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Florida MattersMonths after Milton, some Tampa Bay residents are still dealing with flooding; how oyster shells are helping a bird sanctuary in Hillsborough BayFor many Floridians, getting ready for hurricane season means things like dusting off the emergency supply kit, checking flashlight batteries and making sure you know where your important documents are stashed. But for some Tampa Bay residents who lived through the 2024 hurricane season- they’re still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton- and worried about what the next season may bring. WUSF's Sky Lebron explains how people in Polk and Pasco Counties are trying to put their lives back together without electricity, running water, and homes ruined by floodwaters. And you may know that oyster bed...2025-03-1927 minFlorida MattersMonths after Milton, some Tampa Bay residents are still dealing with flooding; how oyster shells are helping a bird sanctuary in Hillsborough BayFor many Floridians, getting ready for hurricane season means things like dusting off the emergency supply kit, checking flashlight batteries and making sure you know where your important documents are stashed. But for some Tampa Bay residents who lived through the 2024 hurricane season- they’re still dealing with flooding from Hurricane Milton- and worried about what the next season may bring. WUSF's Sky Lebron explains how people in Polk and Pasco Counties are trying to put their lives back together without electricity, running water, and homes ruined by floodwaters. And you may know that oyster bed...2025-03-1927 minFlorida MattersBreaking down DeSantis' annual address on the 'free state of Florida'On this episode of "Florida Matters," we discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State address to the Legislature. Topics he covered during the half-house speech included immigration, gun laws, education and property taxes.Florida’s 2025 legislative session is underway. Top issues Floridians can expect to hear lawmakers debate over the next two months include immigration, gun laws, housing and insurance.Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis began the session with his annual speech laying out his vision for the state. The Democrat rebuttal came from House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell of Tampa and Senate Minority le...2025-03-0527 minFlorida MattersBreaking down DeSantis' annual address on the 'free state of Florida'On this episode of "Florida Matters," we discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State address to the Legislature. Topics he covered during the half-house speech included immigration, gun laws, education and property taxes.Florida’s 2025 legislative session is underway. Top issues Floridians can expect to hear lawmakers debate over the next two months include immigration, gun laws, housing and insurance.Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis began the session with his annual speech laying out his vision for the state. The Democrat rebuttal came from House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell of Tampa and Senate Minority le...2025-03-0527 minFlorida MattersWUSF reporters reflect on a life-changing hurricane seasonHurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton upended peoples lives across the greater Tampa Bay region, and WUSF reporters were there to report on the storms as they happened, and the recovery as people rebuild their homes, businesses and get their lives back on track.
Three reporters from the WUSF news team join Florida Matters for a look back at their reporting on the hurricane season. You’ll hear Kerry Sheridan’s insights on how Sarasota and Manatee Counties were impacted by back to back storms. And Gabriella Paul who talked with people who rode out the storms in Pasco County, and rode...2025-01-0133 minFlorida MattersWUSF reporters reflect on a life-changing hurricane seasonHurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton upended peoples lives across the greater Tampa Bay region, and WUSF reporters were there to report on the storms as they happened, and the recovery as people rebuild their homes, businesses and get their lives back on track.
Three reporters from the WUSF news team join Florida Matters for a look back at their reporting on the hurricane season. You’ll hear Kerry Sheridan’s insights on how Sarasota and Manatee Counties were impacted by back to back storms. And Gabriella Paul who talked with people who rode out the storms in Pasco County, and rode...2025-01-0133 min
WUSF Studio Sessions PodcastRich & Rose - Studio Sessions ConversationsMeet Sarasota's Rich & Rose–a musical duo that features the guitar work of Charley Rich with the captivating vocals of Daenah Rose. For four years, this duo has been charming audiences with their blend of American Songbook classics, jazz favorites, pop, and original compositions. You can learn more about Charley Rich and Daenah Rose by visiting CharleyRich.comBe sure to watch their Studio Sessions performance by going to wusfjazz.org or searching for WUSF on YouTube.Today’s audio was recorded in the WUSF...2024-12-3119 minFlorida MattersFrom politics to weird noises, WUSF reporters review the year in newsFrom back to back hurricanes to the twists and turns of the US presidential election, there’s been a lot to keep up with in 2024.
Reporters in the WUSF newsroom who covered the issues that had the biggest impact on the greater Tampa Bay region join Florida Matters to share their insights.
Steve Newborn covers politics and the environment, Nancy Guan focuses on immigration and education, Stephanie Colombini covers health care and Sky Lebron covers transportation among other things.
Highlights include stories about polarizing constitutional amendments on recreational marijuana and abortion access, immigration issues, the high cost of groceries and ho...2024-12-2535 minFlorida MattersFrom politics to weird noises, WUSF reporters review the year in newsFrom back to back hurricanes to the twists and turns of the US presidential election, there’s been a lot to keep up with in 2024.
Reporters in the WUSF newsroom who covered the issues that had the biggest impact on the greater Tampa Bay region join Florida Matters to share their insights.
Steve Newborn covers politics and the environment, Nancy Guan focuses on immigration and education, Stephanie Colombini covers health care and Sky Lebron covers transportation among other things.
