Capitol Journal

June 27, 2025

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

June 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.

June 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 ....

June 6, 2025

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...

May 23, 2025

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 w...

May 16, 2025 Week In Review

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Capitol Journal - May 13, 2025

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.

May 9, 2025 - Week In Review

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.

May 7, 2025

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

May 6, 2025

Major legislation saw its way to final passage today, and others close to it. We'll hit the high points on @CapitolJournal . @SenLanceBell joins me to discuss immigration legislation and his film industry bill.

May 5, 2025

Previewing the final week of the regular session. Todd sit's down with Sen. Will Barfoot.

May 2, 2025 - Week in Review

We are covering another busy week in the Legislature as the session winds down with only three days remaining. Todd's guests: Rep. Chris Pringle, Speaker Pro Tem Sen. Rodger Smitherman

May 1, 2025

Rep. Terri Collins, (R) - Decatur

April 30, 2025

Rep. Jamie Kiel, (R) - Russellville and Rep. Laura Hall, (D) - Huntsville

April 29, 2025

Todd sits down with ADEM Director Lance LeFleur, who is retiring this week.

April 25, 2025 - Week in Review

We're covering another busy week in the Alabama Legislature, plus other political news from Huntsville to the coast. Todd's guests: State Sen. Dan Roberts State Sen. Kirk Hatcher

April 24, 2025

April 23, 2025

Today was one of the last significant committee days of the session, as lawmakers try to get their bills in position for final passage with just six legislative days of the session.

April 22, 2025

Day 24 of the Alabama Legislature's 2025 Regular Session is in the books, and we'll get you caught up on what happened tonight on @CapitolJournal. Rep. Terri Sewell joins Todd to discuss her efforts to deal with Trump administration cuts in her district....

April 21, 2025

Political columnist Steve Flowers

March 31, 2025

Rep. Ginny Shaver, (R) - Leesburg

March 28, 2025

Randy Scott filling in for Todd Stacy. He sits down with Cam Ward, Director of the Bureau of Pardons & Paroles; Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R) - Prattville; Rep. Prince Chestnut, (D) - Selma; and Dr. Louis Lambiase, the Dean of UAB Heersink School of Medicine in Montgomery.

March 21, 2025

We're covering another busy week in the Legislature as the session eclipses the halfway point. Todd's guests: Senate Majority Leader @SenLivingstonAL House Minority Leader @AnthonyDaniels

March 20, 2025

We'll wrap up a busy day in the State House: PBMs, paid parental leave, foreign campaign interference, targeted sales tax exemptions, etc. Pleased to welcome State Rep. Kelvin Datcher, the newest member of the Legislature.

March 19, 2025

March 18, 2025

Lawmakers are back in Montgomery as the legislative session resumes. We have the action from the State House on Capitol Journal. Todd welcomes John McMillan, director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission to talk about their licensing process moving forward.

Capitol Journal - March 17 2025

March 7, 2025

We're covering an action-packed week in Alabama government & politics, from Montgomery to Washington to Selma. Todd sits down with Rep. Danny Garrett to discuss his new tax cut proposals and what we can expect in the education budget.

March 6, 2025

We're covering an active day in the Legislature: veterans affairs, glock switches, police immunity and more. Rep. Marilyn Lands joins me to discuss her Medicaid maternal care bill and other issues.