In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Celebrating Earth Week With Thrifting" - TPR's In Focus - April 23, 2024

During Earth Week, celebrated Alabama actress and arts educator Dr. Tonea Stewart visits In Focus with special guest Lacheryl Cillie to talk with host Carolyn Hutcheson about the thrifting lifestyle. Dr.Stewart's Suited for Success project prepares young people for careers, and Ms. Cillie's Thrifting Tours teach people how to creatively recycle and re-use goods, to keep them out of landfills.

"Remembering Randy Foster" — TPR's In Focus Apr. 19, 2024

On this special episode of In Focus, we remember musician, educator, and longtime supporter of Troy Public Radio, Randy Foster. 
Joining host Carolyn Hutcheson to remember Foster are Layne Holley, Director of Marketing and Communication at The Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Sam Wooten, Artistic Director at the Cloverdale Playhouse.

"Newswrap With A Wildcard That Brings On The Noise" - TPR's In Focus - April 19, 2024

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus the results of the Congressional District 2 Primary Election Runoff.  And the Wildcard will soon bring on the noise!

"Whitewater Park Hosting Olympic Trials" - TPR's In Focus - April 18, 2024

The Montgomery Whitewater Park is hosting the U.S. Olympic Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Trials. CEO Dave Hepps joins In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson and guest co-host Glenda McNair with a preview.

"Boosting Financial Literacy in Alabama" - TPR's In Focus - April 16, 2024

April is Financial Literacy Month, and Amanda Senn, Director of the AlabamaSecurities Commission, talks on The Exchange with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about financial education efforts for women, for school students, and for the general public.

"Newswrap: Fast Moves in the Alabama Legislature" - TPR's In Focus - April 5, 2024

For The Newswrap,Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the Legislative session and its fast-moving political agenda. He also stresses the importance of supporting public broadcasting as a source of nonpartisan news. The Wildcard is about Mr. Tom, the turkey who won't leave school!

"Spring Marks Return of Invasive Plants in Alabama" - TPR's In Focus - April 4, 2024

The South has struggled with kudzu for generations, so Lee County Historical Society President Charles Mitchell, Auburn University Professor Emeritus of Crops, Soil, and Environmental Sciences, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson, at Loachapoka Pioneer Park in east Alabama about kudzu, privet, and other invasive plants. This program was originally broadcast on May 16, 2023.

"Documenting the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker" - TPR's In Focus - April 3, 2024

Historian and author Dale Cox returns to the In Focus Storyline book series to talk with host Carolyn Hutcheson about his own quest to document the existence of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker in the river basin swamps of north Florida and south Alabama.  His classic book is "Two Egg, Florida." This program was originally broadcast on Dec. 7, 2023.

"Selma Singer Asher Havon Showcases Talent" - TPR's In Focus - April 2, 2024

Alabama continues to showcase its musical talent on NBC's "The Voice," with Selma contestant Asher Havon.  He talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about his experience on "The Voice," as well as his years singing gospel music and his family's participation in Selma Civil Rights activities.  In 2015, Asher sang for President Barack Obama.  More information about his performances on "The Voice" can be found on YouTube.

"Congress" - TPR's In Focus - March 29, 2024

Since the Alabama Legislature is on SpringBreak, Alabama Public Television's CapitolJournal has been catching up on the news from Congress. Host Todd Stacy talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus and shares a Cadbury Bunny wannabe for the Wildcard!