Highlights include stories about polarizing constitutional amendments on recreational marijuana and abortion access, immigration issues, the high cost of groceries and ho...2024-12-2535 min
Arts Axis Florida PodcastMindi AbairBe sure to see Mindi Abair live in concert on Friday, December 20 at the Capitol Theatre in Clearwater, FL. You can learn more at RuthEckerdHall.com.“ She’ll Move You” – Keb’ Mo’“Forget You, Who’s Your Sax Player? – Steven Tyler on American Idol“21st Century Sophistication, A Gritty, Raucous Spirit, And Exceptional Creative Imagination” – Allmusic.ComDuring her remarkable 24-year recording career, saxophonist/vocalist Mindi Abair has garnered 2 GRAMMY nominations, recorded with some of the biggest names in music, and built a subst...2024-12-1734 minFlorida MattersFlorida Matters election night 2024On election night 2025, Florida Matters heard from reporters at WUSF and partner stations at watch parties in the Tampa Bay region as results came in.
Political journalist William March shared insights on the races that were set to have the biggest impact on the balance of power in federal and state government. And the proposed constitutional amendments - on recreational marijuana, abortion access and more.
And listeners called in to share their experience of the election, from voting to the issues that were top of mind as they cast their votes.
Guests on this episode include:
Political journalist William March
...2024-11-0659 minFlorida MattersFlorida Matters election night 2024On election night 2025, Florida Matters heard from reporters at WUSF and partner stations at watch parties in the Tampa Bay region as results came in.
Political journalist William March shared insights on the races that were set to have the biggest impact on the balance of power in federal and state government. And the proposed constitutional amendments - on recreational marijuana, abortion access and more.
And listeners called in to share their experience of the election, from voting to the issues that were top of mind as they cast their votes.
Guests on this episode include:
Political journalist William March
...2024-11-0659 minFlorida MattersWhy the economy is a top issue for voters in 2024, and how elections offices guard against cyberattacksThe economy is a leading topic mentioned by voters this year. A poll from the Pew Research Center published in September revealed eight in ten registered voters said the economy will be very important to their vote in the presidential election.
People who responded to an unscientific WUSF survey said they have concerns about property and auto insurance. Income inequality, the cost of housing, inflation and the national debt are among the other economic issues that you say you’re worried about. And basic needs - like the cost of food - are important for voters of all ages.
On th...2024-10-3028 minFlorida MattersWhy the economy is a top issue for voters in 2024, and how elections offices guard against cyberattacksThe economy is a leading topic mentioned by voters this year. A poll from the Pew Research Center published in September revealed eight in ten registered voters said the economy will be very important to their vote in the presidential election.
People who responded to an unscientific WUSF survey said they have concerns about property and auto insurance. Income inequality, the cost of housing, inflation and the national debt are among the other economic issues that you say you’re worried about. And basic needs - like the cost of food - are important for voters of all ages.
On th...2024-10-3028 minFlorida MattersHow America's broken immigration system impacts FloridaPeople have strong opinions about immigration, and during this presidential election campaign, anxieties over America’s broken immigration system- and hopes the election might bring change- are top of mind for many voters.
Some of you have told WUSF you’re worried about border security. Others are concerned about the rise in xenophobic rhetoric directed at immigrants. Immigration law is complex. And so is the way the immigration system works- and doesn’t work. And it’s not just immigrant communities who are affected. Joining Florida Matters to share their stories about how the immigration system impacts their lives and business...2024-10-0957 minFlorida MattersHow America's broken immigration system impacts FloridaPeople have strong opinions about immigration, and during this presidential election campaign, anxieties over America’s broken immigration system- and hopes the election might bring change- are top of mind for many voters.
Some of you have told WUSF you’re worried about border security. Others are concerned about the rise in xenophobic rhetoric directed at immigrants. Immigration law is complex. And so is the way the immigration system works- and doesn’t work. And it’s not just immigrant communities who are affected. Joining Florida Matters to share their stories about how the immigration system impacts their lives and business...2024-10-0957 minFlorida MattersPro-Palestinian protests and the history of protests at USFThis week, we speak to WUSF reporters about their experience covering the pro-Palestinian protests on the USF campus, along with two local historians who talk about the history of protests in Tampa and at USF.
College campuses around the country are witnessing a surge of protests against the war in Gaza. Some of the demonstrations have been marred by violence as pro-Palestinian demonstrators have clashed with counter-protesters and faced off against police.
WUSF’s Nancy Guan and Meghan Bowman join Florida Matters to discuss how demonstrations at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus unfolded over three tense days.
And...2024-05-0827 minFlorida MattersPro-Palestinian protests and the history of protests at USFThis week, we speak to WUSF reporters about their experience covering the pro-Palestinian protests on the USF campus, along with two local historians who talk about the history of protests in Tampa and at USF.
College campuses around the country are witnessing a surge of protests against the war in Gaza. Some of the demonstrations have been marred by violence as pro-Palestinian demonstrators have clashed with counter-protesters and faced off against police.
WUSF’s Nancy Guan and Meghan Bowman join Florida Matters to discuss how demonstrations at the University of South Florida’s Tampa campus unfolded over three tense days.
