In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Spencer's Pawbook Sparks Kindness" - TPR's In Focus - Aug. 13, 2024

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. 

"The Wildcard is All Aflutter in Friday Newswrap" - TPR's In Focus - Aug. 9, 2024

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.

"MSO Preparing for Star-Studded Fall Season" - TPR's In Focus - Aug. 8, 2024

Maestro Jamie Reeves, Music Director and Conductor of the Montgomery Symphony Orchestra, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about upcoming fall concerts, which include a world premiere piece by Alabama composer J.R. Speake, plus appearances by a BBC New Generation Artist, violinist Geneva Lewis, who also is a guest artist on "Performance Today."

"Old Cahawba Delights With Unique History" - TPR's In Focus - Aug. 7, 2024

Old Cahawba Archaeological Park, located west of Selma, is administered by the Alabama Historical Commission as Alabama's first permanent State Capital. Historical Archaeologist Linda Derry, retired Site Director and current Special Projects Coordinator, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the site.  She will join us again for more Old Cahawba segments in the Tri-State Travel series because of its unique history.

"Research Reveals New Details about First Families of Alabama" - TPR's In Focus - Aug 6, 2024

In July, Governor Kay Ivey commended the Alabama Genealogical Society for its First Families of Alabama program, about pioneering families who arrived in the early 1800s.  AGS President Lynn Schlick talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the August 10th family research seminar and the various databases that can help with ancestor research.

"Newswrap Has a Sneaky Thief Poaching Snacks" - TPR's Newswrap In Focus - Aug 2, 2024

Should digital currencies be regulated to protect Alabama investors and consumers?  Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson for The Newswrap from In Focus about the issue being considered by the Legislature.  And the Wildcard is about a sneaky thief poaching snacks!

"The Inside Story of The Comfort of Crows Pt 2" - TPR's In Focus - Aug. 1, 2024

In Part Two of their interview about "The Comfort of Crows, A Backyard Year," in The Storyline book series, siblings Margaret, essayist, and Billy Renkl, artist, talk with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about their family roots in Dale County, Alabama.

"Advocates Seek Historical Markers for Naturalist Bartram's Trail" - TPR's In Focus - July 31, 2024

On the Tri-State Travel series, T.R. Henderson, Historical Markers Chairman and Past-President of the eight-state Bartram Trail Conference, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the efforts to erect historical markers along the route of Quaker naturalist William Bartram in the 1770s.  Bartram later in life wrote a book about his "Travels," with drawings of the flora and fauna he saw as a young man traveling the frontier South.

"Political Newswrap Includes a Whale of a Wildcard" - TPR's In Focus - July 26, 2024

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about a turbulent week in national politics and the possible effect on voters in the Alabama Congressional District Two election. Plus, Todd has a whale of a Wildcard!

"Siblings Collaborate on Comfort of Crows Book" - TPR's In Focus - July 25, 2024

Writer Margaret and artist Billy Renkl are siblings who have collaborated on several notable books, the latest of which is "The Comfort of Crows, A Backyard Year." They talk with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus for The Storyline book series in this part one of a two-part interview.