Intersection: state of the media; Orlando's culinary scene; new music from Beemo
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by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
Next week Intersection will go on hiatus. So today we’re going to take a look at three aspects of Orlando and Central Florida that we’ve covered on the show over the past decade. Central Florida is a dynamic, fast growing community, and that’s reflected in the topics we’re diving into on this show: the media, the culinary landscape and the music scene ..read more
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Intersection: parenting & the pandemic; car-free living; Limbitless
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
The coronavirus pandemic is now in its third year- and while life is in many ways returning to normal- COVID-19 is still with us. For parents facing burnout from two years of pandemic living and figuring out how to navigate the next phase- stress levels are still high ..read more
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Intersection: Reflections on the pandemic; Parental Rights in Education bill
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
On this episode of Intersection we talk about the impact of the Parental Rights in Education bill and reflect on the first two years of the COVID-19 pademic ..read more
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Intersection: Central Florida reactions to the war in Ukraine; Political analysis of the session & CPAC
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
On this episode of Intersection we speak with Beacon College Psychology professor Oksana Hagerty, and UCF political science lecturer Miroslav Shapovalov about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Political commentators Dick Batchelor and Chris Carmody talk about the legislative session and CPAC. And Orlando author Joanie Schirm reflects on parallels between the war in Ukraine and WWII ..read more
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Intersection: Sanford City leaders reflect on Trayvon Martin case; Stand Your Ground laws 10 years on
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by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
This week WMFE is marking 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer while walking home to his father’s house in Sanford. We’re examining Trayvon’s legacy and asking what’s changed in the decade since then ..read more
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Intersection: Trayvon Martin, 10 years on; Miya Foundation; Black History & nerd culture
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
On this episode of Intersection we talk with WMFE News Director LaToya Dennis and Morning Edition Host Nicole Darden Creston about Travyon Martin’s legacy, 10 years after he was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford ..read more
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Intersection: 'Don't Say Gay' bill; Everglades funding; senior relationships
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
Legislation that would ban discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida primary schools is sounding an alarm with LGBTQ+ advocates ..read more
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Intersection: fighting hate speech; tackling health disparities
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
This week on Intersection we’ll hear more about the hate group behind last weekend’s neo-Nazi demonstration. Susan Corke of the Southern Poverty Law Center tells WMFE’s Joe Byrnes that while this group has a frightening ideology- they’ve dwindled in size in recent years ..read more
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Intersection: Abortion bill; Omicron wave; Zora Neale Hurston's legacy
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
On this episode of Intersection we talk with State Rep. Eskamani about her opposition to a bill that would further restrict abortions and what comes next if it’s signed into law. Epidemiologist Ali Mokdad with IHME discusses the Omicron variant and what's ahead for the pandemic. And author Rae Chesny talks about Zora Neale Hurston's legacy ..read more
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Intersection: Legislative session kick-off; senior issues; MLK's legacy
90.7 WMFE's Intersection
by Matthew Peddie
4M ago
On this episode of Intersection, we talk with political analysts Chris Carmody and Dick Batchelor about the 2022 legislative session ..read more
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