And...2024-05-0827 minFlorida MattersHow the Florida Supreme Court's decisions on abortion and marijuana will affect health care and politicsThe Florida Supreme Court released opinions on two proposed constitutional amendments Monday afternoon. One would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, and the other would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
At the same time, the court released a ruling on a challenge to Florida’s 15-week abortion ban. The court upheld the 15-week ban, which in turn means a more restrictive six-week ban will soon take effect.
Stetson University College of Law professor Louis Virelli spoke to Florida Matters about the legal context of the court's decisions. Also joining the program to discuss the impact of these co...2024-04-0328 minFlorida MattersHow the Florida Supreme Court's decisions on abortion and marijuana will affect health care and politicsThe Florida Supreme Court released opinions on two proposed constitutional amendments Monday afternoon. One would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, and the other would legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older.
At the same time, the court released a ruling on a challenge to Florida’s 15-week abortion ban. The court upheld the 15-week ban, which in turn means a more restrictive six-week ban will soon take effect.
Stetson University College of Law professor Louis Virelli spoke to Florida Matters about the legal context of the court's decisions. Also joining the program to discuss the impact of these co...2024-04-0328 minFlorida MattersFlorida Matters highlights new WUSF series on mental health issuesWe highlight WUSF's recent series focusing on the challenges Black Americans face as they try to maintain their mental health.2022-09-1419 minFlorida MattersFlorida Matters highlights new WUSF series on mental health issuesWe highlight WUSF's recent series focusing on the challenges Black Americans face as they try to maintain their mental health.2022-09-1419 minFlorida MattersWUSF's Unequal Shots Series Focuses On Inequities In Vaccine Access And InformationFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-09-21/new-wusf-series-focuses-on-inequities-in-vaccine-access-and-information2021-09-2217 minFlorida MattersWUSF's Unequal Shots Series Focuses On Inequities In Vaccine Access And InformationFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-09-21/new-wusf-series-focuses-on-inequities-in-vaccine-access-and-information2021-09-2217 minFlorida MattersWUSF’s The Zest Podcast Launches Its Fourth SeasonFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-08-10/wusfs-the-zest-podcast-launches-its-fourth-season2021-08-1128 minFlorida MattersWUSF’s The Zest Podcast Launches Its Fourth SeasonFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-08-10/wusfs-the-zest-podcast-launches-its-fourth-season2021-08-1128 minFlorida MattersWith Hillsborough's 1-Cent Tax Ruled Unconstitutional, How Does That Affect The County's Transportation Issues?Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-03-23/with-hillsboroughs-1-cent-tax-ruled-unconstitutional-how-does-that-affect-the-countys-transportation-issues2021-03-2428 minFlorida MattersOne Year Later, Floridians Take Stock Of What's Still UncertainLink to the story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-03-16/one-year-later-floridians-take-stock-of-whats-still-uncertain2021-03-1728 minFlorida MattersLong Faced With Sub-Standard Conditions, Farm Workers Deal With Added Challenges During A PandemicFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-12-09/long-faced-with-sub-standard-conditions-farm-workers-deal-with-added-challenges-during-a-pandemic2021-03-0328 minFlorida MattersGov. DeSantis Deepens Divisions, Looks To Reelection In State Of The State AddressLink: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-03-02/gov-desantis-deepens-divisions-looks-to-re-election-in-state-of-the-state-address2021-03-0328 minFlorida MattersClass Of COVID-19 Project Gives Many Faces To Florida's Education System IssuesThe pandemic has been hard on everyone. But for children, it’s catastrophic.
This week, we talk about Class of COVID-19, a recently launched project looking into the pandemic’s effect on disadvantaged children in Florida's education system. Reporters at public radio stations across Florida wrote stories for the project including WUSF's Kerry Sheridan.
Host Bradley George talks with her about how she reported her story on Hillsborough County's migrant education program. Also joining the conversation is Jessica Bakeman, a reporter and project editor at WLRN Miami.2021-02-2428 minFlorida MattersTampa Native Marty Baron Retires After Storied Career In JournalismLink to the full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-02-16/tampa-native-marty-baron-retires-after-storied-career-in-journalism2021-02-1728 min
Florida MattersHealth News Florida Series Explores Use Of The Baker Act on ChildrenLink to the full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-02-02/health-news-florida-series-explores-use-of-the-baker-act-on-children
