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How a banker, baker and cleaner survived, then thrived during the pandemic, and new challenges they face

WLRN has been following three businesses for more than a year as the regional economy recovers from COVID-19.

Michael Piro - Condo Neighbor

December 5, 2021 Michael Piro meets his condo neighbors

Carolyn Helliesen - My Dog Toby

December 26, 2022 Carolyn Helliesen and her dog Toby

Richard Horner - Hurricane Novice

November 11, 2011 Richard Horner experiences his first hurricane

Bernie Krutchik - Ballet Shoes

November 28, 2011 Bernie Krutchik did not know the value of these shoes.

A Palestinian man hangs decorative lights in preparation for the holy Muslim month of Ramadan.

Ramadan, the importance of Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners, exchanging letters for change

A local Imam joins us to talk about how Ramadan will be different this year. Florida International University is training more sexual assault nurse examiners. How has that program been working out? Plus, a woman who is devoting her life to teaching the art of writing to people who are incarcerated.

Marchela Pascuale - Hot Tub Incident

December 19, 2021 Marchela Pascuale did not enjoy the Hot Tub.

Allison Strong - Improving

December 12, 2022 Allison Strong is getting better.

Bri Burgan - A Cat in the Warehouse

January 2, 2022 Bri Burgan and the mysterious cat

Julia and Max Voloshyn own Voloshyn Gallery in Kyiv, Ukraine, and opened a pop-up art exhibition near Wynwood in February. The war in their homeland is on their minds while they operate their current show “The Memory on Her Face” curated by Omar Lopez-Chahoud.

Climate resiliency in Broward, Ukrainian Art in Miami, a love letter to Haitian Creole

Broward County’s plan to prepare for rising temperatures and rising seas. A Ukrainian couple shares stories of the art shows they’re doing in South Florida and how the pieces speak deeply to what’s happening in Ukraine. Plus, the romantic and rebellious language of Haitian Creole.

Adam Weinberg - "Laugh, Cry, Grief, Hope"

May 15, 2022 South Florida artist Adam Weinberg has a new album.

Abbie Gardner - Dobrosinger

May 15, 2022 Abbie Gardner has a new CD, "Dobrosinger"

WLRN’s new Broward reporter, Wildlife Thursday with a ‘Croc Doc’ and alligator wrestling

We get to know WLRN’s new Broward County reporter. Plus, it’s Wildlife Thursday — we’re talking alligators and crocodiles with a local ‘Croc Doc.’ And we hear from a Seminole Tribe alligator wrestler.

Walt Disney World and Universal Parks & Resorts are devoting land to affordable housing developments, in hopes of easing central Florida's housing crisis. Here, visitors drive past a sign welcoming them to Walt Disney World in the summer of 2020.

DeSantis vs. Disney, the murder of FSU law professor, the voice of Luisa Madrigal in ‘Encanto’

The battle between Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney. We look at recent developments of a violent murder case that happened eight years ago. Plus, we hear from Jessica Darrow, the voice of Luisa Madrigal in Disney's movie, Encanto. She tells us about growing up in South Florida.

Bela Fleck - My Bluegrass Heart

April 24, 2022 - Bela Fleck and Abigale Washburn are in town, and the world's premier banjo player agreed to talk to me.

Different voices around the state sound off on Florida's 'Don't Say Gay' law

We dedicated this program to sharing stories from the LGBTQ+ community in South Florida and across the state. Plus, we highlight a project that focuses on trans joy.