The Point Podcast

Monday’s host, Elliot Tritto, spoke with WUFT’s Jacob Sedesse about how the Artemis 1 mission concluded Sunday. Plus, a statewide grand jury called for the legislature to expand a law targeting people who smuggle undocumented immigrants into the state and the Everglades National Park is celebrating its 75th anniversary this week.

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Friday's host, Serra Sowers, spoke with Atrium Magazine's Print Editor in Chief Avery Lotz about their winter 2022 edition and where you can find a copy. Plus, a state representative from Marion County resigned after he was indicted for fraud, Florida's coral reefs are shrinking and more. Listen to these stories on Friday's episode of The Point.

Thursday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Silas Morgan on the Alachua County Commission voting to spend $2.5 million of federal aid on a publicly-owned slaughterhouse. Plus, Republican state lawmaker Joe Harding is indicted on wire fraud and money laundering charges and higher electric bills are coming to Floridians in January.

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Wednesday's host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with WUFT’S Report for America Core Member Katie Hyson on how a few dozen people were told to leave the empty state land where they lived in tents near Alachua County’s largest homeless shelter. Plus, the FDEO has filed for a formal administrative hearing about the city of Gainesville’s new exclusionary zoning changes, the Alachua County Commission elected a new chair and vice chair at its special meeting and more.

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Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, speaks with WUFT's reporter Emily Ferguson about unmarked graves uncovered in Cedar Key and the plan for their restoration. Plus, the US Environmental Protection Agency asks Florida to update its water quality regulations, child immunization rates are down and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with WGCU’s Cary Barbor on the Sanibel Public Library reopening for the first time since Hurricane Ian and the services it is offering the community. Plus, the criminal investigation into the University of Florida’s backup quarterback Jalen Kitna began months ago, the Space Force activated its second regional headquarters in Tampa, and more.

Thursday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Julia Coin about Florida Gators Backup quarterback Jalen Kitna’s first court appearance after being arrested and accused of possession and distribution of child pornography. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis proposed new restrictions to protests at the state capitol, which critics are saying would censor viewpoints in support of LGBTQ+ youth and families, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission denied a proposal to allow for captive breeding of Diamondback Terrapins and more.

Thursday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Jess Seldner on how the University of Florida community is responding to anti-semitism and the support students are receiving. Plus, Florida Gators backup quarterback Jalen James Kitna is facing child pornography charges and suspension from the team indefinitely and The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season came to an end Wednesday, breaking a six-year streak of above-normal seasons.

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Wednesday’s host, Elliot Tritto, spoke with WLRN’s Jenny Staletovich about how even low amounts of oil can cut the Mahi Mahi's survival rates. Plus, an update on the complete streets program in Gainesville, a Marion county judge is working with experts around the country to aid veterans in Ukraine and more.

Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, spoke with WUFT's Report for America corp member Katie Hyson about a homeless camp in Gainesville that is being forced to move and how the affordable housing crisis is playing a role. Plus, An appeals court refuses to block a Florida school board's speech policy, Artemis 1 breaks records at the halfway point of its journey and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.