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 here 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.
On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a Republican Party proposal to have closed primary elections. And the Wildcard is about a Winston County dog with a bucket full of headaches!
A Vermont dentist calls our attention to the downside of the internet and social media with her recommendations on how to cope!
Rosa Parks is often remembered during Women's History Month, and the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum is working with the Library of Congress to bring her personal collection back to Montgomery.
Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits The Exchange today to talk about legislative bills and cryptocurrency.
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the legislative budgets and the Public Service Commission. And the Wildcard is about a stowaway!
The Alabama Mural Trail beckons visitors to enjoy a walking tour of outdoor art! Today, Kara Campbell begins our In Focus series in Dothan, home to more than twenty murals about Wiregrass history and culture.
On today's In Focus, we hear the story of Jean Lafitte, one of history's most colorful pirates of the Florida Panhandle, as we observe America's 250th anniversary.
With gasoline prices continuing to escalate, Clay Ingram with AAA Alabama talks with In Focus about how to cope.
On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Alabama's role going forward.
Fans of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald are often intrigued by Zelda, his Alabama-born wife. On today's In Focus, the Montgomery County Historical Society brings her story to life in a special exhibit.
If you'd like to take a hike into history atop a mountain, In Focus talks with the Alabama Forestry Commission's Brad Dunham today for the Back to Nature series.
On Today's In Focus, former White House Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun, discusses the fight against fentanyl.
On today/s Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the state's involvement in Montgomery's struggling Jackson Hospital. And the Wildcard is about an unexpected competitor in the Winter Olympics.
On today's In Focus, historian Dr. Richard Bailey concludes Black History Month by sharing his memories of meeting a world famous scientist in Africa.
With primary elections coming up in May, the League of Women Voters have turned their attention to the issue of restoring voting rights.
Historian Dr. Kathryn Braund visits In Focus, taking us back to the time of the American Revolution, when a young Quaker botanist traveled the South collecting plant species that we still enjoy today.
On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the App Store Accountability Act. And the Wildcard applauds a cat that has been on the job for fifteen years!
On today's In Focus, family historian True Lewis recounts how she traced her family lineage to a patriot in the American Revolution. She joins us for our Genealogy in Your Genes series.
On today's In Focus, BirdNote's senior audio producer, Mark Bramhill, joins us for the "Paws for Animals" series with tips on how to keep cats and other animals away from birds.
Guests from the Cloverdale Playhouse in Montgomery preview the play, "American Son," which has elements that could be ripped from the headlines.
On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares an education report that is the envy of the nation. And just in time for Valentine's Day, Todd has a doggy Wildcard!
The American Forest Foundation and the Alabama Forestry Commission celebrated the planting of the "millionth tree" this week in Lowndes County, Alabama. In Focus has the story from Rita Hite, A.F.F. CEO, today.
On today's In Focus, we discuss the life of Malcolm X, one of the most polarizing figures of the civil rights era. Montgomery's Capri Theatre is presenting the movie "Malcolm X" in observance of Black History Month.
On The Exchange from In Focus, Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, discusses new ways consumers are being ripped off at cryptocurrency kiosks.
On Today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the battle in Congress over the funding of ICE. And the Wildcard says a heartfelt goodbye to an actress who starred in a movie about dogs.
If you're a fan of Nat King Cole, one of the most popular singers of the 1950's and 60s, In Focus previews an upcoming concert honoring his music at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.
Today on In Focus, we welcome back a son of south Alabama, who happens to be a television star, Sean Freeman, who will be the keynote speaker at the Troy University John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference.
The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra will feature a world premiere oratorio, "A Time for Jubilee," on February 9th, and the composer and music director visit In Focus with a preview.
On Today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the possibility of a partial government shutdown. And a creative cow takes the Wildcard!
In 1948, cable television became available in rural areas of the United States, and a million households had a T.V. set. Today, James Clower, retired director of radio and television, visits In Focus with the story of how Troy University built a television station.
Today's In Focus features a conversation with naturalist Kelly Reetz, assistant superintendent at Gulf State Park. Her favorite season at the park is winter, with all the wildlife!
The first settlers who arrived in Alabama before statehood have been documented by the Alabama Genealogical Society and recognized by Governor Ivey.
On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a house bill that would expand Alabama's law enforcement power on immigration in partnership with Homeland Security and ICE.
Darley Newman visits In Focus to share her Alabama travel and food adventure, as we preview her upcoming special on Alabama Public Television.
On today's In Focus, BirdNote's senior audio producer, Mark Bramhill, discusses the joy of birding and shares an inside look at how the program is produced.
As we celebrate America's 250th on In Focus, Dr. Mark Wilson discusses the journey of a young Quaker naturalist, William Bartram, and the plants that connect him to Alabama, Georgia, and Florida today.
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses Senator Katie Britt's role in funding the Department of Homeland Security. And the Wildcard is about some really smart dogs!
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail has more than 100 locations across multiple states, and In Focus brings you a conversation with Lee Sentell, director of the Alabama Tourism Department, who documented it in a landmark book.
Today's In Focus guest is award-winning Alabama poet, Jeanie Thompson, who discusses her projects with two artistic collaborators.
While consumers are facing higher costs in 2026, fraudsters are learning new ways to separate you from your money. Amanda Senn of the Alabama Securities Commission visits In Focus.
A new Alabama poll reveals that the top concern of Alabamians is the economy. Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, returns for the Newswrap. And the Wildcard puts a badge on a frog!
Tyler Teresa, southeastern regional administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, visits In Focus with the outlook for entrepreneurs in 2026.
At the end of 2025, the number of measles cases in the U.S. had risen to more than two thousand. In Focus brings you a conversation with Dr. Wes Stubblefield of the Alabama Department of Public Health about measles.
Today, Renee Raney chief naturalist for Alabama State Parks, shares stories about her Cherokee heritage and the parks in winter.
While we are surrounded by the joy of the holidays, there also can be grief as loved ones and pets are remembered. Author Liz Fryer visits In Focus with her tips for coping with holiday grief.
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, recaps the year's big stories and looks ahead to 2026. And for the Wildcard, Todd chooses his 2025 favorite!On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, recaps the year's big stories and looks ahead to 2026. And for the Wildcard, Todd chooses his 2025 favorite!
For many people, pets are members of the family. Today's In Focus brings you the story of a mischievous Labrador retriever, who attended concerts! Author Martin Mayer joins the "Paws for Animals" series.
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.
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.
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!
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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