The Point Podcast

Friday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with UF’s Center for Arts in Medicine’s Jill Sonke on how social prescribing can benefit the overall well-being of someone who seeks care. Plus, a bill eliminating DEI programs in universities is heading to the Florida Senate, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a major death penalty change and more.

Thursday’s host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Fresh Take Florida’s Troy Myers about UF removing years' worth of online crime data logs. Plus, state legislators are considering later school start times, a newly discovered tree may offer hope for Florida growers grappling with citrus greening and more.

Wednesday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with the principal investigators for a national trial UF Health will lead testing a new way to treat pain from a brain aneurysm. Plus, a judge rejects a lawsuit against ‘intellectual freedom’ surveys on college campuses, the state legislature unanimously passes a bill restricting social media and student phone use in school, and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Graham Bernstein, the Director of Political Affairs for the Florida Student Policy Forum talking about the year-long effort pushing to make jail calls free in Alachua County.

Plus, it's Federal Tax Day, Governor DeSantis looks to revoke Reedy Creek and Disney agreements and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Elliot Tritto, spoke with WUFT reporter, Miguel Molina about how Swamp Head Brewery is teaming up with Solar Impact Inc. and Alachua Conservation Trust to raise money for planting trees throughout 2023. Plus, Andrew Gillum’s wire fraud trial kicks off this week, sea rise could wipe out coastal nesting grounds for endangered sparrows within decades. Read the article at https://www.wuft.org/news/2023/04/15/trees-on-tap-tree-fest-2023-uses-beer-purchases-to-plant-trees/

Friday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with University of Florida PhD in Biomedical Engineering student Amanda Studnicki about new research on brain activity in motion that claims our brains are more alert when facing robotic opponents in sports. Plus, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy into law, health care providers worry a federal judge ruling risks limited access to a preventive HIV drug and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Andrew Selepak, an assistant professor and coordinator of UF"s graduate program in Social Media talking about the widespread impact of banning social media apps on campus.

Plus, permitless carry is now legal in Florida, disaster relief efforts may be instated to help communities post-hurricane and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

Monday’s host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with University of Florida researcher and Assistant Professor, Nigel Newbutt about how he’s helping people diagnosed with autism by using virtual reality. Plus, widening I-75 could take 20 years to complete with a price tag of $2 billion, students react to UF banning TikTok on the university network and more.

Friday’s host, Jake Reyes, speaks with WUFT’s Trey Johnson on how a culture shift in East Side High School’s football program translated into a winning season after three disappointing years beforehand. Plus, Floridians are urged to be vigilant against wildfires with much of the state 'dry or near a drought,’ A University of Miami study shows that a pregnant mother with COVID-19 can pass the virus along to the fetus, causing brain damage, and more.

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Ben Whitehouse, the Director of Student Pathways at MCPS, Deb Riedl from MCPS, and Tamara Fleischhaker, the Chief Experience Officer with the Ocala Metro Chamber about how a new student equine studies program might support the Marion County economy.

Plus, UF bans Tik Tok and WeChat, state lawmakers aim to end banning dog breeds and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.