2021-02-0828 minFlorida MattersWhat Could A Scaled Back Super Bowl Look Like For Tampa Bay?Link to the story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-01-26/what-could-a-scaled-back-super-bowl-look-like-for-tampa-bay2021-01-2728 minFlorida MattersAfter A Socially Distant Year, The Zest Podcast Returns With A Greater Focus On Florida Food HistoryLink: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-01-12/after-a-socially-distant-year-the-zest-podcast-returns-with-a-greater-focus-on-florida-food-history2021-01-1428 minFlorida MattersWhat Will Florida Politics Look Like In 2021?Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2021-01-05/what-will-florida-politics-look-like-in-20212021-01-0628 minFlorida MattersHere's What It's Like to Run A Clinical Trial During A PandemicFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-12-22/heres-what-its-like-to-run-a-clinical-trial-during-a-pandemic2020-12-2328 minFlorida MattersCalls To Tampa Bay's 211 Center Are Increasing During The Holiday SeasonFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-12-15/calls-to-tampa-bays-211-center-are-increasing-during-the-holiday-season2020-12-1628 minFlorida MattersFlorida May See Fewer Snowbirds This Winter. What Does That Mean For The Tampa Bay Businesses They Frequent?Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-12-01/florida-may-see-fewer-snowbirds-this-winter-what-does-that-mean-for-the-tampa-bay-businesses-they-frequent2020-12-0217 minFlorida MattersWith COVID Cases Surging, Do We Gather Virtually Or In Person This Thanksgiving?Full story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-11-24/with-covid-cases-surging-do-we-gather-virtually-or-in-person-this-thanksgiving2020-11-2527 minFlorida MattersIn The Quest To Re-engage Voters, Florida Democrats Have A Long Road AheadFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-11-17/in-the-quest-to-re-engage-voters-florida-democrats-have-a-long-road-ahead2020-11-2528 minFlorida MattersI-4 Corridor Voters Give Their Post Election ReactionsFull web story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-11-10/i-4-corridor-voters-give-their-post-election-reactions2020-11-1328 minFlorida MattersAs Election Day Nears, Thoughts From A First-Time Voter And An Update On Early VotingFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-10-27/florida-matters-hears-from-a-first-time-voter-gets-an-update-on-early-voting 2020-10-2928 minFlorida MattersCOVID-19 Survivors Tell Their Stories, Urge The Public Take The Virus SeriouslyFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-10-21/covid-19-survivors-tell-their-stories-urge-the-public-take-the-virus-seriously 2020-10-2928 minFlorida MattersSmall Businesses Are Still Adapting To ReopeningFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-10-14/small-businesses-are-still-adapting-to-reopening 2020-10-1528 min
The ZestRebroadcast: The Buzz on Florida's Honey BeesFlorida is one of the nation’s largest producers of honey and is a hub for beekeeping, both commercially and as a hobby. Robin Sussingham speaks with bee expert Dr. Jamie Ellis about the threats facing Florida's honey bees, why beekeeping is an increasingly popular hobby, how to spot fake honey and more. This conversation originally aired in 2019 and is part of a reporting collaboration between The Zest Podcast and WUSF News.2020-10-1542 minFlorida MattersVoting By Mail A Popular Option Ahead of November's ElectionFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-10-06/voting-by-mail-a-popular-option-ahead-of-novembers-election 2020-10-0728 minFlorida MattersFor November's Election, Pinellas County Is One Of The Largest Swing Counties At PlayFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-09-30/for-novembers-election-pinellas-county-is-one-of-the-largest-swing-counties-at-play 2020-09-3028 minFlorida MattersMuch Like In 2016, Disinformation Is A Concern For The Upcoming ElectionFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/2020-09-23/much-like-in-2016-disinformation-is-a-concern-for-the-upcoming-election2020-09-2328 minFlorida MattersTampa Bay's Small Music Venues Struggle With No End In SightFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-09-16/tampa-bays-small-music-venues-struggle-with-no-end-in-sight2020-09-1828 minFlorida MattersWith Eviction Relief Extended, The Future Is Again On Hold For Renters And LandlordsFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-09-02/with-eviction-relief-extended-the-future-is-again-on-hold-for-renters-and-landlords2020-09-1728 minFlorida MattersUncertainty Remains As K-12 Schools and Colleges Open For ClassFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-08-26/uncertainty-remains-as-k-12-schools-and-colleges-open-for-class2020-09-1728 minFlorida MattersFlorida Faces Census Challenges Ahead of September DeadlineFull story: https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/show/florida-matters/2020-08-18/florida-faces-census-challenges-ahead-of-september-deadline2020-09-1727 minFlorida MattersMarketplace's David Brancaccio Breaks Down The EconomyBrancaccio, a longtime public media journalist, has been with Marketplace since it was created in 1989 by American Public Media. As host of the Marketplace Morning Report, he’s heard every weekday morning on WUSF 89.7.2020-04-0328 minFlorida MattersA Look Into The 'I-4 Votes' Collaboration Highlighting Election IssuesHost Bradley George talks with WUSF news director Mary Shedden, WUSF political reporter Steve Newborn and WMFE reporter Abe Aboraya about what they learned in the process.2020-03-1127 minFlorida MattersA Look Into The 'I-4 Votes' Collaboration Highlighting Election IssuesHost Bradley George talks with WUSF news director Mary Shedden, WUSF political reporter Steve Newborn and WMFE reporter Abe Aboraya about what they learned in the process.2020-03-1127 minFlorida Matters'Cat Tale' Tells The 'Wild, Weird Battle To Save The Florida Panther'The tale of how the panther was led back on the road to recovery has several twists and turns, including a "happy ending" that has taken 20 years to materialize. The story is told by environmental reporter Craig Pittman in his new book, "Cat Tale: The Wild, Weird Battle To Save The Florida Panther." He talks about the book with WUSF's Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham.2020-02-1427 minThe ZestSeason One Finale: Heart Gallery, Freakshakes, Strawberries And Rum PunchProgramming Note: From the kitchen to the field to the hive, The Zest Podcast has taken you north, south, east and west in Florida and the southern states. We’re going to take a break while we