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Norman Van Aken talks about Halloweens past and present, candy, and the origins of this holiday.

The key races in South Florida beyond the presidency. How touch-deprivation could be affecting your health. And a collection of photographs looking at isolation in Key West during the pandemic.

A rundown of the constitutional amendments that passed and failed in the November general election. A look at the future of the GOP and the Democratic Party in the Sunshine State. And hearing from community activists about staying engaged after this election season.

Tropical Storm Eta passes through South Florida, leaving significant flooding and wind damage in parts of Miami-Dade, Broward and the Florida Keys. A video showing an FIU student using a racial slur goes viral. And Books & Books owner Mitchell Kaplan on the Miami Book Fair and "Let Him Go."

Battleground Florida, which has a history of close races, has been counting votes but plenty of work happens on election night.

Michael Stock interviews the author of "Jacksonville and the Roots of Southern Rock"

As the battle against COVID-19 wears on, what’s the new normal? How could the pandemic reshape work and wages? How could it influence health care and the tourism industry?

An update from the polls on Election Day. 100 years ago, the worst election massacre in the U.S. happened in Central Florida. And a new old-fashioned comedy movie opens locally.

November 29, 2020 WLRN's Morning Edition host Joe Johnson celebrates The Public Storyteller's anniversary with a story about the television show "Miami Vice".

December12, 2020 Alyssa Charbonier wanted a business to keep her busy.

Madeline Pumariega explains her vision as Miami-Dade College's new president. Plus, hundreds of thousands of South Floridians have already received their COVID-19 vaccine doses, who's next on the list? And Elon Musk proposes building a system of tunnels under Miami.

December 20, 2020 Felipe Cardona Marin learns a lesson by forgetting the pennies.

Author Susan Orlean revisits her wildly popular book "The Orchid Thief," about an orchid hunter living in South Florida. It's this month's Sundial Book Club selection.

Also on Friday's show: Local school districts are pushing to get teachers prioritized for vaccinations. And new vaccination sites are opening, but supplies remain limited across South Florida. Listen in via the player above.

Michael Stock interviews folk singer and political activist David Rovics

Miami International Airport Director Lester Sola explains the future of air travel. Also, Miami-Dade’s new Chief Bay Officer discusses her role in preserving Biscayne Bay. And residents of a Boynton Beach neighborhood are angry over the illegal construction of a lake.

Florida lawmakers blame chaotic vaccine rollout on limited supply of Pfizer and Moderna doses from the federal government.

December 6, 2020 Laura Reyes Merino with a story about getting hurt.

Former Florida Department of Health whistle-blower has been released after turning herself in to state police. The Sundial Book Club's January pick — 'The Orchid Thief.' And Richard Blanco on what it means to be an inaugural poet.

Norman Van Aken discusses curry, its origins and varieties, and his friend, the late chef Floyd Cardoz