The Point Podcast
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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. Subscribe at https://wuft.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe/post?u=e2bfc368fca7a023b36d90db8&id=5a40db04c3
The Point Podcast
1d ago
Wednesday's host, Caitlyn Schiffer, spoke with Andy Thomas, a career coach with Andy Thomas Careers Now, about the trials and tribulations of internship and job seasons and how to better set yourself up for success. Plus, a Florida college survey asks students if a vote for Trump or Biden will end a friendship, community members rally against a P.K. Yonge high school proposal, and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
1d ago
Monday's host, Ben Crosbie, speaks with Akito Kawahara, director of the McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, about the fuzzy caterpillars that took over Gainesville and about the importance of insect conservation. Plus, the Alachua County School Board implements a revised version of its book ban review process, a survey finds 42% of Floridians voting in favor of abortion rights, and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
6d ago
Friday’s host, Jimena Romero, speaks with WalletHub Analyst Cassandra Happe on Florida ranking in the top five states with lowest tax burden in a recent study, and what this means for Florida tax payers. Plus Residents and students stand with the city of Gainesville as the University of Florida proposes major reduction in RTS funding, Florida launches Baker Act Dashboard to improve mental health, and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
6d ago
Thursday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with Jesse DeSimone, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Florida, about a UF-led study showing a link between abnormal amyloid levels and brain changes that could lead to catching and detecting Alzheimer’s early on. Plus, a judge rules a UF employee arrested in a sexual assault case is eligible for pre-trial release, the City of Alachua’s recent election are called out by the NAACP, and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
1w ago
Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Nick Mesa, a graduate research assistant at Colorado State University about their latest 2024 hurricane season predictions and how Floridians can prepare. Plus, Floridians who have been arrested but not charged might be able to get their guns back sooner, Disney received permission to pause a federal lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
1w ago
Monday's host, Sophia Bailly, speaks with Meg Cannan, a senior research analyst for Florida TaxWatch, about the state of Florida’s census undercount and the impact the state might see in federal funding. Plus, state law makes stalking via Apple Air Tags a felony, Ukrainian amputees in Orlando are lacking financial support, and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
1w ago
Thursday’s host, Ailee Shanes, speaks with Sonal Tuli, a professor and chair of ophthalmology at the University of Florida, on why eye safety is so important for looking at a solar eclipse, as one will be visible in North America this Monday. Plus, the Alachua County School Board approved the removal of two books from its libraries, the city of Perry loses its last mill, and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
2w ago
Wednesday's host, Caitlyn Schiffer, spoke with Johnny Liu, graduate student at UF, about the detrimental consequences of SB 846 for international students of Florida universities and colleges and how this is directly impacting students from so called "countries of concern." Plus, Alachua county issues a rabies alert, Santa Fe College, the city and county government partner to combat gun violence, and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
2w ago
Tuesday's host, Serra Sowers, speaks with Lauren Brenzel, the campaign director for the Floridians Protecting Freedom initiative talking about the state Supreme Court's decision to include amendment 4 on abortion protections on the 2024 ballot. Plus, the Court also approved the adult use of marijuana amendment for this year's election, one gambling hotline is receiving a record number of calls after a new app launched and more ..read more
The Point Podcast
2w ago
Monday’s host, Ben Crosbie, speaks with Beverly Ringenberg, coordinator of the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, on the history and spirit of the event happening this weekend. Plus, the Gainesville Police Department releases body cam footage of a K9 attack on a homeless woman, the Florida Supreme Court prepares to issue rulings on proposed constitutional amendments, and more ..read more