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Now that the novel “Go Set a Watchman” has been out for a week, we thought it would be a good time to hear from some readers of the book, and get their reaction.

Last Thursday night Troy Public Radio’s Kyle Gassiott visited a meeting of some eager readers in Opelika, and he brings us this report.

On October 29, 2012 baritone Matthew Hoch and pianist Laurelie Gheesling joined Troy Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott for a performance of Aaron Copland's "Old American Songs" as well as an interview before a live audience. Here the performance chat in it's entirety here:

On today's Community Focus we hear a lunchtime performance from jazz pianist & local favorite Mary Slaton. Mary's performance and interview with Troy Public Radio's Kyle Gassiott was taped Wednesday September 12, 2012 at The Community Cultural & Conference Center in Opelika. It's the perfect show to get your day swingin'.

On today's Community Focus just in time for Mother's Day the folk band Martha's Trouble joins Kyle Gassiott for a performance of songs from their new lullaby album "A Little Heart Like You." Feel free to sing along!

On today's Community Focus, East Alabama Arts' Kyle Gassiott interviews author Eric Schlosser at a public event at The Auburn Universalist Unitarian Fellowship. Schlosser visted Auburn University as part of "No-Impact Week" and addressed the current state of the american diet, labor issues across the nation, and the recent immigration legislation in Alabama

East Alabama Art's Kyle Gassiott interviews Wayne Flynt, Distinguished University Professor at Auburn University and author of "Keeping the Faith: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives." In his unflinching memoir of politics and the history of the state of Alabama as well as its academic institutions, political leaders, and religous groups Dr. Flynt not only examines the ways in which these entities have fallen short but the future opportunities and challenges in which they can overcome the past. Through the lens of his own experience as an noted professor and historian at both Samford and Auburn Universities, memories of his travels through Alabama, and his life in the state Flynt's memior serves as both the voice of conscience and chronicle of a troubled time.