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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.
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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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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.
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On this episode of Speaking Of, we’re talking about all the misinformation and disinformation surrounding the recent weather events. Gina Jordan sat down with climate scientist Dr. Jeff Chanton, to discuss the reality behind these devastating hurricanes. Josh Johnson talks with Ron McCoy, owner of the historic Tookes house, that is currently under renovations with goals of re-opening to the public soon. And Rheannah Wynter looks into plants and herbs with the goal of learning how to keep them alive longer.
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This week we’re Speaking Of… the rising and concerning amount of school threats and violent incidents. Gina Jordan sat down with the Executive Director of the Florida Association of School Safety Specialists, John Hunkiar, about the rise in these threats. Josh Johnson honors Hispanic Heritage month and speaks with Alejandra Gutierrez of the Tallahassee Hispanic Theater. And Rheannah Wynter makes one of our producers drink stale cold coffee.
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On this episode of Speaking of, we're talking about Hurricane Helene and its impact on North Florida. We're also touching on adult science education and its importance in disaster situations. And taking another look back at hurricane preparedness now that Tallahassee is seeing more hurricanes than ever.
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Longtime community theatre director Naomi Rose Mock will soon bid farewell to Tallahassee. She’s directed more than 100 plays, and has made countless friends and found family along the way. Also on the show: Next month renowned poet Nikki Giovanni and scholar Fred Moten will hold a two-way discussion and documentary screening at FSU. And on Speaking Of: The Unbothered Edition…we’re going thrifting! What are some of your favorite finds?
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On this episode of Speaking Of, the politics of Tallahassee firefighters contracts. Margie Menzel has a discussion with former Mayor John Marks, former City Commissioner Debbie Lightsey, and TFD Union President Joey Davis. Tom is about town, looking into the controversial demolition plans of one of N. Monroe Street's last Victorian structures, The Gladstone house. And Rheannah Wynter shares with us what we should know about elections polling.
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This week we're Speaking Of...football! Is Tallahassee a football town? Depending on the weekend, the answer is yes. Though that doesn’t mean everyone approves. Also on the show, we explore an upcoming exhibit at LeMoyne focused on prison artwork. And, we’ll get a first-person take on one of the most stressful life events…moving.
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What was your take on Leon County elections? We are speaking about it this week. Also, Tom is about town with the guys who are into classic computers, and Rheannah watches hurricanes with WeatherTiger Chief Meteorologist Dr. Ryan Truchelut.
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This week we're Speaking Of...Paris! The Olympics have ended and the Paralympics are set to begin. We'll be Speaking Of our local Olympians and see what they loved about the Olympics and are most looking forward to in the Paralympic Games. We'll also get a sneak peak of the upcoming Tallahassee Film Festival, and try to answer the question....What is business casual?
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This week, we’re Speaking Of…the latest airline to leave Tallahassee—Jet Blue. We’re also speaking of the future of the Railroad Square art park, and the ideas around how to preserve its legacy. Finally, we bounce the idea of local book clubs.