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Today, the "Back to Nature" series on In Focus brings you a conversation with William Holman, director of Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, about the gardens' "Wings of Wonder Butterfly House."

Today, art gallery owner Marcia Weber visits In Focus with the story of an Alabama preacher turned artist, whose legacy is a paradise garden.

In a market defined by uncertainty, brokers need lending partners that can deliver speed, flexibility, and certainty to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Damien Simonfi, founder and CEO of Capital Bridging Finance, joins In Focus to discuss the dynamics behind one of the most challenging lending environments in recent years. He also explores changing credit appetites among major lenders, the rise of second-tier lending, how flexibility has become a key differentiator, and why short-term and bridging lenders are no longer viewed as lenders of last resort but as strategic solution providers. Tune in to find out: The growing need for brokers who can take a more strategic approach. Why a one-size-fits-all approach to funding is no longer effective. The importance of working with a partner that has a proven track record. And much more!

On today's In Focus, Amber Mitchell discusses how Selma's historic Jackson Home was acquired by the Henry Ford Museum and moved to Dearborn, Michigan. 

In Focus continues its "Pause for Animals" series with a visit with Christopher "Birdman" Joe, who talks about spring birding at his family farm in west Alabama. 

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the Supreme Court's decision about Alabama's congressional map. And the Wildcard features a famous hairstyle!

The Cultural Arts Center of Dothan is getting ready to showcase its "Dancing for the Arts" competition, and today's In Focus has a preview. 

R. Praggnanandhaa scripted one of the finest victories of his young career by becoming the first Indian to win Norway Chess, one of the world's most prestigious classical tournaments. The 20-year-old fought back from near the bottom of the standings midway through the event, won four games in a row, and beat Magnus Carlsen twice on his way to the title in the Norwegian great's own backyard. What makes Norway Chess different from other elite tournaments? How significant is this triumph for Praggnanandhaa? And how should we view Carlsen's poor showing in light of his recent performances? In this episode of In Focus, we also discuss the unique Armageddon format, the tournament's famous confessional booth, and the atmosphere surrounding one of the most innovative events on the global chess calendar. Guest: C. Shyam Sundar, Senior Assistant Editor, Sports Host: Reuben Joe Joseph Producer: Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Focus: 06/07/26 - Paul Gleiser, Geoff Roark and Melissa Kiser - Current events

In Focus on Politics, Russell Palmer recounts how and why a debate about nuclear free policy ended before it began, links to defence spending, and the impact on the relationship with Australia. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

In this episode of In Focus, we speak with former diplomat Gurjit Singh about the evolution of India–Africa relations, China's expanding footprint across the continent, India's development partnership model, the role of the Indian diaspora in East Africa, and whether New Delhi has done enough to keep pace with Africa's growing geopolitical and economic importance. A wide-ranging conversation on diplomacy, strategy, and the future of the Global South. Why was the 4th India–Africa Forum Summit postponed, and what does the decade-long gap since the last summit reveal about India's engagement with Africa? Guest: Gurjit Singh, Former Ambassador of India to Germany, Indonesia, Ethiopia & the African Union Host: Aniket Singh Chauhan Producer: Jude Francis Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ทุกวันนี้ น้องหมา น้องแมว (และน้องอื่นๆ อีกมากมาย) ไม่ได้มีสถานะเป็นเพียง ‘สัตว์เลี้ยง' ในหลายบ้าน แต่ได้รับการนิยามว่าเป็นหนึ่งในสมาชิกคนสำคัญของครอบครัว ดังนั้น เมื่อต้องเผชิญกับความสูญเสียและการบอกลาสมาชิกเหล่านี้ หลายคนจึงรับมือ ประกอบพิธีกรรม ตลอดจนเลือกวิธีจัดการร่างไม่ต่างกับการปฏิบัติต่อเพื่อนมนุษย์ . แนวทางหนึ่งที่น่าสนใจคือการบริจาคร่างของน้องๆ ทั้งหลายให้กลายเป็น ‘อาจารย์ใหญ่' ของบรรดาว่าที่สัตวแพทย์รุ่นใหม่ แต่ก่อนจะได้เข้าสู่กระบวนการบริจาค จัดเตรียมร่าง และอยู่ในห้องเรียนของนักศึกษานั้นมีรายละเอียดเรื่องราวอย่างไร . 101 In Focus สัปดาห์นี้ ชวนคุณมาสำรวจการเดินทางหลังความตายอีกหนึ่งแง่มุมของสัตว์เลี้ยง ฟังมุมมองทั้งจากเจ้าของ อาจารย์สัตวแพทย์ และนักศึกษา .

