In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

Join the conversation each weekday on ”In Focus” as host Carolyn Hutcheson talks with: artists, historians, experts, environmentalists, musicians, authors, and other big thinkers and change makers. Carolyn brings her three decades of on-air experience, her curious mind, and her warm conversational style to each episode. We hope you join us and take time to bring your world, In Focus.

Episodes

Jackson Hospital - TPR's In Focus - August 21, 2026

August 21, 2026 • 4 mins
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses how Jackson Hospital was rescued from closing its doors in Montgomery. And for the Wildcard, it's not just people taking the bus in Portland!
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Forestry Expert's Tick Prevention Tips - TPR's In Focus - August 20, 2026

August 20, 2026 • 9 mins
If you enjoy what the outdoors offers you, be on the lookout for what comes with it: ticks! Registered forester Greg Brewer share his tips for navigating nature without ticks hitching a ride.
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Jake Tiger - TPR's In Focus - August 19, 2026

August 19, 2026 • 9 mins
As America's 250th celebration continues, Jake Tiger visits In Focus to share the American Indian perspective. Jake belongs to the Seminole Tribe of Oklahoma and often visits our coverage are to star in documentary films and work with schools and museums.
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Guitar "Festi-Pull" - TPR's In Focus - August 18, 2026

August 18, 2026 • 9 mins
Greg Thornton visits In Focus with a preview of the Joe Thomas, Jr. "Festi-pull" at Montgomery's Cloverdale Playhouse, with twelve musicians ready to share their talent at the Saturday festival!
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Alabama Election - TPR's In Focus - August 17, 2026

August 17, 2026 • 4 mins
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the results of the second congressional district election. And the Wildcard gives us goose bumps!
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Measles, Cyclosporiasis, and Food Safety - TPR's In Focus - August 13, 2026

August 13, 2026 • 9 mins
With all the news about foodborne illnesses, as well as the spread of measles, and questions about vaccines, State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris visits In Focus with his advice.
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Creek War - TPR's In Focus - August 12, 2026

August 12, 2026 • 9 mins
On today's In Focus, historian Dr. Kathryn Braund discusses an epic battle in Alabama that launched Andrew Jackson to national prominence.
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Payment App Scams - TPR's In Focus - August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026 • 9 mins
The Alabama Securities and Exchange Commission is alerting people that scammers are using payment apps to defraud consumers. A.S.C. director, Amanda Senn, visits in Focus to tell us how the fraudsters operate.
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Farm Bill - TPR's In Focus - August 7, 2026

August 7, 2026 • 4 mins
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Jeff Sanders of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal discusses the farm bill and the August 11th special primary election. And the Wildcard has "gone to the dogs" on a surfboard!
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Hear Me Out! - TPR's In Focus - August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026 • 9 mins
"Hear Me Out!" is a popular new podcast with host Reana Wallace, who explores opinions about music, social media, movies, books, and pop culture. Joey Hudson and Reana visit In Focus today with a preview.
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Toothless the Cat - TPR's In Focus - August 5, 2026

August 5, 2026 • 9 mins
Today, In Focus brings you the story of "Toothless the Cat" and his wildlife companions, plus an armadillo on the chase in our Pause for Animals series.
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Horseshoe Bend - TPR's In Focus - August 4, 2026

August 4, 2026 • 9 mins
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park presents a poignant reminder of the price of American history. Park superintendent Andrew Miller visits in Focus today to share a story that led to the creation of Alabama.
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Rural Hospitals - TPR's In Focus - July 31, 2026

July 31, 2026 • 4 mins
On the Newswrap from In Focus, reporter Randy Scott fills in for Todd Stacy at Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, where he has been investigating rural hospital closures. And Randy's Wildcard takes a joy ride!
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Family Historian - TPR's In Focus - July 30, 2026

July 30, 2026 • 9 mins
During America's 250th anniversary, the Alabama Genealogical Society hosts its fall seminar August 8th at American Village in Montevallo. Research chair Suzanna Rawlins visits In Focus with tips on how to become the family historian or storyteller.
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Truman and Nelle - TPR's In Focus - July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026 • 9 mins
Author Marianne Weber has a new play about Truman Capote and Nelle Harper Lee traveling to Kansas to interview the murderers of a farm family for the book, "In Cold Blood."
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AU Project - TPR's In Focus - July 28, 2026

July 29, 2026 • 9 mins
In Focus brings you news today of an innovative project from Auburn University that will benefit rural Alabama for years to come.
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Congressional Actions - TPR's In Focus - July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026 • 4 mins
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the Defense Authorization Act recently passed by congress. And the Wildcard has a bank robber with a four-footed accomplice!
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Truman and Nelle - TPR's In Focus - July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026 • 9 mins
In Focus brings you a preview from director Tom Salter of a new Wetumpka Depot Theater play about Truman Capote and Harper Lee and their trip to Kansas to interview the killers portrayed in the book, "In Cold Blood."
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Celebrating Zelda at the Fitzgerald Museum - TPR's In Focus - July 22, 2026

July 22, 2026 • 9 mins
The F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery is having a birthday party Saturday celebrating artist and novelist Zelda Fitzgerald, and In Focus has a preview.
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Cloverdale Playhouse - TPR's In Focus - July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026 • 9 mins
Today's In Focus brings you a visit with Sam Wooten, artistic director of Montgomery's Cloverdale Playhouse, about a fun play for the entire family!
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