The Point Podcast

Tuesday's hosts, Matthew Bell and Nathaniel Wilson, speak with WFSU's Sarah Mueller about teacher vacancies in Florida. Plus, a push for recreational marijuana is made and and we take a look into Wakulla Springs.

Monday's host, Reagan Knight listens in on WLRN's Danny Rivero and his report on affordable housing that has sparked controversy in Palm Beach County. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis's new Florida supreme court justice, the Florida Medical Boards' decision on banning gender-affirming medical treatment for youths, and more.

Friday's host, Matthew Bell, takes a look at a NOAA mid season report and activists are concerned about the Stanton Energy plant in Orlando. Plus, WLRN reporter Gerard Albert the third speaks with Sun Sentinel report Rafael Olemda as jurors tour Marjory Stoneman Douglas High. All that and more on today's episode of The Point.

Thursday’s hosts, Jacob Sedesse and Elliot Tritto, speak with WUFT’s Marlowe Starling on how human pollution influences the severity of red tides. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis claims concern over monkeypox is overblown, two rocket launches are booked today in a rare back-to-back launch day, and more.

Wednesday's host, Ezra Sheffield, listens in to WLRN's Sherrilyn Cabrera's conversation with Public Affairs administrator for Miami-Dade county animal services. Plus, a local theater in Gainesville had to cancel its fall show and a new lawsuit has been filed against Florida's 15 week abortion ban and more.

Tuesday's hosts, Nathaniel Wilson and Matthew Bell, speak with WUFT reporter Jack Prator about Tampa Bay and the efforts to keep it's water clean. Plus, Orlando enacts checkpoints for weekends and Florida is in need of teachers.

Monday's host, Reagan Knight, speaks with FPREN's Melissa Feito about how the Saharan dust impacts Florida's weather. Plus a preview of WUFT's Watershed investigation, 70 million dollars in transportation funding, and more.

Friday's host, Matthew Bell, speaks with WUFT reporter Bryce Schuele about a U.S. Senate hopeful with ties to Florida running into legal issues. Plus, the state of Florida is heating up and DeSoto County grapples with plans for a mine.

Thursday's hosts, Jacob Sedesse and Elliot Tritto, speak with the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network's Melissa Feito about her article summarizing this month's Southeast Climate Monthly webinar. Plus, the Gainesville man who lost his eye from a K-9 unit will now face four felony charges, Citrus County commissioners try and fail to ban sexual orientation displays from local libraries, and more.

Wednesday's host, Ezra Sheffield, listens in to WGCU's Sandra Viktorova's conversation with Florida Warm Line operator and coordinator Jenny Lapham about how she has impacted people's lives. Plus, the democratic governor candidates are calling out DeSantis over the ongoing home insurance crisis and a new lawsuit has been filed against the Parental Rights in Education Bill and more