The Point Podcast

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with WGCU’s Eileen Kelley on how one woman who lost so much in Hurricane Ian is staying grateful this holiday season. Plus, Democrats say they’re not convinced Florida is no longer a swing state, the Florida bonneted bat is in need of special conservation measures, and more.

Wednesday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with WMFE’S Danielle Prieur, about how a state representative is urging central Floridians to check on one another after the colorado mass shooting. plus, the Alachua County School Board has its first-ever all-female board; the u.s. small business administration will extend its deadline to give Florida businesses and residents more time to apply for federal disaster loans for physical damages during Hurricane Ian, and more.

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Tuesday’s host, Serra Sowers, spoke with Independent Florida Alligator Reporter Aidan Bush about recent controversy regarding the Gainesville city audit and the use of tax dollars. Plus, Florida has one of the worst COVID-19 booster rates in the country, a decline in Manatee populations sparks urgency for protection and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with WUSF’s Sky Lebron about what tree advocacy groups are doing to rebuild the natural tree habitats devastated by Hurricane Ian. Plus, Naloxone becomes available for distribution in all Florida counties, Orlando International Airport expects record-breaking numbers of travelers for the Thanksgiving holiday, and more.

Friday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Katie Hyson on Gainesville residents calling for the abolition of the Gainesville Police Department’s K-9 unit. Plus, the National Pan-Hellenic Council Garden is facing a third vandalism instance, and a federal judge is blocking a law by Governor Ron DeSantis that bars woke education in colleges.

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Thursday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with WUFT’s Elliot Tritto about Nikki Fried’s request to the Justice Department to dispel claims that former President Donald Trump helped Florida Governor Ron DeSantis win his race in 2018. Plus, Rick Scott lost his bid to become the GOP’s next Senate Leader, biologists will once again be feeding manatees to try and curb die-off from malnutrition and starvation and more.

Wednesday's host, Elliot Tritto, spoke with WUFT's Jacob Sedesse about NASA'S Artemis 1 launching from Kennedy Space Center. Plus, the Alachua County commissioners were sworn in, Florida Senator Rick Scott announced he is challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell to be the Republican leader in the Senate and more.

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Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with WUFT reporter Keziah Moses about how Gainesville nonprofits are empowering Black beauty through hair styling. Plus, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida expands to Marion County, NASA's Artemis 1 rocket is set to launch on Wednesday and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday’s episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Jacob Sedesse, speaks with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network’s Melissa Feito about how Tropical Storm Nicole impacted the state of Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Plus, a panel of federal judges refuses to toss out a lawsuit alleging a congressional redistricting plan is discriminatory, Florida residents report hearing a sonic boom over the weekend, and more.

Thursday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network Meteorologist Megan Borowski on what Florida residents can expect as Tropical Storm Nicole batters the state today. Plus the State Attorney’s office is dropping a criminal investigation of employees of a real estate firm whose offices were stormed by a SWAT team last year, and a Lawsuit challenging Florida’s congressional map is advancing in federal court.

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