In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson
Join the conversation each weekday on ”In Focus” as host Carolyn Hutcheson talks with: artists, historians, experts, environmentalists, musicians, authors, and other big thinkers and change makers. Carolyn brings her three decades of on-air experience, her curious mind, and her warm conversational style to each episode. We hope you join us and take time to bring your world, In Focus.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
The first settlers who arrived in Alabama before statehood have been documented by the Alabama Genealogical Society and recognized by Governor Ivey.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a house bill that would expand Alabama's law enforcement power on immigration in partnership with Homeland Security and ICE.
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Darley Newman visits In Focus to share her Alabama travel and food adventure, as we preview her upcoming special on Alabama Public Television.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
On today's In Focus, BirdNote's senior audio producer, Mark Bramhill, discusses the joy of birding and shares an inside look at how the program is produced.
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
Tuesday Jan 20, 2026
As we celebrate America's 250th on In Focus, Dr. Mark Wilson discusses the journey of a young Quaker naturalist, William Bartram, and the plants that connect him to Alabama, Georgia, and Florida today.
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses Senator Katie Britt's role in funding the Department of Homeland Security. And the Wildcard is about some really smart dogs!
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
Thursday Jan 15, 2026
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail has more than 100 locations across multiple states, and In Focus brings you a conversation with Lee Sentell, director of the Alabama Tourism Department, who documented it in a landmark book.
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Today's In Focus guest is award-winning Alabama poet, Jeanie Thompson, who discusses her projects with two artistic collaborators.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
While consumers are facing higher costs in 2026, fraudsters are learning new ways to separate you from your money. Amanda Senn of the Alabama Securities Commission visits In Focus.
Friday Jan 09, 2026
Friday Jan 09, 2026
A new Alabama poll reveals that the top concern of Alabamians is the economy. Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, returns for the Newswrap. And the Wildcard puts a badge on a frog!