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.

This week on Speaking Of… It’s been just over a year since tornadoes hit, causing damage to homes and parts of our community. We commemorated with a special LIVE EPISODE. Host Gina Jordan leads a discussion with stories from our listeners about their experiences during the storm and what it’s been like to recover. Tom Flanigan will take us to Railroad Square with his segment, Tom About Town. And, Rheannah Winter and Lynn Hatter will talk to experts, and ask some of your questions, about whether tornadoes are just a more common part of our lives now, and how we can be better prepared.

We’re adding it all up and talking about the “new math” children are learning in schools today.

Since the birth of language, it is believed that humans would gather around a fire or meal and exchange stories, they would recount the hunt of the day or look up to the stars and invent legends. This uniquely human activity brings people together and highlights that humanity is a communal species. Josh Johnson is sitting down with Linda Schuyler Ford, a storyteller and word artist, to discuss the modern practice of this art.

Refuge House has been providing emergency shelter services and attempting to aid victims of domestic and sexual violence for over 45 years. But recently, the center has been forced to turn away some of those seeking help. WFSU reporter Margie Menzel is discussing the situation with TSC Professor Iris Davis Pendleton (who previously sought help from the center), Leon County undersheriff Ron Cave who details his upbringing in the foster care system, and more…

This week on Speaking Of… Refuge House has been providing emergency shelter services and attempting to aid victims of domestic and sexual violence for over 45 years. But recently, the center has been forced to turn away some of those seeking help. WFSU reporter Margie Menzel is discussing the situation with several guests. Also, Josh Johnson is sitting down with Linda Schulyer Ford, a storyteller and word artist, to discuss the modern practice of her art. And… we’re adding it all up and talking about the “new math” children are learning in schools today.

Since the invention of moving pictures, a projector was the best a consumer could ask for when looking to build a home theater. But, with the price of televisions at historic lows, many are opting for larger TVs rather than projectors and screens. So, which device should you buy if you want the best home viewing experience? Jason Acuna is chatting with home theater expert Jim Gray (of Jim Gray Designs) to get an answer on which is better in 2025, the silver screen or the “small” screen.

Dance is one of the oldest forms of human expression. Some dedicate their lives to perfecting the craft and furthering its evolution, while for others it is an escape they find on a Saturday night dance floor. Josh Johnson is joined by local performance artist and dancer Maria White, to discuss the joys of teaching dance, Tallahassee’s dance scene, and more…

Last year, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved a draft permit for a company to drill an exploratory well near the Apalachicola River. Recently, a judge ruled the state should have rejected the permit and said the department did not adequately consider the sensitive nature of the area. Craig Diamond is a board member with Apalachicola Riverkeeper, the nonprofit advocacy group that successfully challenged the permit. He is sitting down with Gina Jordan to discuss recent developments…

A judge recently ruled the Florida Department of Environmental Protection should have rejected a permit to allow drilling of an exploratory oil well near the Apalachicola River. Craig Diamond is a board member with Apalachicola Riverkeeper, the nonprofit advocacy group that successfully challenged the permit. He is sitting down with Gina Jordan to discuss these recent developments. Also, Josh Johnson is joined by local performance artist and dancer Maria White, to discuss the joys of teaching dance, Tallahassee’s dance scene, and more. And, we’re comparing TVs and home theater projectors.