The Talk of Troy
The Talk of Troy is voices and sounds from the campuses of Troy University. Each week we bring you sound rich stories and fresh ideas from the heart of the Trojan community.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
President Joe Biden recently visited Troy and the Lockheed Martin facility, which manufactures weapons for the war in Ukraine. Two Troy University students reported on the presidential visit for Trojanvision news and the campus newspaper. Producer Kameron Banks asked them what it was like to be in the press pool.And, Professor Robbyn Taylor has served Troy’s Hall School of Journalism and Communication in a variety of roles over the years, and now, she’s becoming its director. Host Jared McBride has the story.
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Falconry is an ancient sport, to which author and naturalist Sy Montgomery was introduced by a master falconer. She talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about that life-changing experience, which she chronicled in her latest book, "The Hawk's Way, Encounters with Fierce Beauty."
Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
On The Exchange from In Focus, Alabama Securities Commission Director Joseph Borg talks with In Focus host Carolyn Hutcheson about one of the most prevalent types of investment scams operating in groups today - Affinity Fraud.
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
Troy University is known as Alabama’s international university, and it has some fitting landmarks to prove it, as Producer Garrett Sanders reports.And, Diane Orlofsky is stepping down from her position as Troy University’s Director of Choirs after 16 years, but she is staying on staff in a new role at the John M. Long School of Music. Producer Jaelanne Thomas has the story.
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Friday Apr 29, 2022
Just in time for National Poetry Month, Troy University’s English Department and the honor society Sigma Tau Delta have hosted a poetry reading, where everyone is invited to participate. Troy Public Radio’s Adam Kennedy II read a poem and also reports!And, TROY students aren’t the only ones celebrating National Poetry Month. As producer Conner Howell reports, a member of the University Administration won an award in a state-wide competition and was featured in a program that aired on Alabama Public Television.
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
As Producer Jaelanne Thomas tells us, Dean of the Sorrell College Judson Edwards is hosting a new business podcast, The Double Dome.And, TROY’s Dothan campus holds their annual Heritage Week each Spring. And after being sidelined due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event is back in full-swing, as Host Marissa Lacey reports.
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
A new memorial has been dedicated to Troy University Chief Academic Officer Fred Davis on the main campus, as Host Marissa Lacey reports.And, two students on TROY’s Dothan campus earned honors in the inaugural Freedom Speaks competition, held on Martin Luther King Day. Producer Jaelanne Thomas reports.
Friday Mar 25, 2022
Friday Mar 25, 2022
This week, Troy University is hosting its own version of the popular Food Network show, Chopped. But this time, it’s groups of faculty and staff who are given the mystery ingredients.And, Troy University presents Family Math Night! Parents can participate to be more informed on what their children are learning, which includes new ways to do math.
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Friday Mar 11, 2022
Troy University’s Theatre and Dance Department is staging a production of the beloved Broadway musical, "Newsies!"And, in memory of Legendary Band Director John M. Long, Troy University Concert and Symphonic bands dedicated this year's annual spring concert to him.
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Since 2013, this program has been produced by student interns like Host Marissa Lacey. And now, for TROY Public Radio’s 45th anniversary, we’re visiting some of the first student producers to find out how The Talk of TROY became what it is today.