Capitol Journal

Capitol Journal provides extensive coverage of the Alabama Legislature from a studio inside the Alabama Statehouse. Todd Stacy hosts the program, examining key issues and interviewing newsmakers.

February 26, 2026 - Week In Review 02/28/2026

February 26, 2026 - Week In Review We'll review the week that was in Alabama government & politics, from Montgomery to Washington. Todd's guests: Senate President Pro Tem Alabama Youth Governor Carter Holloway & Chief of Staff Shivika Kumar /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40260620

February 26, 2-26 02/27/2026

February 26, 2-26 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40247915

February 25, 2026 02/26/2026

February 25, 2026 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 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40236000

February 24, 2026 02/25/2026

February 24, 2026 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 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40223425

February 23, 2026 02/23/2026

February 23, 2026 Todd Stacy, Randy Scott, and Jeff Sanders preview this week in the Alabama Legislature. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40208170

February 20, 2026 - Week In Review 02/21/2026

February 20, 2026 - Week In Review We're covering a busy week in Alabama government & politics, from the State House in Montgomery to the Capitol in Washington. joins Todd in studio to discuss the issues of the week, including the latest on the 2026 elections. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40182025

February 19, 2026 02/20/2026

February 19, 2026 We're covering a busy day in the State House as the Legislature completes the 14th day of session. Todd welcomes State Rep. to discuss her legislation regarding parole and her memories of the late Jesse Jackson. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40170620

February 18, 2026 02/19/2026

February 18, 2026 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40158820

February 17, 2026 02/18/2026

February 17, 2026 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 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40145715

February 13, 2026 02/14/2026

February 13, 2026 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 to discuss his topical bills plus get an update on the education budget. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40105435

February 12, 2026 02/13/2026

February 12, 2026 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40093750

February 10, 2026 02/11/2026

February 10, 2026 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/40067820

Week In Revew - January 30, 2026 01/31/2026

Week In Revew - January 30, 2026 Week in Review in the Alabama Legislature. In studio: Sen. Merika Coleman, (D) Birmingham Rep.Jeana Ross, (R) Guntersville /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39947955

January 29, 2026 01/30/2026

January 29, 2026 Sen. Greg Albritton, (R) - Atmore Erik Estill - LEAD Academy Montgomery Tyler Barnett - New Schools for Alabama /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39929955

January 28, 2026 01/29/2026

January 28, 2026 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39919845

January 27, 2027 01/28/2026

January 27, 2027 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39904815

January 23, 2026 - Week In Review 01/24/2026

January 23, 2026 - Week In Review 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 State Sen. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39857935

January 22, 2026 01/22/2026

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January 21, 2026 01/22/2026

January 21, 2026 Mayor Sherry Sullivan of Fairhope with Greg Cochran from the Alabama League of Municipalities. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39820650

January 20, 2026 01/21/2026

January 20, 2026 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39806280

January 16, 2026 - Week In Review 01/17/2026

January 16, 2026 - Week In Review The Alabama Legislature’s 2026 Regular session is under way. We have highlights of ' 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 is once again in the middle of thorny negotiations, this time on the issue of immigration enforcement. And House Speaker 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39765265

Capitol Journal - January 15, 2026 01/16/2026

Capitol Journal - January 15, 2026 We'll catch up on the latest from the State House as lawmakers completed the third day of the 2026 Regular Session. Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison joins Todd in studio to talk about the session so far and some of the legislation she's carrying this year. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39753445

Capitol Journal - January 14, 2026 01/15/2026

Capitol Journal - January 14, 2026 Panel discussion with House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter; Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger; House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39737405

January 12, 2026 01/13/2026

January 12, 2026 John Treadwell; Ken Boswell /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39708980

January 9, 2026 01/09/2026

January 9, 2026 Joining us in studio this week: former U.S. Senator and now Democratic candidate for governor Doug Jones talks about his campaign. House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels tells us what we can expect from the upcoming session. And Michael Lowry of the Alabama Poll shares some his latest data on voter opinions leading into 2026. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39680205

December 19, 2025 12/20/2025

December 19, 2025 More movement on the political front for the 2026 elections. We'll go over who's in an who's out this week in the races for governor and lt. governor. There's progress on implementing the state's medical cannabis law. Randy Scott has those details. On Capitol Hill, Alex Angle reports on this week's action from Alabama's delegation in Washington on the issue of health care. Joining us in studio this week. Senate General Fund Budget Chairman Greg Albritton talks about the online sales tax issue and what budgets are looking like with the session approaching. And State Representative Susan Dubose joins us alongside Miss Alabama's Teen Addison Shoemaker to highlight Girls Day at the State Capitol. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39479265

November 21, 2025 11/22/2025

November 21, 2025 APT Executive Director Wayne Reid County Commissions of Alabama Executive Director Sonny Brasfield Chief Operating Officer of Feeding Alabama Kim Lawkis /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39131355

November 14, 2025 11/15/2025

November 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 Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/39042115

November 7, 2025 11/07/2025

November 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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/38957495

October 31, 2025 10/31/2025

October 31, 2025 We're covering the latest on the potential SNAP funding lapses resulting from the government shutdown. My guests: Commissioner Nancy Buckner Senior Education Reporter Daphne Johnston & Bishop Lawson Bryan of the Respite for All Foundation. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/38870220

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