In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Sparing Heartbreak By Avoiding Romance Scams" - TPR's In Focus - Feb. 20, 2024

Although February is known as Valentine Month and also Heart Month, the Alabama Securities Commission calls it Fraud February!  On The Exchange, Amanda Senn, ASC Director, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about typical red flags associated with Romance scams - with requests for money at the top of the list.

"Alabama Legislature Gambling On Bills" - TPR's In Focus - Feb. 16, 2024

The Alabama Legislature is forging ahead with several bills in record fashion.  On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about bill proposals to address gambling and restrict ballot harvesting.

"Troy Public Radio Debuts InChoir Podcast" - TPR's In Focus - Feb. 15, 2024

Troy Public Radio's newest podcast, InChoir, has listeners enthralled.  Dr. Diane Orlofsky, co-host, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus, about InChoir's mission of bringing composers of choral music to the attention of listeners.  Dr. Scott Sexton is co-host of the program.

"Author Recalls Tuskegee's Polio Fight" - TPR's In Focus - Feb. 8, 2024

In part one of a two-part interview for The Storyline book series, Dr. Edith Powell, co- author of "A Black Oasis, Tuskegee Institute's Fight Against Infantile Paralysis, 1941-1975," talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about Tuskegee, Warm Springs, FDR and Eleanor Roosevelt in the era to find a cure for polio.

"Host Rick Steves Shares His Travel Philosophy" - TPR's In Focus - Feb. 7, 2024

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 Designs the Future" - TPR's In Focus - Feb. 6, 2024

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.

"Todd Stacy with the 2024 Legislative Preview" - TPR's In Focus - Feb. 1, 2024

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.

"Short the Squirrel Marks Birthday and Literary Progress - TPR's In Focus - 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.

Troy U.'s Chancellor On His Path To Leadership - TPR's In Focus - 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.

"Newswrap Focuses On Alabama Workforce Consolidation" - TPR's In Focus - 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!