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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.

This week we’re discussing Black Music Month, A time to celebrate the legacy, culture, and impact of black musicians across generations.

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.

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.

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.

Tornadoes can be traumatic experiences, one moment a storm is blowing in just like any other Floridian day—and the next your phone is going off with alerts, sirens are blaring, and it sounds like a freight train is outside your house. After a tornado, there is often widespread damage, but no one should have to pick up the pieces alone. Gina Jordan is hosting a discussion with stories from our live studio audience about the lasting effects and damage caused by the May 10th tornadoes.

One of the most hostile places to exist on Earth is the deep-sea floor. Light only penetrates so far, and beyond that is complete darkness where alien looking creatures thrive. But what do they eat down there? And how do humans perform deep-sea research? We borrow an excerpt from our sister podcast, “Coast to Canopy”, and join Rob Diaz de Villegas as he talks to three deep-sea researchers about life around methane seeps and hydrothermal vents, and the difficulties of studying ecosystems far beneath the surface of the ocean.

Hurricane season is descending upon us once again, and with it can come 70 miles per hour winds or higher, flash flooding, power outages, and severe damage of all types. That is why it is extremely important to be ready and vigilant. Regan McCarthy is sitting down with Leon County Public Information Officer Mathieu Cavell and the Emergency Management Director for Leon County Kevin Peters, to discuss how you can be best prepared this season.

There have been numerous reports on immigration raids nationwide, and recently Tallahassee saw ICE sweep through local construction sites. There have been many changes to immigration policies, leaving some with questions. Gina Jordan hears from several local authorities, advocates, and experts to find out more about what’s going on with immigration.

Fireflies are more than just dots of light in the night’s sky, and they aren’t even flies… they’re beetles. We borrowed an excerpt from our sister podcast, “Coast to Canopy”, where host Rob Diaz de Villegas talks with Dave Almquist, an Invertebrate Zoologist. They discuss fireflies’ life cycles, the diversity of the species, and how to observe them. You'll never look at a firefly flashing the same way again.