The Point Podcast

Thursday’s hosts, Jacob Sedesse and Elliot Tritto, speak with Fresh Take Florida’s Meleah Lyden on a story she did looking into a former UF student being charged with a felony for attempting to provide support to ISIS. Plus, policy changes in the Alachua County Jail for pregnant inmates, the Florida redistricting map being ruled unconstitutional, and more.

Wednesday's host, Ezra Sheffield, speaks with WUFT's Gabriela Rodriguez about the Gainesville Young Professionals, a group striving to connect the city's post-college community. Plus, Gainesville is increasing security at a downtown parking garage and Florida's increasing car insurance rates.

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Tuesday's host, Matthew Bell, listens in with WFSU's Valerie Crowder as she reports on a possible overturn of Roe v. Wade. Plus, Governor DeSantis signs new legislation, and Florida wildlife get help moving across I-4.

Monday's host, Reagan Knight, speaks with WUFT's Allessandra Inzinna about stress that north central Florida school principals are facing. Plus, the demand for new homes in the city of Gainesville, the signing of a new state tax relief bill, and a new ruling on the election bill that has been deemed to suppress black voters.

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Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Payton Titus about the University of Florida firing its head soccer coach after players’ complaints that he pressured them on eating habits and their bodies. Plus, Gov. Ron DeSantis intends to release plans in the next few weeks on how to avoid Disney’s Reedy Creek debt falling onto taxpayers, Newberry and Alachua County are teaming up to build a new firefighter training station to solve staffing issues and more.

Thursday’s host, Jack Prator, spoke with WUFT’s Ashley Weinstein to talk about her story on central Florida university students who decided to leave their schools during the pandemic. Plus, Gov DeSantis vetoes changes to rooftop solar industry legislation, a Florida sheriff who encouraged homeowners to shoot intruders comes under fire by defense attorneys, and confusion lingers at the first meeting of Disney World's private government since a dissolution measure was signed into law.

Wednesday's host, Jake Reyes, speaks with Elliot Tritto on how Palatka may finally get a seaport after years of calls for one. Plus, a recycling collection center is coming to Newberry, Florida lawmakers are tackling rising home insurance costs in May and more.

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Thursday’s host, Jack Prator, spoke with WUFT’s Ashley Weinstein to talk about her Q and A with the owners of a Newberry upcycled furniture store. Plus, Voting Rights groups are suing Florida over congressional maps, the father of a teen who fell to his death from the Orlando FreeFall drop tower has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, and Florida created an elections’ investigations unit.

Monday’s host, Violet Comber-Wilen, speaks with WUFT’s Veronica Nocera on a story she and WUFT’s Meghan McGlone did looking into the challenges tiny home owners face in Alachua County. Plus, improvements to a Groveland African-American cemetery, Florida residents' views on inflation, and more.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Melissa De La Cruz about non-traditional students making their way to graduation through the COVID-19 pandemic and other obstacles. Plus, the Florida legislature is stripping Walt Disney World of its self-governing status, Gov. Ron DeSantis is recommending state Sen. Manny Diaz to fill the education commissioner position and more.