In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

In honor of Women's History Month, we honor the service of the 855 African American women of the U.S. Army's Six Triple Eight Central Postal Directory Battalion, who processed 17 million pieces of mail in 3 months in England and France, for soldiers fighting in Europe. Colonel Edna Cummings (U.S. Army Ret.) and filmmaker Jim Theres talk with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about the story. The documentary film will be presented by the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum on March 24.

On St. Patrick's Day, In Focus remembers the Irish roots of F. Scott Fitzgerald's family. Minnesota artist Katharine Woodman-Maynard talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about her adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" as a graphic novel. In January 2021, "The Great Gatsby" entered the public domain.

While the pandemic has affected so many areas of life, COVID-19 scams have emerged and are flourishing. Joseph Borg, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the types of scams being perpetrated on unsuspecting investors.

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, a medical marijuana bill in the Alabama Legislature tops the list.

On this week's Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson headlines about the defeat of the gambling bill by the Alabama Legislature. And the wildcard is about Bigfoot and Oklahoma!

The U.S. Mint has created a one dollar commemorative coin honoring President George H.W. Bush. Montgomery artist and educator Elana Hagler talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about her winning design for the new coin.

On today's episode of "In Focus" guest host Kyle Gassiott checks in with Alabama State Health Officer Scott Harris as the anniversary of the first coronavirus infection nears. Harris discusses current vaccination rates, and what ADPH is doing to address rural vaccines and vaccine hesitation.

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, proposed gambling legislation tops the list, along with broadband expansion.

On this week's Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson headlines about Governor Kay Ivey's final mask order, set to expire April 9. And the wildcard is about an escaped marsupial, who made a stopover in Alabama.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2006 - 2009, 2019-2020) William B. Taylor, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about "Russia's Threat to Stability and Peace," the topic of his virtual address on March 16 to the Alabama World Affairs Council.