In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

Rick Steves, Host of "Travels with Rick Steves" on public radio, joins Kim Walker, Director of the Women's Philanthropy Board at Auburn University, in a conversation with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Rick's philosophy of travel as a broadening cultural experience.  Kim previews the Feb. 12th Winter Wanderings program, when Rick will deliver the keynote address.

Centreville, Alabama, lies in the center of the state and is undergoing a project to enhance its future community prospects. Gina Clifford, Executive Director of Design Alabama, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about how Centreville, a Main Street community, is partnering with Design Alabama to increase its tourism and economic prospects.  As a historic town situated on the banks of the biologically diverse Cahaba River, the city is incorporating greenspace and the Cahaba riverside in its plans.

The Alabama Legislature opens its 2024 session on February 6th, and Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about several of the top legislative proposals.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.