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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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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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English


Episodes
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November 14, 2025

11/14/2025
We're covering how Alabama's delegation played a role in ending the government shutdown & the trickle down impacts. Todd's guests: U.S. Sen. Katie Britt @SenKatieBritt Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox @WaltMaddox

Duration:00:56:41

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November 7, 2025

11/7/2025
This week on Capitol Journal. As the government shutdown continues, Alex Angle reports from Washington on how the Alabama delegation is involved. A major milestone for broadband internet in Alabama this week. Jeff Sanders is with the governor in Camden. And Randy Scott reports on the latest with immunizations. As we get further into flu season. Joining us in studio this week, Veterans Affairs Commissioner Jeff Newton discusses the upcoming Veteran's Day holiday and veterans programs around the state. 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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October 31, 2025

10/31/2025
We're covering the latest on the potential SNAP funding lapses resulting from the government shutdown. My guests: @AlabamaDHR Commissioner Nancy Buckner Senior Education Reporter @Trish_Crain Daphne Johnston & Bishop Lawson Bryan of the Respite for All Foundation.

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October 25, 2025

10/24/2025
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed; Alabama Weather Network founder James Spann

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October 10, 2025

10/10/2025
We report on the aftermath of a shooting in Downtown Montgomery on the evening of October 4. Todd sits down with Congressman Barry Moore and Dr. Karen Anderson from the Alabama State Department of Education.

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October 3, 2025

10/3/2025
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

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September 29, 2025

9/26/2025

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September 19, 2025

9/19/2025
Todd's guests: Alabama Department of Mental Health Commissioner Kim Boswell Alabama Trucking Association President Mark Colson Alabama Farmers Federation's Mitt Walker "The Alabama Poll "Principal Michael Lowry

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September 12, 2025

9/12/2025
Our guests this week include State EMA Director Jeff Smitherman, political analyst Steve Flowers, and Secretary of the Alabama Department of Workforce Greg Reed.

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September 5, 2025

9/5/2025
From Washington to Montgomery, we're covering a busy week in Alabama government & politics. 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.

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August 29, 2025

8/29/2025
Our guests include State Senator Arthur Orr, State Senator Greg Albritton, and Hal Nash, Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Parole. Also, visit our new Capitol Journal web page for stories on the Alabama Literacy Act, federal funding cuts to Alabama, and more here https://aptv.org/capitol-journal/news/

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August 22, 2025

8/22/2025

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August 15, 2025

8/15/2025
From the Business Council of Alabama Governmental Affairs Conference at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear, Alabama.

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August 8, 2025

8/7/2025

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August 1, 2025

8/1/2025
We're back in the studio this week covering a busy week in Alabama government & politics. Todd's guests: Rep. Matt Simpson & Sen. April Weaver Chuck Holmes of the Alabama Humanities Alliance Buckmasters Founder Jackie Bushman

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July 18, 2025

7/18/2025
A full show of coverage from Montgomery to Washington. Todd's guests: Secretary of State candidates @AuditorSorrell & @DobsonForAL Newly-elected State Sen. Matt Woods APT's Wayne Reid & Jack Williams

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July 11, 2025

7/11/2025
We're back covering the week that was in Alabama politics & government. Todd's guests: House Education Budget Chairman Representative Danny Garrett Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs Director Ken Boswell Alabama State University Political Science Professor D'Linnell Finley

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June 27, 2025

6/27/2025
My guests are @AGSteveMarshall , Sec. Of Early Childhood Education Ami Brooks and Todd Schmidt and Quin Gresham of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

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June 20, 2025

6/20/2025
We're covering the week that was in Alabama government & politics. Todd's guests: - New Public Service Commission President Cynthia Almond - State Auditor candidate Josh Pendergrass - Historian Dr. Richard Bailey, who walks us through the history of Juneteenth.

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June 13, 2025

6/13/2025
Todd sits down w/ State Superintendent Dr Eric Mackey to discuss promising education scores. He then welcomes two candidates for Lt. Governor: Ag Commissioner Rick Pate & Secretary of State Wes Allen.

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