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The CEO of one of the region’s largest Head Start programs talks about student success and an uncertain funding future.
What's Health Got to Do with It? is an engaging weekly talk show hosted by Dr. Joe Sirven, a renowned physician and medical journalist. The show navigates the intricacies of the healthcare system, offering insight into treatment access, insurance coverage, and maintaining good health. Each episode, centered around a specific topic, dives into compelling healthcare stories and explores solutions for healthcare challenges. The program encourages active listener participation, fostering a community that is locally-focused and solution-driven on healthcare issues.
Saturdays at 4 p.m. and Sundays at 9 p.m.
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What's Health Got to Do with It?
Dr. Joe Sirven explores the gift of organ donation and, separately, how living well with an autoimmune disease is possible.
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What's Health Got to Do with It?
Hear what Florida is talking about each week with newsmakers and journalists discussing issues defining the Sunshine State, hosted by Tom Hudson.
This show is co-produced by WLRN in Miami and WUSF in Tampa.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the growing number of local police departments entering training agreements with ICE. First, we spoke with WGCU’s Elizabeth Andarge (00:44 ) about the city of Fort Myers' vote reversal before hearing from Mayor Kevin Anderson (05:25). Then, we learned more about the ICE 287 (g) agreements from WLRN’s Danny Rivero and Rick Brunson with Central Florida Public Media (06:54). We also highlighted a new series from CFPM that examines how children with complex medical needs are faring after losing Medicaid coverage (20:00). Plus, another look at this week in the Florida Legislature with WUSF’s Douglas Soule (32:45). And later, a roundup of stories from the week including a virtual experience to Venezuela (37:28) and a bird-watching trip in Tampa (44:32).
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Immerse yourself in the rhythm of Jacksonville with the Jacksonville Music Experience (JME). Brought to you by WJCT Public Media, JME is your passport to an eclectic musical journey. From unique radio stations to curated playlists, live events, and insider insights - discover, explore and fall in love with Jacksonville's dynamic music scene through JME.
Reporters from public radio stations across the state bring you timely news and information from around Florida. Whether it's legislative maneuvers, the economy, environmental issues, tourism, business, or the arts, Capital Report provides information on issues that affect the lives of everyday Floridians.You can also subscribe to Capital Report as a podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Google.
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On tonight’s program: Some educators and authors are objecting to a bill lawmakers are considering to change how schools evaluate books under consideration for removal from libraries; The Florida legislature could reverse itself on a fairly recent law that keeps the choosing of state university college and university presidents behind closed doors; After a huge public outcry last year, lawmakers are taking steps to prevent the building of resort hotels, golf courses and pickleball courts in Florida’s state parks; And Florida’s endangered Apalachicola Bay and river basin may get more protections from fossil fuel exploration under a bill now being considered.
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On tonight's program: It didn’t impact legislative happenings, but nasty weather produced some other disruptions – including scattered power outages – around the Capital City area around midday today; Florida lawmakers have begun probing the possible state budgetary consequences of President Trump’s tariffs; Private colleges and universities in Florida could see a big drop in students’ EASE grants under provisions of the Florida House budget proposal; And “Hands Off” rallies happened all across the country and throughout Florida over the weekend. We visit the one in Southwest Florida.
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On tonight’s program: As lawmakers debate renaming the Gulf of Mexico, some are asking, what’s in a name?; Florida’s state bird is the mockingbird, but should it be? A group of students is asking lawmakers to consider the flamingo or the Florida scrub-jay instead; Florida officials say the American public has lost confidence in higher education. They’re working to change that in the Sunshine State; The first forecasts for Florida’s upcoming hurricane season are in, but experts say regardless of the predictions, it’s important to remember that one hurricane is enough to change a person’s life; Homeowners are still struggling with recovery after last year’s busy hurricane season; And after years of advocating, a plan to help protect Wakulla Springs and its underwater cave system is moving forward.
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On tonight’s program: The Florida House has approved a measure making it more difficult for citizen-led constitutional amendments to get on state ballots; The Florida Senate just passed a bill to reduce the impact of standardized testing when it comes to graduation requirements; And Florida lawmakers want teachers and other school personnel to have the same education about human trafficking that students now receive.
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With the 2025 almost half over, the House and Senate have already rolled out theirrespective state budget proposals. And they’re only $4.4 billion apart; The Florida House plan to cut state sales tax has passed its first committee; Both chambers of the Florida Legislature are working to protect the sensitive Apalachicola River basin in Northwest Florida from possible fossil fuel exploration; And it was Veterans Appreciation Day at the Florida Capitol.
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On tonight’s program: A debate over the long gun purchase age grows emotional amid memories of the Parkland school massacre. And how young is too young to work? Meanwhile, lawmakers in the House are trying to grant kids with disabilities more protection against abuse and neglect at school.
Florida Frontiers: The Weekly Radio Magazine of the Florida Historical Society is a combination of interview segments and produced features covering history-based events, exhibitions, activities, places and people in Florida. Join host Ben Brotemarkle as he explores the relevance of Florida history to contemporary society, and promotes awareness of heritage and culture tourism options in the state.
