This week we’re Speaking Of… Tallahassee‘s beautiful and impressive tree canopy that the city is known for, is under the consistent threat of hurricanes and development. Josh Johnson also talks with local stage actor Vonzel Desean about his experience working in the Tallahassee theatre scene. And we’re meeting at dawn and taking our paces… to discuss the history of single combat political duels in Tallahassee.

This week on Speaking Of… election season is finally over and there’s a lot to go over, so our own Tristan Wood and Margie Menzel are breaking down the local results. We’ll also be taking a deep dive into burial alternatives with a focus on a greener and more sustainable death! And there’s a potential political identity crisis brewing for some members of Gen Z.

On this episode of Speaking Of, WFSU’s Tom Flanigan and Margie Menzel take a deep dive into the local charter amendments showing up on the ballots this election. Also, its FAMU homecoming week and to mark the occasion, Josh Johnson sat down with the director of the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery to discuss the intersection of the nation’s top public HBCU and the art it creates and curates. And Rheannah Wynter descends into Tallahassee’s spooky underbelly to highlight the city’s supernatural history and lore.

With the recent demolition of the Gladstone house, many in Tallahassee are questioning the process of historic preservation. Why do some homes get protected and others don’t? Also, we’re sitting down with bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer about the newest addition to his blockbuster Southern Reach series, a surprise fourth novel, called “Absolution”. And we’ll also be looking into the clash between electric vehicles and lithium batteries and rising waters, and what you need to know to stay safe.

On this episode of Speaking Of, we’re talking about all the misinformation and disinformation surrounding the recent weather events. Gina Jordan sat down with climate scientist Dr. Jeff Chanton, to discuss the reality behind these devastating hurricanes. Josh Johnson talks with Ron McCoy, owner of the historic Tookes house, that is currently under renovations with goals of re-opening to the public soon. And Rheannah Wynter looks into plants and herbs with the goal of learning how to keep them alive longer.