In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

"Avoiding Too Good To Be True Investment Schemes" - TPR's In Focus - May 14, 2024

Seniors and retirees are often invited to luncheons and events, where an investment opportunity is presented that promises huge returns.  In his career with the Alabama Securities Commission, now retired Director Joseph Borg has brought perpetrators of investment scams to justice.  He talks with Carolyn Hutcheson on The Exchange from In Focus, with cautionary advice to investors.

"Alabama Legislative Session Wraps Up Amid Controversies"- TPR's In Focus - May 10, 2024

On The Newswrap,Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the accomplishments of the Legislative session.  And the Wildcard is about a unique way to get rid of Cicadas!

"The Grief Journey, Part Two" - TPR's In Focus - May 9, 2024

Continuing The Stoyline book series with co-author Roy Smoot, whose book is "It All Belongs, Love, Loss, and Learning to Live Again," he talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about how he survived the death of Judy, his wife of forty years, who had brain cancer.  Their book is full of Judy's joyful art, Roy's poetry, and the arc of life they created.  The book contains spaces for readers to record their own experience in processing grief.

"The Grief Journey, Part One" - TPR's In Focus - May 8, 2024

As we approach Mother's Day, Roy Smoot, devoted husband and father, shares the story of his late artist wife, Judy, a mother and grandmother, with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus.  Roy and Judy co-wrote the book, "It All Belongs, Love, Loss, and Learning to Live Again," with collaborator Melinda Folse.  This is part one of a two-part interview, which follows on May 9th for The Storyline book series.

"Newswrap's Wild Card Features a Toothy Escape Artist" - TPR's In Focus, May 3, 2024

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the big issue facing the legislators before they adjourn - gambling legislation.  And the Wildcard is about one toothy escape artist!

"Gearing Up for Cinco de Mayo Celebrations " - TPR's In Focus - May 2, 2024

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in both Mexico and the U.S. on May 5th, but May 4th figures into the story.  Felix Montelara, podcast producer and creator of the Latin Podcast Awards, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the celebration's roots in history.

"Dothan Pastry Chef Takes On Culinary Competition" - TPR's In Focus - May 1, 2024

Food Network contestant and Dothan pastry chef Brooke De Jong talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about her May 6th appearance on the new culinary competition - "Next Baking Master: Paris." 

"Explorers Club Comes To Cloverdal Playhouse" - TPR's In Focus - April 30, 2024

Sam Wootten, Artistic Director of the Cloverdale Playhouse, and Scott Grinstead, Director of the play, "The Explorers Club," discuss with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus the madcap comedy set in Victorian London.  Sam Wootten also previews the upcoming events of the theater.

"Newswrap Includes a Fur-Flying Wildcard" - TPR's In Focus - April 26, 2024

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses legislative interest in expanding Medicaid with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus.  And the Wildcard has fur flying all over the palace!

"Global Ties Alabama Focusing On Citizen Diplomacy" - TPR's In Focus - April 25, 2024

Global Ties Alabama brings people and cultures together as a form of citizen diplomacy.  Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Al Allenback, Global Ties Alabama board member, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about the mission of the nonprofit organization.