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On this Tuesday, Nov. 5, episode of Sundial: The Stakes Podcast The three-part series, “There Goes the Neighborhood: Miami” looks at the Magic City's affordable housing crisis and climate change gentrification. In the podcast, a partnership between WLRN and WNYC in New York, reporter Nadege Green brings host Kai Wright of “The Stakes” on a journey through the neighborhoods of Little Haiti and Liberty City to illustrate the changes happening as developers start to buy land on higher elevations.

This story was updated on Nov. 8, 2019 to correct some factual errors. Heroes can have different faces. They can be teachers, diplomats, families that live routine lives until extreme circumstances force them to make significant choices. This is the main takeaway from "Rescuers," an exhibition that just opened at the JCC Levis Sandler Center in Boca Raton . It explores the stories of individuals who rescued Jews during the Holocaust. Through hundreds of interviews and poignant intimate

On this Monday, Nov. 4, episode of Sundial: Elections Miami-Dade County will have elections on Tuesday and there are a number of key races that voters should be informed about. WLRN’s Danny Rivero is following District 1, Miami Herald’s Joey Flechas is following District 2 and Martin Vassolo is following the races on Miami Beach. They joined Sundial to talk about key referendums and commissioner seats that residents will vote on. South Florida Housing Link A new project called “South Florida’s

A new program by Catalyst Miami , a nonprofit social services organization, is offering people applying for citizenship zero-interest loans to cover the costs of the application process.

On this Wednesday, Oct. 30, episode of Sundial: Turkey Point Earlier this week, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NCR) released a positive environmental impact statement on the Turkey Point Power Plant. The report looked at groundwater contamination and the impact of sea-level rise from the plant’s nuclear reactors on its surrounding areas. It showed favorable results that could help the plant receive approval for their proposed 20-year extension. WLRN’s Jenny Staletovich has been reporting on

National Geographic Cuban-American explorer Mireya Mayor has returned to her hometown of Miami. The former Miami Dolphins cheerleader has traveled to the most remote places of the world like Madagascar and the Congo . Mayor has swum with sharks, been chased by elephants, bitten by poisonous bugs and charged by gorillas. Her adventures have landed her the nickname in the national media the female Indiana Jones. One of Mayor’s biggest achievements has been the co-discovery of a new species of

On this Wednesday, Oct. 30, episode of Sundial: College Athletes Will Be Paid The National Collegiate Athletic Association or NCAA, voted unanimously on Tuesday to start the process of allowing college athletes to make money on their names and likeness. In South Florida, House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee, has pushed hard for this measure. Late last month, he proposed a bill (HB 251) that would allow players to apply for endorsement deals with major companies. McGhee talks with host Luis

Miami Gardens residents have been speaking out about the Miami Dolphins’ recent agreement to host Formula One racing events at the Hard Rock Stadium starting in 2021. Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara J. Jordan, who represents District 1, which includes Miami Gardens, is one of them. She says she doesn’t want to stop the race but thinks it’s not the best idea for a “bedroom community” or a more residential area.

On this Tuesday, Oct. 29, episode of Sundial: Miami Gardens To Host Formula One The Miami Dolphins recently announced plans to host Formula One racing events at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens beginning in 2021. Residents have expressed concerns about loud noises and traffic congestion that will come as a result of the races. If approved, the hosting contract would last for 10 years. Barbara J. Jordan, a Miami-Dade County Commissioner representing District 1, which includes Miami Gardens,

Center-left candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected as Argentina’s new president in the hope he will restore the country’s economy. Fernández secured more than 45 percent of the vote needed to win and beat conservative outgoing president Mauricio Macri. Fernández ran as part of the Peronist party, which generally favors pro-worker policies. He's promising to rescue the country’s economy and improve the standard of living of residents through hire wages. Even before the election on Sunday