• Hurricane Helene, Salvation Army Disaster Response, Maternity Homes, One Small Step, Eatonville Preschool
    Sep 26 2024
    Hurricane Helene strengthens to a major Category 3. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team from Central Florida mobilizes to help. A New York Times investigation looks at life inside of Florida’s unregulated maternity home industry. Central Florida Public Media is partnering with StoryCorps to do the One Small Step conversations. Eatonville’s Hungerford Elementary School opened the first district operated preschool for two and three-year-old children.
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    46 mins
  • Tropical Storm Helene, Rep. Darren Soto, Rep. Bill Posey, Sexual Health Emergency Preparedness
    Sep 24 2024
    Helene is developing in the Gulf and could strengthen into a major hurricane. Lawmakers in Washington are preparing for tomorrow’s government funding vote. Hear from Representatives Darren Soto and Bill Posey to get the scoop from both sides of the aisle. The challenges hurricanes and other extreme weather events present to people trying to obtain sexual and reproductive health products.
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    47 mins
  • Restaurants Closing, Tupperware Empire, Political Posts on Social Media, Punk Torn Apart
    Sep 19 2024
    Challenging times for the restaurant business in Central Florida. Tupperware declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, but the company has a history of empowering women in post-war America. Central Florida voters discuss how they approach political disagreements with friends and family. The Orlando Museum of Art unveils a new exhibit on Saturday highlighting the punk rock movement.
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    48 mins
  • Marijuana Amendment, The Beef on Kappy's Subs, Bach Festival Society of Winter Park
    Sep 17 2024
    Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 that legalizes adult recreational use of marijuana. A popular Maitland lunch counter holds a historic place in sandwich history. Bach Festival Society of Winter Park celebrates its 90th season.
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    46 mins
  • One Small Step, Political Campaign Strategy, Musiva Concert Series
    Sep 12 2024
    StoryCorps' One Small Step program is bridging division and building communities. Then, we talk with Republican and Democratic leaders about the Central Florida ground game and the issues driving campaigns from the White House to the streets of Orlando. Finally, National Hispanic Heritage Month with a free concert commemorating the legacy of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
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    48 mins
  • How to Win a Debate, Remembering 9/11, Military Funeral in Brevard for POW
    Sep 10 2024
    The coach of Rollins College’s award-winning debate team talks about what makes a winning argument ahead of the Presidential debate tonight between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Director of UCF Victim Services reflects on responding to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the eve of the anniversary. Ceremony held today in Titusville commemorating Corporal Leo Barlosky, a World War Two soldier who died in a Japanese POW camp.
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    48 mins
  • Another School Shooting, New COVID Vaccines, SKATE BUD, Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour
    Sep 5 2024
    Following a school shooting in Georgia, we examine how the regular nature of these tragedies is impacting the mental health of today’s youth.
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    49 mins
  • Abortion Access, Amendment 4 on Florida Ballot, Tech Sassy Girlz
    Sep 3 2024
    Understanding the language of the abortion amendment on the ballot in Florida. A misdiagnosis leaves a Central Florida mother scrambling to navigate Florida’s abortion laws and the six-week ban. Tech Sassy Girlz elevates young women to roles in STEM careers.
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    48 mins