On tonight’s program: One lawmakers wants to let students carry guns on college and university campuses; A committee of lawmakers is reviewing the 950 million dollars in projects Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed last year; Florida’s insurer of last resort, Citizens Property Insurance, is raising its rates. And for some, it could be a good thing; We’ll hear about an effort to support Everglades restoration and flood planning. One lawmaker calls it a “great opportunity”; A Florida State University professor talks AI in education. It turns out it’s about a lot more than worrying about whether students are teaching on tests; And we’ll hear from a former first lady of Florida A & M University about helping to pave the way for future students.

Grace Robinson and Brittney Rollins from the Gadsden Arts Center and Museum, discuss their exhibit Impressionism by American Women, as well as other exhibits highlighting women artists, and events coming up at the museum. Information is available at gadsdenarts.org.

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.

This week, 411 Teen talks with Sarah Allen Benton, author of "Parents In Recovery: Navigating a Sober Family Lifestyle", a guide for parents working to raise children while maintaining a sobriety.

On tonight’s program: A special legislative session on immigration also seems to signal a lessening of power for Governor Ron DeSantis; An attorney weighs in on Florida’s efforts to reform immigration policy; Florida lawmakers may again try to pass a bill restricting the kinds of flags that can be flown over government buildings or public schools; Artificial intelligence could be an effective way of detecting illicit firearms. Republicans aren’t happy with that, but some public safety proponents believe it’s a good thing; Florida’s agencies that help kids provide lots of services. But being a place where the children spend the night isn’t supposed to be one of them; The desperate search for something – anything – to halt the spread of citrus greening disease in Florida’s shrinking citrus groves may have turned up a solution. The problem is, that solution could take years to have a positive impact; And a civil rights champion in the Florida Legislature has died.

Rob Kaplan, Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs, gives members of the Economic Club of Florida forecast of this year’s financial and economic outlook for the U.S. and the world. Kaplan also shared his views on the global financial markets of interest to individual investors and institutional brokers.

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.

This week, 411 Teen sits down with Dr. Anthony D'Agostino, author of "Prejudice, Racism, and Tribalism: A Primer for White People".

On tonight’s program: Governor DeSantis rolls out his proposed spending plan. But it includes a lot fewer state government workers than what’s now employed; Pro-gun folks have been pushing Florida lawmakers for years to approve open carry of firearms. Is this the year their efforts finally bear fruit?; Concern abounds over the move by Elon Musk and his team to access sensitive federal government information. Especially since it seems President Trump doesn’t seem to mind; Churches have religious freedom. But when it comes to shielding undocumented immigrants from the law, the government is arguing that’s going too far; Meanwhile, a dedicated organization stands ready to help immigrants caught up in deportation sweeps; In advance of the Florida legislative session, some lawmakers are already looking to improve services for children who have autism; And we get a jump on preparations for what could be yet another busy hurricane season.

The Capital Tiger Bay Club heard from Florida Senate Minority Leader, Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Hollywood) on Friday, January 24 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Senator Pizzo talked about the post-2024 election cycle and the pre-2025 legislative session.