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Join Engage’s host, Cheryn Stone as she explores Central Florida's issues and culture with new voices, new perspectives, and thought provoking interviews.... more
FAQs about Engage:How many episodes does Engage have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.
November 20, 2025Orlando Ranks 49th Out of 50 Markets for Wages, One Small Step Draws to a Close, Music and saliva to better understand Alzheimer’sRecent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Orlando/Kissimmee market near the bottom for wage earners. A StoryCorps program bringing together people from different backgrounds comes to an end. UCF researchers are analyzing saliva to determine the impacts of music on people living with Alzheimer’s....more51minPlay
November 14, 2025Central Florida Community Responds to ‘Stand Your Ground’ LawFlorida passed a ‘Stand Your Ground’ law twelve years ago and the impacts across Central Florida communities have exposed inequities in its use....more1h 55minPlay
November 06, 2025SNAP Benefits Frozen, Cuts to HIV Prevention and Treatment Funding, Bartow’s Hero of World WarIIAs the federal government shutdown proceeds through day 37, SNAP recipients are feeling the shortfall. Federal cuts to HIV funding are having dangerous effects on efforts to educate, prevent and treat. Bartow’s own James Van Fleet played a pivotal role in Allied victory in WWII....more51minPlay
October 30, 2025Lake and Brevard Counties Flooded, Hurricane Melissa Devastates Caribbean, Millennials Dodging Late NightsUnexpectedly sustained rains douse Coastal Central Florida, causing damage. A category 5 hurricane pummels Jamaica and Millennials figure out late nights mean rough days....more47minPlay
October 23, 2025Central Florida Teen Mental Health Crisis, Florida Economic Outlook, and The Bracket Brothers at SAK ComedyCentral Florida communities are responding to teen mental health crisis in Seminole County. UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting releases its three year economic predictions. The Bracket Brothers turn barroom debates into playoff brackets....more52minPlay
October 16, 2025Veteran Fired During Shutdown, UCF Meow Contest, Special Olympics Coach, and Special Ed LayoffsAn Orlando veteran is terminated while on furlough because of the federal government shutdown. Planned Education Department layoffs in its special education division are causing concerns for families of students with unique abilities in Central Florida. Special Olympics Florida is recruiting the next generation of coaches. Hundreds of humans compete on the UCF campus for the honor of best meow....more48minPlay
October 09, 2025Paychecks Stall in Shutdown, Milton Recovery One Year Later, Storm Season and Florida Art FairsWhen the federal government shuts down because lawmakers fail to pass a budget in time, some of the impacts are immediate while others take longer to be felt. A year after Milton made landfall and impacted lives on our coast, we’re looking at what’s changed since in those communities and why October brings unique challenges during the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The 52nd annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is a juried art festival featuring Florida artists only....more43minPlay
October 02, 2025Shutdown Hits 47,000 Central Florida Workers, School Libraries Vanish, Orlando Artist in Ring47,000 Central Florida Federal Employees Hit by Shutdown, School Libraries Disappearing, Orlando Artist Brings Authenticity and Hip-Hop to the Ring...more51minPlay
September 25, 2025Florida DOGE Hits Orange County, Stripped for Parts Examines Newspaper Consolidation, WWE’s Home in Central FloridaFlorida CFO Blaise Ingoglia led a DOGE team looking for waste, fraud and abuse in Orange County and left with accusations of overtaxing. A documentary film looks at how hedge funds are buying up and liquidating American newspapers. Jacob Fatu is making a name in the WWE and a home in Orlando....more50minPlay
September 19, 2025Uncertainty After Court Ruling on Open Carry, Stetson Students Unite Against Political Violence, “For Colored Girls” Choreopoem ResonatesThe state’s ban on openly carrying a gun is ruled unconstitutional, but the future of firearms laws in Florida is unclear when it comes to what is and is not allowed. In a time of division and tension, Stetson University students find a way to unite, cross party lines, and condemn political violence. A story of sisterhood and survival brings the voices of Black women to the stage in Sanford....more49minPlay
FAQs about Engage:How many episodes does Engage have?The podcast currently has 144 episodes available.