Capitol Journal

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

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

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.

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/

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

we have the latest on how the budget battle in DC could impact Alabama, plus an update on inner city crime and the first application of the Speedy Trial Act. Todd's guests: Wanda Miller of VOCAL Cpt. Jeremy Burkette of the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency Girls State Governor & Chief of Staff

The end of the legislative session brings the start of the 2026 election cycle, and there's plenty of movement there this week. Alex Angle reports from Washington on the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing the House with Alabama's perspective. Jeff Sanders got out on the water with law enforcement from Alabama, Georgia and Florida who are teaming up to crack down on driving and boating under the influence. And Randy Scott has an informative story on what to do if you missed the STAR ID deadline. Todd welcomes Attorney General Steve Marshall, State Rep. Neil Rafferty, Will Parker, General Counsel for Governor Kay Ivey, and Alabama Department of Education's Bonnie Short, Director of the Alabama Reading Initiative.

SINE DIE

We’re previewing the final day of the 2025 legislative session — with over 50 bills still in limbo, possible cloture in play, and tensions rising in the Senate. Todd sits down with Vic Wilson, Executive Director of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools.

It has been a week. Lots to cover. I'll also talk with @alexangle_ about the latest on Sen. Tuberville's potential run for governor and what we might see from Congress on cuts to Medicaid.

We're covering a pretty slow penultimate day in the Legislature as we approach the finish line. My guests: Sen. Tim Melson Rep. Barbara Drummond