In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On The Newswrap,Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about a dust-up between two state agencies over federal funds for mental health assistance for veterans.  And Todd's Wildcard is just in time for football season!

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day, and Troy Public Radio Director Kyle Gassiott talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about losing his mother unexpectedly at Christmas, and then his beloved pet. He stressed the importance of getting help and described the type ofweekend retreat that helped him process his loss. The Grief Crisis Line is 988.

The In Focus Tri-State Travel Series checks in with the U.S. Army Aviation Museum at Fort Novosel in Daleville, Alabama. Curator Bryant Macfarlane talks with Carolyn Hutcheson about presidential helicopters and drones, including the one made by Marilyn Monroe!
 

Jeff Sanders, Executive Producer and Correspondent for Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, fills in for Todd Stacy today on The Newswrap.  Jeff talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the enthusiasm displayed at the Democratic National Convention, and how Alabama Democrats hope it translates into votes in the upcoming District Two Congressional election.  AndColonel Custard takes the Wildcard!

Although school means learning new subjects, it also means learning how to get along with others.  Retired teacher Liz Fryer, author of "Spencer's 'Pawbook' of Wisdom," talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about teaching children the value of kindness, friendship, and helpfulness.  

Although the U.S. Civil War remains a controversial topic, the example set by veterans who attended North - South reunions after the war sheds new light on their spirit of reconciliation.  Historian Calvin Chappelle, Site Director of two Alabama Historical Commission parks - Confederate Memorial Park and Fort Toulouse-Jackson Park, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the Gettysburg Reunion of 1913.

During the election season, the Better Business Bureau cautions people to be aware that scammers are using political surveys and fraudulent voter registration forms to gain personal information. Monde Donaldson, with the BBB Serving Central and South Alabama, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about tactics scammers are using.

Historian Dale Cox talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the film he is making about the Calhoun County War of 1860 in the Florida Panhandle.  Cox is the author of 19 books and has enjoyed a 25-year career managing award-winning T.V. and print news operations in several states. More information about the movie can be found on Facebook about the Calhoun County War of 1860.

Retired teacher and author Elizabeth Fryer of Troy talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about her latest book, "Spencer's 'Pawbook' of Wisdom," based on her observations of the late Sir Spencer Pug, her beloved dog, and his selfless interactions with people and other dogs.The book can be used with children, to teach the principles of kindness.  Sir Spencer Pug has 11,000 social media followers. 

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the Democratic Vice-Presidential pick, Tim Walz, and how he may or may not resonate with voters in Alabama's Second Congressional District.And Todd's Wildcard is all aflutter.