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She calls herself an “anomaly” in public radio. Tanzina Vega, the new host of the public radio program “The Takeaway,” says she knows that the country's top radio hosts aren't generally women of color or those from a low social economic background. Vega was "passed the mic" in March, after the previous host of "The Takeaway," John Hockenberry, was accused of sexual misconduct. She previously worked at the New York Times and CNN , where she reported on race, inequality and class in the United

WLRN Education reporter Jessica Bakeman spent time talking to black students at Miami Country Day School , a private institution with a predominantly white student body. According to the students, racism presents itself in many ways. Bakeman reports on Sundial: And Franklin Sirmans is the director of The Perez Art Museum and a huge soccer fan. In the lead up to the World Cup, he joined Sundial to talk about a new exhibit that looks at the role soccer plays in our lives, called The World’s Game:

The 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia kicks off next week. To honor the occasion, the The Perez Art Museum unveils an ongoing exhibit to unite Miamians with a special connection to soccer. It’s called The World’s Game: Fútbol and Contemporary Art. The exhibit mixes the love for the game and art by looking at the way the two intersect. It showcases 50 soccer-related artworks from 30 artists all over the world, including videos, photographs, paintings and sculptures. There will even be a wall dedicated

Nick Nehamas and David Ovalle are reporters for the Miami Herald. Dr. Peter Landman is a psychologist and author of the book “School Shooters: Understanding High School, College, and Adult Perpetrators.” The Broward State Attorney’s Office released three disturbing cellphone videos made by the confessed Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz. They joined Sundial to talk about the content of the videos and what this means for the prosecution's case against the man accused of killing 17 people at Marjory

Three disturbing cellphone videos recorded by Parkland shooter Nikolas Cruz before the Valentine's Day rampage were released Wednesday as evidence for the prosecution in their case against Cruz. The videos demonstrate the shooter's premeditation. “And when you see me on the news, you’ll know who I am," Cruz is captured saying. But what causes school shooters to commit such a heinous act? Dr. Peter Landman, a psychologist and author of the book “School Shooters, Understanding High School, College

Students in South Florida could soon have an app to help them with their mental health. Teacher Samantha Pratt came up with the idea as a way for students to find help dealing with personal or school stressors. The app, called Klickengage, would also let teachers know the mental states of their students before the school day gets underway.

Nancy Klingener covers the Florida Keys for WLRN. George Neugent is the Monroe city commissioner. Stephanie Kaple is the director of the Florida Keys Outreach Coalition. Hurricane Season starts June 1 and Sundial talked to Kilngener, Neugent and Kaple about Monroe County post Irma, recovery efforts and preparedness for the upcoming season. Maria Ilcheva is a senior researcher at the Metropolitan Center at Florida International University. According to a recent report from the center, “A growing

The city of Medellin, Colombia has changed dramatically over the past few decades. But the city's past as the home to one history's most violent drug cartels still lingers. Pablo Escobar, the notorious Colombian drug lord, remains an iconic figure 25 years after his death, despite the violence and murder he wrought. Now, tourists travel to Medellin to learn about Escobar and his infamous Medellin drug cartel. Colombian journalist Jorge Caraballo Cordovez reported on these “Narco Tours” for a

Jeff Huffman is Chief Meteorologist for the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network in Gainesville. He provides weather coverage to public radio stations throughout Florida. Huffman joined Sundial to provide a quick update on subtropical storm Alberto and a preview to hurricane season. Michael Kirkland is the program director of the Python Elimination Program, a group of 25 python hunters hired by the South Florida Water Management District to eradicate the invasive species from the Everglades.

Bus riders in Miami-Dade County are waiting longer for their buses to arrive than in years past. Depending on the route, waiting times range from 15-45 minutes. In some instances, buses aren't arriving at all. According to Transit-Alliance , a non-profit organization pushing for better public transportation solutions in Miami-Dade County, the “continued dismantling of the bus system is alarming and misguided.” Transit-Alliance recently launched a new campaign called “Where’s My Bus?" The five