The Point Podcast

Wednesday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with WUFT’s Fernando Figueroa about the high levels of a “forever chemical” being found in freshwater fish. Plus, a former elected official gets pretrial diversion in a burglary case, Governor DeSantis announces lawsuit reforms to protect against “billboard attorneys” and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Marjory Stoneman Douglas Alum and Co-founder of March for Our Lives Kevin Trejos about what he experienced five years ago in Parkland and how it lives within him today.

Plus, the Florida Panther gained some new protected habitats, Governor Ron DeSantis suggests the state should seek alternatives to The College Board and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward on what the city’s new infrastructure plan could bring to residents. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis’ media defamation stance could hurt free speech, a legislation will give Florida’s statewide prosecutor more power to investigate voter fraud and more.

Friday's host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with the Independent Florida Alligator’s University Administration Reporter Alissa Gary on covering UF President Ben Sasse’s first week in office. Plus, the College Board and Florida Department of Education accuse each other of misleading the public, questions about menstrual history will no longer appear on high school athletics forms, and more.

Thursday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with UF agroecologist Zachary Brym about new research and the potential future for hemp growing in Florida. Plus, about a million Floridians will be losing Medicaid coverage in April, Disney intends to make about 7 thousand layoffs to its workforce, and more.

Wednesday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with Gainesville Regional Airport Marketing and Public Relations Director Erin Porter about a scheduling change to a vital flight destination. Plus, Doctors raise concerns about student athletes’ privacy in menstrual questions, nearly 3/4 of Florida's students are eligible to receive vouchers under current rules, and more.

Tuesday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with WUFT reporter Gabriel Velasquez Neira about a protest gathered at the University of Florida on President Ben Sasse’s first official day. Plus Gainesville police will soon be able to solve shootings within a matter of hours, thanks to new technology and an update on DeSantis and the Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Monday's host, Jake Reyes, speaks with University of Florida associate advertising professor, Benjamin Johnson, on how a TikTok ban at UF could affect advertising courses that use the platform. Plus, President Joe Biden is visiting Tampa Thursday, another Florida special session starts Monday and more.

Friday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with Buchholz High School Teacher Patrick Gallagher about recent teaching materials banned in Florida classrooms. Plus, the University of Florida Police Department was alerted to a suspicious package discovery. Two people were suing Dinsey after they said they couldn’t find open reservations going into their parks.

Thursday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with The Independent Florida Alligator’s Alissa Gary about Governor Ron DeSantis’ new plans for higher education Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives. Plus, University Avenue in Gainesville received funding for a major revamp to safety measures, The College Board of Florida released its newest version of a rejected AP African American Studies Course and more.