In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Hospital Closures Leaving Communities in Bad Position" - Newswrap - Dec 13, 2024

On The Newswrap, Randy Scott, Reporter and Executive Producer for Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about a looming crisis - the escalating number of hospital closures in the midst of a need for mental and physical treatment facilities.Alabama has the dubious label of being one of the least healthy states in the nation.  And the Wildcard is about an old bird, age 74, acting like a spring chicken with a new man (bird) and a new egg to tend!

"Music Educators On Shaping The Future" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 12, 2024

When you hear a mesmerizing piece of choral music, you wonder who composed it.  Dr. Diane Orlofsky, Co-Host of the podcast, "In Choir," talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Season Two, which features conversations with composers.  Both Dr. Orlofsky and Dr. Scott Sexton are music educators, who have helped shape the careers of studentsgraduating from the Troy University John M. Long School of Music.

"Beloved Eagles in Auburn Lose Their Nest" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 11, 2024

Eagles have found a home in Alabama, and Lee Hedgepeth, Environmental Reporter for Inside Climate News, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about an incident in Auburn, Alabama, where a developer cut down the nesting tree of a couple of bald eagles.  The irony is that War Eagle, a golden eagle, is the mascot of Auburn University.  The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is investigating the  paperwork submitted for approval by the developer.

"BBB: Stay Safe During Holiday Shopping Season" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 10, 2024

As holiday shopping ramps up, Monde Donaldson, Vice-President of the Educational Foundation of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central and South Alabama, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of The Exchange from In Focus about the difference between frauds and scams. She shares consumer tips for safe holiday shopping.

"Friday Newswrap Has Some Low-Hanging Fruit" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 6, 2024

Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, summarizes the political year in his conversation with  Carolyn Hutcheson for The Newswrap. And the Wildcard is about Art and low-hanging fruit!

"ASF Welcomes New Artistic Director" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 5, 2024

Today In Focus welcomes Quin Gresham, the new Artistic Director of the Alabama Shakespeare Festival,. He talks with Carolyn Hutcheson about the holiday favorite, "A Christmas Carol," playing through Dec. 29, and about his vision for broad community involvement in ASF, Alabama's State Theater. 

"Gems & Minerals Show to Open At Garrett Coliseum" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 4, 2024

Clare Weil, First Vice-President of the Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Geodes and other minerals, as well as the December 6th - 8th Montgomery Gem and Mineral Show at Garrett Coliseum.  Information is at www.mgms.club.

"Shadowlands Offers A Deeper Message" - TPR's In Focus - Dec. 3, 2024

A famous love story is at the center of the holiday play, "Shadowlands," at the Cloverdale Playhouse in Montgomery. Artistic Director Sam Wootten talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about C.S. Lewis and his wife, Joy, and the deeper message of the play.

"Gardens Are Aglow At DABG" - TPR's In Focus - Nov. 26, 2024

The Holidays have arrived at Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, with "Gardens Aglow" and a sparkling tunnel with thousands of lights. William Holman, Executive Director, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Gardens Aglow and the February Great Backyard Bird Count.

"Fur Flies High in Weekly Newswrap" - TPR's In Focus - Nov. 22, 2024

On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the leadership change in the Alabama Senate, with Greg Reed assuming a new role as head of Workforce Development in Governor Ivey's Cabinet.  And the Wildcard is about a lot of fur flying high!