Rick's Podcasts

Will Kennedy previews the UWF Argo's game against West Alabama this weekend.

UWF alumni Stephen ‘81 and Mona ‘79 Wright are investing in the University of West Florida to create the Wright Family Institute for Global and Population Health housed in the Usha Kundu, MD College of Health. In addition to establishing the institute, their gift will fund opportunities for students to engage in high-impact global and regional public health studies to inform policy and improve public health.  Dr. Mark Diana has the details.

Runners, walkers, and all those passionate about mental health are invited to join the Second Annual LandrumHR 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. from the LandrumHR office in downtown Pensacola, located at 219 E. Garden Street. Proceeds from the event will benefit Lakeview Center, which last year served more than 27,000 adults and children with mental illnesses, drug and alcohol dependencies, and intellectual disabilities. Ildi Hosman shares the details.

Pensacola City Administrator Tim Kinsella discusses what he learned chairing Mayor Reeves' transition team.  He also shares his thoughts on leadership and corporate culture.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Wes Hudgens, Mike Dobuski, D.C. Reeves, and Peter Charalambous.

Seville Rotary's annual tradition of up to 20 Grill Teams battling it out in good fun to see who has the BEST Steak right in front of Seville Quarter.  The event is at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11. The VIP reception begins at 5:15 p.m.  A few team spots are open, and VIP tickets are selling out fast. To learn more, visit https://www.sevillerotary.com/steak.

Mayor D.C. Reeves has hired former NAS Pensacola commanding officer Tim Kinsella as his city administrator.

Escambia County Supervisor of Elections Robert Bender reviews the important dates leading up to the November 5 General Election.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Steven Portnoy, Robert Bender, Chip Simmons, Bill Hafner, Corey McKern, Jill Olinicj, and Sarah Mumme. 

 Corey McKern, director of the Dr. Grier Williams School of Music, discusses the growth of the UWF MBrching band and the School of Music in general.