Orlando Weekly editor Erin Sullivan and staff writer Billy Manes will bring the paper alive on WMFE with their unique take on the news in this weekly segment.
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As of March 2022 this podcast is on hiatus.Intersection is 90.7’s news and in-depth conversation program. We talk with political leaders, environmental experts, historians, writers, musicians, and other news makers from around Central Florida. Intersection is where they all come together on 90.7 WMFE. Listen live Thursdays at noon and 9 p.m. or via Podcast anytime!
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Next week Intersection will go on hiatus. So today we’re going to take a look at three aspects of Orlando and Central Florida that we’ve covered on the show over the past decade. Central Florida is a dynamic, fast growing community, and that’s reflected in the topics we’re diving into on this show: the media, the culinary landscape and the music sc…
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The coronavirus pandemic is now in its third year- and while life is in many ways returning to normal- COVID-19 is still with us. For parents facing burnout from two years of pandemic living and figuring out how to navigate the next phase- stress levels are still high.Door Matthew Peddie
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On this episode of Intersection we talk about the impact of the Parental Rights in Education bill and reflect on the first two years of the COVID-19 pademic.Door Matthew Peddie
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Intersection: Central Florida reactions to the war in Ukraine; Political analysis of the session & CPAC
On this episode of Intersection we speak with Beacon College Psychology professor Oksana Hagerty, and UCF political science lecturer Miroslav Shapovalov about the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Political commentators Dick Batchelor and Chris Carmody talk about the legislative session and CPAC. And Orlando author Joanie Schirm reflects on parallels be…
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Intersection: Sanford City leaders reflect on Trayvon Martin case; Stand Your Ground laws 10 years on
This week WMFE is marking 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer while walking home to his father’s house in Sanford. We’re examining Trayvon’s legacy and asking what’s changed in the decade since then.Door Matthew Peddie
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On this episode of Intersection we talk with WMFE News Director LaToya Dennis and Morning Edition Host Nicole Darden Creston about Travyon Martin’s legacy, 10 years after he was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford.Door Matthew Peddie
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Legislation that would ban discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida primary schools is sounding an alarm with LGBTQ+ advocates.Door Matthew Peddie
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This week on Intersection we’ll hear more about the hate group behind last weekend’s neo-Nazi demonstration. Susan Corke of the Southern Poverty Law Center tells WMFE’s Joe Byrnes that while this group has a frightening ideology- they’ve dwindled in size in recent years.Door Matthew Peddie
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On this episode of Intersection we talk with State Rep. Eskamani about her opposition to a bill that would further restrict abortions and what comes next if it’s signed into law. Epidemiologist Ali Mokdad with IHME discusses the Omicron variant and what's ahead for the pandemic. And author Rae Chesny talks about Zora Neale Hurston's legacy.…
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Drug overdoses from Opioids surged in the wake of the pandemic, and project Opioid’s Andrae Bailey wants more people to pay attention. On this episode of Intersection Bailey talks about his campaign and a push to get Narcan- the lifesaving overdose reversal drug- in the hands of more Floridians.Door Matthew Peddie
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On this episode of Intersection, we talk with political analysts Chris Carmody and Dick Batchelor about the 2022 legislative session.Door Matthew Peddie
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One year ago today a mob of people stormed the US capitol in an attempt to stop the election of Joe Biden from being certified. More than 700 people have been charged in connection with the attack, and a congressional committee is investigating the events of January 6th.Door Matthew Peddie
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On this episode of Intersection we’ll look back at the milestones in the second year of the pandemic and what’s in store for 2022, with WMFE health reporter Abe Aboraya and WLRN health reporter Verónica Zaragovia. WMFE's Amy Green discusses the highlights from a year of environmental reporting. And space reporter Brendan Byrne runs through the mile…
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Intersection: the economy in 2021; urban farming; using art to combat the stigma of drug addiction
On this episode of Intersection we take a look back at the year that was and explore what’s ahead with PNC economist Abbey Omodunbi.Door Matthew Peddie
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Governor Ron DeSantis is lauding police officers who want to work in Florida. So who are the officers relocating to the sunshine state? On this episode of Intersection we speak with WUFT reporter Elise Elder about what she found after digging into the files of Lakeland Police Department's newest recruits from New York.…
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Intersection: Project Censored & media literacy; Oceanographer Sylvia Earle; Florida freestyle rapper Reverse
Every year Project Censored publishes a book of 25 stories that the group believes should get more coverage by the media. On this episode of Intersection we talk with Project Censored director Mickey Huff and associate director Andy Lee Roth about independent journalism and media literacy.Door Matthew Peddie
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Intersection: Dave Krepcho on food insecurity; Orlando's literary identity, Mr. Rogers sculptor Paul Day
On this episode of Intersection we talk with Krepcho about the safety net for people hardest hit by the pandemic, and what’s next for Second Harvest.Door Matthew Peddie
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On this episode of Intersection we talk about takeaways from the summit for Florida tribes with the managing editor of Native News online, Valerie Vande Panne.Door Matthew Peddie
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On this episode of Intersection we take a closer look at one aspect of how veterans transition to life outside the military- by attending college.Door Matthew Peddie
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Intersection: adapting to climate change; health insurance and the pandemic; highlighting learning differences
On this episode of Intersection we talk with National Geographic explorer, film maker and scientist Alizé Carrère about her new series on PBS- ‘Adaptation’, about communities that are adapting to profound environmental changes.Door Matthew Peddie
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This week Billy Manes talks about President Obama's victory and the political lessons to be learned.Considering the results of Tuesday's election, will honesty and social compassion prevail in future political races?
