Capitol Journal

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

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.

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.

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.

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: al.com Reporter Maggie Kates Natalie Steed & Melanie Poole of The American Village UAB Medicine's Dr. Louis Lambiase

Rep. Jeremy Gray Rep. Ernie Yarbrough

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

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

Trish Crain - Senior Education Reporter, Alabama Public Television

We're covering a busy day in committee and on the floor as the legislative session checks of the 21st day. Todd's guests: State Rep. Donna Givens Alabama Trucking Association President Mark Colson

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: House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter & newly elected Majority Leader Paul Lee discuss recent events inside the House GOP Caucus Newly-appointed Madison County Commission Chairman Rex Vaughn talks about his new role and managing growth in North Alabama.

Rep. Jennifer Fidler with Dr. Marck Stalder; Miss Alabama 2025 Emma Terry with Rep. Susan DuBose

Doug Otto, CEO - Alabama Port Authority Pattie Smith - Alabama Dept.of Mental Health Dr. Curt Lindsley

We have reaction from Alabama's congressional delegation on the attacks on Iran plus we preview the week ahead in the State House. Todd welcomes @AlabamaArchives 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: Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger Jr. Alabama Youth Governor Carter Holloway & Chief of Staff Shivika Kumar

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: Newly named House Majority Whip James Lomax Rep Adline Clark & Miss Auburn University Ashlyn Powers who are advocating for disability awareness

We're covering the 15th day of the legislative session, w/ bills moving in the House the Senate & committee. Todd's guests: ▶️ Senator Robert Stewart (D) - Selma ▶️ Alyx Johnson & Luke Garrett of the Future Farmers of America

Todd Stacy, Randy Scott, and Jeff Sanders preview this week in the Alabama Legislature.

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: Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox talks about the withdrawn SSUT lawsuit and the latest with the Saban Center Dr. Tate Hinkle of the Academy of Family Physicians discusses needs facing rural health care providers.

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.

We're covering Day 12 of the session, including some unexpected twists & turns. 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.

We're covering the 11th day of the Alabama Legislature's 2026 Regular Session, from a key day in House committee to a busy one on the Senate floor. Todd welcomes State Rep. Ed Oliver, who discusses his bills aimed at supporting rural health care.

Week in Review in the Alabama Legislature. In studio: Sen. Merika Coleman, (D) Birmingham Rep.Jeana Ross, (R) Guntersville

Sen. Greg Albritton, (R) - Atmore 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

Mayor Sherry Sullivan of Fairhope with Greg Cochran from the Alabama League of Municipalities.

We'll review the day in the current State House plus take you on a quick tour of the new State House under construction next door. 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.