Rick's Podcasts

Commissioner Robert Bender discusses the Florida’s Auditor General's preliminary findings of its operational audit of the Tourist Development Tax collections

The full show for Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023: Tim Smith, Layne Yonihiro, Jim Ryan and Kevin Thomas.

The latest competitive sport to capture America’s attention is the slap fight. A reality TV show debuting tonight on TBS features 30 athletes  slapping each other in the face as hard as they can in hopes of advancing to the first title fight in the history of the little-known sport.  Jim Ryan has the details.

Escambia School Superintendent Tim Smiths discusses the drop in graduation rates and the challenges facing children in the post-pandemic world.

SNAP (Stop Now and Plan)  is a life-changing offered by Lutheran Services of Florida to help parents and children deal with issues like emotional regulation and problem solving. Kevin Thomas has the details.

The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida (JAS) will usher in the “Year of the Rabbit” with its 29th annual Japanese New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at the Wright Place in Pensacola.Festivities will take place from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and will include performances by the popular Matsuriza taiko drummers, Japanese dancing and children’s performances, martial arts and sumo demonstrations, music, food vendors, and other cultural displays. The celebration will also feature auction items and opportunity drawings.JAS members and children under age 3 enjoy free admission, and non-member tickets are $10 each. Guests can skip the ticket line by becoming a member in advance.The Wright Place is located at 80 E. Wright St. and is part of the First United Methodist Church complex. In addition to street parking, there are several lots adjacent to the church that are available for this event. Doors open at 11:00 a.m.The mission of the Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida is to foster and promote stronger ties of friendship and understanding between the U.S. and Japan. For more information or to become a JAS member, visit jasnwfl.org or facebook.com/jasnwfl.

The full show for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2023: Steven Brendtro, Lumon May, Aaron Katersky and D.C. Reeves.

Aaron Katersky looks into Rep. Santos' campaign finances.

Escambia County Commissioner Lumon May recaps MLK weekend.

Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves is attending the National Mayors' Conference in the nation's capital. He gives an update on city business.