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Sleep Hygiene in the Age of Smartphones - TPR's In Focus - May 13, 2026

With today's round-the-clock news cycle and preoccupation with electronic devices, sleep can be hard to come by. In Focus features a visit with Dr. Justin Thomas, director of the UAB Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic. 

Property Act - May 12, 2026

In Focus brings news of the Alabama Property Protection Act passed by the Alabama legislature in April. Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits The Exchange today. 

Special Session - TPR's In Focus - May 8, 2026

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the special session of the legislature, as it grapples with election issues and maps. And the Wildcard is about pets - the mechanical kind!

Fentanyl Pt. 2 - TPR's In Focus - May 7, 2026

On today's In Focus, Jake Braun, former White House deputy national cyber security director, discusses how cartels are fueling the crisis of illegal drugs in the U.S.

Disney's Black Pearl - TPR's In Focus - May 6, 2026

If you're a fan of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean," the Black Pearl pirate ship was built on the Alabama coast. Al Jones shares that story from the Alabama Forestry Commission on today's In Focus. 

Preservation Month - TPR's In Focus - May 5, 2026

May is Preservation Month, and In Focus talks with Taylor Stewart, director of preservation services at Landmarks Foundation, to learn how historic designations are made. 

Redistricting - TPR's In Focus - May 1, 2026

On today's Newswrap from in Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the looming question of congressional redistricting. And the Wildcard dives underwater this week!

Scott Simon - TPR's In Focus - April 28, 2026

Scott Simon visits Troy Public Radio to discuss his book Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known, a collection of essays about the animals that have impacted his life, from family pets like the cat Ulysses and the poodle Daisy to animals encountered during his travels, such as a zebra in the Serengeti and dogs in war-torn Sarajevo.

Alabama Public Television's Future - TPR's In Focus - Aptil 24, 2026

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a recent contentious meeting of the Alabama Educational Television Commission. And the Wildcard was buzzing on an interstate ramp in Tennessee!

Alabama Broadcasters Association Celebrates 80 Years - TPR's In Focus - April 23, 2026

The Alabama Broadcasters Association is celebrating 80 years of service to Alabama, and Sharon Tinsley, its president, visits In Focus.