Rick's Podcasts

Attorney Troy Rafferty talks about the importance of the annual Soul Bowl and why he and his firm sponsor the event.  The 2022 Soul Bowl is on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Blue Wahoos Stadium. 

Sixteen years ago, Quint Studer, Mort O'Sullivan and I celebrated city voters passing the referendum for the Community Maritime Park at the Waffle House on Gregory Street. We all understood that the park would be a catalyst for the revitalization of Pensacola. Last week, the Blue Wahoos won their first undisputed Southern League championship.  Quint discusses the journey.

On Thursday night, The Equity Project Alliance, in partnership with the Delta Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, welcomes Elizabeth Eckford, a member of the Little Rock Nine, to Pensacola. Ms. Eckford will recount her experience as she and eight other students integrated Little Rock Central High School in 1957. One of the most iconic photos of the civil rights movement is one of Eckford being followed by an angry mob of white students and adults on the first day of school. She shares how the day unfolded."An Evening with Elizabeth Eckford: Little Rock Nine Icon" at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Pensacola State College in the Ashmore Auditorium at 1000 College Blvd., Building 8.  Register here.

All the interviews from Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida announced Robert Hoyt and Ann Yoshihashi as the recipients of the 2022 Big of the Year award in Escambia County. The pair was selected to receive this honor due to their dedication to mentoring their Little Brother, T'Anthony. Bob started mentoring T'Anthony when he was in first grade. A few years later, Bob and Ann started volunteering as a Big Duo to share the commitment and responsibility. 

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are heading to Puerto Rico on Monday and Florida on Wednesday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian. Karen Travers has the details.

Pensacola Mayor Grover Robinson discusses the safety in parks after the Bellview shooting, finding the source of waste in the water off of Bruce Beach and giving the Studers the key to the city.

Escambia County School Board chairman Kevin Adams gives the behind-the-scenes story on setting up a restricted section in school libraries and discusses the review process for the 115 books in question.

Charles Bare is running for Pensacola City Council District 2 seat. He discusses what separates him from this opponent.

All the interviews from Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.