In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

”Human Trafficking” - TPR’s In Focus - 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.

"Touch, the Opera"- TPR's In Focus - Jan. 18, 2024

On January 19 and 21, Opera Birmingham will present the world premiere of "Touch,"a new opera about Alabama's Helen Keller, the beloved deaf-blind international figure and advocate. Co-librettist Marianna MottNewirth talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about writing Keller's story andincluding lesser-known facts about her life. Newirth's own professional career has been transformed, as she now serves as executive producer of New York's first disability-affirmative opera company. The opera, "Touch," is sold-out for both performancesin Birmingham.

"Lead in Ammunition Poses Threat to Bald Eagles" - TPR's In Focus - Jan. 17, 2024

In part two of his interview about bald and golden eagles, geoscientist and researcher Mike McTee of Missoula, Montana, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about how the use of lead bullets by gamehunters can have devastating effects on scavengers like eagles, that eat the remains.Mike McTee's book is "Wilted Wings, A Hunter's Fight for Eagles." Lead bullet fragments from game meat can also get into the food chain and affect human intellectual development. State wildlife and conservation agencies are educating hunters about the use copper bullets as analternative to lead bullets. This interview was part of The Storyline book series.

"Dr. Diane Orlofsky Earns Career Honor" TPR's In Focus - Jan. 16, 2024

Dr. Diane Orlofsky, Professor Emerita of Music in the John M. Long School of Music at Troy University, talks about her career and her mission to bring choral music to students, concert audiences, radio listeners, communities, and patrons of the arts. On January 19th, she will be inducted into the 2024 Alabama Music Educators Association Hall of Fame.
 

”Todd Stacy’s Newswrap Features A Tough Old Bird” - TPR’s In Focus - Jan. 12, 2024

Todd Stacy, Host of Capitol Journal on Alabama Public Television, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the goals of Alabama legislators in the upcoming February 6th session.  And the Wildcard deals with a tough old bird.

”Podcaster Tells Tales of Alabama Foods” - TPR’s In Focus - Jan. 11, 2024

Darley Newman has been traveling the globe for fifteen years in search of foods with a story to tell.  She talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about her two new Alabama foods programs on Alabama Public Television Jan. 13 and 20 at 3:30 p.m., as well as her new "Travels with Darley" podcast.  Darley is an Emmy award-winning host and executive producer.

”Concern for Eagles on National Eagle Day” - TPR’s In Focus - Jan. 10, 2024

On National Eagle Day and The Storyline book series, Geoscientist and researcher Mike McTee of Missoula, Montana, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about his research into how eagles are being poisoned by the lead from hunters' bullets when the  raptors eat what hunters leave after killing deer and other game animals.  His book is "Wilted Wings, A Hunter's Fight for Eagles."  This is Part One of a two-part interview.  Part Two deals with state wildlife agencies and various organizations that are urging hunters to use copper bullets, since lead can get into the human food chain and cause devastating health effects.

”Meals on Wheels” - TPR’s In Focus - Jan. 9, 2024

Donna Marietta, CEO, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the outreach of Meals on Wheels, serving thousands of Seniors in innovative ways in three Montgomery River Region counties.Volunteers are welcome to serve, using their special talents.

”Family Story Of Financial Fraud Serves As Warning” - TPR’s In Focus -Dec. 19, 2023

On The Exchange from In Focus, Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, shares with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus a riveting story of financial fraud and domestic abuse that was perpetrated against her grandfather.
The ASC stands ready to help victims of financial fraud and abuse.

”Friday Newswrap is Lost in Space” - TPR’s In Focus - Dec. 15, 2023

The Newswrap features the "Big Story of 2023" from Todd Stacy, Host of Capitol Journal on Alabama Public Television.  He talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the new Congressional districts, with District Two stretching from the state lines east and west, and south to Mobile.  The Wildcard was lost in space - and found!