Sky Lebron sits in the host chair again, guiding us through a mix of stories that keep the Bay area buzzing.
First, Sky asks about a popular Tampa bus route that was free for a year, and the results may surprise you. Then, we dive into holiday safety, with expert tips to keep families out of the ER while enjoying all the season has to offer.
We also break down new graduate loan limits and get into this concern over what is a "professional" degree. To close, we catch up with St. Pete’s own Discord Addams, who’s gonna werk it on "RuPaul’s Drag Race."
Come on, take a free ride
(0:00) The Hillsborough Transit Authority’s busiest bus route went gratis for a year, and riders responded in droves. The pilot program cost about $1.6 million, boosted access and sparked questions about whether complimentary rides could expand. We look at the results and what comes next.
GUEST:
- Heather Sobush, HART director of planning and scheduling
Merry and bright… and risky
(12:01) Tiny batteries, flammable trees, tangled lights and rushing kids can turn holiday fun into an ER visit – or worse. So let’s go over holiday safety, smart decorating and what parents should know before the gifts come out.
GUEST:
- Petra Stanton, injury prevention manager with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital’s Safe Kids Coalition
Degrees of ‘professional’
(20:58) Graduate student loan limits now hinge on whether the government deems a degree “professional.” Supporters say the change curbs excessive borrowing. Critics warn it could push students out of essential careers. We break down who’s affected, why the change was made, and what it could mean for students and Florida’s workforce.
GUESTS:
- Gabriella Paul, WUSF reporter
- Olivia Vignali, USF biology student and president of the campus Pre-Veterinary Society
Sashay for survival
(35:57) Discord Addams will compete on “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 18, with a game plan to werk the runway, lip-sync for the crown, and serve fierce, snatched, fishy looks. We have questions for the St. Pete queen, and we promise not to … ummm …. screw it up.
GUEST:
- Discord Addams, drag performer
