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

October 5, 2026 • 4 mins
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the latest report about the CHOOSE Act, which involves school choice. And the Wildcard is fattening up for winter!
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Today's In Focus guest, Lynn Schlick, tells the story of how Coffee County farmers saved their farms from an invading pest in the early 20th century. And that story is preserved along the Alabama Mural Trail!
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On today's In Focus, we look at an urban space at the Alabama Forestry Commission headquarters that was turned into a pollinator garden for butterflies and birds in downtown Montgomery.
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The world-famous quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama, will be celebrated next Saturday, October 3rd, with the Airing of the Quilts Festival, and In Focus brings you a preview.
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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the ongoing issue of press coverage of the White House. And the Wildcard is about wildlife baby boot camp!
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On Today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the latest survey about public support for education in Alabama. And we're "all ears" for the Wildcard!
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Today's In Focus brings you the story of a giant alligator names Two-toed Tom, as first told to us by historian and author Dale Cox in August of 2023.
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One of the most popular In Focus segments has been Colonel Bryan Morgan's story of Aaron Burr in Alabama and his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Today we bring you that interview from July of 2025.
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Historic Westville Village in Columbus, Georgia is the third oldest living history village experience in the U.S. Today's In Focus brings you an interview with artist April Kirk that we first broadcast last May.
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September 11, 2026 • 4 mins
On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses how the gubernatorial campaigns are heating up after labor Day. And Todd reflects on the meaning of September 11th 25 years later.
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Fans of the Southeast Alabama Community Theatre will be excited to hear that SEACT is moving forward with plans for a major project, while offering a full slate of entertainment starting next week.
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In Focus takes you to Montgomery's Old Alabama Town, where a hero of the American Revolution was celebrated at Lucas Tavern. We talk with the living block manager and meet the official "greeter," his dog Billie.
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The Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch Farm in Tuskegee, Alabama was featured in the June-July issue of Southern Living Magazine, so In Focus called the owner and farm manager for an interview!
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This week on the Newswrap from In Focus, the Alabama gubernatorial race is heating up between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Tommy Tuberville—and the topic is AI data centers. And the Wildcard answers the question: Where do rodents sit in the Brazilian legislature? 

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In this uncertain economy, have you looked at your buying habits? Dr. Shari Hoppin, Troy University associate professor of journalism, visits In Focus to explain what influences us, in an interview recorded in September of last year.
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The year 1995 saw the launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in honor of her father, who couldn't read. In Focus brings you an update on the library, which sends books to young children throughout Alabama.
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September 1, 2026 • 9 mins
Now that school is back in session, In Focus brings you a conversation from 2024 with Liz Fryer, a retired Troy school teacher whose book, "Spencer's Pawbook of Wisdom," teaches children the principles of kindness.
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For more than six years, Ann Kenda has been your Morning Edition host, bringing you the news of the day on Troy Public Radio. In Focus shares a fond farewell with Ann as she returns home to be with family.
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This week on the Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Todd Stacy tells guest host Kyle Gassiott what the META settlement means for the state of Alabama. Plus, the wildcard slithers into football season! 

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In Focus brings you a conversation today from October of 2021 with crime reporter Jeremy Gray about his book, "Wicked Women in Alabama," and the methods they chose to murder their victims.
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