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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Central Florida woman who fled Bosnia reflects on her journey and the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Supreme Court ruling clears the way for the Trump administration to end…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:06:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Orlando City Council voted to suspend the review of new development by the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[A prestigious mansion on Lake Osceola has historic value, but any renovations on the vacant house are questionable.]]></description>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A prestigious mansion on Lake Osceola has historic value, but any renovations…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:05:37 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida's SB 418 provides mandatory instruction for law enforcement agencies…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[American citizenship is just a dream for millions around the world. These Florida residents achieved the dream.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:05:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[American citizenship is just a dream for millions around the world. These…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Florida property tax ballot measure could lower homeowners’ tax bills while raising concerns about local government funding, credit ratings, and future borrowing costs.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:28:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Florida property tax ballot measure could lower homeowners’ tax bills while…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Florida’s Legacy of Exploration</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Historian Ben Brotemarkle explores Florida’s spirit of discovery from Indigenous waterways to European voyages to modern space exploration.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:27:11 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Historian Ben Brotemarkle explores Florida’s spirit of discovery from…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[Leaders and residents in Orange County share reflections on Juneteenth, the federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:26:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Leaders and residents in Orange County share reflections on Juneteenth, the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[Ten years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, a survivor shares her experience while families and survivors gather privately to remember those lost.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:11:29 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ten years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, a survivor shares her experience…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Choral Requiem Honors Pulse Victims and Survivors</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A collaborative requiem featuring more than 200 singers honors those lost in the Pulse shooting while uplifting survivors’ stories.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:11:24 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A collaborative requiem featuring more than 200 singers honors those lost in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Southern Fried Poetry Slam Brings Poets and Community to Orlando</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The annual spoken word festival kicks off with a tribute to Eatonville’s literary legacy as poetry slammers gather in Central Florida.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:11:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The annual spoken word festival kicks off with a tribute to Eatonville’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:09:52 -0400</pubDate>
    
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The annual spoken word festival kicks off with a tribute to Eatonville’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <description><![CDATA[As the Carousel of Progress attraction enters a new era, we explore how home styles evolve and reflect culture.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:05:46 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the Carousel of Progress attraction enters a new era, we explore how home…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>685</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Orlando for First Time</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The national spoken word competition featuring hundreds of poets from across the country is making its Orlando debut.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:59:47 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Orlando for First Time</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The national spoken word competition featuring hundreds of poets from across the country is making its Orlando debut.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The national spoken word competition featuring hundreds of poets from across…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>548</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Blue Origin Rocket Explosion Sparks Fiery Setback</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The explosion that destroyed a Blue Origin rocket and damaged a launch facility at Cape Canaveral could affect future launch plans from our Space Coast.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:59:36 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Blue Origin Rocket Explosion Sparks Fiery Setback</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The explosion that destroyed a Blue Origin rocket and damaged a launch facility…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>666</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Property Tax Changes Head to the Ballot</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new ballot proposal could change how much homeowners pay and what local governments can afford to provide.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:59:23 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-06-05/florida-property-tax-changes-head-to-the-ballot</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Property Tax Changes Head to the Ballot</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new ballot proposal could change how much homeowners pay and what local governments can afford to provide.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new ballot proposal could change how much homeowners pay and what local…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1005</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orlando Roller Derby: Skill on Skates</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The 90+ members of Orlando Roller Derby find action, catharsis and friendship on skates.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 20:08:14 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-28/orlando-roller-derby-skill-on-skates</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orlando Roller Derby: Skill on Skates</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 90+ members of Orlando Roller Derby find action, catharsis and friendship on skates.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 90+ members of Orlando Roller Derby find action, catharsis and friendship…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>524</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Supreme Court Rules on Docking Rights at Havana Ports</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[SCOTUS issued a ruling against multiple cruise lines regarding the use of Cuban docks seized after the island’s 1959 revolution.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:18:48 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-28/supreme-court-rules-on-docking-rights-at-havana-ports</link>
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    <itunes:title>Supreme Court Rules on Docking Rights at Havana Ports</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[SCOTUS issued a ruling against multiple cruise lines regarding the use of Cuban docks seized after the island’s 1959 revolution.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[SCOTUS issued a ruling against multiple cruise lines regarding the use of Cuban…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>543</itunes:duration>






