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

December 10, 2025 10 mins

The holidays are full of celebrations, gift giving, and unpleasant surprises from scammers! On The Exchange from In Focus, the Better Business Bureau shares who and what to beware of, to keep your season joyful.

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The name "Katrina" took on a whole new meaning twenty years ago when a category five hurricane devastated the Gulf Coast. Today, John Benton tells In Focus what he witnessed and why he keeps volunteering to help those communities.

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On today's Newswrap, Randy Scott, APTV executive producer of Capitol Journal, discusses the Alabama governor's race and its newest candidate. And the Wildcard is about a critter whose Thanksgiving tipped over into happy hour!

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Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina left a path of destruction along the Gulf Coast. Today's In Focus brings you the story of a cat who survived the storm and was adopted from a shelter two thousand miles away.

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The Natchez Trace Parkway in our neighboring state of Tennessee contains a mystery - the 1809 death of Meriwether Lewis of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Was it suicide or murder? Colonel Bryan Morgan explores the possible answer on In Focus.

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In Focus celebrates "Giving Tuesday" with food writer, Becky Diamond, whose "Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook" is a special premium in support of Troy Public Radio.

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Today on In Focus, we honor the legacy of Rosa Parks and her friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in an interview with the director of the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum.

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On The exchange from In Focus, we look ahead to Small Business Saturday with the U.S. Small Business Administration and a Dothan entrepreneur.

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November is Native American Heritage Month, and archaeologist Teresa Paglione visits In Focus to discuss Native American foods we still serve today.

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On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a recent vote about APT's future. And the Wildcard is about dogs escaping a taxi!

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Will Collins, Statewide Trails Coordinator for the Alabama State Parks, visits In Focus today for the Back to Nature series during National Hiking Week.

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The continent of Africa has abundant natural resources that attracted colonial powers for exploitation. Today, African countries are seeking African solutions to African problems.

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November 18, 2025 9 mins

Today Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits the In Focus Exchange with news about "Fraud G.P.T." and "Evil A.I."

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On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the aftermath of the shutdown. And the Wildcard has some food for thought!

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On today's In Focus, we celebrate Flagg Mountain, the official southern terminus of the Pinhoti Trail, which connects to the renowned Appalachian Trail.

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November 12, 2025 9 mins

The shutdown has brought to public attention a glaring problem of food insecurity among those most vulnerable. Michael Coleman, C.E.O. of the Heart of Alabama Food Bank, shares his insights.

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As we recognize the patriotic service of veterans today, we're finding that Troy University provides opportunities to help veterans plan their future.

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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the impact of the shutdown on Alabamians. And the Wildcard is a cartoon come to life!

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November is National Senior Pet Month, as well as Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Today's In Focus guest, Elizabeth Fryer, shares her insights about losing a beloved pet in our new series, "Pause for Animals."

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On today's In Focus, Tisha Rhodes discusses the oldest brick structure in Alabama's capital city.

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