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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Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Alabama's Literacy Mascot, Short the Squirrel, is about to celebrate his fourth birthday. Monica Anderson Young and Dr. Dee Dupree Bennett talk with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the creation of the beloved mascot, whose mission is to encourage youngsters to read. Feb. 22, Short will celebrate his 4th birthday with a virtual party filmed at Landmark Park in Dothan. Everyone is invited, but must register at the shortthesquirrel.com website by Feb. 12. Teachers can receive corresponding curriculum to use with existing lesson plans.
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Troy University Chancellor Jack Hawkins, Jr., talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about his path to leadership and his podcast, "On Leadership." He stresses the need for leadership skills in all levels of society today.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
On the Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth's proposed initiative to consolidate the state's various workforce development agencies. And the Wildcard is about a high-flying cell phone!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
In Part Two of his interview about his legendary grandfather, Bullock County moonshiner Clyde May, L.C. May talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about how moonshiners and revenue agents interacted and how Clyde was sent to prison. L.C. May also delves into Clyde's recipe that became the official State Spirit of Alabama - Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
In 2004, the Alabama Legislature designated Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey as the official State Spirit of Alabama. Clyde May was the moonshiner who originated the recipe. His grandson and namesake, L.C. May, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the family story behind the legend. This is part one of a two-part interview.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In Part Two of his interview about his legendary grandfather, Bullock County moonshiner Clyde May, L.C. May talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about how moonshiners and revenue agents interacted and how Clyde was sent to prison. L.C. May also delves into Clyde's recipe that became the official State Spirit of Alabama - Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In 2004, the Alabama Legislature designated Conecuh Ridge Alabama Fine Whiskey as
the official State Spirit of Alabama. Clyde May was the moonshiner who originated the recipe. His grandson and namesake, L.C. May, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the family story behind the legend. This is part one of a two-part interview.
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Retired Covington County District Judge Trippy McGuire of Opp, Alabama, teaches fourth graders the story of William Weatherford, known in Alabama history as the Creek Indian Red Eagle. Judge McGuire talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Weatherford's legendary leap into the Alabama River astride his horse, Arrow, to escape the American soldiers who pursued him. Judge McGuire is also author of the book, "A Roaring Twenties Flapper Who Broke Glass Ceilings: Winnie Wright in the Early Boomtown Years of Opp, Alabama."
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Retired District Judge Trippy McGuire of Opp, Alabama, teaches fourth graders the
story of William Weatherford, known in Alabama history as the Creek Indian Red Eagle. Judge McGuire talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Weatherford's legendary leap into the Alabama River astride his horse, Arrow, to
escape the white soldiers who pursued him.
Judge McGuire is also author of the book, "A Roaring Twenties Flapper Who Broke Glass Ceilings, Winnie Wright in the Early Boomtown Years of Opp, Alabama."
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
On The Newswrap, Alabama Public Television's Todd Stacy, Host of Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about several proposed bills in the upcoming February Legislative session. One bill getting attention targets Human Trafficking, with possibly the toughest penalties in the nation. And the Wildcard is out-of-this-world.