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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 30, 2019

We report on Gov. Kay Ivey apologizing for wearing "blackface" during a college skit 52 years ago. We also report on the governor declaring a proposed Mobile toll bridge project "dead." We’re joined by Sen. Greg Albritton of Atmore, who will discuss the toll controversy and his new marriage law which took effect this...


Aug 23, 2019

We’re joined by Gov. Kay Ivey, who talks with us about the Mobile toll controversy, the upcoming implementation of the first phase of a state gas tax increase to benefit infrastructure needs, and whether or not she will call a special legislative session to address our prison problems. We’re also joined by Rep. Matt...


Aug 16, 2019


Sen. Tim Melson of Florence joins us to talk about the first meeting of the new Medical Cannabis Study Commission, which he is chairing. We’re also joined by Sen. Jabo Waggoner of Vestavia Hills, who discusses the gas tax hike that will take effect in two weeks and the renewed gun control debate. We will also report...


Aug 9, 2019

We report on preparations for the first meeting of the state’s new Medical Cannabis Study Commission. We also report on a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban tolls on Alabama interstate roads and bridges. We’re joined by Rep. Phillip Pettus , who discusses his new law barring excessive left-lane driving...


Aug 2, 2019

We report on Gov. Ivey calling a meeting of the state’s Road and Bridge Toll Authority to discuss the Mobile toll bridge controversy. We also report on the race to succeed retiring Cong. Martha Roby. Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton will join us to discuss prisons and this year’s failed lottery plan. Sen....