Rising interest rates and tightening servicing requirements have left many borrowers feeling that traditional home loans are out of reach. As mainstream banks tighten their policies, a new era of specialist lending is moving into the mainstream through non-bank lenders, such as Brighten. Jason Azzopardi, CEO of non-bank lender Brighten, joins In Focus to discuss how brokers can rescue borrowers left stranded by traditional bank policies. With more Australians managing multiple income streams, trust structures, and side businesses, the traditional one-size-fits-all approach to lending is breaking down. Joining host Annie Kane, Azzopardi highlights how Brighten's broad product suite - encompassing full-doc, alt-doc, non-resident, construction and bridging finance as well as commercial lending, SMSF loans, and reverse mortgages - allows brokers to secure higher borrowing capacities and faster execution. Tune in to find out: What is driving the rapid growth of the non-bank sector. Why products like SMSF lending, trust borrowing, bridging finance, and commercial construction are surging. Top tips for submitting scenarios to credit teams to guarantee a fast "yes" or "no". And much more!

Warum machen wir uns in der Liebe, in Freundschaften und mit uns selbst so oft Druck? In «Focus» spricht Judith Wernli mit Stephanie Karrer darüber, was Beziehungen über uns verraten und warum sie nicht perfekt sein müssen. Stephanie Karrer ist Psychologin, Familienbegleiterin und nennt sich selbst «Bindungs-Ultra». Ihre Stärke: Sie erklärt komplexe psychologische Zusammenhänge so, dass sie im Alltag greifbar werden, in Freundschaften, Paarbeziehungen, Familien und in der Frage, warum Nähe manchmal Halt gibt und manchmal überfordert. Judith Wernli spricht mit ihr über Selbstliebe, Freundschaften, die tragen oder Kraft kosten, und über den Druck, alles richtig machen zu wollen. ___________________ Habt ihr Feedback, Fragen oder Wünsche? Wir freuen uns auf eure Nachrichten an focus@srf.ch – und wenn ihr euren Freund:innen und Kolleg:innen von uns erzählt. ____________________ «Focus» ist ein Podcast von SRF - Host: Judith Wernli - Angebotsverantwortung: Anita Richner _____________________ «Focus» ist der SRF-Talk, der Tiefe mit Leichtigkeit verbindet. Nirgends lernt man Persönlichkeiten besser kennen.

In Focus: 05/31/26 - Paul Gleiser, Geoff Roark and Melissa Kiser - Current events

Staffel 3 von UNFRAME THE BRAIN besteht aus 14 Formaten. Damit diese nicht alle auf einmal über euch kippen, stellt Janet Braun sie in vier Focus-Folgen vor.FOCUS heißt: Eine Folge nimmt jeweils einen Schwerpunkt und zeigt, welche Formate dazu gehören, welchen Blick sie mitbringen und wo ihr später gezielt einsteigen könnt.In FOCUS 1 geht es um die ersten vier Formate: NEURO LEAD, CULTURE SCAN, NEURO ATHLETE und GLOBAL MATCH.Vier Formate für Führung, Unternehmenskultur, Profi- und Leistungssport sowie internationale Orientierung.

