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The CAPITOL JOURNAL PODCAST provides extensive coverage of the Alabama Legislature from a studio inside the Alabama Statehouse. Don Dailey hosts the program, examining key issues and interviewing newsmakers. 

Aug 27, 2018

We’re joined by Gov. Kay Ivey, who discusses school safety, a ruling striking down a state abortion law, the lottery debate, and her fall campaign strategy. We’re also joined by U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, who talks about his call to delay confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his call for...


Aug 17, 2018

We’re joined by Alabama Democratic Party chair Nancy Worley, fresh off surviving powerful opposition to win another term. We’re also joined by Lee Auman, the Democratic nominee for Alabama’s 4th district congressional seat. He was among those pushing for a change in party leadership. And Speaker of the House Mac...


Aug 10, 2018

We report on this week’s arraignments of Rep. Ed Henry of Hartselle and Rep. Randy Davis of Daphne in separate fraud and bribery cases. We’re joined by Secretary of State John Merrill, who discusses a new controversy over releasing our voters list. Law Enforcement Secretary Hal Taylor will talk about implementation...


Aug 3, 2018

In light of a revived court challenge, Sen. Jabo Waggoner of Vestavia Hills will be with us to defend his bill that prevented Birmingham from raising its minimum wage. We’re also joined by Sonny Brasfield, the head of the Alabama Association of County Commissions, who will discuss the jail food fund controversy...