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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.

Don't Lose Your Life Savings on Love - In Focus - March 6, 2025

Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits the In Focus Exchange today to discuss pig butchering, and she's not talking barbecue!

Essential Tips this Tax Season - in Focus - March 5, 2025

Tax season is here, and Montgomery C.P.A. Lynne Bozeman visits the In Focus Exchange with tips for small business owners and individuals.

Ukraine Faces Uncertain Future - In Focus - March 4, 2025

As Ukraine's future continues to unfold, Georgia attorney, Stephen Humphreys visits In Focus by Skype from Kyiv, to share his observations of a country trying to survive.

Legislature Considers Ban on Cell Phones in Schools - In Focus - Feb 28, 2025

Should students be allowed to have cell phones in school? That question on today's Newswrap is being considered by the Alabama legislature. And Capitol Journal's Todd Stacy has a Wildcard with fur and four legs!