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On tonight's program: Cuts to Medicaid and ACA subsidies are coming. And there appears to be no upside to the situation; We have an update on Florida’s property tax issue. Along with the mounting pressure on lawmakers from the governor to perhaps get rid of it altogether; Last year, a new Florida law stripped away a number of whistleblower protections. But that could change during the 2026 lawmaking session, although the sponsor says it won’t mean open season on government officials; We have a nuanced conversation about the life and death of Charlie Kirk; Let’s say your business depends on an Instagram presence. Which suddenly gets shutdown for no legit reason; And we recall the legacy – and the words – of Jane Goodall.

A conversation with the author whose book and podcast, “Bone Valley,” helped free a wrongfully convicted man after 36 years in prison.

On tonight's episode: For those who think AI in education is a terrible thing, it seems that battle is already over; A school district in the Florida panhandle is racking up big legal fees to defend book removals; As the federal government shutdown drags on, we’ll hear how it’s affecting thosegovernment workers and the many clients they serve; We’ll hear from a man who contracted polio decades ago. And is still struggling with the lingering effects of the disease; And if you think seaweed is just the sushi equivalent of parsley, you’re in for a surprise.

Public health data in action — turning medical metrics into health solutions. Then, coping with cancer in early adulthood.

A new generation of local environmental activists is tackling everything from litter to climate change. We meet three of them.

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from a new tool for tracking domestic violence to a hologram hullabaloo staged by state officials.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke to former U.S. Reps. Stephanie Murphy and Carlos Curbelo, of the Center Aisle Coalition, to discuss the government shutdown and its effect on Florida (00:19). We took listener calls and emails on the topic — specifically on how the battle over Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect Floridians' health care coverage. Then, we sat down with WLRN reporter and author Daniel Rivero to discuss his new book on the decades-long voting rights battle in the state (24:45). And we checked in with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman for a claims check (37:30).

Dr. Joe Sirven and his team of medical experts discuss this month's biggest health care headlines from kissing bugs to Tylenol use during pregnancy.

A former prison investigator flags safety concerns as the Department of Corrections chief submits a “staggering” budget request.

Acclaimed author and environmental reporter Craig Pittman talks about the endless inspiration of his home state.