In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

South Alabama's Big Mama Thornton sang "Hound Dog" before Elvis Presley kickstarted his career with his own version. In Focus visits with filmmaker Robert Clem who shares Big Mama Thornton's backstory.

On Today's In Focus, we meet the hosts of NPR's new Sea Camp series, in the Short Wave podcast. They tell us how shifting ocean currents are a factor in the storms and devastating floods affecting the U.S.

The Cloverdale Playhouse offers a cool space that's fully engaged with the river region community. Artistic director Sam Wooten tells In Focus what's happening at the Montgomery theater.

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares the latest news about possible funding cuts to public radio and public television. And the Wildcard is about a pint-sized hero!

There are over seven hundred farms in Alabama that have operated for a century or more. In Focus talks with the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries today about those farms.

If you're a fan of true crime stories, Troy Public Radio introduces a new podcast with host Ann Kenda - "Inside Job: Understanding Vicky White." Ann visits In Focus today with a preview.
You can listen to Inside Job on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Back-to-school shopping means a sales tax holiday ahead, and the Better Business Bureau has some important tips on the In Focus Exchange today.

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares an education report card for the state, and a four-footed pitcher is the Wildcard!

If you're looking for a place to walk, ride your bicycle, or paddle your kayak, Old Cahawba Archaeological Park is open.

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and In Focus shares news from the Small Business Administration about the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative.