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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. 

Feb 28, 2020


We’re joined by Rep. Chip Brown of Mobile, who discusses House passage of Aniah’s Law, his bill which would grant judges more discretion in denying bail to those accused of violent felonies. It’s named after murder victim Aniah Blanchard and her mother, Angela Harris, also joins us. We also talk with Sen. Cam...


Feb 28, 2020

We report on a judge dismissing a lawsuit over leadership of the state Democratic party. We will also report on the House passing Aniah’s Law, which would give judges more discretion in denying bail to suspects accused of violent felonies. And we’re joined by State Auditor Jim Zeigler and his wife, state school...


Feb 27, 2020

We report on House and Senate committees today approving legislation that would block transgender treatments for minors; We also report on House and Senate leadership announcing a major initiative to expand and improve mental health services in the state. And we’re joined by Gordon Stone, Executive Director of the...


Feb 26, 2020

We report on a Senate committee today okaying a plan to amend the Memorial Preservation Act by increasing penalties and giving cities the chance to request waivers. We will also report on the same committee narrowly approving a bill that proposes doing away with the office of State Auditor. And we’re joined by Rep....


Feb 24, 2020

We report on the successful effort to stop American cruise ship passengers infected with the coronavirus from being temporarily quarantined at a federal facility in Anniston. We also report on the upcoming legislative week, including possible Senate action on a bill that would give the legislature a vote on local...