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Parental Leave Bill Heads to Governor's Desk - In Focus - March 21, 2025

On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses paid parental leave for educators and state workers, a bill recently passed by the legislature. And the Wildcard is about a special meeting with the governor!

National Parks Under Threat - In Focus - March 20, 2025

America's beloved national parks are under threat of cost-cutting by the federal government. So, In Focus checked in with the National Parks Conservation Association to find out how the nonprofit is continuing to preserve history, especially in Alabama.

Montgomery Police Chief on Combatting Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking - In Focus - March 19, 2025

Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys discusses domestic violence and human trafficking in part two of his interview today on In Focus.

Alabama Marks Bicentennial of Lafayette's Journey - In Focus - March 18, 2025

Alabama is among the states celebrating the 200th anniversary of the grand tour of General Lafayette, 50 years after the French aristocrat fought alongside George Washington in the American Revolution.

Shutdown Looms as Congress Frets Over Government Funding Bill - In Focus - March 14, 2025

While the legislature is on spring break, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, gives an update on Congress for the Newswrap. And Todd's Wildcard is about a would-be jailbird.

Conspiracy Theories Divide Households Into 'Alternate Realities' - In Focus - March 13, 2025

As conspiracy theories flourish across America, today's In Focus is about a family split apart over "alternate realities." The son turned the breakup of his family into a series on NPR's "Embedded" podcast.

Selma Marks 60 Years Since 'Bloody Sunday' - In Focus - March 12, 2025

The 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday led Troy Public Radio Director Kyle Gassiott and Talk of Troy Producer Addison Minton to Selma to cover the news. They share that experience on In Focus today.

Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys Discusses Crime-Fighting Strategies - In Focus - March 11, 2025

Crime is one of the top concerns of Alabamians, so In Focus invited Montgomery Police Chief, James Graboys, to share his insights and experience as a crime fighter.

Veterans Affairs Bill Goes to Gov. Ivey's Desk - In Focus - March 7, 2025

On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a bill to restructure the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs. And the Wildcard is about someone who's wild about doughnuts!

U.S. Support for Ukraine Wavers as Russian Invasion Hits Three-Year Mark - In Focus - March 7, 2025

As American support for Ukraine wavers, Georgia Attorney Stephen Humphreys visits In Focus by Skype from Kyiv, to share his observations of a country trying to survive.