prepare our second season showcasing food and communities in the Sunshine State. We’ll return with completely fresh episodes just in time for WUSF’s Longest Table in St. Petersburg on April 16th. In the meantime, follow our Facebook and Instagram profiles for behind-the-scenes action, upcoming surprises and even a few bonus episodes. We appreciate all of our listeners and supporters of The Ze...2020-02-0633 minThe ZestTia's Rice Pudding, Meema's Soup, And Other Family Food Traditions For The HolidaysThis week on the Zest, we get our families involved in showing off some holiday traditions. Dalia's daughter, Norah Colón, helps us make reindeer cookies; I'm following my father around as he makes smoked mullet; and WUSF reporters let us in on some treasured recipes.Support for The Zest Podcast comes from Seitenbacher Brand Natural Foods, like Muesli cereals, oils, oatmeal, energy bars, gluten free fruit gummies for the kids, organic coffee and more. Available in supermarkets, health food stores or online at Seitenbacher.com. 2019-12-1927 minFlorida MattersOn Tia Pepy's Rice Pudding, Reindeer Cookies, And Other WUSF Family Holiday TraditionsRed-nosed reindeer cookiesWe start by hearing from Dalia Colon, the producer of our Zest podcast. She takes us into her home as her family prepares, bakes and delivers their traditional reindeer cookies.Fishing With DadFlorida Matters host Robin Sussingham shares her day fishing with her father. His smoked mullet is a favorite among their friends and family.Remembering "Tia Pepy"As soon as we started talking in the newsroom about traditions and holidays, the first thing our Morning Edition host, Jessica Meszaros, thought of was her Aunt "...2019-12-1727 minFlorida MattersOn Tia Pepy's Rice Pudding, Reindeer Cookies, And Other WUSF Family Holiday TraditionsRed-nosed reindeer cookiesWe start by hearing from Dalia Colon, the producer of our Zest podcast. She takes us into her home as her family prepares, bakes and delivers their traditional reindeer cookies.Fishing With DadFlorida Matters host Robin Sussingham shares her day fishing with her father. His smoked mullet is a favorite among their friends and family.Remembering "Tia Pepy"As soon as we started talking in the newsroom about traditions and holidays, the first thing our Morning Edition host, Jessica Meszaros, thought of was her Aunt "...2019-12-1727 minFlorida MattersVaccination Is Key To Preventing Hepatitis AThis week on Florida Matters we discuss the concerns of more than 28 hundred cases of hepatitis A being diagnosed in Florida so far this year, it has become one of the worst outbreaks of the liver disease in the country.
We talk about how some counties in Florida have managed to keep their numbers from growing. We also learn why vaccinations and even something as simple as washing your hands are key to prevention.
Our guests include:
Julio Ochoa, editor of Health News Florida at WUSF.
Jill Roberts, assistant professor at USF College of Pu...2019-10-2927 minFlorida MattersVaccination Is Key To Preventing Hepatitis AThis week on Florida Matters we discuss the concerns of more than 28 hundred cases of hepatitis A being diagnosed in Florida so far this year, it has become one of the worst outbreaks of the liver disease in the country.
We talk about how some counties in Florida have managed to keep their numbers from growing. We also learn why vaccinations and even something as simple as washing your hands are key to prevention.
Our guests include:
Julio Ochoa, editor of Health News Florida at WUSF.
Jill Roberts, assistant professor at USF College of Pu...2019-10-2927 minFlorida MattersRural Areas Continue Planning For Future GrowthMass transit in Tampa Bay's densely populated big cities grabs the headlines. But there's a case to be made that transportation has even more of an impact on people living in rural areas.This week on Florida Matters, Ron Pianta, planning and zoning director for Hernando County -- along with Dave Hutchinson, MPO executive director of Manatee and Sarasota -- joins Tom Phillips, executive director of the Citrus Connection in Polk County, to talk about the issues and solutions in our rural areas.Florida Matters airs on WUSF 89.7 Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a...2019-10-2228 minThe ZestSean Sherman is 'The Sioux Chef; The Mead RenaissanceThis week, our honey bee reporting collaboration with WUSF News has us tasting the honey-based alcoholic beverage, mead! The brewer says it's about the most ‘local’ thing you can drink. And speaking of local foods, host Robin Sussingham talks to a Native American chef who says we should be able to identify, and cook with, all those indigenous plants growing right outside our kitchen door. Just don't call them weeds!
Support for The Zest Podcast comes from Seitenbacher Brand Natural Foods, like Muesli cereals, oils, oatmeal, energy bars, gluten free fruit gummies for the kids, organ...2019-10-1736 minThe ZestLakeland's Born & Bread Bakehouse; Florida Bee FarmWe're continuing our special reporting collaboration on honey bees with WUSF news. This week we head to Lakeland's Born and Bread Bakehouse to try some honey-based pastries, and take a tour of an apiary at Florida Bee Farm in Clearwater.
Support for The Zest Podcast comes from Seitenbacher Brand Natural Foods, like Muesli cereals, oils, oatmeal, energy bars, gluten free fruit gummies for the kids, organic coffee and more. Available in supermarkets, health food stores or online at Seitenbacher.com.2019-10-1024 minThe ZestDr. Jaime Ellis And The Buzz On Florida's Honey BeesHoney bees are in the national zeitgeist. They're a necessary part of our food supply, and they are under a lot of stress. In a special reporting collaboration between The Zest and WUSF Public Media news, for the next several weeks we're going to be taking a closer look at Florida's honey bees.
