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.

June 6, 2025 06/06/2025

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 Girls State Governor & Chief of Staff /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36898885

May 23, 2025 05/23/2025

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 welcomes , State Rep. Neil Rafferty, Will Parker, General Counsel for , and 's Bonnie Short, Director of the Alabama Reading Initiative. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36695455

May 16, 2025 Week In Review 05/17/2025

May 16, 2025 Week In Review /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36599830

May 14, 2024 05/15/2025

May 14, 2024 SINE DIE /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36580650

Capitol Journal - May 13, 2025 05/13/2025

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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36556075

May 9, 2025 - Week In Review 05/12/2025

May 9, 2025 - Week In Review It has been a week. Lots to cover. I'll also talk with about the latest on Sen. Tuberville's potential run for governor and what we might see from Congress on cuts to Medicaid. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36534925

May 7, 2025 05/08/2025

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 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36479750

May 6, 2025 05/07/2025

May 6, 2025 Major legislation saw its way to final passage today, and others close to it. We'll hit the high points on . joins me to discuss immigration legislation and his film industry bill. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36464240

May 5, 2025 05/05/2025

May 5, 2025 Previewing the final week of the regular session. Todd sit's down with Sen. Will Barfoot. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36447135

May 2, 2025 - Week in Review 05/02/2025

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 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36416310

May 1, 2025 05/01/2025

May 1, 2025 Rep. Terri Collins, (R) - Decatur /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36403720

April 30, 2025 04/30/2025

April 30, 2025 Rep. Jamie Kiel, (R) - Russellville and Rep. Laura Hall, (D) - Huntsville /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36381265

April 29, 2025 04/30/2025

April 29, 2025 Todd sits down with ADEM Director Lance LeFleur, who is retiring this week. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36368055

April 25, 2025 - Week in Review 04/25/2025

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 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36319070

April 24, 2025 04/24/2025

April 24, 2025 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36301420

April 23, 2025 04/23/2025

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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36287560

April 22, 2025 04/23/2025

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. joins Todd to discuss her efforts to deal with Trump administration cuts in her district. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36272000

April 21, 2025 04/21/2025

April 21, 2025 Political columnist Steve Flowers /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/36255685

March 31, 2025 03/31/2025

March 31, 2025 Rep. Ginny Shaver, (R) - Leesburg /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35950075

March 28, 2025 03/28/2025

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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35913950

March 21, 2025 03/21/2025

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 House Minority Leader /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35816290

March 20, 2025 03/20/2025

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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35800405

March 19, 2025 03/20/2025

March 19, 2025 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35783650

March 18, 2025 03/19/2025

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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35769435

Capitol Journal - March 17 2025 03/17/2025

Capitol Journal - March 17 2025 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35737470

March 7, 2025 03/08/2025

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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35583950

March 6, 2025 03/07/2025

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. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35569330

March 5, 2025 03/06/2025

March 5, 2025 /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35554590

March 4, 2025 03/05/2025

March 4, 2025 Rep. Brock Colvin, (R) - Albertville /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35537880

March 3, 2025 03/03/2025

March 3, 2025 We preview this week in the Alabama Legislature. And Todd sits down with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris to discuss this year's flu season, and a recent outbreak in Measles. /episode/index/show/capitoljournal/id/35520390

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