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The Point Podcast – WUFT News

The Point Podcast – WUFT News

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A daily roundup of important Florida stories curated by WUFT's The Point newsletter team and produced for audio by students at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications.

Most Recent Episodes

March 31st, 2023: Special Report: Living on the Edge

Friday's host, Elliot Tritto, speaks with Living on the Edge contributing writer, Abigail Hasebroock about the growing risks of living on barrier islands. Plus, a requirement passed by Congress early on in the coronavirus pandemic to keep people continuously enrolled on Medicaid expires and Florida is one step closer to allowing death sentences by an 8-4 vote of a jury.

March 30th, 2023: Anti-Immigration Proposed Legislation

Thursday's host, Julia Cooper, speaks with Human Rights Coalition of Alachua County's Community ID Program Director Veronica Robleto about a new bill proposing sweeping punishments for undocumented migrants and anyone who hires or helps them. Plus, a ban on abortions after 6 weeks is ready for a full Florida Senate vote, a Florida House panel approved a bill granting pregnant prisoners maternal rights, and more.

March 29th, 2023: A New Reality for Florida College Professors.

Wednesday's host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with United Faculty of Florida President Andrew Gothard on the possible implications of more oversight of post-tenure review. Plus, GRU announces rate adjustments, Alachua County will buy 650 acres of land for conservation, and more.

March 28th, 2023: New Mosquito in Town

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Lawrence Reeves, a researcher and assistant professor with University of Florida's Medical Entomology Lab, about what a new mosquito in Florida might mean for public health and future insect bites. Plus, it's been six months since Hurricane Ian hit Southwest Florida, a new bill could impact more than just undocumented workers and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

March 27th 2023: DREAMers May Lose In-State Tuition

Monday's host, Elliot Tritto speaks with WMFE's Danielle Prieur, about how a Florida law that allows kids brought to the US illegally by their parents to qualify for in-state tuition could be on the chopping block. Plus, Florida House lawmakers have passed a measure that would allow people to carry a concealed weapon without a permit or training, but the measure didn't include open carry, state lawmakers introduce the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act and more.

March 24th, 2023: 100 Days Under the Sea

Friday's host, Jake Reyes, speaks with biomedical engineer Joseph Dituri on why he's living underwater for 100 days, and what the experience has been like 23 days in so far. Plus, a universal school choice plan is heading to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk, Walt Disney World Resort and union workers reached a deal to raise the minimum pay and more.

March 23rd, 2023: The changing state of liberal education

Thursday's host, Julia Cooper, speaks with UF Hamilton Center Advisory Board member Peter Berkowitz about current pushes for public education reform in Florida. Plus, the DeSantis administration is hoping to expand the Don't Say Gay law to all grades K-12, a proposal legalizing fentanyl testing strips is on its way to a full Senate vote, and more.

March 22nd, 2023: A Big Blob of Seaweed

Wednesday's host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with UF IFAS extension agent Shelly Krueger on a large blob of seaweed heading toward the Florida coast. Plus, Florida electric vehicle owners may get their own version of a gas tax, a bill looks to change Florida defamation laws, and more.

March 21st, 2023: What Makes a Monument?

Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Rachael Kangas, Director of the Florida Public Archeology Network's Central region, about a new state bill that could change how different local historic markers and Confederate monuments statewide are amended or removed. Plus, radioactive phosphogypsum may be coming to your roads, a complaint about voter registration signatures sparks a federal lawsuit and more. Listen to these stories on Tuesday's episode of The Point.

March 20th, 2023: State Control of GRU?

Monday's host, Elliot Tritto speaks to WUFT's Marcus Rojas about how leaders from several labor unions gathered in front of Gainesville City Hall to protest a bill that proposes to give the state control of Gainesville Regional Utilities. Plus, legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades, the Florida House has passed a major legislative package to limit lawsuits against insurance companies and businesses. and more.

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