Honey bees are in the news a lot. But the news is mixed. It's hard to know how they're doing, exactly. To find out, host Robin Sussingham spoke with Dr. Jamie Ellis, Professor of Entomology and director of honey bee research at the University...2019-10-0343 minFlorida MattersThe Buzz On Florida's Honey BeesFlorida is one of the top states in the country in honey production, with some of the finest quality honey you can find. It's also an important wintering ground for commercial beekeepers up north, with their "snow bees."
In a special reporting collaboration between WUSF News and The Zest Podcast, we're taking a closer look at honey bees over the next several weeks. You can find photos and videos at WUSF.org/honeybees.
This week on Florida Matters, host Robin Sussingham speaks to Dr. Jamie Ellis, Professor of Entomology and director of honey bee research a...2019-10-0227 minFlorida MattersThe Buzz On Florida's Honey BeesFlorida is one of the top states in the country in honey production, with some of the finest quality honey you can find. It's also an important wintering ground for commercial beekeepers up north, with their "snow bees."
In a special reporting collaboration between WUSF News and The Zest Podcast, we're taking a closer look at honey bees over the next several weeks. You can find photos and videos at WUSF.org/honeybees.
This week on Florida Matters, host Robin Sussingham speaks to Dr. Jamie Ellis, Professor of Entomology and director of honey bee research a...2019-10-0227 minFlorida Matters"One Small Step" To Reduce Toxic TalkOver the next few weeks, WUSF will be sharing stories produced for One Small Step, the latest project from StoryCorps. Each segment features two strangers, with differing political beliefs, sitting down together and having a conversation. The idea is to take "one small step" toward getting people to emphasize with one another and to bring down the cultural temperature. This week on Florida Matters we give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the project came together.2019-09-1127 minFlorida MattersUSF President Judy Genshaft RetiresAfter 19 years as President of the University of South Florida, Judy Genshaft is stepping down at the end of this month. This week on Florida Matters we talk about the highs and lows of her tenure, with WUSF assistant news directors Mark Schreiner and Steve Newborn. 2019-06-2527 minFlorida MattersPodcasts 101Whether you’re interested in politics, music, crime, technology or just about anything, there is likely a podcast for you. But while millions of people enjoy listening to podcasts every day, others still don’t understand this relatively new form of media.
This week on Florida Matters: Podcasting 101. Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham talks to Kenny Malone of the Planet Money podcast; and Dalia Colón, producer of WUSF's The Zest podcast.2019-06-1226 minThe ZestWriter Rick Bragg On Food And Family; Longest Table ChefsSouthern storyteller Rick Bragg talks with host Robin Sussingham about food, family, and his new memoir, “The Best Cook In The World: Tales From My Momma’s Southern Table.” Food, Bragg says, represents “our finer nature.” And he tells us why he takes the cooking of grits so personally.
Plus, on a humid evening in April,The Zest attended WUSF's signature event, Longest Table, an outdoor foodie feast in downtown St. Petersburg that offered a chance for Robin and producer Dalia Colón to ask local chefs what they like to serve when the weather heats up.2019-05-0925 minThe ZestThe History of Beer; How to Make A Mojito; and Tampa Bay’s Dining Scene Heats UpOn today's podcast, producer Dalia Colón gets a lesson in mojito making from the fifth-generation owner of Florida oldest Spanish restaurant, the Columbia. We'll also hear from prominent food writer Laura Reiley about the Tampa Bay area's burgeoning food scene -- and how relatively cheap real estate makes it all possible. Plus, our cookbook reviewer, Janet Keeler, talks about the indispensable charms of a real, physical cookbook. And as the weather warms up, we do have adult beverages on our mind, as an historian takes us through the fascinating history of beer and brewing in Tampa Bay. Robin S...2019-05-0229 minFlorida MattersThe Battle To Be Mayor Of TampaA new mayor of Tampa will be elected on April 23rd. The two remaining candidates, Jane Castor and David Straz, debated at the WEDU PBS studio, and we're bringing that debate to you. Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham also spoke with WUSF reporter Steve Newborn, who's been following the contentious race.2019-04-0927 minFlorida MattersCan Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?Alternative kinds of housing like shipping containers or tiny houses are quickly growing in popularity. We discuss whether they could help relieve some of the pressure from the affordable housing crunch. WUSF's Robin Sussingham speaks with Robert Cox, CEO of Sundog Structures; Mickey Jacob, an architect and Chairman of the Tampa Downtown Partnership; and Elizabeth Strom, an Associate Professor at USF's School of Public Affairs.2019-04-0227 minFlorida MattersThe Best Of WUSF In 2018Happy 2019! As WUSF prepares to bring you the news you rely on this year, we’re looking back at some of the station's big moments in 2018 through the lens of Florida Matters.2019-01-0128 minFlorida MattersThe Best Of WUSF In 2018Happy 2019! As WUSF prepares to bring you the news you rely on this year, we’re looking back at some of the station's big moments in 2018 through the lens of Florida Matters.2019-01-0128 minFlorida MattersCan Alternative Housing Reduce The Affordability Problem?Alternative kinds of housing like shipping containers or tiny houses are quickly growing in popularity. We discuss whether they could help relieve some of the pressure from the affordable housing crunch. WUSF's Robin Sussingham speaks with Robert Cox, CEO of Sundog Structures; Mickey Jacob, an architect and Chairman of the Tampa Downtown Partnership; and Elizabeth Strom, an Associate Professor at USF's School of Public Affairs.2018-12-1838 minFlorida MattersElection HangoverThe 2018 midterm election was supposed to be over last night, but this is Florida, so of course it looks like there will be at least one recount, and maybe several. Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham talks to WUSF's Mark Schreiner, Stephanie Colombini, and Roberto Roldan about winners, losers, taxes and gambling, among other topics.