The 2026 Indian Premier League season ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru becoming only the third team in tournament history to successfully defend their title, with a dominant victory over Gujarat Titans in the final.But beyond RCB's emergence as the league's newest powerhouse, the season also sparked debates about the balance between bat and ball, the diminishing impact of spin on increasingly flat pitches, and the growing challenge of keeping contests competitive in a high-scoring era. At the same time, teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi emerged as the breakout star of the tournament, while veterans Virat Kohli and Bhuvneshwar Kumar showed their enduring value on the biggest stage. In this episode of In Focus, we discuss the biggest talking points of the 2026 IPL season. Guest: Amol Karhadkar, deputy editor, sports Host: Reuben Joe Joseph Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail, and Anthropic.Greetings, you curiouser and curiouser Herle Burly-ites! Here's a question for you: Can anything pierce the political armour of Ontario Premier Doug Ford?Recently, pollsters have showed tightening numbers in the wake of Ford controversies like buying and then selling a private jet over the course of 72 hours. Selling off Ontario Place so it could be clear cut and turned it into a spa. And just this week, Ford's government unilaterally took over the Toronto Island lands and designated Billy Bishop Airport as a “special economic zone”.All of this as the Ontario NDP try to find their footing and the Ontario Liberal Party is gearing up for a leadership race.So ... just how vulnerable is Doug Ford? Or isn't he?That's the question I put to my guest today, pollster David Coletto. He's the Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. And the prolific writer of the excellent “InFocus” newsletter on Substack.His latest wave of tracking suggests the PCs have regained their lost ground. And Ford's personal image has rebounded. How is this man a political rubber ball, rolling on largely unimpeded as things just seem to bounce off him?We'll dig into it. And the state of play in Ontario politics. Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.The sponsored ads contained in the podcast are the expressed views of the sponsor and not those of the publisher.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the confusion over Alabama's election maps. And the Wildcard has a thief caught in the act!

In this episode, Emily and Han discuss absent hunger. If you are keen to hear more on the latter element of this question, please do check out our episode* on eating in the evening hours that we recorded in 2024. The key takeaways from today are:The need to ‘wake your body up' through mechanical eating Provide a base of adequacy in accordance with any mental hunger whipsers Notice how anxiety impacts your connection with your cuesGet in a backbone rhythm inFocus on ‘and' nor ‘or'.*episode release on 1st Oct 2024

Today, Florida archaeologist Michael Thomin returns to In Focus with the story of a famous pirate named Charles Gibbs, who burned a ship and buried the treasure. 

Today, In Focus visits Montgomery's Old Alabama Town for the "Paws for Animals" series. 

The end of the financial year presents a prime opportunity for brokers to move from reactive, single-product lending to more connected solutions for SME clients. Reid Davidson, state lead for Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania at commercial lender Lumi, joins In Focus to discuss how brokers can support SMEs as they actively seek to connect the dots between working capital, asset finance, and property. He discusses the growing expectation for brokers to operate as "full-capital advisers"; explains the structural and process challenges that can make it difficult to deliver joined-up solutions in practice; and highlights how tools, like Lumi Pulse, are designed to streamline quoting and execution, so brokers can maintain momentum during peak EOFY activity. Tune in to find out: The impact of increased volatility on structural pressures facing SMEs. Why EOFY is prompting SMEs to take a more strategic approach to funding. How brokers can deliver faster, more connected capital solutions. And much more!

On this episode of In Focus, Gloria Fuentes sits down with Brianna Davis, Founder and CEO of Esperanza de Tejas, to talk about the organization's mission to break down barriers and help families move from surviving to thriving.Brianna shares the story behind Esperanza, the impact they're making across 29 counties, and the opening of their new resource center in Corpus Christi. From Hope's Closet and virtual case management to mobile community connection centers and workforce support, Esperanza de Tejas is meeting families where they are and helping uplift the Coastal Bend community.Learn more about Esperanza de Tejas, their current needs, and how you can support their work through donations, workforce clothing, and community partnerships.In Focus is a member-exclusive spotlight from the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, going beyond the logo to explore the people, purpose, and progress behind the businesses and organizations shaping our region.

Today on In Focus, in celebration of America's 250th, the Alabama Genealogical Society has a new project called, "Tell Me a Story."

In Focus: 05/24/26 - Jeffrey Noblitt - Vice President for Marketing and CCO of UT Tyler

In Focus on Politics, Russell Palmer asks if the government's public service cuts are made to measure, whether AI will help, and what it means for the election and beyond.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares the results of the primary election races. And the Wildcard rules a San Francisco Bay dock.

