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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 08/10/2026
In this episode of InChoir, we talk to two Raymond W. Brock Award winners: Troy University’s own Michael Mills (2010, “Crossing the Bar”) and Patrick Vu (2023, “On the Hillside”). Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/4Pjw2ih
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 01/10/2026
Nadia Tarnawsky masterfully weaves Ukrainian cultural and musical traditions throughout her compositions On this episode of InChoir, we learn about her Ukrainian heritage and hear the rich musical contributions of this talented composer. buff.ly/4Pjw2ih
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 24/09/2026
Today on InChoir: composer Frank Ticheli on the power... of silence. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/JGq7rE7
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 22/09/2026
Artemis, the chicken, says, "Call 1-800-800-6616 bock, bock!" And check out Artemis and the rest of the flock on YouTube: buff.ly/vcl6N20
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 17/09/2026
Today we kick off season four of the InChoir podcast with award-winning composer Juhi Bansal. Listen on NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/USSSjvS
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 06/09/2026
Have you heard our newest program, The Wirecutter Show, Sundays at 3PM? It’s your go-to for smart advice on what’s actually worth your money—from tech and home goods to cooking and more. And naturally, we had to check out their picks for the best tabletop radios! 📻
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Tabletop Radios Are Delightfully Nostalgic. These Are Our Favorites.
Tabletop radios are as much about style as they are about performance. We have six radio recommendations that appeal to different tastes and budgets.
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 01/09/2026
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Ann Kenda - TPR's In Focus - August 31, 2026 | In Focus with Carolyn Hutcheson
For more than six years, Ann Kenda has been your Morning Edition host, bringing you the news of the day on Troy Public Radio. In Focus shares a fond farewell with Ann as she returns home to be with…
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 31/08/2026
Our engineering team is working to restore WTJB's broadcast—thanks for your patience! In the meantime, you can still tune into Troy Public Radio on smart speakers, the NPR app, or npr.org by searching "WTJB" or "Troy Public Radio."
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 31/08/2026
Due to mechanical issues, WTJB is unable to broadcast TPR’s signal until further notice. We are working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 25/08/2026
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 02/07/2026
You'll laugh; you'll cry; you might even howl! "Bill" by Brad Watson is a heartfelt and humorous story about saying goodbye. Just look for Alabama Aloud wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/x8sDlMW
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 30/06/2026
There's a lot more where that came from! Clarinet Corner has reached 10,000 downloads. You don't have to be a clarinet player or a musician to join in, host Tim Phillips makes the show accessible to everyone! Check it out for yourself here: buff.ly/IQ3hW7r
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 24/06/2026
In her 42 years in broadcasting, Carolyn Hutcheson has interviewed thousands of guests about all sorts of topics, but on this edition of Culture and Belonging, we're asking her to talk about the one topic she's often too modest to discuss: herself! buff.ly/ThYCckK
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 23/06/2026
Alabama Aloud has reached 10,000 downloads! Hear what all the fuss is about: buff.ly/8mDaUUR
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 12/06/2026
SHORT the Squirrel is back with another story for young readers! Hear the newest episode of Storytime with SHORT the Squirrel wherever you get your podcasts.
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"Where SHORT Loves to Read" by Monica Anderson Young and Dr. Dee Dupree Bennett | Storytime with SHORT the Squirrel
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…
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 04/06/2026
Supreme Court allows map that favors Republicans —TPR's Joey Hudson for NPR News (Jun 3, 2026) #redistricting buff.ly/rYZlBQp
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"Supreme Court Allows Republican Favored Map" - TPR's Joey Hudson for NPR News - Jun 3, 2026
Troy Public Radio’s Joey Hudson reports for NPR News that the U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in upcoming elections.
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 28/05/2026
Alabama state officials are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal ruling that blocked a congressional map that favors Republicans. Troy Public Radio’s Austin Toy reports for NPR’s Hourly Newscast:
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 28/05/2026
More than just a diploma, students in Jefferson County Schools' Academy of Craft are receiving job offers in the trades straight out of high school. Hear all about it and much more on today's Growing the Forest and the Tress, available wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/nfhJjO3
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 27/05/2026
Did you miss naturalist author Scott Weidensaul on Here and Now? We've got you covered. buff.ly/9YqKueg Weidensaul spoke on our own InChoir podcast in 2024 about the intersection of music and conservation. You can hear that episode here: buff.ly/bKebDVy
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How some conservationists are recovering bird species during a global biodiversity crisis
North America has lost billions of birds since 1970, but some species are actually bucking this concerning trend.
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 27/05/2026
Troy Public Radio's Joey Hudson reports for NPR News that a federal court has blocked the state of Alabama from using a congressional map that favors Republicans:
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 22/05/2026
Calling all young readers: You can read along with SHORT the Squirrel on today's podcast, featuring "Sydney and the Masquerade" by Kay Whaley.
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"Sydney and the Masquerade" by Kay Whaley | Storytime with SHORT the Squirrel
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…
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 21/05/2026
Michael Knight's "Turn Out the Lights" — a never-before-heard short story, on this week's Alabama Aloud. buff.ly/F78EWnM
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 16/05/2026
Chemistry lecturer Danielle Hudson is helping school-age girls feel like they belong in STEM. Hear how on this edition of Culture and Belonging, available wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/sxsG8us
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 07/05/2026
Today, we kick off a new season of Alabama Aloud, with Mary Ward Brown's short story "New Dresses." We'll have new episodes every other Wednesday from now through July. Happy listening! buff.ly/lVYQj5Y
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 01/05/2026
SHORT the Squirrel is Alabama's official literacy mascot. He's also the star of Troy Public Radio's newest podcast "Storytime with SHORT the Squirrel." Come and read along with us!