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    <title>County Commissioner Delays Resignation</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An Orange County Commissioner’s seat could be filled by the Governor instead of voters.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:18:07 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-28/county-commissioner-delays-resignation</link>
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    <itunes:title>County Commissioner Delays Resignation</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Orange County Commissioner’s seat could be filled by the Governor instead of voters.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An Orange County Commissioner’s seat could be filled by the Governor instead of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1198</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State Legislature Submits Final Budget</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Republican-led state legislature is preparing to vote on a budget that will close out the current special session.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 15:17:35 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-28/state-legislature-submits-final-budget</link>
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    <itunes:title>State Legislature Submits Final Budget</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Republican-led state legislature is preparing to vote on a budget that will close out the current special session.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Republican-led state legislature is preparing to vote on a budget that will…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>705</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida’s Education Funding Fight Moves from Neighborhoods to Courts</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new lawsuit filed by parents and educators accuses Florida of violating a child’s constitutional right to free and fair public education.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:48 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-21/floridas-education-funding-fight-moves-from-neighborhoods-to-courts</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida’s Education Funding Fight Moves from Neighborhoods to Courts</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new lawsuit filed by parents and educators accuses Florida of violating a child’s constitutional right to free and fair public education.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new lawsuit filed by parents and educators accuses Florida of violating a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1825</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Second Harvest Workforce Program Expands to Include Customer Service Training</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Second Harvest Foodbank of Central Florida is changing lives through culinary training, and now they're expanding beyond the kitchen with a new free program.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:44:03 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-21/second-harvest-workforce-program-expands-to-include-customer-service-training</link>
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    <itunes:title>Second Harvest Workforce Program Expands to Include Customer Service Training</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Second Harvest Foodbank of Central Florida is changing lives through culinary training, and now they're expanding beyond the kitchen with a new free program.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Second Harvest Foodbank of Central Florida is changing lives through…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>350</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Tighter Water Restrictions Amid Ongoing Drought impact Central Floridians</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[New water restrictions are in effect in parts of Central Florida as drought conditions worsen, and officials urge residents to conserve water.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-21/tighter-water-restrictions-amid-ongoing-drought-impact-central-floridians</link>
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    <itunes:title>Tighter Water Restrictions Amid Ongoing Drought impact Central Floridians</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New water restrictions are in effect in parts of Central Florida as drought conditions worsen, and officials urge residents to conserve water.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New water restrictions are in effect in parts of Central Florida as drought…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland, Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1172</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Raised by Owls, Fed by Puppets: Inside Audubon’s Baby Bird Season</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[If your neighborhood suddenly sounds like a daycare with wings, that’s because it kind of is.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:30:42 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-21/its-baby-szn-bro</link>
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    <itunes:title>Raised by Owls, Fed by Puppets: Inside Audubon’s Baby Bird Season</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If your neighborhood suddenly sounds like a daycare with wings, that’s because it kind of is.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If your neighborhood suddenly sounds like a daycare with wings, that’s because…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Kayla Kissel</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>355</itunes:duration>