กว่า 30 เปอร์เซ็นต์ของผู้ชายทั่วโลกผ่านการ ‘ขริบ' หรือตัดหนังหุ้มปลายอวัยวะเพศ ในแง่หนึ่ง สิ่งนี้คือวัตรปฏิบัติทางศาสนาที่สืบทอดมานับพันปี ขณะที่ในอีกแง่หนึ่ง การขริบยังเป็นไปเพื่อเหตุผลด้านสุขอนามัยและการป้องกันโรคด้วย . บ่อยครั้งการขริบมักทำในวัยทารกหรือเด็กเล็กซึ่งยังไม่มีความสามารถในการตัดสินใจ จึงต้องอาศัย ‘ความยินยอม' ของผู้ปกครองก่อนจะเริ่มกระบวนการทางการแพทย์ อย่างไรก็ตาม หากการขริบเกิดขึ้นภายใต้ความยินยอมแทน และความประสงค์ของผู้ปกครองด้วยเหตุผลอื่นที่ไม่ใช่เหตุผลทางการแพทย์ สิ่งนี้ยังถือเป็นอำนาจตามกฎหมายที่ให้ความชอบธรรมในการล่วงละเมิดสิทธิเหนือร่างกายของเด็กหรือไม่ . 101 In Focus สัปดาห์นี้ ชวนคุยเรื่องการขริบอวัยวะเพศเด็กชายในมุมของกฎหมาย ว่าด้วยการชั่งน้ำหนักระหว่างสิทธิความสมบูรณ์ในร่างกายของเด็ก กับสิทธิในการปฏิบัติตามศาสนกิจอย่างเสรี ตลอดจนสิทธิอำนาจปกครองผู้เยาว์ ว่าควรจะมีขอบเขตมากน้อยเพียงใด .

This year has already been one of major economic upheaval, with more disruption expected to come later this year. We catch up with NAB to find out what brokers and borrowers can expect in the months ahead. Fresh off the 13th annual Better Business Summit roadshow, host Annie Kane and NAB's executive of broker distribution, Adam Brown, unpack how a confluence of global conflict, persistent inflation, and artificial intelligence is reshaping the broker channel. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by National Australia Bank, the duo discuss what the economic environment looks like moving forward, from the "multi-speed" property markets of Western Australia and Victoria, the rise of mass affluent banking, and what's in store for the financial year ahead. Tune in to find out: Why broker sentiment varies wildly across the country. Why this round of rate hikes is hitting harder. Why the rise of AI-generated documentation requires a new level of "radical curiosity" from brokers. How NAB is updating its retail and broker offerings. And much more!

Today, In Focus brings you the story of a community that is famous for its history and artistic quilts, the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy in Gee's Bend, Alabama. 

As the 2026 IPL heads toward its playoffs, questions are growing around whether the tournament still holds the same cultural grip it once did. While the league remains hugely valuable and widely watched, concerns around viewer fatigue, repetitive contests, lack of international superstars and the changing audience habits have sparked debate about the IPL's evolving appeal. In this episode of In Focus, we examine how IPL consumption patterns have changed over the years — from television to streaming, from full-match viewing to highlights and short-form content. Are flatter pitches and content saturation affecting fan engagement? And what must the IPL do to stay fresh in an increasingly crowded entertainment landscape? Guest: Jasdeep Pannu, broadcast expert and analyst Host: Reuben Joe Joseph Producer and editor: Jude Weston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jim Vickrey has met many notable history makers in his career as an education leader, and he shares his memories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as evangelist Billy Graham on In Focus today. 

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, previews the May 19th primary election races. And the Wildcard is the biggest one yet!

