On Today's Newswrap, Todd Stacy, host of Alabama Public Television's Capitol Journal, discusses a possible government shutdown. And the Wildcard is about a researcher seeing stripes!

On In Focus today, Dr. Shari Hoppin talks about the strategies that influence our consumer culture. Her book is "The Dark Side of Persuasion."

In Focus takes a hike with two environmental educators at Opelika's Wood Duck Preserve and learns about fossils and a new Geo-Alabama Bandana Project!

Mary Louise Kelly, host of All Things Considered, has a new podcast called "Sources and Methods - National Security Unlocked," and she visits In Focus with a preview.

On the Newswrap from In Focus, Todd Stacy, host of APT's Capitol Journal, discusses the battle to avoid a government shutdown. And the Wildcard has hunters seeing blue!

On today's Newswrap from In Focus, Jeff Sanders, executive producer for APT's Capitol Journal, discusses reactions to the death of political activist Charlie Kirk. And the Wildcard has a nurse coming to a surprising rescue!

Today, In Focus takes you to the Florida panhandle for our Tri-State Travel Series. The community of Carrabelle is preparing to celebrate its history and museums.

Tomorrow, on September 11th, the city of Prattville will hold an honor and remembrance ceremony to commemorate the victims of the 2001 terrorist attack on the United States. Captain Jason Cupps, a firefighter and paramedic, visits In Focus to share how that day changed his life.