This week on Speaking Of… longleaf pines thrive with regular fire, and humans attempt to aid that with prescribed burns. But fire predates our use of it, leaving humans to try to mimic how fires once burned naturally. Rob Diaz de Villegas talks with Dr. Jean Huffman, a dendrochronologist who is using tree stumps to extract some surprising information from the tree-ring record about fires. Also, Rachel Elspeth Gross joins host Josh Johnson for a wide-ranging conversation on her inspirations, thoughts on art, and future goals. And… we explore the intersection between fast fashion, trade, and tariffs.

This week on Speaking Of… The Eastern Indigo is the longest native snake in the United States, but since the late 1970’s the serpent has been federally designated as threatened. New efforts are underway to return the Eastern Indigo to Florida. Gina Jordan sits down with WFSU Ecology Reporter Rob Diaz de Villegas and Catherine Ricketts with The Nature Conservancy, to discuss the return of the Eastern Indigo. Also, the art of printmaking goes back hundreds of years, and many different cultures have their own version or take. Sangha Press is a Tallahassee workshop that is home to printmaker Mika Fowler, an artist working with wooden type and a vintage press to create one of a kind works of art. Fowler joins host Josh Johnson to discuss printmaking, collaboration, and more. And… we’re going for a spin and discussing the essentials of vinyl records. Jason Acuna sits down with Matt Sampson of Real Cool Time Records to talk about how to care for, clean, and shop for your vinyl.

Writers and musicians have long had a dynamic relationship, and Word of South Festival celebrates and explores the connection between music and literature. Gina Jordan is talking with authors Shonda Knight and Kristen Arnett, as well as Florida journalist Craig Pittman about this year’s Word of South fest. Also, Josh Johnson is sitting down with Earth’s Garden CEO Camille Lewis to discuss this year’s fourth annual Tallahassee Earth Day Festival. And… we meet a sweating robot that's trying to save firefighters from injury.

This week on Speaking Of… Homelessness is a consistent issue across the country, and the big bend region is not excluded. Margie Menzel is sitting down with retired FSU Women’s basketball coach Sue Semrau, Leon County Commissioner Brian Welch, Dr. Heather Flynn with the FSU College of Medicine, and more to discuss Tallahassee’s unhoused population and the new efforts to help them. Also, Josh Johnson is talking with Opening Nights at Florida State Executive Director Kevin Maynard. And… get ready to rinse, wash, and repeat because we’re learning all about textured and curly hair.

Have you been receiving an onslaught of scam calls and texts? Many Floridians are feeling frustrated by the constant annoyance of unsolicited communications, and all ages are at risk. Gina Jordan is sitting down with several experts to discuss what is going on and what can be done about these out-of-control scams. And Josh Johnson sat down with Chef Brunson at his restaurant to discuss the history of his restaurant, his appearance Food Networks “Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives”, and his outlook on food. Also, grab your leash and treats, because we’re talking about dog training.

This week on Speaking Of… Spring is right around the corner and we’re discussing how No-Mow-March can help native species. Also, we’re talking with Comedian Ed Larson from “Last Podcast On The Left” about his current tour! And… grab your starter for our bread baking deep-dive.

The Florida Legislature is back in session and Gina Jordan is sitting down with WFSU assistant news director Regan McCarthy and Government Reporter Tristan Wood for a rundown and reminder of the legislative basics. We’ll also hear from Dara Kam, of the News Service of Florida, about what she expects to see this session. Also, Tom Flanigan is about town, talking with several small business owners to hear their stories and find out how they’re staying competitive in the modern market. And, we are discussing the history of the Film Industry in Florida.

It’s Black History Month and Black history is American history, so some are asking why is it relegated to one month and what does the future of black history month look like? Gina Jordan is talking with associate professor of American History Professor Anthony Thompson, to find out more. Also, Tallahassee Pride Festival is an annual event that celebrates and honors the LGBTQ+ community of our city. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Stevie Marquez-Hall, the chairman of Tallahassee Pride, to discuss this year’s festival. And we’re discussing how to make cooking at home more easily achievable.

This week on Speaking Of… Artificial Intelligence is spreading into all aspects of life; we investigate how AI will affect education. Also, Josh Johnson talks with two members from the Tallahassee Writer’s Association! And, we hear about a political duel from Tallahassee’s past.

Immigration and deportation have been hot-button issues for years, but that conversation has been heating up lately. Gina Jordan is speaking with local immigration lawyer Elizabeth Ricci to find out more about how all this will affect local residents. Also, Josh Johnson sits down with comedian Roy Wood Jr. for a wide-ranging discussion. And… following the most watched game of the year, we’re diving into sports psychology.