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Michael Stock interviews Mary Gauthier about book "Saved by a Song"

The Miami Dolphins' former head coach is suing the team and the NFL for discrimination. It was almost 42 years ago when the McDuffie Rebellion broke out and changed Miami forever. We’re talking about the feature documentary about that time, “When Liberty Burns.”

Thousands of teachers are calling in sick as Omicron infections continue to surge. We speak with the president of the Broward teacher’s union. Also, a new Guardian report shows that FPL is working to gain more money from solar energy in Florida. Plus, a group of FIU students are suing the school to get money back for services they didn’t get during the pandemic.

Growing up when one of your parents is behind bars happens more often than you might think. We’re going to hear from one young man who has had that experience and a group here in South Florida reaching out to those kids to mentor them. Plus, we’ll hear the latest episode of WLRN’s podcast Tallahassee Takeover.

We speak to Professor of Epidemiology Jason Salemi about what Florida's new case numbers really mean for our lives now. Plus we laugh with book experts Connie Ogle and Mitchell Kaplan and ask about what they're looking forward to reading this year.

We speak to FIU Sociologist Anindya Kundu about his popular TED Talk on education. Plus, Dem. State Rep. Dan Daley of Coral Springs about COVID, redistricting and what's on deck for the legislative session that starts next week. Finally, we share moments of joy from 2021.

Palm Beach County schools hope to use a grant to help solve the growing mental health crisis. Miami celebrates the music of the Harlem Renaissance. And it’s Wildlife Thursday, a new series this month on Sundial. We’re talking all things birds.

The escalating unaffordability of housing for local workers threatens competitiveness and quality of life, and worries housing experts.

On this episode of the South Florida Roundup: the 2020 election, police review boards and coronavirus economic recovery efforts

The Trump and Biden campaigns are taking their messages to Florida Latinos — a widespread group living throughout the state.

Florida’s history with voter suppression. COVID-19 and its effects on veterans. Plus, talking with South Florida artists from a rocking chair.

The Democrats’ plans for winning Florida. A disturbing trend of homicides in Palm Beach County and a music legend discusses creating art — on a canvas.

Ten days into the new school year the Miami-Dade County Public School Board voted to stop using troubled virtual classroom software from K12. The CEO responds to critics.

Broward teachers can expect a pay raise and they might also be expected to come into the classroom next month. Plus, a measure on the November ballot that could dramatically change how voters update the state constitution. And how small businesses are making it through the pandemic.

May 24, 2020 Brianna Oakley is a good friend.

A recent statewide poll by the AARP highlights the significance of voters aged 50+ in the upcoming presidential election.

Tens of thousands of jobs have been lost, restaurants have closed permanently while others struggle to get by on a fraction of their business as they slowly and partially reopen. How can the industry bounce back?

Governor DeSantis proposes a controversial new law that challenges the rights of protesters. We hear from a Palm Beach County teacher about having students back in the classroom. And we revisit one of the worst hurricanes to hit the United States with this month's Sundial Book Club pick.

Norman Van Aken discusses ventanitas, pastries and his early times in Key West

Miami-Dade County Public Schools have a start date for in-person classes. The Trump campaign’s strategy for winning Florida. And a new survey shows that young Americans don't know the basics about Holocaust history.