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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.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the negotiations in Washington over the partial government shutdown. And the Wildcard has a squirrel getting high on more than trees!

In honor of Women's History Month, In Focus brings you part two of the story of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, wife of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald, and the people who influenced her childhood in Montgomery.

Today's In Focus brings you a conversation with Jacob Van Megan horticulturist at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. Spring has new opportunities, including Saturday morning bird walks.

Today's In Focus brings you a conversation with Jacob Van Megan horticulturist at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery. Spring has new opportunities, including Saturday morning bird walks.

Troy University's Lauren Cole previews the March 31st visit of Lulu Gribbin, shark attack survivor and founder of the Lulu Strong Foundation. Lulu will be the Helen Keller Lecture Series guest speaker.

On today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a Republican Party proposal to have closed primary elections. And the Wildcard is about a Winston County dog with a bucket full of headaches!

A Vermont dentist calls our attention to the downside of the internet and social media with her recommendations on how to cope!

Rosa Parks is often remembered during Women's History Month, and the Troy University Rosa Parks Museum is working with the Library of Congress to bring her personal collection back to Montgomery.

Amanda Senn, Director of the Alabama Securities Commission, visits The Exchange today to talk about legislative bills and cryptocurrency.

This episode caps off the third year of the Culture and Belonging podcast. In that time we've talked to more than 36 guests, from students and staff to faculty and beyond. We've heard so many great stories and learned so many lessons about promoting intercultural competency. In this episode, Rich and Wendy reflect on how the podcast started, how far they've come, and where they would like to go from here. And they give their own personal definitions of culture and belonging.

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the legislative budgets and the Public Service Commission. And the Wildcard is about a stowaway!

The Alabama Mural Trail beckons visitors to enjoy a walking tour of outdoor art! Today, Kara Campbell begins our In Focus series in Dothan, home to more than twenty murals about Wiregrass history and culture.

On today's In Focus, we hear the story of Jean Lafitte, one of history's most colorful pirates of the Florida Panhandle, as we observe America's 250th anniversary.

With gasoline prices continuing to escalate, Clay Ingram with AAA Alabama talks with In Focus about how to cope.

We head to Troy University's annual Guitar Festival, featuring masterclasses, performances, and student reflections on classical guitar education. We also check in on Troy Men's Basketball’s 80–65 win over ULM that secured a consecutive regular-season championship and the team’s preparation for the Sun Belt Tournament.

In this conversation from the InChoir podcast, hosts Diane Orlofsky and Scott Sexton talk to composer Christohper Tin and naturalist Scott Weidensaul about Tin’s 2022 album, "The Lost Birds." Tin describes the album as both a memorial to extinct bird species and a celebration of their symbolism as messengers of hope, peace, and renewal.

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and Alabama's role going forward.

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Fans of novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald are often intrigued by Zelda, his Alabama-born wife. On today's In Focus, the Montgomery County Historical Society brings her story to life in a special exhibit.

If you'd like to take a hike into history atop a mountain, In Focus talks with the Alabama Forestry Commission's Brad Dunham today for the Back to Nature series.

On Today's In Focus, former White House Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun, discusses the fight against fentanyl.

Barry McKnight once again heads to McCall Hall on the Troy campus, where this month he talks with Dr. Brian Helms of the Department of Biological and Environmental Science. Dr. Helms is passionate about his active, hands-on research about the removal of the Elba Hydroelectric Dam’s effect upon the Pea River populations of indigenous fish and mussels, and he shares that passion (and another exciting project) on the latest Trojans Talk Research Podcast.

On today/s Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses the state's involvement in Montgomery's struggling Jackson Hospital. And the Wildcard is about an unexpected competitor in the Winter Olympics.

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!

Troy University has more than 150 student organizations—so many that you could never hope to be an active member of them all. That hasn’t stopped Zara Smith from trying. She’s making it a priority to discover as many new experiences and perspectives as possible. Zara is a member of Chi Omega sorority, a Trojan Ambassador, Chief Justice of the Student Government Association, and editor of Troy’s yearbook, The Palladium.