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A community conversation on human trafficking in the Capital City area will take place October 15-16 at St. Peter's Anglican Cathedral. To talk about that and how human sex and work trafficking in our area is such a pervasive issue are: Carolyn LeBoeuf, prime organizer of the upcoming Summit; Robin Hassler Thompson, head of the Survive and Thrive Advocacy Center; Wendy Strickland, executive director of Anglewing; and Second Judicial Circuit State Attorney Jack Campbell.

Noted political theorist Dr. Danielle Allen joins Florida Humanities and the Village Square in a vital conversation about what it means to be an American today, using the Declaration of Independence as a focus of that discussion.

On tonight’s program: Florida’s new surgeon general says he’s in full agreement with those who say “follow the science” when it comes to pandemic policy; Hospitals heads say the coronavirus pandemic has stretched their workforce, now it’s stretching their bottoms lines as they attempt to fill in the gaps left by burnt out nurses; Florida lawmakers say they won’t draw the state’s election maps to intentionally benefit themselves this time. But only time will tell if this time, they really mean it; As Florida becomes an ever-more diverse state, it’s also becoming an ever-more Republican State. The state’s head Democrat will address that apparent disconnect; And Florida’s phosphate miners are eyeing new territory. And while many residents in those areas are worried, the industry insists it can do its thing safely and carefully.

John Nogowski is a language arts and journalism teacher at Gadsden County High School. He cares about his students and hopes that he can broaden their horizons. This dedicated teacher is thinking outside the box, engaging his students, and causing “trouble” daily in room 416.

Federal unemployment compensation ended in Florida in late June. Those checks were on top of state unemployment checks. The theory was that less money in accounts would spur workers back into the labor market. That hasn’t happened.

The Holocaust Education Resource Council and Tallahassee Community College are joining forces for this year's Holocaust Education Week observance. The event, Nov. 8-12, will include speakers, performances and the annual Remembrance Dinner, with remarks from a Holocaust survivor. To provide a preview of the occasion are: Barbara Goldstein, executive director of the Holocaust Education Resource Council; Tallahassee Community College Vice President Heather Mitchell; and TCC History Professor Monte Finkelstein.

On tonight’s program: As Republican leaders say they expect Florida lawmakers to look into implementing Texas-style abortion legislation next session, groups like Planned Parenthood are preparing to push back; Florida’s back and forth between state officials and local school districts over mask mandates is turning into a bonanza for litigation lawyers; As the U-S Senate prepares to challenge states like Florida that have tightened voting laws, voting rights advocates rally in support of that federal intervention; Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the new trade agreement between the U.S. and Mexico is allowing what she calls “unfair trade practices,” which hurts the state’s farmers; And one of the Florida Capital Press Corps’ living legends is finally packing it in after more than four decades of covering state government.

Three years ago, Leon County's Sabal Palm Elementary School became the area's first Community Partnership School. Under that designation, long-term partners provide a multitude of ancillary services so that a school's teachers and administrators can focus their efforts on education. To talk about how that concept has been working at Sabal Palm are: School Principal Anicia Robinson; Director of Community Partnerships Anna-Kay Hutchison; Dr. Daniel Van Durme, chief medical officer of the Florida State University College of Medicine; FAMU College of Education Dean Dr. Allyson Watson; and Gil Ziffer, now a board member with the Children's Home Society.

“Liberate” touts itself as the first-ever mental fitness studio. Not just good for parents, but the whole family. The class provides a way to exercise one’s mental fitness and empower one to be your best self. Liv Bowser, CEO and founder talks with 411 TEEN.

Members of the GIRLS ON THE RUN Program join 411 TEEN to discuss girl empowerment by teaching skills through lessons and running. Girls, 8 to 13, are inspired to healthy, joyful and confident using a experience-based curriculum which integrates running.