The Point Podcast

Friday’s host, Jimena Romero , speaks with University of Florida Associate Professor of Forest Systems, Michael Andreu on oak trees and the role they play in seasonal allergies. Plus, February passenger traffic at Gainesville Regional Airport peaked, being the strongest since 2020, a Federal judge will hear arguments today that challenge Florida’s school pronoun restrictions, and more.

Thursday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with Oscar Santiago Perez, the chair of the Gainesville Regional Transit System Advisory Board, on some of the issues surrounding RTS and some of the changes and growth of Gainesville’s public transit system as RTS turns 50 years old. Plus, Gainesville mayor Harvey Ward’s office window was broken in an act of vandalism, the Gainesville Regional Utilities Authority Board held its first meeting since its joint resignation, and more.

Wednesday's host, Caitlyn Schiffer, speaks with Kenneth Wald, Professor emeritus of political science, on the methodology behind Jewish American voters decision and how the Israel-Hamas war and rising antisemitism may impact their voting for the upcoming presidential election. Plus, a prosecutor asks judge to keep UF student jailed for sex attack, protestors at UF reject SB 846 and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Dan Cornely, the Director of the sports management program at Florida Atlantic University about the uptick in sports betting in Florida during March Madness. Plus, a push is underway for voters to expand Medicaid, insurance companies in the state made money last year for the first time in seven years and more.

Monday’s host, Ben Crosbie, speaks with Pam Landis, coordinator of the Gator Fly-In, about this year’s event and its emphasis on honoring women in aviation. Plus, a Gainesville K9 apprehends the wrong person, the Florida Gators men’s basketball team is eliminated from March Madness, and more.

Friday’s host, Jimena Romero, with Marion County’s Legislative manager and lifelong resident of the county, Matthew Cretul on the history of the county, its growth and his experience as a 7th generation resident. Plus, Surgery crisis persists at HCA’s North Florida Hospital, Governor Ron DeSantis is prepping for a wave of Haitian, migrants, and more.

Thursday's host, Caitlyn Schiffer, speaks with Lucas Meers, marine turtle permit holder with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, regarding the sea turtle nesting season in Florida and how we can better ensure their safety during this time. Plus, Alachua County parents oppose charter school conversion proposal, social media accounts use AI to spread election misinformation, and more.

Wednesday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with Eddie Leedy, the executive director of the Humane Society of Marion County, on an ordinance passed by the city of Dunnellon limiting the number of dogs and cats one can own and what concerns arise because of it. Plus, a Santa Fe High School coach and school employee was put on administrative leave, construction has begun on a new fire station in Alachua, and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with state House Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka about regulating passing rules on interstates and how to make the use of left lanes safer following pending legislation. Plus, Florida lawmakers have backed more marijuana licenses for Black farmers, dozens of US citizens fleeing from violence in Haiti on a government-chartered flight have landed in Miami and more.

Monday’s host, Sophia Bailly, speaks with Shauna Junco, the board president for Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, about the health risks people face when exercising outside and the best practices to stay safe. Plus, Governor Ron DeSantis prevents undocumented immigrants from obtaining IDs, Black cemeteries are being persevered after years of neglect, and more.