StoryCorps’ Connect250 – TPR’s In Focus – July 2, 2026
Join the conversation each weekday on “In Focus” as host Carolyn Hutcheson talks with: artists, historians, experts, environmentalists, musicians, authors, and other big thinkers and change makers. Carolyn brings her three decades of on-air experience, her curious mind, and her warm conversational style to each episode. We hope you join us and take time to bring your world, In Focus.
For the first part of our In Focus/Culture and Belonging “pod swap” we brought Carolyn Hutcheson in as a guest on Culture and Belonging, hosted by Rich Ledet and Wendy Broyles.
Carolyn reflects on her four decades in broadcasting, discusses her passion for canoeing and outdoor education, and, like all guests on the show, gives her definition of culture.
Stay tuned for the second half of the swap when Rich and Wendy join Carolyn on In Focus.
You can hear more Culture and Belonging here: https://cultureandbelonging.podbean.com/
Carolyn Hutchison, host of Troy Public Radio’s In Focus, discusses culture, belonging, and the power of curiosity in interviewing. She shares personal stories, tips for connecting across differences, the value of lifelong learning, and her passion for outdoor education and community storytelling.
Support comes from the Rosa Parks Museum on Troy University’s Montgomery campus, located on the spot of Mrs. Parks’ historic 1955 arrest, and featuring exhibits that chronicle the history of the Montgomery bus boycott. More information at troy.edu/rosaparks.