Support for Florida Matters More comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can not afford. Join National Foundation for Transplants, an organization providing financial relief to transplant patients for more t...2018-11-0718 minFlorida MattersTelling The Stories From Hurricane MariaHurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico a year ago this month, and on WUSF's Florida Matters we're hearing the stories of people who fled to the Tampa area when they had to evacuate. On today's podcast, a conversation with WUSF reporter Roberto Roldan.
Support for Florida Matters MORE comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can not afford. Join National Foundation for Transplants, an organization providing financial relief to transplant patients for more than 35 years. Visit transplants.org to learn more.2018-09-1817 minFlorida MattersTelling The Stories From Hurricane MariaHurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico a year ago this month, and on WUSF's Florida Matters we're hearing the stories of people who fled to the Tampa area when they had to evacuate. On today's podcast, a conversation with WUSF reporter Roberto Roldan.
Support for Florida Matters MORE comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can not afford. Join National Foundation for Transplants, an organization providing financial relief to transplant patients for more than 35 years. Visit transplants.org to learn more.2018-09-1817 minFlorida MattersWatermelon Juice And Anti-Nausea Bands: USF's EntrepreneursWUSF's expert on all things relating to USF, Mark Schreiner, joins Robin Sussingham to talk about his series on entrepreneurs with ties to the University of South Florida. Plus, USF President Judy Genshaft has announced her retirement, and Mark discusses her role in lifting the reputation and quality of the University.
Support for Florida Matters More comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can not afford. Join National Foundation for Transplants, an organization providing financial relief to transplant patients for more than 35 years. Visit t...2018-09-1115 minFlorida MattersThe 2018 Florida Primary ElectionFlorida's primary election was full of surprises. WUSF reporters Steve Newborn, Mark Schreiner and Roberto Roldan have been following the races and were out covering campaign events on primary night. They sit down with host Robin Sussingham to talk about the evening's upsets and drama.
Support for Florida Matters More comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can't afford. You can join the National Foundation for Transplant's "Operation Second Chance" at transplants.org to learn how to help give someone a second chance at life.2018-08-2920 minFlorida MattersAward-Winning Radio StoriesThis week on Florida Matters, we're spotlighting some special news reports and features that won awards in 2017. On this podcast, a conversation with WUSF reporter and assistant news director Mark Schreiner and WUSF reporter and Florida Matters producer Stephanie Colombini. In other news, Mark puts on his sports reporter cap, and tells us that the day is approaching when the USF Women's Basketball team will defeat the University of Connecticut.
Support for Florida Matters More comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can't afford. Y...2018-08-1419 minFlorida MattersAward-Winning Radio StoriesThis week on Florida Matters, we're spotlighting some special news reports and features that won awards in 2017. On this podcast, a conversation with WUSF reporter and assistant news director Mark Schreiner and WUSF reporter and Florida Matters producer Stephanie Colombini. In other news, Mark puts on his sports reporter cap, and tells us that the day is approaching when the USF Women's Basketball team will defeat the University of Connecticut.
Support for Florida Matters More comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can't afford. Y...2018-08-1419 minFlorida MattersPhotography, Glass And Other Tampa Bay Art FormsFlorida Matters host Robin Sussingham talks to WUSF reporters Daylina Miller and Cathy Carter, and Florida Matters Producer Stephanie Colombini about their visits to area museums. Daylina talks about her interview with Clyde Butcher; Cathy gets the inside scoop behind Herb Snitzer's jazz icons; and Stephanie finds that glass art seems to be coming into its own.
Support for Florida Matters More comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can't afford. You can join the National Foundation for Transplant's "Operation Second Chance" at transplants.o...2018-07-1720 minFlorida MattersState Politics With Reporter William MarchHost Robin Sussingham talks to political reporter and Tampa Bay Times correspondent William March and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden about the goings on in Florida's political scene. There's enough controversy to keep it interesting. Comparisons to an episode of "Survivor" are made.
Support for Florida Matters More comes from the National Foundation for Transplants. Right now, hundreds of Tampa residents need an organ transplant they can't afford. You can join the National Foundation for Transplant's "Operation Second Chance" -- at transplants.org to learn how to help give someone a second chance at life.2018-06-1911 minFlorida MattersRebroadcast: Healthcare for the UninsuredIn this podcast, WUSF's Robin Sussingham, Stephanie Colombini and Julio Ochoa break down the recent Florida Matters Town Hall that was recorded in front of a live audience (but what audience isn't live?) in St. Petersburg. The topic was healthcare for the uninsured, and it came about after a series of stories that Julio produced on the free clinics around the Tampa Bay area. We discuss the common perception that people without insurance use the emergency room a lot, and that's driving up the cost of care. But is that really the case?