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Why SHORT Loves to Read | Storytime with SHORT the Squirrel
SHORT the Squirrel is Alabama's official literacy mascot. His mission is to help children discover the magic of reading and teach them that "waiting time is reading time." In this episode: "Why SHORT…
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 09/03/2026
The next generation of voting rights activists are important to the organizers of the annual Selma Bridge Crossing re-enactment as Troy Public Radio’s Alexis Phelps reports for NPR News:
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 08/03/2026
TPR’s De’Shaun Cottrell reports for NPR News from Selma’s Annual Bridge Crossing re-enactment:
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 08/03/2026
Troy Public Radio’s Kyle Gassiott reports for NPR News on events today in Selma re-enacting the 1965 Bridge Crossing and March for Voting Rights.
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 07/03/2026
Don't forget to set your clock an hour ahead before going to bed, and keep tuning in to #TroyPublicRadio!
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 05/03/2026
Nurse Practitioner Justin Rigoloso once carried a patient's severed finger in his pocket! Hear the full story on this episode of The Rounds, available wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/mQB2Erq
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 23/02/2026
Troy Public Radio's Ann Kenda reports for NPR News on the death of civil rights icon Joanne Bland:
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 03/02/2026
Embrace the mess! On this episode of Growing the Forest & the Trees, we'll hear how students can benefit from a little "controlled chaos" in the classroom. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/JIU8y9K
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 25/01/2026
Our team is diligently working this morning to bring back our broadcast on WTSU. In the meantime, you can listen by visiting troypublicradio.org or by telling your smart device to “Play Troy Public Radio.”
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 23/01/2026
WTSU is experiencing difficulties this AM. Please join us at troypublicradio.org as we work to restore our radio service.
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 02/01/2026
Photos: The world welcomes the new year
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Photos: The world welcomes the new year
As fireworks light the sky and crowds count down together, communities around the globe welcome 2026.
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 26/12/2025
Join us Sat from 7-9PM and Sun from 10PM-Midnight for American Routes on Troy Public Radio: American Routes Shortcuts: Christmas Bonfires
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American Routes Shortcuts: Christmas Bonfires
Each December 24th, along the Mississippi River above New Orleans, families gather around massive bonfires–some shaped as log cabins or animals–to light the way for Santa Claus or Papa Noel. It’s a…
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 13/12/2025
2025 is almost done. Todd Stacy from Alabama Public Television joins the In Focus Newswrap to talk about the year in review and look ahead to 2026. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/XtLurCF
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 12/12/2025
Mit Kirkland and Dr. Marty Olliff are recording memories of Dothan's Southside neighborhood as part of the Wiregrass Black History Project. Hear what they've learned on the next It Came from the Archives. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: buff.ly/zcBHRur
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 11/12/2025
Tiffany Kimbro runs her own business giving at-home IV infusions. We'll talk about what that involves and hear her advice for nursing students on the newest episode of The Rounds. Look for it wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/001Wl5Q
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 10/12/2025
Numbers don't lie! On this episode of "Growing the Forest and the Trees," principal Rodney Drish explains how he uses data to help teachers, students, and parents. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/RxwMpmz
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 05/12/2025
The nation's first bookmobile met an unfortunate end. Hear the full story on this week's "It Came from the Archives." Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/AEuM2xZ
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 04/12/2025
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This List of 380+ Books Has Something for Everyone on Your Gift List
If books are on your shopping list this year, NPR's popular "Books We Love" concierge has 380+ ideas. In this segment, Troy Public Radio's Ann Kenda speaks with Andrew Limbong, host of NPR's Book of t
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 14/11/2025
Take a trip with us to early 20th-century Midland City on this episode of "It Came from the Archives!" Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/kjlkpA2
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 06/11/2025
Johnny Mack Brown was a star on the screen and on the football field. Hear the full story of this Dothan legend on "It Came from the Archives," available wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/747lZks
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 30/10/2025
This year, Alabama banned cell phone use in public schools. State Superintendent Eric Mackey was in favor. He joins Growing the Forest and the Trees to talk about the role technology should have in public education. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/Nbgrxtw
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 25/10/2025
Israel and Hamas have reached a peace deal. What happens now? Ambassador Richard LeBaron joins Speaking Globally to share his insights. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/At67rLV
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 17/10/2025
Paul Langford's arrangements and orchestrations have been performed by vocal and instrumental groups all over the world including over 30 symphonies in the U.S. alone. Today, he joins InChoir to talk about his work. Listen wherever you get your podcasts: buff.ly/DPDYmXQ
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 10/10/2025
At school in Malaysia, Dr. Tracy Wong sang Rodgers and Hammerstein! Today, she composes music of her own that blends styles and influences. Hear her conversation and her music on InChoir. Listen on NPR One or wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/vEVL73J
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 08/10/2025
Documentary filmmaker Nicholas Ma's films include “Won't you be my neighbor?” about the life and work of TV host Fred Rogers. TPR's Kyle Gassiott sat down with Ma to talk about his work and the American Revival show on stage this Sunday at the Davis Theatre in Montgomery. buff.ly/enHLggJ
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Troy Public Radio @troypublicradio.org · 04/10/2025
Indian-American composer Reena Esmail works between the worlds of Indian and Western classical music. She joins InChoir to talk about her composition "Malhaar: A Requiem for Water." Listen wherever you get your podcasts. buff.ly/vEVL73J
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