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Pollinators - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 30, 2026

2026/09/30

On today's In Focus, we look at an urban space at the Alabama Forestry Commission headquarters that was turned into a pollinator garden for butterflies and birds in downtown Montgomery.

Quilt Festival - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 29, 2026

2026/09/29

The world-famous quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama, will be celebrated next Saturday, October 3rd, with the Airing of the Quilts Festival, and In Focus brings you a preview.

White House vs. Press - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 25, 2026

2026/09/25

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the ongoing issue of press coverage of the White House. And the Wildcard is about wildlife baby boot camp!

Education Survey - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 18, 2026

2026/09/18

On Today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses the latest survey about public support for education in Alabama. And we're "all ears" for the Wildcard!

Two-Toed Tom - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 17, 2026

2026/09/17

Today's In Focus brings you the story of a giant alligator names Two-toed Tom, as first told to us by historian and author Dale Cox in August of 2023.

Aaron Burr in Alabama - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 16, 2026

2026/09/16

One of the most popular In Focus segments has been Colonel Bryan Morgan's story of Aaron Burr in Alabama and his duel with Alexander Hamilton. Today we bring you that interview from July of 2025.

Historic Westville Village - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 15, 2026

2026/09/15

Historic Westville Village in Columbus, Georgia is the third oldest living history village experience in the U.S. Today's In Focus brings you an interview with artist April Kirk that we first broadcast last May.

Campaigns - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 11, 2026

2026/09/11

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal," discusses how the gubernatorial campaigns are heating up after labor Day. And Todd reflects on the meaning of September 11th 25 years later.

SEACT's Next Act - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 10, 2026

2026/09/10

Fans of the Southeast Alabama Community Theatre will be excited to hear that SEACT is moving forward with plans for a major project, while offering a full slate of entertainment starting next week.

Lucas Tavern & Billie - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 9, 2026

2026/09/09

In Focus takes you to Montgomery's Old Alabama Town, where a hero of the American Revolution was celebrated at Lucas Tavern. We talk with the living block manager and meet the official "greeter," his dog Billie.

Shady Grove Farm - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 8, 2026

2026/09/08

The Shady Grove Road Blueberry Patch Farm in Tuskegee, Alabama was featured in the June-July issue of Southern Living Magazine, so In Focus called the owner and farm manager for an interview!

Data Centers - TPR's In Focus - September 4, 2026

2026/09/04

This week on the Newswrap from In Focus, the Alabama gubernatorial race is heating up between Democrat Doug Jones and Republican Tommy Tuberville—and the topic is AI data centers. And the Wildcard answers the question: Where do rodents sit in the Brazilian legislature?

Persausion Book - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 3, 2026

2026/09/03

In this uncertain economy, have you looked at your buying habits? Dr. Shari Hoppin, Troy University associate professor of journalism, visits In Focus to explain what influences us, in an interview recorded in September of last year.

Dolly's Imagination Library - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 2, 2026

2026/09/02

The year 1995 saw the launch of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in honor of her father, who couldn't read. In Focus brings you an update on the library, which sends books to young children throughout Alabama.

Pawbook - TPR's In Focus - Sept. 1, 2026

2026/09/01

Now that school is back in session, In Focus brings you a conversation from 2024 with Liz Fryer, a retired Troy school teacher whose book, "Spencer's Pawbook of Wisdom," teaches children the principles of kindness.