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SEGMENTS | Gilded Age Hotels at Mineral Springs | Key West as the American Gibraltar | Tallahassee at 200
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SEGMENTS | Spires in The Sun | Draining The Everglades | Wakulla Springs Archaeology Update
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SEGMENTS | Letters From Floridians at War | African American Businesspeople in Jacksonville | The Mala Compra and Bulow Plantations
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SEGMENTS | The American Revolution in Florida | Florida as an American Borderland | Clearwater Lawn Bowling Club at 100
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SEGMENTS | The Freedom Project | The ERA in Florida | American Origins in Spanish Florida
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SEGMENTS | Remembering T.D. Allman | The West Florida Rebellion | William Pope Duval and Tallahassee
Discover Jacksonville like never before with Jacksonville Today, a nonprofit local digital journalism service from WJCT Public Media. With a daily five-minute read, stay updated on the city's top news, events, and engaging opinion pieces. Beyond news, it's your doorway to actively participate in the community. Get ready to experience Jacksonville, one email at a time.
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The Internal Revenue Service reached a deal to share tax information about some immigrants without legal status, marking a major change in how tax records can be used. -
A mother and three children swept up in an ICE raid at the kids' school will be returned to the small town of Sackets Harbor New York.
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DHS is telling some migrants who entered the U.S. using the CBP One app to leave immediately, part of a broader push to revoke temporary legal protections known as humanitarian parole. -
Health experts say driving up vaccination rates in affected areas is the most effective defense against this disease -
Unreliable federal gang data and a heavy reliance on tattoos and clothing styles can skew the picture of this Venezuelan gang's operations in America. -
"I get goose bumps," said school principal Jamie Cook, thinking about the community rallying to support the family. The three students and their mother were arrested by immigration agents.
Every weekday for over three decades, NPR's Morning Edition has taken listeners around the country and the world with two hours of multi-faceted stories and commentaries that inform challenge and occasionally amuse. Morning Edition is the most listened-to news radio program in the country.
Weekdays 5:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Weekdays 5:00 a.m. to 9 a.m.
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The University of Florida Gators won their third NCAA men's basketball championship with a come-from-behind victory over the University of Houston in a thrilling 65-63 final.
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NPR's A Martinez talks with New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman about President Trump's tariff agenda and how it will affect a highly interconnected global economy.
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Despite turmoil in the financial markets, President Trump says he will not pause his wide-reaching tariffs while negotiations play out.
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The Trump administration has targeted students — both those with visas and those with permanent legal status — who protested the war in Gaza. Free speech advocates warn that these are test cases. -
President Trump says he will not pause tariffs as markets tumble, a look at the economics of Trump's trade war, Supreme Court rules administration can continue deportations under Alien Enemies Act.
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Israel is calling up more troops as it returns to war again in Gaza, but fewer military reservists are willing to report for duty this time, complicating Israel's war plans.
In-depth reporting has transformed the way listeners understand current events and view the world. Every weekday, hear two hours of breaking news mixed with compelling analysis, insightful commentaries, interviews, and special - sometimes quirky - features.
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Weekdays 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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Chinese electric car sales to Latin America are booming, especially in Brazil. And China is also building EVs there, investing nearly a billion dollars at one car plant. But there have been troubles.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Caitlin Rivers of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health about long-term implications of measles outbreaks in West Texas, New Mexico and a dozen other states.
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We Want the Funk! is a sprawling documentary about funk music debuting Tuesday on PBS. Filmmaker Stanley Nelson and funk legend George Clinton talk about why this documentary feels like a celebration.
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Storms have caused flooding and deaths in the Midwest and South over the past several days. Kentucky was one of the hard-hit areas, and some creeks and rivers are still on the rise.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with author Jennifer Weiner about her latest book -- The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits.
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An executive order signed by President Trump making English the official language of the U.S. has immigrant advocates worried the move risks real harm for people with limited English proficiency.
Marketplace, hosted by the charismatic Kai Ryssdal and produced by American Public Media (APM), is an influential and informative radio program that delivers a fresh perspective on the economy, business, and finance.
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The good news? The Commerce Department says personal income and consumption were up in June. Bad news is savings didn’t rise with ’em. In fact, high interest rates and high prices have battered the personal savings rate down to an almost two-year low, leaving many households without a financial security cushion. In this episode, we’ll also get into why national manufacturing growth depends on where you are, and Boston is incentivizing office to residential real estate conversions.
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New gross domestic product data just came in — GDP grew a healthy 2.8% annually in the second quarter, better than predicted. Meanwhile, consumers are focused on buying essentials and credit card debt is growing. In this episode, we’ll examine why GDP is strong while many everyday people feel squeezed for cash. Plus: New real estate broker fee rules take effect next month and the number of Americans who predict they’ll retire young is up.
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The last time Congress raised the federal minimum wage, it went up 70 cents — from $6.55 to $7.25 an hour. That was in 2009. Today, we’ll get into why there hasn’t been a successful push to boost it since then and who suffers as a result. Plus, officials in China promise major tax reform, apartment vacancies in Sun Belt cities rise and the Federal Reserve keeps an eye on GDP estimates.
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“Act your wage,” “coffee badging,” “ghost jobs” — the internet is always vomiting up new workplace phrases. You may even use some of them to describe the bizarre job market of the past few years. So when popular work slang shifts from silly — “lazy girl jobs” — to grim — “quiet cutting” — are there hints about where the labor market is headed? Also in this episode: Tech firms ditch user counts, car sales motor on despite high costs and educators get educated about jobs at the Port of Baltimore.
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In the face of major news, some say the bond market can signal what comes next economically. But so far, bond yields don’t seem to be reacting to Biden’s dropping out of the presidential race. In this episode, what the crystal ball of the economy does care about in regard to elections. Plus, business investments outpace GDP gains, Nvidia employees cash in on the chipmaker’s hockey stick-shaped earnings growth and Friday’s CrowdStrike crash reveals a common cybersecurity weakness.