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Speaking Of
A weekly deep dive into Tallahassee's most talked about news topic. Hosted by Gina Jordan every Thursday.
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Leon County and the City of Tallahassee at odds over fire service fee
This week we’re discussing the ongoing clash between Leon County and the City of Tallahassee over the fire services fee.
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Coast to Canopy: Oyster Aquaculture
This week we’re borrowing a segment from Coast to Canopy, where host Rob Diaz de Villegas is joined by a local oyster expert for conversation on Oyster farming.
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Tom About Town: Elections
Tom Flanigan was recently about town talking with some members of the League of Women Voters. We’ll also hear a conversation with UF political science…
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Immigration enforcement impacts a local food truck
This week we are talking about the detainment of three workers by immigration enforcement at a local food truck. We hear from protesters and a local…
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The proposed development of Welaunee and concerns over city growth
We’re talking about the Welaunee development. Residents are concerned about how much taxpayers are footing the bill versus the developers.
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Leon County's future with Flock and other surveillance cameras
We’re looking into local use of automated license plate readers—like flock cameras and speed detection devices. We’ll hear sound from residents and local…
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Tallahassee's new city manager hiring process and contract controversy
There was a lot of debate in town and on the city commission, so we’re discussing the hiring process for Tallahassee’s new City Manager, as well as looking at…
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A local look at the new docuseries on the Murder of Dan Markel
Gina Jordan sits down with a roundtable of WFSU reporters to discuss the case and the new docuseries. Following that conversation, we will hear a brief segment…
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Tom About Town: Threads Through Time & historical fashion
Tom Flanigan sits down with the organizers behind the upcoming Threads Through Time event hosted by the Wakulla County historical Society.
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Coast to Canopy: Mushrooms and other Fungi in Florida
This week on Coast to Canopy, host Rob Diaz de Villegas sits down with two fungal experts to discuss all things mushrooms and how to forage cautiously and…
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The results of the Florida August Primary
Gina Jordan is discussing the results of the August Primary and is joined by WFSU‘s newest news team member, Alaijah Cross, news director Regan McCarthy, and…
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Why you should vote in the August primaries
The August primary elections are approaching quickly, and we’re answering how and why you should vote with Supervisor of Elections Mark Earley....
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TPD’s Approach with Care Autism Awareness Initiative
As law-enforcers find themselves interacting more with people on the spectrum, the Tallahassee Police Department has launched an initiative in an effort to…
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Coast to Canopy - Florida Springs
Rob Diaz de Villegas sits down with three experts on Hydrology and springs. They discuss the basic science about the aquifer and the hydrology of springs…
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How can Tallahassee grow and keep young people in town?
Construction projects are underway around Tallahassee as local leaders attempt to foster development that keeps the city’s charm intact. We asked local…
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How will the ruling on the Stop Woke Act affect professors and universities?
We’re discussing the “Stop Woke Act” and the judicial intervention keeping part of the new law from being put into effect. Gina Jordan breaks down the…
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Data Centers in North Florida
Data centers to power artificial intelligence are popping up around the country to significant outcry over their power and water usage. Leon County has not yet…
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WFSU General Manager David Mullins chats on public media career and retirement
David Mullins is the current General Manager here at WFSU, but he will be retiring this summer after a long and celebrated career in public media.
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Two Tallahassee restaurants named to the Official Michelin Guide
Two local restaurants were recently added to the Official Michelin Guide, Black Radish and The Huntsman. Tom Flanigan spoke with both restaurants, and took the…
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Coast to Canopy - A Muscogee Perspective on Archeology
Host Rob Diaz de Villegas sat down with a panel of researchers and members of the Florida Muscogee to discuss what their studies and their unique perspectives…
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What to expect this hurricane season and how to be prepared
Gina Jordan speaks with Leon County government’s Kevin Peters and Matt Cavell as well as FPR meteorologist Megan Borowski about the new season and what…
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Who should control the arts and culture grant process in Tallahassee?
Gina Jordan sits down with Tristan Woods to discuss is a proposal that would have Visit Tallahassee take over administration of a grant process that is…
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Who will hire Tallahassee's next City Manager?
Gina Jordan and Tristan Wood discuss the political disagreements at City Hall and the national search happening now for a new City Manager prior to the…
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Feeding those in need during the summer
Florida’s Public schools have a system to make sure kids don’t go hungry during the year. But what happens when school is out? We’re discussing summer hunger…
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Coast to Canopy - Apalachicola Bluffs & Ravines
This week, we’re borrowing a segment from our sister podcast, Coast to Canopy, where host Rob Diaz de Villegas leads a discussion about the Alum Bluff on the…
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Are dry conditions to blame for the wildfires in Florida?
Florida is in a drought, and wildfires are springing up statewide. Gina Jordan gets an update from a Meteorologist, and we also hear from the state…
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What to expect at Word of South Festival this year
It’s time for the annual Word of South Festival in Tallahassee, we'll hear much more about the event and Gina Jordan and Tom Flanigan talk to some of the…
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One year after FSU's school shooting students and community members reflect
April 17 marks one year since the mass shooting near the FSU student union. Two people were killed, half a dozen were injured, and the suspect was shot by…
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When will this drought end? Exploring the current lack of rain in Florida
Gina Jordan talks to a local farmer, Florida Public Radio Meteorologist Andrew Wulfeck, and WFSU ecology blog Producer Rob Diaz De Villegas about the current…
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Budget cuts coming to Leon County Schools
The Leon County School District is anticipating a $7.8 million cut in their budget for the next school year. Gina Jordan and Tom Flanigan talk through the…
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Will the Leon County and City of Tallahassee governments merge?
