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Troy Public Radio

Troy Public Radio

Troy Public Radio is proud to serve its listeners in the tri-state coverage area of central and southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia and the Florida Panhandle. Our network offers world, national and regional news, arts and cultural programming and is affiliated with National Public Radio, Public Radio International, the Associated Press and the Alabama Broadcasters Association. Troy Public Radio also broadcasts in HD (Hybrid Digital). Our HD service is provided free to listeners (HD receiver

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00:09:54

Master Bird Bander Migrates Out West - In Focus - Jan...

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2025/01/15

Master bird bander Fred Bassett has been banding winter hummingbirds in Alabama, Florida, and Georgia for thirty years.Recently Fred moved to Idaho, and In Focus caught up with him to learn how the work he started will continue.

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00:09:45

Girl Scout Cookie Season Promises Sweet Treats and...

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2025/01/14

Girl scout cookie sales are underway, and In Focus caught up with Jackie Lucas of the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama Council for a preview of this financial literacy program.

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00:09:55

Eagle Awareness Weekends - In Focus - Jan 14, 2025

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2025/01/14

Today Renee Raney with the Alabama State Parks previews the Eagle Awareness Weekends at Lake Guntersville State Parks, and she discusses her own encounters with bald and golden eagles.

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00:04:34

Newswrap's Wildcard is About A Pig Pardoning Ceremony...

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2025/01/09

In the weekly Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy with Alabama Public Television looks ahead to the new year in the legislature, and the wildcard is about a pig pardoning ceremony.

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00:09:26

Author Frye Gaillard Remembers President Carter, Part...

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2025/01/09

In the second of this two-part interview, author Frye Gaillard recalls the Jimmy Carter he knew and interviewed for two decades.

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00:09:35

Ghost Story from Alabama's Earliest State Capital -...

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2025/01/09

In this episode of In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson, Jonathan Matthews talks about the Old Cahawba Archaeological Park and shares a ghost story of his own.

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00:09:31

Author Frye Gaillard Recalls Carter Interviews On Eve...

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2025/01/09

As the nation prepares to lay Jimmy Carter to rest, author Frye Gaillard recalls two decades of interviews with the former President.

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00:23:00

Trojans Talk Research - Monica Anderson Young and Dr....

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2025/01/06

In the first podcast of 2025, Barry checks in with Monica Anderson Young and with Dr. Dee Bennett of Troy University’s College of Education. They talk about “SHORT the Squirrel”, the star of their highly-successful reading initiative, and how SHORT is making a difference in communities by inspiring young readers and fostering a love for learning.

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00:15:09

Alabama Aloud with Don Noble - "Christmas Stories,...

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2024/12/18

The work of Alabama authors deserves to be read out loud - and now it is! Join host Don Noble as he reads short stories from Alabama's finest authors.In this episode: "Christmas Stories, Somewhat but Mostly Not True" by Daniel Wallace

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00:33:53

It Came from the Archives - Shaped Note/Sacred Harp...

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2024/12/12

In Southern folklife the singing convention has a long and illustrious history. Always commercial ventures, they changed in scale as communication, printing, and travel technology expanded their market. In this episode, we explore one such convention that took place at the 1949 Houston County Fair

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00:32:52

Reimagination 2

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2024/12/11

Blake Morgan’s musical arrangements embody the essence of what it means to “imagine again or anew.” Together with host, Diane Orlofsky, learn how Morgan works in this unique creative space when he conceives his arrangements. This episode features Morgan’s arrangement of the iconic “Hushabye Mountain” (performed by the King’s Singers) and his setting of the beautiful folk song, “The Water is Wide” (featuring Blake’s demo of the arrangement he wrote for Take Six). We even “tease” a brand-new setting

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00:30:53

Reimagination 1

Troy Public Radio ·

2024/12/11

This is the first of two episodes with composer/arranger/singer, Blake Morgan, hosted by Diane Orlofsky. Morgan’s music crosses genres and has been performed by Take Six, the King's Singers, Manhattan Transfer, Conspirare, and many others. A gifted singer, Blake is now a member of Voces8, whose performances we often feature on this podcast.In this episode, Morgan talks about the process of taking music which is familiar and arranging it so that it sounds brand new. We explore how Morgan reimagined

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00:32:44

TPR's Speaking Globally - North Korea Sends Troops to...

