© 2025 WFSU Public Media
WFSU News · Tallahassee · Panama City · Thomasville
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
WFSU-FM is currently broadcasting at reduced power. We apologize for this inconvenience. And remember, you can stream or listen to WFSU on the App.
Speaking Of: The Unbothered Edition
Thursdays at Noon

Unbothered dives deeper into lifestyle topics from the full Speaking Of program.

Unbothered is produced with support from PRX, and made possible in part by a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.

  • Women’s sports have been steadily growing over recent years, with several events causing a natural boom in interest. During the 2024 Olympic games, stars like Ilona Maher shot to popularity and became household names. In the WNBA, a rivalry between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reece has been developing since college and has audiences more than tuned in. Regan McCarthy is sitting down with the founder and CEO of Tallahassee Reckoning, Ashlee Fontes, to discuss the causes behind the rising popularity of women’s sports.
  • The new Superman film is soaring with positive reviews from both critics and the audience, but one character is stealing the hearts of movie-goers around the country—Krypto the Superdog! The adorable pup was seen throughout this newest installment of the James Gunn led DC universe, causing chaos and saving the day. The character was created using a combination of a real-life dog (named Jolene), a puppet, and the motion capture performance by actress Murphy Weed. Host Jason Acuna sat down with Weed to discuss her role in the film, the process behind her performance of Krypto, and the optimism that seems to be flowing from the screen and into the theater.
  • Jeopardy is one of America's most popular game shows, and has not only been played on television, but also in almost every school and bar in the country. This week, Host Jason Acuna is sitting down with recent Jeopardy contestant and Tallahassee resident, Jolynda Chenicek, to discuss how to prepare for the show and how to improve your own trivia skills.
  • Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez recently got married, in what some are calling the most extravagant and opulent event of the year. The nuptials included 3 themed parties (The Great Gatsby, a pajama party, and a foam party), 27 bridal outfits, celebrity guests, and more. There are a lot of mixed feelings about the wedding, so, this week we a taking a look at the fashion choices of the bride and examining the reactions and history behind her many outfits.
  • You may have seen a curious looking plushie toy popping up on your social media feed or hanging off of your favorite celebrity's purse. They have been featured in viral unboxing videos and in K-pop media. So... what is a Labubu? How do they compare to Beanie Babies? And will the trend last? Jason Acuna chats with consumer trends expert, FSU Professor Cammy Crolic.
  • This week we’re discussing Black Music Month, A time to celebrate the legacy, culture, and impact of black musicians across generations.
  • As the heat of the summer fully sets in, many will turn to their favorite summer snacks to keep their energy levels up and stay hydrated. For some, that snack is watermelon. Monticello, FL has been hosting a watermelon festival for 74 years to celebrate this summer treat, Tom Flanigan spoke with one of the organizers.
  • Buddha was a Florida panther that lived at the Tallahassee Museum, he recently passed away at the age of 14 due to persisting complications to an injury he received prior to arriving at the Tallahassee Museum as a 20-month-old cub. Buddha was a local symbol for Florida Panther conservation, which is why Jason Acuna sat down with Tallahassee Museum Animal Curator Suzie Buzzo to discuss Buddha's life and legacy, as well as the continued panther conservation efforts. @Tallahasseemuseum
  • Moths are most commonly associated with being attracted to lights, but that actually isn't true! Moths are incredibly important pollinators of the nights, but there is a lot we don't know! Jason Acuna is sitting down with Professor Akito Y. Kawahara, the Curator at the Florida Museum of Natural History's McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, to discuss the importance of Moths.
  • Historically, Florida has been associated with oranges and Georgia with peaches. However, Regan McCarthy is asking which state is actually the better peach producer?
  • Tornadoes can be scary, abrupt, and unpredictable… so how can you be best equipped when that alert hits your phone or breaks into your favorite radio show? Lynn Hatter and Rheannah Wynter are sitting down with experts to learn more about tornado preparedness.
  • We’re adding it all up and talking about the “new math” children are learning in schools today.