Voters in November will be asked a non-binding question. Do they want the governments of Tallahassee and Leon County to merge under County governance? Gina…
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Coast to Canopy - Creating a Climate-Resilient Garden
Coast to Canopy host Rob Diaz De Villegas talks with Mark Tancig, on creating a climate resilient garden in North Florida.
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How will changes to the SNAP program (a.k.a. Food Stamps) impact Floridians?
The supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) is changing at the federal and state level. Gina Jordan looks at the impact of SNAP in Florida and what to…
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Coast to Canopy - Restoring Crooked Creek
Rob Diaz De Villegas of our sister podcast Coast to Canopy talks with Helen Roth and friends about their efforts to restore Crooked Creek - part of the…
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Changes are coming to several Florida A&M degree programs
FAMU announced changes to some of its degree programs, following a review of all public universities in Florida. The changes aren’t just happening at FAMU…
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What is the Florida legislature up to? Budget talks, data centers, and more...
WFSU reporter Tristan Wood and WUSF reporter Douglas Soule stop by to talk about some big stories and major issues that have come out of the legislative…
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Oyster harvesting has returned to Apalachicola Bay
Oysters are being harvested again in the Apalachicola Bay after a 5 year break. Gina Jordan talks with Regan McCarthy and Rob Diaz De Villegas about their trip…
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What is going on with Florida's weather?
Weather can be wild in Tallahassee. After last weekend’s freeze that brought busted pipes and even snow flurries, Gina Jordan talks with three experts to learn…
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The harmful impact of political disagreements on relationships
Gina Jordan talks with Ryan Owens (FSU’s Institute for Governance and Civics) and Christine Cox (Village Square Tallahassee) on political polarization and how…
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Coast to Canopy - Zoo science at the Tallahassee Museum
We have a special episode from one of WFSU’s other podcasts, Coast to Canopy. Where Host Rob Diaz De Villegas talks about zoo science with some animal friends…
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What to expect from the 2026 Florida Legislature
WFSU reporter Tristan Wood and The News Service of Florida’s executive editor Jim Saunders joins Gina Jordan to talk through some of the biggest issues getting…
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Can violence be justified to stop harmful speech?
A new survey from FSU found that 20% of young adults say violence can be justified to stop harmful speech. Professor Ryan Owens joins Gina Jordan to talk about…
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Coast to Canopy - The Wakulla Springs cave system
This week we’re featuring a guest episode from our sister podcast, Coast to Canopy, and diving into the largest submerged cave system in America located in…
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President Marva Johnson's first 100 days at FAMU
We're joined by FAMU President Marva Johnson, to discuss her first 100 days in the position.
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How local food aid groups are handling the worries around food stamps
Gina Jordan is joined by Tom Flanigan, as well as a cofounder of a local food pantry, to discuss how the region is handling growing concerns surrounding access…
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Potential changes to Florida property taxes
Gina Jordan chats with WFSU reporter Tristan Wood and talks with Leon County leaders about how proposed changes to property taxes in Florida could affect…
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The issues facing Florida public schools
Gina Jordan is joined by WFSU’s Director of Content and former education reporter, Lynn Hatter, to break down the trouble facing school leaders locally and in…
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Coast to Canopy - Birding tips for North Florida
We have a special feature from our sister podcast, “Coast To Canopy”, hosted by Rob Diaz de Villegas, where he talks with a couple of seasoned birders about…
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The Tallahassee Campaign Contribution Refund Program
Gina Jordan is sitting down two members of the Tallahassee Independent Ethics board to learn more about the Tallahassee Campaign Contribution Refund Program…
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The Florida ban on painted crosswalks
The Florida Department of Transportation recently ordered the removal of all painted crosswalks throughout Florida, Gina Jordan is sitting down with Betsy…
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Free speech fallout reaches Florida
Gina Jordan sits down with reporters Regan McCarthy and Tristan Wood, they discuss the First Amendment and what we mean exactly, when we talk about free speech.
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What we know about the proposed agreement between FSU and TMH
FSU and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare announced plans for an academic health center, Gina Jordan sits down with Reporter Tristan Wood to outline the…
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Coast to Canopy - Water-Wind-Fire
The Water-Wind-Fire Conference will cover natural science in the Big Bend region of Florida. We’re borrowing an episode from our sister podcast, Coast to…
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Antisemitism in Tallahassee
You may have noticed new billboards around town calling for the protection of Jewish people. What are the realities of antisemitism in Tallahassee?
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Donna Adelson Trial
Donna Adelson is currently on trial in connection with the murder of FSU Professor Dan Markel, her former son-in-law. Gina Jordan talks with our Content…
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Tallahassee City Hall politics are heating up
Mayor John Dailey announced he would not be seeking re-election. The election is over a year away, but several local politicians announced their intentions to…
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Doak Campbell Stadium undergoes renovations
We tour Doak Campbell Stadium to learn more about ongoing renovations and the funding behind it.
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Coast to Canopy - The Snakes of Florida
Snakes are an incredibly important part of the Floridian ecosystem, and there are 66 native species that call Florida home. Host Rob Diaz de Villegas sits down…
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Back to School
Leon Country schools begin their new school year next week. And, with the new school year comes renewed issues of teacher shortages and budget difficulties…
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Our Show's First Birthday!
This week is the one-year anniversary of Speaking Of, and we are celebrating our birthday by listening back to some of our audience’s favorite segments. Also…