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the proposed constitutional amendments on the 2012 ballot.Learn more about the 2012 Florida constitutional amendments on the November ballot. The issues include reproductive rights, health care and property taxes.
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This week Billy Manes talks about the email sent by Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel to his employees advising them to vote against President Obama.David Siegel, owner of Westgate Resorts, sent an email to his 7,000 employees Monday advising them to vote against President Barack Obama.
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about "Weapondetect". The device can detect the chemical signature of the primer and powder charge in a bullet.The development of the "Comprehensive ELTRO-SIGNATURE INDETIFIER” (CSI)", a joint venture of DKLABS of Virginia and Florida's Emerging Growth Institute will enable detection of a nearby bullet before it…
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This week Billy Manes talks about the new film "Won't Back Down". It's backed by billionaire Philip Anschutz and promotes parent trigger laws.The new movie “Won’t Back Down” is funded by Walden Media, a company owned by conservative mogul and charter school advocate Philip Anschutz.
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about Amendment 8, also known as the Florida Religious Freedom Amendment that will be on the November 6th ballot.Amendment eight will eliminate a provision in the State constitution that prevents public funds from subsidizing religious organizations.
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This week Billy Manes talks about the Orange County Board of Commissioners vote to delay and revise the sick time initiative.The Orange County Board of commissioners voted to delay the worker sick time initiative. The delay will likely keep the measure off the November 6th ballot.
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the art exhibition "Walk on By" part of the Corridor Project.Wednesday morning September 5th a group of Orlando artists presented “Walk on By,” part of the Corridor Project. An outdoor art museum without a fixed location.
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the information we're not hearing from the Republican National Convention in Tampa.The Republican National Convention is currently gathering in Tampa. There has been plenty of coverage on the speeches and audience response, but where is the analysis?
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This week Billy Manes talks about the earned sick time initiative and the politicians and business groups that are attempting to remove the initiative from the ballot.The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study reporting that lack of paid sick leave can prevent people from getting the health care services they need.…
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Orlando Weekly's Jessica Bryce Young talks about the rise in popularity of young adult novels, by readers of all ages. There are many reasons young adult novels appeal to all readers.
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This week Billy Manes talks about Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and her views on county wide domestic partnership registry.
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the Protests against SOPA The Stop Online Piracy Act that took place on January 18th.Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about the January 18th series of coordinated protests that occurred against he Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
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This week Billy Manes talks about Mitt Romney's finances and his relationship with Full Sail University.
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Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about how the number of uninsured Floridians has grown and how the affordable care act could provide much needed help.
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This week Billy Manes talks about the Republican National Convention in Tampa and has his analysis of the Iowa Caucus results.
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the issues facing the homeless in Downtown Orlando.Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about homelessness in Downtown Orlando and the fees that shelters charge.
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This week Billy Manes talks about the new Florida voter registration law and how it's being challenged.Who is allowed to vote these days? Since House Bill 1355 passed earlier this year many are calling for the law to be reviewed.
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This week Billy Manes talks about Orlando's approval of the Domestic-Partnership Registry.Orlando's City Council voted unanimously to enact the Domestic-Partnership Registry, which will be open to gay and straight couples starting January 12th.
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Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about how many medications are in large demand but are in short supply.Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly shares her experince with prescription drug shortages and talks about how manufacturers are not required to report the reasons of shortages to the FDA.
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This week Billy Manes talks about the influence of corporate dollars in state politics.
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This week the Orlando Sentinel cut back on staff. Erin takes a look at the relevance of print media and how it is often the source for blogs and tweets.The Orlando Sentinel cut back on staff this week. Erin Sullivan takes a look at the relevance of newspapers in the digital landscape and how many blogs and tweets use print media as their main sourc…
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With the ballot measure defeated in Mississippi it is not time to rest.Attention will turn to other states like Florida to define Fetal Personhood in upcoming ballot measures. Maybe we should do more to look after those "persons" already here.
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Good news for unemployment numbers but bad news for types of jobs created.The Florida unemployment rate has dropped but the kind of jobs created are nothing to be proud of. Low paying jobs have added workers, high paying jobs have not. The income gap continues to also widen in the state.
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Margot Knight was a polarizing figure in the Central Florida Arts Community.Margot Knight, former United Arts President and CEO will be remembered for much in the Central Florida Arts community. Billy takes on the naysayers who spent more time trying to bring her down than support her work in Orlando.…
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It may be Halloween but the real scare is what is happening to the Florida Agency for Health care Administration.With the removal of the head of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, we have already seen less regulation, more problems and a health system in shambles.
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Governor Rick Scott wants less funding for education which he deems less worthy.With his goal to create 700 000 new jobs, The Governor is turning his attention to education programs that do not create enough jobs like anthropology. Funny, it seems his own daughter has what Governor Scott would call a worthless degree in Anthropology.…
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Occupy Wall Street and The Tea Party have much in common.The Protests to occupy Wall Street are seen as a grass root effort to change the way things are done. Sound familiar? The Tea Party have the same claim. What they share and what is different between these two anti-establishment organizations.
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Beyond the dancing, the parade and the music, The Annual Come Out With Pride Celebration this weekend is all about looking to what the gay community has achieved and the challenges still ahead.
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