กรุงเทพมหานครกำลังจะเข้าสู่ช่วงการเลือกตั้งผู้ว่าราชการกรุงเทพมหานครและสมาชิกสภากรุงเทพมหานคร (ส.ก.) บรรดาผู้สมัครจากหลายกลุ่มการเมืองเริ่มทยอยประกาศวิสัยทัศน์และนโยบายเพื่ออนาคตของเมือง หนึ่งในถ้อยคำที่ได้ยินอยู่เสมอคือคำสัญญาว่าจะสร้าง ‘เมืองของทุกคน' หรือออกแบบนโยบายที่ ‘ตอบโจทย์คนทุกกลุ่ม' . ท่ามกลางวิสัยทัศน์เหล่านี้ คำถามสำคัญคือภายใต้ความเป็นจริงของกรุงเทพฯ ที่เต็มไปด้วยความเหลื่อมล้ำ ทั้งทางเศรษฐกิจ คุณภาพชีวิตและการเข้าถึงทรัพยากร เมืองที่ผู้คนจำนวนมากต่างใช้ชีวิตอย่างเร่งรีบและแยกขาดจากกัน รวมไปถึงเมืองที่หลายครั้ง ‘พื้นที่สาธารณะ' ไม่ได้สร้างความรู้สึกร่วมในฐานะเจ้าของเมืองเดียวกัน ส่งผลให้การสร้าง ‘เมืองของทุกคน' กลายเป็นความท้าทายสำคัญในการออกแบบนโยบายสำหรับกรุงเทพมหานคร . 101 In Focus สัปดาห์นี้ ชวนสำรวจความท้าทายของการออกแบบนโยบายเมืองและการนำไปปฏิบัติจริง ภายใต้บริบทของมหานครที่มีความเหลื่อมล้ำสูง ความเป็นปัจเจกนิยมเข้มข้น และความสมานฉันท์ทางสังคมที่เปราะบาง พร้อมชวนตั้งคำถามว่า ในเมืองที่ผู้คนมีต้นทุนชีวิตแตกต่างกันอย่างมาก นโยบายแบบใดกันแน่ที่จะทำให้ ‘ทุกคน' รู้สึกว่าเมืองนี้เป็นของพวกเขาอย่างแท้จริง .

Today's In Focus brings you a conversation with Dr. Shirley Farrell, a lifelong bird enthusiast and the president of the Alabama Ornithological Society. 

The federal budget has been handed down, and with it, major changes to tax treatment for investors. But will the changes have the intended effect of making the Australian property market more accessible? In this episode of In Focus, real estate educator Tom Panos joins Momentum Media's director, Phil Tarrant, and managing editor for real estate, Liam Garman, to pull apart the most controversial investor tax changes in years. From the scrapping of negative gearing for all but new builds, to rethinking how capital gains tax works, and the breaking of core election promises, this discussion connects the dots between government policy and the future of Australian property investment. The trio discuss why the moves may have unintended consequences, why accountants and brokers will now be hot property, and why the budget fails to address the elephant in the room: supply. Tune in to find out: Why the indexation model might actually benefit long-term investors.  How the government is reshaping the risk–reward balance for rentvestors and aspiring home owners. The structural reason supply won't budge, even with $2 billion in government stimulus. And much more!

With today's round-the-clock news cycle and preoccupation with electronic devices, sleep can be hard to come by. In Focus features a visit with Dr. Justin Thomas, director of the UAB Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic. 

In Focus brings news of the Alabama Property Protection Act passed by the Alabama legislature in April. Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits The Exchange today. 

Former India coach and Olympian U. Vimal Kumar joins the podcast to discuss India's Thomas Cup campaign, player recognition, squad depth concerns and badminton's new scoring system. India returned from the Thomas Cup in Denmark with a bronze medal, its second podium finish in the last three editions of badminton's premier men's team event. But despite another strong campaign on the world stage, the achievement received surprisingly little attention back home, prompting sharp reactions from players about the lack of recognition for their sporting achievements in India.In this episode of In Focus, we look into India's Thomas Cup run, the rise of young talent like Ayush Shetty, concerns over squad depth in singles and doubles, and the controversy surrounding the semifinal match order against France. We also discuss the Badminton World Federation's decision to introduce the new 15-point scoring system from 2027 and whether it is actually good for the sport. Host: Reuben Joe Joseph Producer: Shiksha Jural Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of In Focus podcast, London's Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley speaks with The Hindu's Maharashtra Chief of Bureau Vinaya Deshpande about her maiden visit to India, the voices she heard from the financial and insurance service industry, and the opportunities for both the countries in view of the India – UK Free Trade Agreement. She is only the third woman to hold the Lord Mayor's Office in its 837-year history, and she is the first to go by the title of Lady Mayor. She is the global ambassador for the UK's financial and professional services. The Lady Mayor's key observation is that regulation can be simplified in India. She also highlighted that there is a lack of understanding in the UK about the potential of the Indian markets. Beyond the implementation of the FTA, she thinks there is need to lead conversations about successful case studies and real stories of businesses from both the sides, to make people invest. Terming her visit to UIDAI as one of the most interesting meetings in India, she said she was impressed with India's Aadhaar roll-out. She said that though UK wants to look at a universal ID system, she was not sure if the country will follow up on Aadhaar. Batting for diversity and inclusion in the financial services, she put the onus equally on women to step up and seek challenging roles. Guest: Dame Susan Langley, lady Mayor of London Host: Vinaya Deshpande Pandit Edited and produced by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian Video: Aditya Shirsekar Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