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2024/12/10

In October, news of North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s war in Ukraine sparked fresh fears of escalation in the conflict. The news also brought fresh scrutiny to North Korea itself and the threat an alliance of so called “dissatisfied states” like North Korea and Russia poses to the global world order. This is the second of our two-part series on North Korea with Dr. Daniel Pinkston, a Lecturer of International Relations at Troy University. Dr Pinkston previously served as Northeast Asia

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00:18:54

It Came from the Archives - Dothan Man Was Among...

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2024/12/05

People in the Wiregrass have known about Bishop Cleaners since it opened in Dothan in 1947. But few know that in November 1945, its founder, Eustace E. Bishop, was one of the fastest men on the open sea. Read Dr. Olliff's article on Eustace Bishop and the USS Lake Champlain: https://today.troy.edu/perspectives/it-came-from-the-archives-dothan-man-was-among-fastest-on-the-open-sea/

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00:22:57

Culture and Belonging: Telling Your Story

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2024/12/05

In this episode, Kyle Gassiott, Director of Radio at Troy Public Radio shares what he’s learned in his 15 years as a radio, print, and television journalist about crafting a story that connects with listeners. We also talk about how our experiences and the stories we tell contribute to culture.

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00:29:10

Tapestry

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2024/12/03

In this episode, co-hosts Diane Orlofsky and Scott Sexton speak with two creatives connected to the recording project Awaiting Golden Light (performed by Connecticut-based Voices of Concinnity). First, composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt (whose composition, “The Breadth of Blossoms” was featured on the album) relates the fascinating story behind this captivating and timely music. We also hear how Artistic Director Sarah Kaufold advocates for inclusion on the podium, within the choral ensemble, and the

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00:26:17

TPR's Speaking Globally - North Korea Sends Troops to...

Troy Public Radio ·

2024/12/01

In October, news of North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s war in Ukraine sparked fresh fears of escalation in the conflict. The news also brought fresh scrutiny to North Korea itself and the threat an alliance of so called “dissatisfied states” like North Korea and Russia poses to the global world order. Today, we’re going to zero in on North Korea’s history and try to piece together what led us to this point. This is the first of our two-part series on North Korea with Dr. Daniel Pinkston,

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00:20:00

Trojans Talk Research - Dr. Shannon Dadd

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2024/12/01

“Barry McKnight spends some time with Dr. Shannon Dadd of Troy University's College of Education's Teacher Education Department. Dr. Dadd discusses the impact of immersive STEM environments and professional development on teacher motivation and efficacy to implement STEM education, on this edition of the “Trojans Talk Research Podcast”

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00:26:41

Boundless

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2024/11/26

In this episode of InChoir, co-hosts Diane Orlofsky and Scott Sexton speak with Canadian composer, Katerina Gimon, about her choral composition “she was wilderness” (performed by the Vancouver Chamber Choir). Join us as we explore Gimon’s music which has been called eclectic and dynamic. Learn how she draws from many musical styles and takes the listener through layered textures, intense emotions and shared human experiences.InChoir is a production of Troy Public Radio and the College of

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00:32:38

Sonic Journeys

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2024/11/20

In this InChoir episode, host Diane Orlofsky talks to composer/arranger/singer, Greg Jasperse, who is also the Director of Vocal Jazz at Western Michigan University. Together they explore the stories behind his choral arrangement of the seasonal favorite, “Lo, how a Rose E’er Blooming,” (performed by members of the WMU Chorale) as well as his original vocal jazz composition, “I am Alive” (sung by the WMU Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Gold Company). Jasperse also discusses how music can support and facilitate

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