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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses federal rules for SNAP benefits, and he also previews the Republican primary runoff. Plus, there's a furry surprise for the Wildcard!

In this episode: "Where SHORT Loves to Read" by Monica Anderson Young and Dr. Dee Dupree Bennett, read by Caleb Quick Storytime with SHORT the Squirrel is produced in the studios of Troy Public Radio by Austin Toy. Special thanks to Dr. Dee Dupree Bennett, Monica Anderson Young, Reana Wallace, Tori Lee Averett, and the Pied Pipers.

Today, the "Back to Nature" series on In Focus brings you a conversation with William Holman, director of Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, about the gardens' "Wings of Wonder Butterfly House."

Today, art gallery owner Marcia Weber visits In Focus with the story of an Alabama preacher turned artist, whose legacy is a paradise garden.

On today's In Focus, Amber Mitchell discusses how Selma's historic Jackson Home was acquired by the Henry Ford Museum and moved to Dearborn, Michigan.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the Supreme Court's decision about Alabama's congressional map. And the Wildcard features a famous hairstyle!

The life of a Cherokee Indian with the name "Granny Dollar" reflects Alabama and Georgia history for today's In Focus Storyline book series.

In Focus continues its "Pause for Animals" series with a visit with Christopher "Birdman" Joe, who talks about spring birding at his family farm in west Alabama.

The Cultural Arts Center of Dothan is getting ready to showcase its "Dancing for the Arts" competition, and today's In Focus has a preview.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the confusion over Alabama's election maps. And the Wildcard has a thief caught in the act!

Schools in Jefferson County are doing things differently. And it all starts with school superintendent Dr. Walter Gonsoulin. He was named National School Superintendent of the Year in 2025. Under his leadership, Jefferson County Schools has seen a 357% increase in the number of students that earned industry credentials, indicating that those students possess the qualifications for entry-level employment. So how did he do it? We’ll find out today on Growing the Forest and the Trees.

Today, In Focus visits Montgomery's Old Alabama Town for the "Paws for Animals" series.

Today on In Focus, in celebration of America's 250th, the Alabama Genealogical Society has a new project called, "Tell Me a Story."

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, shares the results of the primary election races. And the Wildcard rules a San Francisco Bay dock.

In this episode, we read "Sydney and the Masquerade" by Kay Whaley. Storytime with SHORT the Squirrel is produced in the studios of Troy Public Radio by Austin Toy. Special thanks to Dr. Dee Dupree Bennett, Monica Anderson Young, Reana Wallace, Tori Lee Averett, and the Pied Pipers.

Historic Westville Village in Columbus, Georgia, offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back into the 1800s and experience life in a rural community.

In this episode: "Turn Out the Lights" by Michael Knight

Today, In Focus brings you the story of a community that is famous for its history and artistic quilts, the Freedom Quilting Bee Legacy in Gee's Bend, Alabama.

Dr. Jim Vickrey has met many notable history makers in his career as an education leader, and he shares his memories of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as evangelist Billy Graham on In Focus today.

Danielle Hudson, a chemistry and physics lecturer at Troy University, describes her girls' STEM camp for rising 6th–8th graders that uses hands-on activities, field trips, and female mentorship to boost representation and belonging in STEM. We examine culture, stereotypes, the "leaky pipeline" for women in STEM, workplace barriers like parental leave and infrastructure, student food insecurity, and the power of service to create more inclusive pathways.

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, previews the May 19th primary election races. And the Wildcard is the biggest one yet!

Today's In Focus brings you a conversation with Dr. Shirley Farrell, a lifelong bird enthusiast and the president of the Alabama Ornithological Society.

With today's round-the-clock news cycle and preoccupation with electronic devices, sleep can be hard to come by. In Focus features a visit with Dr. Justin Thomas, director of the UAB Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic.

In Focus brings news of the Alabama Property Protection Act passed by the Alabama legislature in April. Amanda Senn, director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits The Exchange today.

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the special session of the legislature, as it grapples with election issues and maps. And the Wildcard is about pets - the mechanical kind!

On today's In Focus, Jake Braun, former White House deputy national cyber security director, discusses how cartels are fueling the crisis of illegal drugs in the U.S.

"New Dresses" by Mary Ward Brown, published in the 1986 collection Tongues of Flame, read by permission of Kirtley Brown and the Auburn University Libraries Special Collections and Archives.

If you're a fan of Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean," the Black Pearl pirate ship was built on the Alabama coast. Al Jones shares that story from the Alabama Forestry Commission on today's In Focus.

May is Preservation Month, and In Focus talks with Taylor Stewart, director of preservation services at Landmarks Foundation, to learn how historic designations are made.

Scott Simon visits Troy Public Radio to discuss his book Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known, a collection of essays about the animals that have impacted his life, from family pets like the cat Ulysses and the poodle Daisy to animals encountered during his travels, such as a zebra in the Serengeti and dogs in war-torn Sarajevo.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a recent contentious meeting of the Alabama Educational Television Commission. And the Wildcard was buzzing on an interstate ramp in Tennessee!

The Alabama Broadcasters Association is celebrating 80 years of service to Alabama, and Sharon Tinsley, its president, visits In Focus.

Today In Focus is celebrating "Earth Day with Renee" in our Back to Nature series at the Alabama State Parks.

If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business, the U.S. Small Business Administration can help you develop a business plan.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the "Stop the Scroll Act" that affects children under 18. And the wildcard celebrates rodent heroes!

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One of Alabama's most significant transportation projects is the I-10 Mobile River Bridge Project. Archaeologist Rachel Hines returns to In Focus to share the stories revealed by layers of artifacts.

April 15th is significant because income taxes are due, but the Alabama Securities Commission's Amanda Senn visits In Focus with the bigger picture in mind.

Today's In Focus brings you a preview of spring's upcoming concerts from the Montgomery Symphony's executive director, Bryan Reeves.

In this selection from the Trojans Talk Research podcast, host Barry McKnight talks to Dr. Jacqueline Jones within Troy’s Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences, about her research on prostate cancer. Hear the full episode of Trojans Talk Research: https://trojanstalkresearch.podbean.com/e/trojans-talk-research-dr-jacqueline-jones/

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On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a new law that mandates minimum care standards for outdoor dogs. And the Wildcard is about an animal today that was alive during Queen Victoria's lifetime.

Dr. Tish Warr, discusses her research on the impacts of parental incarceration, the stigma children face, and paths to resilience. She highlights how family connection, employment, and community support influence reentry and recidivism, and offers insights on promoting belonging for first-generation college students.

Right after the news of the successful Artemis II mission around the moon, the Red Door Theatre in Union Springs, Alabama, brings you the play "Silent Sky."

The era of Civil War Reconstruction is the topic of In Focus today. The Alabama Shakespeare Festival will present the world premiere of a new play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Robert Schenkkan.

News about the progress of south Alabama's I-10 Mobile River Bridge project also includes the archaeological finds that preceded construction.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the Public Service Commission expansion bill. And the Wildcard is about doggie DNA!

Spring has brought warm temperatures, high winds, drought conditions, and wildfires. So we asked the Alabama Forestry Commission for advice to landowners and homeowners.

For the very first time on this podcast series, “The Voice of the Trojans” Barry McKnight goes to Malone Hall, one of the oldest buildings on campus and the home of the Department of Art and Design, to talk with Troy professors Will Jacks and Sarah Dismukes about research within Art & Design, on the latest Trojans Talk Research Podcast.

If you're thinking about flying, today's In Focus brings you up to date on Montgomery Regional Airport, with their new route to Houston starting next week.