In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

Professor Martin Olliff, Director of the Wiregrass Archives at Troy University's Dothan campus, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about his new podcast, "It Came From The Archives," and an  episode about the Weems family of African American landowners near Columbia, Alabama.

On The Exchange from In Focus, Amanda Senn, Chief Deputy Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, talks with host Carolyn Hutcheson about digital, or virtual, assets that investors are using as a hedge against inflation. The risk to investors is that digital assets are uninsured.

During the Dog Days of summer, Liz Fryer brings part two of her dog story, "Spencer and Lulu - A Love Story," to In Focus.  Liz recounts to host Carolyn Hutcheson how the little family of rescues continues their Twitter influence with the help of pug Lily.  

The Honorable Lynn Clardy Bright and Priscilla Crommelin McMullan join Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus at the "Big Fish" movie set for the town of Spectre on Jackson Lake Island. The guests discuss the impact of the 2003 movie on the fans who continue to visit the Alabama River island.  Judge Bright's family owns the property, and Priscilla Crommelin McMullan, the lead dancer in the movie, returns for a visit after twenty years. 

In a visit to Jackson Lake Island, Alabama, the Honorable Lynn Clardy Bright and Priscilla Crommelin McMullan talk with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the filming of the 2003 movie,"Big Fish," based on the novel by Daniel Wallace.  The interview took place at the movie set of the town of Spectre, much of which is still standing.

As parents and students make purchases for the new school year, Monde Donaldson, Vice President of the Better Business Bureau Serving Central and South Alabama, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about how to check out companies and their products and use discounts.

Catherine Allard, host of Opus 3 on Troy Public Radio and Professor Emerita of the John M. Long School of Music at Troy University, discusses the BBC Proms with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host. The BBC Proms are being broadcast on TPR's SymphonyCast Monday evenings through September 26.

The pandemic has had a severe impact on many Arts organizations, so Elliot Knight, Executive Director of the Alabama State Council on the Arts, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about ways the state agency can help artists, organizations, and communities.

Maria Rosario Jackson is Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts, and following her recent visit to three Alabama cities, she talked with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about her impressions of  the Arts in Alabama.  As an urban planner, Dr. Jackson reflected on the importance of incorporating the Arts in both urban and rural communities, with access for all ages.

On The Exchange today, economist Judson Edwards, Dean of the Troy University Sorrell College of Business, discusses pressures on the U.S. housing maket with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson.  Edwards  also hosts  the Double Dome podcast, which examines current economic issues and the impact on consumers.