Rick's Podcasts

University of West Florida President Dr. Martha Saunders spent 10 minutes with Inweekly publisher Rick Outzen on WCOA. “This has been a good year for numbers,” said Dr. Saunders. “ I just got word this week that we broke our all-time record. We have 10,000 applicants for our freshman slots, the most we have ever had, and we will close the application process earlier this year just so we can get them all processed.” 

The full show for Wednesday, June 7, 2023.

Earth Ethics is hosting  viewing of "Plastic Wars" at 6 p.m. on Monday., June 12, at Ever’man Education Center, 327 W Garden Street, to kick off this year’s Plastic Free Campaign. The film viewing will be followed by a short discussion on the impacts of plastics and upcoming actions that are planned for Plastic Free July. Feel free to bring popcorn, snacks, and drinks.

Escambia County consistently ranks near the bottom of the state in kindergarten readiness rates. The odds of those rates improving anytime soon appear remote, considering the shortage of slots available for children at early learning centers.  ECT executive director Tammy Greer discusses the early learning crisis.

Manna executive director Dede Flounlacker announces the results of this year's drive.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida CEO Paula Shell talks the Big Brother and Big Sister honorees for 2023.

The full show for Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Charles Thornton is bringing back the band - The Soul Royals. 

Former Mayor Grover Robinson discusses his takeaways from creating a homeless initiative during a pandemic.

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discusses placing staff on administrative leave as he makes changes at city hall.