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

November 26, 2025 9 mins

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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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of A.P.T.'s Capitol Journal, discusses the impact of the government shutdown on those who receive SNAP benefits. And his Halloween Wildcard has a critter masquerading as a deer!

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Just in time for Halloween, Wanda Norris visits In Focus today to share a remarkable story about her black cat, Sweet Pea's, survival.

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For Public Radio Music Day, In Focus brings you a conversation with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who recently shared the stage with his son, Nicholas, at the Troy University Davis Theatre in Montgomery for an American Revival Concert. This is the complete interview with Yo-Yo Ma and his son, Nicholas.

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For Public Radio Music Day, In Focus brings you a conversation with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who recently shared the stage with his son, Nicholas, at the Troy University Davis Theatre in Montgomery for an American Revival Concert.

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On In Focus today, we delve into the Russia-Ukraine war with Troy University political science professor and BBC World News analyst Dr. Michael Slobodchikoff, who will address the Alabama World Affairs Council.

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On Today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares news about the drop in student enrollment numbers in Alabama schools. And the Wildcard is about a champion skateboarder!

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President Franklin Roosevelt left an indelible mark on history. His Little White House in neighboring Warm Springs, Georgia, became a key to his political legacy.

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