The Point Podcast

Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Randal Maurice Jelks, a professor of African American studies and American studies at the University of Kansas, about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy. Plus, Jacksonville proposes legislation to punish those responsible for antisemitic messages, the lawsuit against the DeSantis administration for using travel funds to fly migrants will not be dropped and more.

Friday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Emma Behrmann on the new $300 thousand pool coming to the University of Florida’s presidential mansion. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis pushes for regulations on prescription drugs to bring down prices, plaintiffs challenging a state law restricting race-related concepts in higher education accuse the DeSantis administration of violating an order blocking parts of the law, and more.

On Thursday's episode of The Point, WUFT presents the final episode of Unintended, a special report. Thursday's host, Serra Sowers speaks WUFT Reporter Avery Lotz about solutions to prevent unintentional shootings involving children. To read her full story and listen to the previous episodes, check out WUFT.org.

WUFT presents a special edition of The Point called Unintended. This four-part series will share the stories of three children killed in unintentional shootings in Florida. Today's episode highlights the life of Adam Van Allen as told by his mother. Tune in tomorrow for the final part - an interview with WUFT reporters Avery Lotz and Serra Sowers - about solutions to gun storage and safety. For her full story, read more at WUFT.org

WUFT presents a special edition of The Point called Unintended. This four-part series will share the stories of three children killed in unintentional shootings in Florida. Today's episode highlights the life of Nay'loni Fairley. Tune in each day this week to hear additional stories and an interview with Avery Lotz and Serra Sowers about solutions to this crisis.

WUFT presents a special edition of The Point called Unintended. This four-part series will share the stories of three children killed in unintentional shootings in Florida. Today's episode highlights the life of Bradley Hulett as told by his parents. Tune in each day this week to hear additional stories and an interview with Avery Lotz about solutions to this crisis.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with WUFT’s Alexa Herrera about how Hawthorne Middle and High School got a new principal after struggling to stay open in 2018. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis is prepared to sign a potential fetal heartbeat bill, Elon Musk threatens legal action against a Florida student for tracking his private jet flights in real time and more.

Thursday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Meghan McGlone on how tiny homes are embraced in one city, and challenging in another. Plus, the Alachua County Commission is withdrawing its support for a proposed affordable housing development in east Gainesville, and school districts previously flagged by the state are now in compliance with the controversial parental rights legislation dubbed as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law by critics.

Wednesday's host, Elliot Tritto, spoke with WMFE's Danielle Prieur about The Brevard County School Board met last night and unveiled a new school discipline policy. Plus, The University of Florida Health is bringing its patient care to Ocala, Governor Ron DeSantis wants the state Supreme Court to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate possible crimes and wrongdoings in the pharmaceutical industry regarding the Covid-19 vaccine.

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Tuesday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with WFSU’s state government reporter Valerie Crowder on the first day of this week’s special legislative session to address the unstable property insurance market. Plus, red and blue states choose sides on Florida’s ‘Parental Rights in Education’ law, statewide average gas prices continue on a 31-day streak of declines, and more.