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    <title>ICE Detainer and Arrest Put Future of Uncle Lou’s in Question </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[What started as an undercover alcohol licensing investigation is now raising concerns across Orlando’s music community about the future of a longtime venue and the possible deportation of someone well known in the music scene.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:20:41 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-15/ice-detainer-and-arrest-put-future-of-uncle-lous-in-question</link>
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    <itunes:title>ICE Detainer and Arrest Put Future of Uncle Lou’s in Question </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What started as an undercover alcohol licensing investigation is now raising concerns across Orlando’s music community about the future of a longtime venue and the possible deportation of someone well known in the music scene.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[What started as an undercover alcohol licensing investigation is now raising…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>543</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Special Session on Budget Begins with Deadline Looming</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers are negotiating spending priorities to resolve disputes over the next state budget.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:20:16 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-15/special-session-on-budget-begins-with-deadline-looming</link>
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    <itunes:title>Special Session on Budget Begins with Deadline Looming</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers are negotiating spending priorities to resolve disputes over the next state budget.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida lawmakers are negotiating spending priorities to resolve disputes over…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>732</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida’s Lovebug Invasion Explained</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[They don’t bite or sting, but they still really bug Florida drivers. We explore the surprising science behind Florida’s infamous insect now that lovebug season is here.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:48 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-14/floridas-lovebug-invasion-explained</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida’s Lovebug Invasion Explained</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[They don’t bite or sting, but they still really bug Florida drivers. We explore the surprising science behind Florida’s infamous insect now that lovebug season is here.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[They don’t bite or sting, but they still really bug Florida drivers. We explore…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>548</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Inside the Response to a Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A cruise ship docks in Port Canaveral after a norovirus outbreak. The former head of the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program takes us behind the scenes of how they respond when illness spreads onboard.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:16:36 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-14/inside-the-response-to-a-cruise-ship-norovirus-outbreak</link>
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    <itunes:title>Inside the Response to a Cruise Ship Norovirus Outbreak</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A cruise ship docks in Port Canaveral after a norovirus outbreak. The former head of the CDC Vessel Sanitation Program takes us behind the scenes of how they respond when illness spreads onboard.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A cruise ship docks in Port Canaveral after a norovirus outbreak. The former…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1182</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Could Bar Undocumented Students from Attending State Colleges</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A proposed rule could change who gets access to Florida’s state colleges by requiring students to prove lawful presence before admission.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-07/florida-could-bar-undocumented-students-from-attending-state-colleges</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Could Bar Undocumented Students from Attending State Colleges</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A proposed rule could change who gets access to Florida’s state colleges by requiring students to prove lawful presence before admission.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A proposed rule could change who gets access to Florida’s state colleges by…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1076</itunes:duration>






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    <title>BCU Students Mentor at Daytona Beach Middle School</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Two Bethune-Cookman juniors serving as mentors in Daytona Beach share how their work at a middle school shapes students and their own experience in the community.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:21:18 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-07/bcu-students-mentor-at-daytona-beach-middle-school</link>
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    <itunes:title>BCU Students Mentor at Daytona Beach Middle School</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Two Bethune-Cookman juniors serving as mentors in Daytona Beach share how their…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>659</itunes:duration>






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    <title>$25 Million Film Incentive Program launched in Orange County</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Orange County is accepting applications for its film incentive program designed to bring film and TV production back to Central Florida.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:21:08 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-07/25-million-film-incentive-program-launched-in-orange-county</link>
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    <itunes:title>$25 Million Film Incentive Program launched in Orange County</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orange County is accepting applications for its film incentive program designed to bring film and TV production back to Central Florida.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Orange County is accepting applications for its film incentive program designed…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>1261</itunes:duration>






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    <title>After Sloth World deaths, Calls Grow for Stricter Regulation</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Elected officials are reviewing animal welfare rules as questions remain about the deaths of dozens of sloths.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:21:02 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-05-07/after-sloth-world-deaths-calls-grow-for-stricter-regulation</link>
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    <itunes:title>After Sloth World deaths, Calls Grow for Stricter Regulation</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Elected officials are reviewing animal welfare rules as questions remain about the deaths of dozens of sloths.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Elected officials are reviewing animal welfare rules as questions remain about…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>348</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Rescuers Work to Save Sloths After Sloth World Deaths</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A planned Orlando animal attraction is under scrutiny after dozens of sloths died, as zoo rescuers work to save the surviving animals.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:10:33 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-04-30/rescuers-work-to-save-sloths-after-sloth-world-deaths</link>
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    <itunes:title>Rescuers Work to Save Sloths After Sloth World Deaths</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A planned Orlando animal attraction is under scrutiny after dozens of sloths died, as zoo rescuers work to save the surviving animals.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A planned Orlando animal attraction is under scrutiny after dozens of sloths…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>982</itunes:duration>






