The Point Podcast

Wednesday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with assistant scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association Holden Harris on why the market for the invasive lionfish remains small and the problems that surround it. Plus, a train carrying propane tankers derails in Manatee County, the suspect in a fatal shooting of an Orlando TV journalist faces more murder charges and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Ray Russo, a seismologist and UF associate professor of geological sciences, about the significance of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and how the US may suffer from seismic events.

Plus, a Florida Man was arrested for involvement on January 6, 2021, Hurricanes may become more consistently strong and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Alexa Herrera about a retired cop who helped convict a rapist decades after the incident. Plus, A permitless carry bill in Florida is likely to pass despite backlash, The Florida Democratic Party has elected former Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried as its new State Chair and more.

Friday's host, Reagan Knight speaks with the Bob Graham Center Director Matthew Jacobs about the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Plus, Florida's first execution since 2019, Newberry cancels their April election, and more.

Thursday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Florida International University’s Director of the Balanced Justice Project Hannah Gorman about Florida’s death penalty law and the potential significant changes to it. Plus, Terrell Bradley is seeking a settlement to cover his medical debt after being mauled by the Gainesville Police Department K9 unit, cruise passenger numbers could soon return to pre-pandemic numbers, and more.

Wednesday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with Alachua County Public Schools public information officer Jackie Johnson on how public schools in the county are adjusting to laws banning certain books surrounding textbook input meetings coming up. Plus, the Gainesville Police Department K-9 unit resumes regular duty following a hiatus, the U.S. Supreme Court is asked to halt a Tallahassee killer's execution and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Bryon Moraski and Oleksandr Moskalenko about the conflict in Ukraine and what it means to them, one year after the Russian invasion.

Plus, COVID-19 cases are down over a 10-week period, researchers have found a new way to track down invasive burmese pythons and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with Dr. Steven DeKosky, an associate director of the McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida on the risks of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy from playing football. Plus, the Florida Supreme Court is refusing to block the execution of a Tallahassee murderer, advocates are saying immigrants could help Florida ease its health care worker shortages and more.

In Friday’s episode, Elliot Tritto speaks with WUFT’s Jack Lemnus about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposal to remove Wood Storks from the federal list of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife. Plus, Gainesville continues toward utility-scale solar power, State Senator Lauren Book filed the “Death with Dignity Act,” which would allow Florida residents with terminal conditions to request and receive medication to end their lives in a humane and dignified manner and more.

Thursday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network multimedia producer Melissa Feito about severe weather dangers and how to prepare for them. Plus, Florida congressman Matt Gaetz will not be charged in a felony investigation of sex trafficking, Florida took one more step toward adopting partisan school board elections and more.