Fl...2018-05-2918 minFlorida MattersThe Governor's Race, Driverless Cars and MoreFlorida Matters host Robin Sussingham talks politics and more with Adam Smith, Political Editor of the Tampa Bay Times; Janelle Irwin, reporter for the Tampa Bay Business Journal; and Julio Ochoa, editor of WUSF's Health News Florida.2018-05-2215 minFlorida MattersFlorida Wildlife Corridor 2018 ExpeditionMallory Lykes Dimmit, Carlton Ward, Jr., and Joe Guthrie are getting ready to set off once again into the wilds of Florida as members of the Florida Wildlife Corridor expedition team. In this podcast, they speak with Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham and WUSF's assistant news director Steve Newborn about the problems that I-4 presents to wildlife trying to make its way across the state. Also, how can you hike for a thousand miles and still gain weight?2018-04-0316 minFlorida MattersSt. Petersburg As International Arts MeccaOn this week's podcast, we carry forward the conversation started at the St. Petersburg Conference on World Affairs about the connection between international tourism and arts and culture in St. Petersburg. We hear about the Tampa airport's importance to the effort, and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden talks to Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham and producer Stephanie Colombini about the three new museums coming on line in St. Petersburg. Also, the meaning of "City of Green Benches" is explained.2018-02-2817 minFlorida MattersFebruary Reporters RoundtableAfter the horrific shooting at the Parkland high school, Florida Democrats have made gun control their political rallying cry. What will the fallout be -- in our schools and in our politics? Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham talks to WUSF's Steve Newborn, Zac Anderson of the Sarasota Herald Tribune, and Florida Matters producer Stephanie Colombini. Plus, can the upset win by a Democrat in a Sarasota House Seat be seen as a bellwether?2018-02-2015 minFlorida MattersHealthcare For The UninsuredIn this podcast, WUSF's Robin Sussingham, Stephanie Colombini and Julio Ochoa break down the recent Florida Matters Town Hall that was recorded in front of a live audience (but what audience isn't live?) in St. Petersburg. The topic was healthcare for the uninsured, and it came about after a series of stories that Julio produced on the free clinics around the Tampa Bay area. We discuss the common perception that people without insurance use the emergency room a lot, and that's driving up the cost of care. But is that really the case?2018-02-0718 minFlorida MattersHockey and Pirates Hit TampaWUSF reporter Bobbie O'Brien knows her ice hockey, and she joins Robin Sussingham and Stephanie Colombini of Florida Matters for this week's podcast. Bobbie has looked into whether Tampa has truly become a hockey town, and gives us her findings. Plus, the gross things drunk people do during the Gasparilla festival will probably not surprise you.2018-01-1815 minFlorida MattersGovernor Rick Scott's State of the State AddressWe've got the highly-regarded political analyst Susan MacManus in the studio with us to unpack Governor Rick Scott's last State of the State address. MacManus also answers the question of why Florida's national elections are so closely divided between Republicans and Democrats, while our state representatives are overwhelmingly Republican. With WUSF's Florida Matters co-host Robin Sussingham and producer Stephanie Colombini.2018-01-1015 minFlorida MattersTampa Bay's Ethnic NewspapersWUSF Public Media's Robin Sussingham, host of Florida Matters, along with Florida Matters producer Stephanie Colombini and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden discuss the historic community newspapers that report on ethnic audiences, like La Gaceta -- the tri-lingual paper that's approaching a century of publication in Tampa, and The Weekly Challenger, which has been serving the black community in St. Petersburg for 50 years. These papers have survived in proximity to larger, more mainstream newspapers, because they knew their audience and covered stories that other publications did not. But can they remain profitable in the age of the internet?2018-01-0420 minFlorida MattersTampa Bay's Ethnic NewspapersWUSF Public Media's Robin Sussingham, host of Florida Matters, along with Florida Matters producer Stephanie Colombini and WUSF News Director Mary Shedden discuss the historic community newspapers that report on ethnic audiences, like La Gaceta -- the tri-lingual paper that's approaching a century of publication in Tampa, and The Weekly Challenger, which has been serving the black community in St. Petersburg for 50 years. These papers have survived in proximity to larger, more mainstream newspapers, because they knew their audience and covered stories that other publications did not. But can they remain profitable in the age of the internet?2018-01-0420 minFlorida MattersDecember Reporters RoundtableFlorida Matters Host Robin Sussingham is joined by Zac Anderson, political editor of the Sarasota Herald Tribune; Steve Newborn, WUSF reporter and assistant news director; and Florida Matters producer Stephanie Colombini. They discuss the most interesting political figures of 2017 and the most under-reported stories of the year, and they argue about whether mass transit is a boondoggle or not.2017-12-2818 minFlorida MattersTelling Tampa Bay StoriesProgress Village was Tampa's first affordable housing suburb, and this week on Florida Matters we'll learn about its story and hear from residents who share their memories of growing up there. On this podcast, Florida Matters host Robin Sussingham talks to WUSF News Director Mary Shedden and to Florida Matters Producer Stephanie Colombini about the people who agreed to tell their stories. We hear more about the pioneering families of Tampa's Progress Village, and why the sense of community was so strong in that neighborhood. We ask whether the Progress Village elders have a lesson for us in how t...2017-12-1416 min