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    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.

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    This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at the demonstrations that took place across the state Saturday as part of the national “No Kings” protest (00:00). Then, we spoke with Shankar Vedantum of NPR’s Hidden Brain about our hot and cold emotional states (11:02). And after weeks of delay, state lawmakers passed a budget — Politico’s Kimberly Leonard joined us for an update (28:14). Plus, some higher education (37:12) and environmental news from the week (39:54).
    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.
    • On tonight’s program: We’ll examine some of the most significant things to come out of this year’s Florida Legislative Session; After a victory at the Department of Environmental Protection, opponents of fossil fuel exploration in Northwest Florida hope a bill ban passes gubernatorial muster; Florida has its own Emancipation Day on May 20th, but it also observes the national end of enslavement celebration called “Juneteenth”; As evacuation takes place in Israel, we check out the Florida connection; There’s a new and exciting screening tool for cervical cancer. We’ll find out more about it; And we get an update on how the issue of “name, image and likeness” profit sharing is impacting collegiate sports.
    • On tonight’s program: Wonder of wonders, it looks like a budget deal has been between the Florida House and Senate; But some items in that budget could be considerably less. Can you spell education?; If Medicaid money is cut by the federal government, it may not only affect those folks who are on Medicaid; We meet a Florida family that could be facing separation under current immigration policy; And if you plan on protesting this weekend, the watchwords are, “be safe, be careful.”
    • On tonight’s program: The race for Florida governor heats up as an “R” turned “D” jumps into the contest; We have a conversation with the ever-outspoken John Morgan. Who thinks a third-party candidate CAN win the Florida governor’s race. Especially if his name is Morgan; Florida kids on the autism spectrum are expected to get a lot of help from a newly signed law; Why is there such a stubborn shortage of nurses? One nurse educator says part of the problem lies with the students; And we hear from some dental professionals who fear Florida’s new law banning fluoride in public water supplies will lead to a big jump in kids’ cavities.
    • On tonight's program: An immigration raid in Tallahassee resulted in more than 100 people being detained. Community members are speaking out; John Thrasher, former FSU President and Speaker of the Florida House, is remembered; Some members of the FAMU community are preparing to fight against a newly electeduniversity president they worry poses a threat to their university’s mission; As Floridians continue to recover from past storms, some are turning to creative solutions; Checking our insurance policies is an important part of preparing for hurricane season, but whatshould we be checking for? And we learn about water safety, especially for children with autism.
    • On tonight's program: Florida A&M University supporters are figuring out their next move after the controversial appointment of a DeSantis ally to the HBCU's top job; An emerging 4-way gubernatorial race in 2026 complicates Democratic efforts to end the Florida GOP's 25 year dominance; For the first time in more than a decade, Florida might host a bear hunt; We provide information about prepping for this years hurricane season, which is just around the corner; And Florida state agencies are bracing for the unknown as the clock begins to wind down for the legislature to pass a budget.
    • On tonight’s program: Lawmakers remain gone from Tallahassee as festering resentments between some lawmakers and the governor simmer; A new president for Florida A&M University sparks controversy over transparency; Florida’s annual hurricane conference takes a hit in the wake of federal funding and personnel cutbacks; Meanwhile, should those under increasing risk from hurricanes be forced to relocate?; And what does it mean for those Florida college students who suddenly find themselves having to pay out-of-state tuition rates?
    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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    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • “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.
    • 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.