In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson

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.

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." 

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.

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 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.

One hundred and ninety years ago, St. Peter Catholic Church was established in downtown Montgomery.  In an on-location interview, sisters Jean Bradley and Ann Schaum talk with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus about how the story if the church is interwoven with the history of Alabama's capital city.  They discuss St. Margaret's Hospital, the stained glass windows, especially those depicting a World War I sailor and soldier and chaplain, and a new museum in the works.

During Earth Week, celebrated Alabama actress and arts educator Dr. Tonea Stewart visits In Focus with special guest Lacheryl Cillie to talk with host Carolyn Hutcheson about the thrifting lifestyle. Dr.Stewart's Suited for Success project prepares young people for careers, and Ms. Cillie's Thrifting Tours teach people how to creatively recycle and re-use goods, to keep them out of landfills.

On this special episode of In Focus, we remember musician, educator, and longtime supporter of Troy Public Radio, Randy Foster. 
Joining host Carolyn Hutcheson to remember Foster are Layne Holley, Director of Marketing and Communication at The Alabama Shakespeare Festival and Sam Wooten, Artistic Director at the Cloverdale Playhouse.

On The Newswrap, Todd Stacy, Host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares with Carolyn Hutcheson of In Focus the results of the Congressional District 2 Primary Election Runoff.  And the Wildcard will soon bring on the noise!

The Montgomery Whitewater Park is hosting the U.S. Olympic Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross Trials. CEO Dave Hepps joins In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson and guest co-host Glenda McNair with a preview.