Rick Outzen welcomes Will Kennedy, the voice of the UWF Argos, to discuss the team's impressive playoff run and upcoming home game against Newberry.

Kennedy breaks down how the Argos bounced back from their overtime loss to Valdosta, resolved their kicking issues, and dominated North Greenville in their playoff rematch

"Everything That Could Go Wrong"

State Senator Don Gaetz discusses the Auditor General's damning findings on Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. With 30,000 students untraceable, public schools underpaid, and over $179 million paid in advance without accountability, Gaetz explains his bipartisan legislation to fix structural problems in the $4 billion voucher system before it collapses.

Sheriff Chip Simmons joins Rick Outzen to discuss Operation Nottingham, a months-long multi-agency investigation that resulted in 22 search warrants, numerous arrests, and the seizure of significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine. 

This week, I interviewed:

• Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves about Project Maeve,
• UWF Women's Basketball Coach Stephanie Yelton about her team's historic road trip,
• Sheriff Chip Simmons about a horrific double homicide,
• Ryan Wiggins on her fight to end child marriages in Florida and Escambia County,
• United Way CEO Laura Gilliam on helping families struggling to put food on their tables,
• State Rep. Alex Andrade on his bill to improve our public records system.

United Way of West Florida President and CEO Laura Gilliam joins Rick Outzen to discuss the organization's emergency relief fund established to help local families struggling with the loss of SNAP benefits following the government shutdown.

Gilliam explains how the fund will support local nonprofits facing increased demand while their own resources have diminished, and describes a troubling new trend: families who've never needed assistance before are now turning to food pantries and social services.

In this episode of "We Don't Color on the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons to discuss some of the most challenging and significant law enforcement operations in recent weeks.

Sheriff Simmons shares details about a heartbreaking double homicide case involving two children that initially appeared to be a tragic trailer fire but was revealed to be something far more sinister. He also discusses the Sheriff's Office's ongoing aggressive efforts to combat child predators both online and in the community.

The conversation highlights a major drug bust that seized nearly 5,000 grams of fentanyl being mixed in a local motel room, along with multiple stolen firearms, heroin, methamphetamine, and approximately $10,000 in cash. Sheriff Simmons emphasizes the unprecedented collaboration between local, state, and federal agencies—including FDLE, DEA, ATF, and FBI—in fighting the fentanyl crisis.

The episode also covers community engagement initiatives, including upcoming movie nights and the deployment of mobile surveillance cameras for the holiday shopping season. Sheriff Simmons stresses the importance of transparency and showing citizens how their tax dollars are protecting the community.

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves joins Rick Outzen to discuss American Magic's continued commitment to the city, ST Engineering's impressive job growth with $87,000 average salaries, and updates on the Reverb project at Community Maritime Park.

Sheriff Chip Simmons joins host Rick Outzen to discuss encouraging crime trends in Escambia County, with homicides down approximately 40-45% compared to previous years.

Sheriff Simmons attributes the decline to increased staffing, advanced technology including real-time crime centers and license plate readers, and stronger community engagement.

The conversation also covers the upcoming end of the Shot Spotter program on November 6th after the state legislature's funding appropriation was vetoed by the governor, despite the tool's benefits in crime scene investigations.

Sheriff Simmons shares personal memories of working with the late Reverend John Powell, whose dedication to youth and community has left a lasting impact on local law enforcement and the community.

Mayor DC Reeves has chosen longtime Pensacola native and former Escambia County Supervisor of Elections David Stafford as the city's new administrator.

In this episode, Stafford sits down with host Rick Outzen to discuss his unexpected return to public service, his deep roots in Pensacola, and the remarkable transformation of the city since 2004.

The conversation explores how Pensacola has evolved from a downtown where "you could roll tumbleweeds down Palafox after 5 o'clock" to a vibrant city that young professionals now call home

Visit Pensacola CEO Darien Schaefer joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the exciting news of Pensacola being recognized as one of the top 10 best small cities in the United States by Condé Nast Traveler's Reader Choice Awards for 2025.

Schaefer shares insights into what makes Pensacola special—from its pristine beaches and welcoming community to its thriving dining scene and year-round events.

He also discusses the collaborative marketing approach that's helping put Pensacola on the map and reveals strong tourism performance numbers despite global challenges.