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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.
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This week on Speaking Of… has your phone been buzzing with text messages regarding an unpaid toll balance, or perhaps you’ve been on the receiving end of repeated calls from unsaved phone numbers? Well, you’re not the only one, many Floridians are feeling frustrated by the constant annoyance of scam calls and texts. Gina Jordan is diving into the issue and sitting down with Attorney Jana McConnaughhay, WFSU reporter Margie Menzel, Lawyer Twyla Sketchley (whose law firm is an underwriter of WFSU Public Media), and a Tallahassee resident helping a friend who was scammed. All ages are at risk, and the elderly are especially vulnerable, but we discuss what is going on and what can be done about these out-of-control scams…
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This week on Speaking Of… we’re taking a look at Tallahassee’s star-studded past and speaking to actor Tony Hale about the 50th anniversary of the Young Actors Theater. Plus, Josh Johnson is sitting down with folk artist “Missionary” Mary Proctor! And, we look into the cultural zeitgeist that is… Luigi Mangione.
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This week on Speaking Of… Margie Menzel is exploring efforts to drill for oil in the Apalachicola River Basin and talks to some of the people trying to oppose the plan. Plus, Gina Jordan sits down with the Bachelor of Fine Arts Music Theater director at Florida State University, Lauren Haughton Gillis, to discuss her past preforming in the hit Broadway play Wicked. We’ll also discuss the northern lights and space weather.
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This week on Speaking Of... Gina Jordan talks with Johnna Coleman to discuss the issues the unhoused population of Tallahassee are facing, with a focus on the cold weather. Plus, Josh Johnson sits down with photojournalist Bob O’Lary. And we discuss physical media while visiting a video rental store.
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This week on Speaking Of… Gina Jordan sits down with Artie White, the current Tallahassee Planning Director, to discuss our local zoning ordinances and some highly debated upcoming projects. Also, Tom is about town, and he’s joined by a local photographer that took 200 photos for Tallahassee’s Bicentennial. And we discuss Men’s formal fashion....
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This week on Speaking Of… its Native American Heritage Month and we’re discussing the indigenous populations of Leon County and the Gulf Coast… Plus, Josh Johnson is talking with the site historian and curator for Mission San Luis… and we discuss Thanksgiving food and play a game of veggie bingo....
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This week on Speaking Of… its almost rivalry week in college football and we’ve got some benchwamers in the house to talk about the FSU vs. UF game… Plus, the Owner and CEO of Cat Family records sits down with Josh Johnson to discuss a new film they have in the works. And… we’re talking masquerade balls and how throw a party in disguise.
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This week we’re Speaking Of… Tallahassee‘s beautiful and impressive tree canopy that the city is known for, is under the consistent threat of hurricanes and development. Josh Johnson also talks with local stage actor Vonzel Desean about his experience working in the Tallahassee theatre scene. And we’re meeting at dawn and taking our paces… to discuss the history of single combat political duels in Tallahassee.
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This week on Speaking Of… election season is finally over and there’s a lot to go over, so our own Tristan Wood and Margie Menzel are breaking down the local results. We’ll also be taking a deep dive into burial alternatives with a focus on a greener and more sustainable death! And there’s a potential political identity crisis brewing for some members of Gen Z.
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On this episode of Speaking Of, WFSU’s Tom Flanigan and Margie Menzel take a deep dive into the local charter amendments showing up on the ballots this election. Also, its FAMU homecoming week and to mark the occasion, Josh Johnson sat down with the director of the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery to discuss the intersection of the nation’s top public HBCU and the art it creates and curates. And Rheannah Wynter descends into Tallahassee’s spooky underbelly to highlight the city’s supernatural history and lore.
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With the recent demolition of the Gladstone house, many in Tallahassee are questioning the process of historic preservation. Why do some homes get protected and others don’t? Also, we’re sitting down with bestselling author Jeff VanderMeer about the newest addition to his blockbuster Southern Reach series, a surprise fourth novel, called “Absolution”. And we’ll also be looking into the clash between electric vehicles and lithium batteries and rising waters, and what you need to know to stay safe.