day at the State House.
March 31, 2026
We're covering a long & substantive day in the Alabama Legislature, which at this very moment is still in session. We'll also check in w/ Washington Correspondent Alex Angle on Capitol Hill on the latest with DHS funding. Todd welcomes Dr. Ankur Saxena and Lynne Nacke of UAB Medicine to talk about their advocacy for cancer research today in the State House.
March 30, 2026
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.
March 26, 2026
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: al.com Reporter Maggie Kates Natalie Steed & Melanie Poole of The American Village UAB Medicine's Dr. Louis Lambiase
March 19, 2026
Rep. Jeremy Gray Rep. Ernie Yarbrough
March 18, 2026
We're covering a day of committee action in the Alabama Legislature with just seven legislative days remaining. Todd's guests: Washington Correspondent Alex Angle University of Alabama SGA President-elect Samantha Simmons
March 17, 2026
March 13, 2026 - Week In Review
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. Todd's guests: Rep. Shomari Figures Representative Danny Garrett