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Members and advisors of the Young Environmental Leaders discuss the objectives and goals of their student organization. Current environmental issues and future challenges to the environment are examined .Original airdate: February 21, 2021

IB students from Rickards High School, representative of diverse political perspectives, examine and discuss the local, state, and national political climate.

Once a troubled teen himself, and now a veteran prosecutor for the city of Los Angeles, Jonathan Crisstall, author of What They Don't Teach Teens, shares information wth teenagers and families about physical, digital, emotional and legal safety.

Dr. Carole Lieberman discusses the effects of stress on our everyday lives, and how it has become magnified in the last year.

On tonight’s program: Could Florida’s election laws start looking like Georgia’s? A conservative think-tank is pushing some legislative action that could accomplish exactly that; The so-called “anti-riot” bill pushed by Governor DeSantis and the Republican leadership flies through the Florida House; Republican lawmakers say a bill that would allow people to carry guns in churches, even when those churches are attached to schools, is about property rights. Democrats argue the measure opens the door for weapons in classrooms; When it comes to attending in-person gatherings of any size, will the new hot ticket be either proof of COVID vaccination or a negative coronavirus test? We’ll get the thoughts of a prominent epidemiologist; And Florida’s Government in the Sunshine laws are often held up as a shining example for the rest of the nation. But all too often, that sunshine will cost you.

Fresh off its success in Georgia, a conservative think tank aligned with former President Donald Trump is now busy trying to change Florida’s election laws. The Heritage Foundation is pushing what it calls “best practices” for the next statewide vote in 2022.

On tonight’s program: Once again, the Florida Legislature looks at raising the bar for voters to pass - and even propose - changes to the state constitution; Lawmakers also say it’s time to get rid of Florida’s Constitution Revision Commission; COVID-19 liability protections for businesses and health care providers are now state law in Florida; Florida colleges, universities and K-12 schools could catch a big break under a state Senate plan granting lawsuit immunity and waiving school accountability penalties; Florida lawmakers are considering a bill limiting the participation of transgender students in scholastic sports. The problem is, a similar measure in Idaho has already been struck down in federal court; And what advocates insist is a necessary safeguard to prevent local government from infringing on personal freedoms is making its way through the legislative process.

Many amazing and transformative women are making Tallahassee an even better place to live, work and achieve. For the past dozen-plus years, the Oasis Center for Women and Girls has honored many of them with its annual Trailblazer Awards. Some of this year's honorees talk about their stories and the importance of fostering a new generation of Trailblazers, along with a few Oasis Center leaders. On the panel are Trailblazers: Gabrielle Gabrielli; Karen Moore; Kristel Avilus; and Girls Can Do Anything Award winner Haniah Edwards. Also taking part in the discussion are: Oasis Founder Kelly Otte; and Board Member Glenda Thornton.

On tonight’s program: Lawmakers began Session looking for nearly 90,000 absent school kids and warning districts cuts were coming if the students stayed missing. About half have now been found; Lawmakers say this year’s healthcare spending plan will come down to a question of priorities; A crush of spring breakers in South Florida stokes fears of a superspreader event in the making; And a pesticide, approved by both the state and the feds, may be great for citrus growers, but not so great for those living close to where it’s used.

ACE, Adult Community Education, is the largest provider of adult education in Leon County. ACE offers several programs to learners 16 and older, including GED, English, and high school credit classes. The focal discussion this hour explores the available high school credit classes.Original airdate: February 14, 2021