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Indaba Theatre presents it’s grand opening. Donna Cotterell , founder and director, and associates of the Indaba community discuss their opening and new mentor program.

On tonight’s program: What bird enthusiasts call the ‘Holy Grail’ of the species, will soon be declared Extinct; Political polarization is trickling down to school board meetings, where threats and harassment of local officials has caught the attention of the Justice Department; We’ll hear how one woman, a prisoner at Lowell correctional institution—is using social media to expose conditions at the women’s facility: We’ll break it down tonight on Capital Report; It’s been known for a while now that racism is toxic to a person’s health. Now, a group of Florida State University researchers, are trying to address the problem in healthcare; A top HBCU in Florida gets its biggest award ever to help create diversity among scientists; And the latest federal unemployment report is in, and it’s disappointing, to say the least.

Even before the conviction of three people – including a former Tallahassee City Commissioner – on federal corruption charges this year, many Capital City residents had concerns about unethical behavior at City Hall. In addition to a formal ethics advisory panel, there is also the Citizens for Ethics Reform Coalition, which is researching and suggesting additional safeguards to ensure decisions are made transparently and ethically. To talk about the initiative are Coalition members: Former State of Florida Attorney Richard Herring; Integrity Florida Co-founder Ben Wilcox; and “Common Ground” Founder and NEBA President Catherine Baer.

Co-author, Julie King, of How To Talk When Kids Won’t Listen, joins 411 TEEN to discuss parents communicating with their children. She shares essential tools needed to survive life with kids, from toddlers to early teens. Each chapter includes activities so parents can practice their skills.

Be You, Only Better is Kristi Hugstad's new book. She introduces young people to simple, powerful day-to-day practices that promote mind and body wellness. With simple, straightforward tactics like journaling, mindfulness, healthy sleep, and sound nutrition, Kristi empowers young and old alike to take charge of their own wellness.

Sue Renner, Executive Director of The David & Laura Merage Foundation, shines a light on the impact of COVID-19 on childcare or lack thereof. She explores some of the solutions on 411 TEEN.

Too many young people have no father with which to celebrate Fathers' Day. But in the Capital City area, there are multiple organizations that work to provide positive fatherly role models for kids. To talk about it are: Jack Levine, award-winning Florida children's advocate and founder of the 4Generations Institute; and Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil.

Phoebe Myers is a writer based in Tallahassee. Her nonfiction articles have appeared in outlets such as Aquifer: The Florida Review Online, Tricycle and Adelaide. She is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in creative nonfiction at Florida State University where she instructs rhetoric and composition. Her work on a collection of essays interrogating myths of the American frontier through an ecological lens has also been supported by Art Farm Nebraska, which awarded her writing residencies for 2020 and 2021.

Phoebe Myers is a writer based in Tallahassee. Her nonfiction articles have appeared in outlets such as Aquifer: The Florida Review Online, Tricycle and Adelaide. She is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in creative nonfiction at Florida State University where she instructs rhetoric and composition. Her work on a collection of essays interrogating myths of the American frontier through an ecological lens has also been supported by Art Farm Nebraska, which awarded her writing residencies for 2020 and 2021.

On tonight’s program: You won’t find things like “Critical Race Theory” being taught in Florida Public Schools. The State Board of Education has so ruled with the enthusiastic support of Governor Ron DeSantis; Governor Ron DeSantis signs new legislation making changes in the property insurance market aimed at reducing expensive litigation. Private and public insurers are applauding. But even some lawmakers still have their doubts; A former Florida governor would like to have his old job back. He’s criticizing the current governor for many things, including changes to the state’s voting rules; Florida leaders are working to help military members as they transition from active duty to civilian life; Summertime also means algae bloom time for parts of Tampa Bay and the Piney Point Wastewater spill may be at least partly to blame; And a federal court bans the use of a chemical used as a citrus pesticide. A chemical that some researchers worry might have devastating long-term impacts on people.