In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

”Summer Book Series: Remembering the late Arun Gandhi” -TPR’s In Focus - June 8, 2023

A key figure who represents the American Civil Rights Movement is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  But the figure who inspired Dr. King was Mahatma Gandhi, the spiritual leader who used nonviolence and civil disobedience to help India achieve independence from British rule in 1947.   Arun Gandhi, his grandson, talked with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, on March 8, 2022, about the link between his famous grandfather and Martin Luther King, Jr.  Arun Gandhi died on May 2, 2023.  This program is part of the In Focus summer book series, The Storyline. Two of Arun Gandhi's books are "Legacy of Love: My Education in the Path of Nonviolence" and "The Gift of Anger, and Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi."

’Joe Borg Retires But Continues To Inspire” - TPR’s In Focus - June 7, 2023

Joseph Borg, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, recently retired after 29 years of service to Alabama.  He talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the national leadership and success of the Commission in fighting securities fraud.  Borg will continue to be an In Focus guest with his perspective as a Board member of the National White Collar Crime Center.  He also served several terms as President of NASAA, the North American Securities Administrators Association, creating international partnerships to address securities crime.

”Crimestoppers On The Case” - TPR’s In Focus - June 6, 2023

During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, David Hicks, Director of Operations for Central Alabama Crimestoppers, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about how the organization offers cash rewards to citizens remaining anonymous, for tips leading to the arrest of perpetrators of crimes.  Central Alabama Crimestoppers works with law enforcement agencies, community partners, schools, and the media.

”Outlook Strong for Farmers Markets in Alabama” - TPR’s In Focus - June 5, 2023

Farmers Markets are opening for the season, and Don Wambles, Director of Promotions for the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the outlook for farmers marketing their produce locally.

”Alabama Aloud & Montgomery’s Influence on MLK” - TPR’s In Focus: Weekend - Jun 03, 2023

It's a literary edition of In Focus Weekend as Alabama Public Television's Don Noble, host of “Bookmark,” talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about his new podcast with Troy Public Radio—"Alabama Aloud.”  He will be reading works by writers about Alabama that are mainly short stories.
Also, we speak with writer Jonathan Eig about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s time in Montgomery and how it shaped his Civil Rights leadership.  Eig is the author of the new “King, A Life” biography.

”Writer Jonathan Eig On New MLK Jr. Biography” - TPR’s In Focus - June 1, 2023

In the first interview of Troy Public Radio's summer book series, writer Jonathan Eig talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s time in Montgomery and how it shaped his Civil Rights leadership.  Eig is the author of the new "King, A Life" biography.

”Don Noble Talks Books, Writing On Alabama Aloud” - TPR’s In Focus - May 31, 2023

Alabama Public Television's Don Noble, host of "Bookmark," talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about his new podcast with Troy Public Radio - "Alabama Aloud."  He will be reading works by writers about Alabama that are mainly short stories.

”What’s In a Name? TPR’s Kyle Gassiott At the Kyle Fair in Kyle, TX” - TPR’s In Focus - May 30, 2023

Recently Kyle Gassiott, Troy Public Radio's Operations Manager, talked with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, from Texas, where he attended the "Kyle Fair," which everyone with the first name of Kyle was invited to gather in Kyle, Texas.  He also previewed TPR's summer offerings and Don Noble's "Alabama Aloud" new podcast.

”A Conversation with a Gold Star Family Member on Memorial Day” - TPR’s In Focus - May 29, 2023

On Memorial Day, we remember the Gold Star Families of military members who have died in the line of duty. James Edward Brown, the father of John Eli Brown, who died while serving as a member of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about his son and his service. Bicentennial Park in Troy has a monument honoring John Eli Brown.

”Gold Star Families and the History of American Barbecue” - TPR’s In Focus: Weekend - May 27, 2023

As we think about Memorial Day, we remember the Gold Star Families of military members who have died in the line of duty. Today we’ll talk by Skype with James Edward Brown of Troy. His beloved son John Eli Brown died while serving as a member of the U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Barbecue is America in a mouthful, according to veteran journalist Jim Auchmutey, who comes from a long line of Georgia pit-masters. Jim Auchmutey served The Atlanta Journal Constitution for almost three decades as a reporter and editor, winning the Writer of the Year award from the Cox Newspaper Chain. He’s also been honored by the James Beard Foundation. The book, Smoke Lore: A Short History of Barbecue in America Is Jim’s tribute to a favorite food.