In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Gopher Tortoises" - TPR's In Focus - Apr. 7, 2021

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared April 10, 2021 Gopher Tortoise Day. Ray Metzler, Threatened and Endangered Wildlife Biologist with the Alabama Forestry Commission, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the gopher tortoise's keystone position in the endangered long leaf pine ecosystem.

"Library for the Blind" - TPR's In Focus - Apr. 6, 2021

During National Library Week, Angela Fisher Hall, Regional LIbrarian for the Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the services available to their 8000 patrons. More information at 334-213-3906 or at www.statelibrary.alabama.gov.

"In Focus Political Buzzword" - TPR's In Focus - Apr. 5, 2021

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, three legislative topics are at the forefront: repeal of the Three Strikes Sentencing Law, transgender children in public school sports, and strengthening the Open Records Act for public access.

"In Focus Weekly Newswrap" - TPR's In Focus - Apr. 2, 2021

On this week's Newswrap from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson headlines about the Alabama Legislature's examination of the Executive Branch's powers during a pandemic and how the Legislature might weigh in on any extension of restrictions. And the Wildcard is about a frog being crowned during a special contest.

"Talladega Flying Machine" - TPR's In Focus - April 1, 2021

Although the Wright Brothers are credited with inventing the first successful airplane, Florida historian Dale Cox has found an alternate account about Dr. Lewis Boswell's earlier invention of a flying machine in Talladega County, Alabama. Dale Cox, host of Two Egg TV's Off the Beaten Path Travel Channel and author of nineteen books, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson, about Dr. Boswell's patents and his flying machine.

"Clinton Library" - TPR's In Focus - Mar. 31, 2021

David E. Alsobrook, author of the memoir, "Presidential Archivist," discusses the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library and Dedication Nov. 18, 2004, with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson. In his career with the National Archives, Dr. Alsobrook established three such libraries, including those for President Jimmy Carter and President George H.W. Bush.

"AFC Covid Response" - TPR's In Focus - Mar. 30, 2021

Throughout 2020's COVID-19 pandemic, Alabama Forestry Commission staff spent approximately 23,000 hours driving across the state to deliver medical supplies. The AFC also responded to the 2019 Lee County tornado devastation. Balsie Butler, Assistant Division Director for the AFC's Forest Protection Division, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about how the Commission responds to crises.

"In Focus Political Buzzword" - TPR's In Focus - Mar. 29, 2021

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, the Alabama Legislature's return from spring break tops the list.

"Live In Focus Weekly Newswrap" - TPR's In Focus - Mar. 26, 2021

On this week's live Newswrap update from In Focus, Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson headlines about Thursday's tornado aftermath and the postponement of First Lady Jill Biden's visit to Alabama. And the wildcard is about a puppy-loving parrot.

"In Focus Political Buzzword" - TPR's In Focus - Mar. 22, 2021

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, COVID-19 vaccinations for people 55 and older, and those with underlying health conditions, top the news.