แม้สังคมจะมอง ‘เด็กอ้วน' ว่า ‘น่ารักน่าเอ็นดู' หรือ ‘เด็กกำลังโต' แต่ปัญหาเด็กมีภาวะน้ำหนักเกินหรือเป็นโรคอ้วนมีแนวโน้มรุนแรงขึ้นเรื่อยๆ ทั่วโลก . โรคอ้วนในเด็กสร้างผลกระทบทางสุขภาพหลายรูปแบบทั้งระยะสั้นและระยะยาว จึงถึงเวลาที่สังคมต้องใส่ใจและหาทางแก้ปัญหาเพื่อเด็กๆ ของพวกเรา . 101 In Focus ชวนสำรวจสถานการณ์โรคอ้วนในเด็กทั่วโลก จนถึงสาเหตุ ผลกระทบ และแนวทางนโยบาย เพื่อทบทวนว่าเราจะทำอะไรให้ปัญหานี้คลี่คลายลงได้บ้าง .

On today's In Focus, Jake Braun, former White House deputy national cyber security director, discusses how cartels are fueling the crisis of illegal drugs in the U.S.

If you're a fan of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean," the Black Pearl pirate ship was built on the Alabama coast. Al Jones shares that story from the Alabama Forestry Commission on today's In Focus. 

What does a war in the Middle East have to do with an Australian small business? Potentially, everything. In this episode of In Focus, sponsored by Banjo Loans, Annie Kane is joined by Guy Callaghan, chief executive officer of Banjo Loans, to explore why global geopolitical shocks are hitting far closer to home than many business owners realise. From the spike in fuel and fertiliser costs to the emergence of a "multi-speed" economy across states, this conversation looks at the reality of navigating an SME landscape that is shifting daily. Tune in to find out: How conflict in the Middle East is driving up supply chain costs and reshaping which Australian industries are thriving or struggling. Key insights from Banjo Loans' SME Compass Report 2026. Practical ways brokers can use the soon to be released "Fast Fit" triage tools to support clients now and into the future. And much more!

May is Preservation Month, and In Focus talks with Taylor Stewart, director of preservation services at Landmarks Foundation, to learn how historic designations are made. 

Welcome to another episode of In Focus, where we explore timely and thematic topics with insights from across J.P. Morgan Global Research. In today's episode, we bring together equity and credit views to examine the AI CapEx theme, which has been a major driver of risk assets.   Speakers:  Bhupinder Singh, US Equity Strategist & Head of Thematic Research Nathaniel Rosenbaum, Head of US High Grade Credit Strategy Samantha Azzarello, Head of Content Strategy   This podcast was recorded on May 1, 2026.   This communication is provided for information purposes only. Institutional clients can view the related report at https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5252024-0, https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5259231-0, and https://www.jpmm.com/research/content/GPS-5271383-0 for more information; please visit www.jpmm.com/research/disclosures for important disclosures. © 2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. This material or any portion hereof may not be reprinted, sold or redistributed without the written consent of J.P. Morgan. It is strictly prohibited to use or share without prior written consent from J.P. Morgan any research material received from J.P. Morgan or an authorized third-party (“J.P. Morgan Data”) in any third-party artificial intelligence (“AI”) systems or models when such J.P. Morgan Data is accessible by a third-party.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a recent contentious meeting of the Alabama Educational Television Commission. And the Wildcard was buzzing on an interstate ramp in Tennessee!

The Alabama Broadcasters Association is celebrating 80 years of service to Alabama, and Sharon Tinsley, its president, visits In Focus.