In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses education test scores and fall athletics. And the Wildcard is about some funny business!

One of the most unique clocks in Montgomery is the Belshaw Clock, known as an astronomical regulator. Landmarks Foundation's Carole King told us its history a few years ago, and we bring you that conversation on In Focus today.

Today is National Radio Day, and Troy Public Radio's director, Kyle Gassiott, visits In Focus with news about programs and podcasts, including a nature series for kids and their parents!

On today's In Focus, we bring you part two of our visit with Dr. Doug Phillips, as Alabama Public Television celebrates his forty-year milestone as host of "Discovering Alabama."

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the number one concern of Alabamians according to a recent poll. And the Wildcard has a pint-sized defender taking on a huge invader!

In Focus brings you a conversation with author Martin Mayer, a psychologist whose historical novels mix humor with research about great classical musicians.

Today, In Focus brings you the backstory of how President Franklin D. Roosevelt came to Warm Springs, Georgia and established his Little White House there.

On The Exchange from In Focus, older Americans who are being financially exploited can get help from the Alabama Securities Commission's victims' service officers.

Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the release of Federal Funding for Alabama. And the Wildcard is about a boy and his dog.

Today on In Focus, The Loose Records Project of the Alabama Genealogical Society can uncover new information about an ancestor.

Dr. Doug Phillips reflects on the past forty years that Alabama Public Television's "Discovering Alabama" has been educating its viewers, students, and teachers about the state's priceless outdoor heritage.

SEACT, the Southeast Alabama Community Theatre in Dothan, has plans for a major renovation project that will serve its many tri-state fans.

On the Newswrap today, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses proposed legislation to address child abuse cases, such as the recent incident in Bibb County. And the Wildcard is about a cat burglar!

Today's In Focus brings news of an artistic collaboration between poet Jeanie Thompson and composer Larry Mitchell with their debut album about Helen Keller.

Today's In Focus features a conversation with poet Jeanie Thompson, discussing her new digital album with Larry Mitchell about the life of Helen Keller.

Today, Martin McCaffery, director of Montgomery's Capri Theatre, shares an update on the historic theatre and street on In Focus.

On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal. discusses the rescissions package of cuts to public broadcasting. And the Wildcard notes the passage of three entertainment icons from the 1980s.

South Alabama's Big Mama Thornton sang "Hound Dog" before Elvis Presley kickstarted his career with his own version. In Focus visits with filmmaker Robert Clem who shares Big Mama Thornton's backstory.

On Today's In Focus, we meet the hosts of NPR's new Sea Camp series, in the Short Wave podcast. They tell us how shifting ocean currents are a factor in the storms and devastating floods affecting the U.S.