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SNAP Benefits - TPR's In Focus - Nov 7, 2025

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the impact of the shutdown on Alabamians. And the Wildcard is a cartoon come to life!

"Paws and Reflect" - TPR's In Focus - Nov 6, 2025

November is National Senior Pet Month, as well as Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Today's In Focus guest, Elizabeth Fryer, shares her insights about losing a beloved pet in our new series, "Pause for Animals."

Montgomery's Oldest Brick Structure - TPR's In Focus - Nov 4, 2025

On today's In Focus, Tisha Rhodes discusses the oldest brick structure in Alabama's capital city.

SNAP Benefits Set To Expire as Result of Government Shutdown - In Focus - Oct 31, 2025

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of A.P.T.'s Capitol Journal, discusses the impact of the government shutdown on those who receive SNAP benefits. And his Halloween Wildcard has a critter masquerading as a deer!

A Black Cat with Nine Lives - TPR's In Focus - Oct 30, 2025

Just in time for Halloween, Wanda Norris visits In Focus today to share a remarkable story about her black cat, Sweet Pea's, survival.

Yo-Yo and Nicholas Ma Complete Interview - In Focus - Oct 29, 2025

For Public Radio Music Day, In Focus brings you a conversation with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who recently shared the stage with his son, Nicholas, at the Troy University Davis Theatre in Montgomery for an American Revival Concert. This is the complete interview with Yo-YoMa and his son, Nicholas.

A Conversation with Yo-Yo Ma and Nicholas Ma on Public Radio Music Day - In Focus - Oct 29, 2025

For Public Radio Music Day, In Focus brings you a conversation with world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, who recently shared the stage with his son, Nicholas, at the Troy University Davis Theatre in Montgomery for an American Revival Concert.

Russia and NATO - TPR's In Focus - Oct 28, 2025

On In Focus today, we delve into the Russia-Ukraine war with Troy University political science professor and BBC World News analyst Dr. Michael Slobodchikoff, who will address the Alabama World Affairs Council.

Student Enrollment Drops in Alabama Schools - In Focus - Oct 24, 2025

On Today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares news about the drop in student enrollment numbers in Alabama schools. And the Wildcard is about a champion skateboarder!

FDR's Little White House - TPR's In Focus - Oct 23, 2025

President Franklin Roosevelt left an indelible mark on history. His Little White House in neighboring Warm Springs, Georgia, became a key to his political legacy.