The Rundown
“The Rundown from WUFT News,” hosted by Kristin Chermont Spina, is a half-hour radio program and podcast that takes a deeper look at the stories shaping North Central Florida, the Nature Coast, and beyond — wherever the news touches the community. Tune in for thoughtful storytelling that keeps you informed and connected every Thursday at 1 p.m. on WUFT 89.1/90.1.
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Host Kristin Chermont Spina spoke to the director of the UF Brechner Center Freedom of Information Project on the arrests of journalists following their coverage of anti-ICE protests -
Our brains may be aging faster than our bodies. WUFT reporter Victoria Perez talks with UF researchers who published a study on how some lifestyle factors could influence our brain age.
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We hear from WUFT environmental reporter Rose Schnabel about an Alachua city board denying a controversial development permit.
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The Florida legislative session officially started this week. What can we expect from our state government?
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We hear from WLRN Americas editor Tim Padgett on how Venezuelans in Florida are reacting to the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro.
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On today's show: The government shutdown last month is continuing to affect local families relying on SNAP benefits, and food banks are having to pick up the slack. Later, we'll hear an excerpt of an Atrium magazine article about a bare knuckle boxer. Plus, a UF study found reading for pleasure dropped 40% in the last 20 years — but not all hope is lost.
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We hear from WUFT Report for America corps member Rose Schnabel about how drought can affect wildlife — and humans.
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Today is the 100th anniversary of Gilchrist County. And if you've not been, its beautiful. Back in the 1960's American Bald eagles were threatened. Researchers were able to bring those numbers back by removing eggs from nests. The University of Florida has a brand new football coach. We talk about what happens from here.
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We "Dig In" to a new segment of our recurring series, this time about houseplants. Later, we'll hear about a competitive league, but they don't play basketball or ping pong. And we use idioms all the time. But where do they come from?
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On today's show: A Florida family finds a piece of home in an unexpected place. Later, we'll hear from two biology experts on the importance of roadsides for pollinators. Plus, a photojournalist tells us about capturing a moment of protest in another edition of "Snap Chats."
