In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

On today's In Focus, historian Dr. Richard Bailey concludes Black History Month by sharing his memories of meeting a world famous scientist in Africa.

With primary elections coming up in May, the League of Women Voters have turned their attention to the issue of restoring voting rights.

Historian Dr. Kathryn Braund visits In Focus, taking us back to the time of the American Revolution, when a young Quaker botanist traveled the South collecting plant species that we still enjoy today.

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the App Store Accountability Act. And the Wildcard applauds a cat that has been on the job for fifteen years!

On today's In Focus, family historian True Lewis recounts how she traced her family lineage to a patriot in the American Revolution. She joins us for our Genealogy in Your Genes series.

On today's In Focus, BirdNote's senior audio producer, Mark Bramhill, joins us for the "Paws for Animals" series with tips on how to keep cats and other animals away from birds.

Guests from the Cloverdale Playhouse in Montgomery preview the play, "American Son," which has elements that could be ripped from the headlines.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares an education report that is the envy of the nation. And just in time for Valentine's Day, Todd has a doggy Wildcard!

The American Forest Foundation and the Alabama Forestry Commission celebrated the planting of the "millionth tree" this week in Lowndes County, Alabama. In Focus has the story from Rita Hite, A.F.F. CEO, today. 

On today's In Focus, we discuss the life of Malcolm X, one of the most polarizing figures of the civil rights era. Montgomery's Capri Theatre is presenting the movie "Malcolm X" in observance of Black History Month.

On The Exchange from In Focus, Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, discusses new ways consumers are being ripped off at cryptocurrency kiosks.

On Today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the battle in Congress over the funding of ICE. And the Wildcard says a heartfelt goodbye to an actress who starred in a movie about dogs.

If you're a fan of Nat King Cole, one of the most popular singers of the 1950's and 60s, In Focus previews an upcoming concert honoring his music at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival.

Today on In Focus, we welcome back a son of south Alabama, who happens to be a television star, Sean Freeman, who will be the keynote speaker at the Troy University John Robert Lewis Leadership Conference.

The Montgomery Symphony Orchestra will feature a world premiere oratorio, "A Time for Jubilee," on February 9th, and the composer and music director visit In Focus with a preview.

On Today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the possibility of a partial government shutdown. And a creative cow takes the Wildcard!

In 1948, cable television became available in rural areas of the United States, and a million households had a T.V. set. Today, James Clower, retired director of radio and television, visits In Focus with the story of how Troy University built a television station.

Today's In Focus features a conversation with naturalist Kelly Reetz, assistant superintendent at Gulf State Park. Her favorite season at the park is winter, with all the wildlife!

The first settlers who arrived in Alabama before statehood have been documented by the Alabama Genealogical Society and recognized by Governor Ivey.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a house bill that would expand Alabama's law enforcement power on immigration in partnership with Homeland Security and ICE.

Darley Newman visits In Focus to share her Alabama travel and food adventure, as we preview her upcoming special on Alabama Public Television.

On today's In Focus, BirdNote's senior audio producer, Mark Bramhill, discusses the joy of birding and shares an inside look at how the program is produced.

As we celebrate America's 250th on In Focus, Dr. Mark Wilson discusses the journey of a young Quaker naturalist, William Bartram, and the plants that connect him to Alabama, Georgia, and Florida today.

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses Senator Katie Britt's role in funding the Department of Homeland Security. And the Wildcard is about some really smart dogs!

The U.S. Civil Rights Trail has more than 100 locations across multiple states, and In Focus brings you a conversation with Lee Sentell, director of the Alabama Tourism Department, who documented it in a landmark book.