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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. 

Mar 31, 2021

We report on a House committee today approving a bill to repeal the state’s Habitual Felony Offender Act, after some heated debate. We also report on a Senate committee today approving a bill that would mandate that public school athletes can only participate in sports according to the gender on their birth...


Mar 30, 2021


We report on a filibuster slowing down the Senate before it considered the bail reform bill known as "Aniah’s Law." We also report on Cong. Terri Sewell visiting National Guard vaccination clinics in Lowndes and Dallas counties today. We’re joined by Rep. K.L. Brown of Jacksonville, who will discuss the deadly...


Mar 29, 2021

We have a preview of the upcoming legislative week. We report on Gov. Kay Ivey touring tornado damage today. We’re joined by Greg Cochran with the Alabama League of Municipalities and Sonny Brasfield with the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, who will discuss the challenges faced by local governments in...


Mar 27, 2021

We report on the devastation left behind by Thursday’s deadly Alabama tornado outbreak. Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield will join us to discuss what’s ahead in the second half of the legislative session. Senator Greg Albritton will also be with us to talk about a new lottery bill and a renewed debate...


Mar 19, 2021

We’re joined by Sen. Del Marsh, who discusses new legislative hope for his big gambling expansion plan. We’re also joined by Sen. Arthur Orr, who talks with us about Senate passage of a record Alabama education budget. State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris joins us to discuss next week’s eligibility expansion for...