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.

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November 4, 2025 9 mins

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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Open enrollment is underway for Medicare recipients, but the Better Business Bureau has a warning about scams.

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Maestro Jamie Reeves of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra visits In Focus to preview "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" movie and concert next weekend at the Davis Theater
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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a court case that has implications for Alabama. And the Wildcard is big and orange!
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October is Alabama Archaeology Month, and Old Cahawba Archaeological Park is hosting its famous haunted history tours.

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Dr. Scott Harris, State Health Officer, visits In Focus with the outlook for flu season. And for beach lovers, there is a way to monitor the bacteria in Alabama's coastal waters.

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In this era of societal polarization, the challenge is reinstating civility. On today's In Focus, we learn how the David Mathews Center for Civic Life works to strengthen community engagement.

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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the recent mass shooting incident in downtown Montgomery. And the Wildcard is about an athlete named "Twiggy!"

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Season three of the celebrated podcast InChoir is underway, and co-host Dr. Diane Orlofsky visits In Focus with a preview.

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On In Focus today, we learn that many of the faces you see on your evening television newscast were trained at Troy University. We celebrate Troy TrojanVision's fiftieth birthday with director Aaron Taylor.

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Today on In Focus, guest host Kyle Gassiott interviews documentary filmmaker Nicholas Ma. Ma's films include “Won't you be my neighbor?” about the life and work of TV host Fred Rogers. Ma, his father cellist Yo-yo Ma, actor Alfre Woodard, and musician Valerie June are part of the show American Revival on stage this Sunday at the Davis Theatre in Montgomery.
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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the federal government shutdown. And the Wildcard is about the friendliest feline across the pond!

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October 2, 2025 9 mins

Autauga County predates the founding of the state of Alabama, and a U.S. president's wife had family roots in the area.

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