Florida Matters Live & Local
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Most Recent Episodes
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Sky Lebron/WUSFAn interesting mix of convos on "Florida Matters Live & Local." We roam from free rides and student loan changes to safety tips and a local queen hitting the national stage. -
Amelie Horace/WUSFLearn more about an investigation into Medicaid money used by the DeSantis administration to fight a pair of amendments. Also, meet the new history center CEO and pick up some giving inspiration. -
Harlem GlobetrottersFrom debates on energy and environmental risks to rescued books, basketball legends, and college football thrills, "Florida Matters Live & Local" celebrates curiosity, community and local stories. -
Daylina Miller/WUSFSky Lebron is the guest host on "Live & Local," with segments on USF's new man in charge, faith congregations' reaction to violence, a couple who loves Florida's parks and front-lawn food production.
Previous Episodes
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On "Florida Matters Live & Local," hear 23 years of radio insight from WUSF's outgoing leader, JoAnn Urofsky. Then it's off to the circus, to learn about big-top lore and a modern script. Finally, the quirks of airport security. -
"Florida Matters Live & Local" scrolls from social media and voucher mismanagement to underfunded state parks and a church leader's survival against the odds. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," host Matthew Peddie directs listeners from south St. Pete's food concerns, a dustup over oversight of college courses, a preview of the upcoming legislative session and a patriotic runner. -
"Florida Matters: Live & Local" explores topics on leadership, culture, safety and innovation that are shaping communities across the state. -
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, "Florida Matters Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall. -
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall. -
During WUSF’s holiday fundraising drive, we’re asking for your support to keep our newsroom strong. In the meantime, "Florida Matters: Live & Local" revisits some of the best conversations from this fall. -
On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we cover families facing food insecurity, endangered manatees, navigating tricky holiday conversations and exploring festive local events. -
The conservation effort to protect millions of acres of wildlife habitat illustrates how expeditions, fundraising, media storytelling, and local, state and federal governments can work together. -
On "Florida Matters Live and Local," we explore anticipated rising health care costs, updates on Tropicana Field, a dancing trailblazer and tips for finding unique gifts. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," the conversations cover conserving resources, navigating neighborhood shifts and revisiting ballot battles. -
From schools to student aid, historic escapes to outdoor adventures, this "Florida Matters Live & Local" runs the gamut of the serious and the surprising.
