The Point Podcast

Thursday’s host, Jack Prator, spoke with WUFT’s Anna Harrell on her latest story about a Gainesville city department fighting for affordable housing in historic Pleasant Street. Plus, the state Senate takes aim at the Walt Disney Corporation, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried plans to sue the Biden administration and a Florida man sees prison time for smuggling illegally harvested Florida turtles.

Wednesday’s host, Erika Clesi, discusses a proposal that would rezone the West End Golf Club and Ocala’s most recent city council meeting. Plus, WLRN’s Wilkine Brutus speaking about the Haitian Creole language, and how FIU linguists are partnering with Duolingo to create a new Haitian Creole course.

Tuesday's host, Matthew Bell, listens in with WFSU's Bailey Mueller on House Bill 1557, or the critically dubbed 'Don't Say Gay' bill. Plus, textbooks and congressional maps are looked at.

Monday’s host, Violet Comber-Wilen, speaks with WUFT’s Alexander Moraski on a statewide driver's license reinstatement program. Plus, a look into bills that did not pass in Florida’s Senate this session, Florida’s predicted hurricane season, and more.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with WUFT’s Isabella Douglas about the University of Florida’s Fulbright Scholar award ranking. Plus,Governor Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban into law, the Horse Conch, Florida’s official state shell, is at a higher risk for extinction than scientists previously believed and more.

Thursday’s host, Jack Prator, spoke with WUFT’s Katie Hyson on her latest story about equitable access to Camp Crystal Lake. Plus, DeSantis calls for a “race-neutral” drawing of districts,two men from The Villages charged with voting fraud and a new report shows Floridians continue to struggle amid the pandemic.

Wednesday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Alan Halaly on how the closure of Gilchrist County’s lone newspaper affects transparency as some outlets attempt to remedy the county’s news desert. Plus, a Lafayette County couple acts as Noah’s Ark for the county’s surrendered animals, a Leon County circuit judge approved a 24-hour waiting period for abortions in Florida and more.

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Tuesday's host, Matthew Bell, speaks with WUFT reporter Macie Goldfarb, who covered a group of BMX riders who cruise in style. Plus, the state's case against Walgreens begins, and archeological dig-sites are under threat from climate change.

Monday’s host, Violet Comber-Wilen, speaks with WUFT’s Ryan Haley about Gainesville Junior Golf Association's aim to establish a stronger youth golf presence in Gainesville. Plus, a state Medicaid vendor’s failure to pay thousands in healthcare claims, a school district member's fight to win the race for a seat again, and more.

Friday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with WUFT’s Melissa Feito about community groups closing the Latino vaccination gap in Florida. Plus, judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is confirmed as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court, a historic launch is scheduled to take place at the Kennedy Space Center at 11 a.m. on Friday and more.