In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

Barbara Barcellona-Smith grew up in a family with Sicilian, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Lebanese heritage, which was reflected in their cooking. She talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about her book, "Let's Eat Snails," which reflects her family's adventures with food.

Today is Memorial Day, and in addition to remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, we also remember the almost 82,000 American service members still missing in action (MIAs). Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares this week's political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, with news about Governor Ivey's latest health order.

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 legislative bills that Governor Kay Ivey signed this week, and one that she didn't sign. And the wildcard is about a lovesick bird!

Author Kym Klass talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about her sister's suicide and how she coped afterwards. Kym is an advocate with the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and she wrote the book, "One More Day - A Powerful True Story of Suicide, Loss, and A Woman's Newfound Faith." She is a former newspaper reporter. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255.

Allison Muhlendorf, Executive Director of the Alabama School Readiness Alliance, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about Alabama's top ranked Pre-K Education program. Within the next three years, the program is expected to reach 70% of the state's eligible children.

A repeat of a St. Patrick's Day interview in recognition of the Irish roots of F. Scott Fitzgerald's family, Minnesota artist Katharine Woodman-Maynard talked with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about her adaptation of "The Great Gatsby" as a graphic novel. In January 2021, "The Great Gatsby" entered the public domain.

This week when Alabama Public Television's Don Dailey shares the political forecast with Troy Public Radio's Carolyn Hutcheson, prospects loom for a special legislative session.

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 bills that were passed by the Alabama Legislature on the last day of the regular session. Governor Ivey signed the Medical Marijuana bill into law. And the wildcard is about an airborne feline!

Licensed Professional Counselor Maggie Banger of Birmingham, AL, talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about post-pandemic behavior and when people need to reach out for help. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is toll-free at 1-800-273-8255.

Major General Walter Givhan, U.S. Air Force Retired, President of the Alabama World Affairs Council and Troy University Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Economic Development, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about the NATO Virtual Conference with the Alabama World Affairs Council about Outer Space as a Domain May 24th at noon.