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    <title>FSU Shooting Raises Questions Over AI Use in Violent Crime</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Exploring the legal and moral stakes of regulating artificial intelligence when AI is linked to harm.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:10:21 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-04-30/fsu-shooting-raises-questions-over-ai-use-in-violent-crime</link>
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    <itunes:title>FSU Shooting Raises Questions Over AI Use in Violent Crime</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Exploring the legal and moral stakes of regulating artificial intelligence when AI is linked to harm.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Exploring the legal and moral stakes of regulating artificial intelligence when…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>907</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Lawmakers Approve New Congressional Maps Amid Court Ruling</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:10:10 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Florida Legislature approved the governor’s congressional maps that could…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>442</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orlando Woman Recalls Everest Experience as Ice Delays Climbing Season</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A UCF graduate shares how her journey of resilience took her from Central Florida to the base of the world’s tallest mountain.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:09:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A UCF graduate shares how her journey of resilience took her from Central…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>572</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Engage in the Community: Redistricting</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Engage hosts a panel discussion examining the impacts congressional…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>2968</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Property Tax Debate; AI Data Center Concerns; Florida Filmmakers Behind Ethan Bloom</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida weighs property tax cuts. Brevard bans data center tax breaks. Central Florida film creators of Ethan Bloom explore faith and grief.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:40:15 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida weighs property tax cuts. Brevard bans data center tax breaks. Central Florida film creators of Ethan Bloom explore faith and grief.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida weighs property tax cuts. Brevard bans data center tax breaks. Central…]]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>3058</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Ceasefire Tensions, Terrorist Designation Law, Artemis II Heads Home</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Floridians react as U.S. Iran tensions escalate. A new law allows some Florida officials to designate groups as terrorist organizations. Artemis II astronauts will return to Earth after moon flyby.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:34:05 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-04-09/ceasefire-tensions-terrorist-designation-law-artemis-ii-heads-home</link>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Floridians react as U.S. Iran tensions escalate. A new law allows some…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3054</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Iran War Impacts on Local Economies, Artemis II Successfully Launches, Pet Alliance Opens New Shelter, Florida Sumo Eats and Wrestles</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The war in Iran is creating a shipping bottleneck in the Persian Gulf, driving up consumer costs. Four astronauts are on their way to orbit the moon after the most powerful rocket ever built launches. The Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando builds a bigger and better shelter. Florida Sumo brings BIG wrestlers to the ring.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:34:33 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The war in Iran is creating a shipping bottleneck in the Persian Gulf, driving…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3058</itunes:duration>






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    <title>DEI Spending Ban; Artemis Mission Shift; Orlando Family Stage Centennial</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida nears a ban on local governments funding or promoting DEI programs. NASA leaders announce changes to the Artemis program and lunar plans. Orlando Family Stage celebrates 100 years.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:04:19 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-03-26/dei-spending-ban-artemis-mission-shift-orlando-family-stage-centennial</link>
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    <itunes:title>DEI Spending Ban; Artemis Mission Shift; Orlando Family Stage Centennial</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida nears a ban on local governments funding or promoting DEI programs. NASA leaders announce changes to the Artemis program and lunar plans. Orlando Family Stage celebrates 100 years.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida nears a ban on local governments funding or promoting DEI programs.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3059</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pulse Nightclub Demolished; Unfinished Work after Legislative Session</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, the building is demolished for a permanent memorial. Florida lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee for unresolved issues.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:50:05 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-03-19/pulse-nightclub-demolished-unfinished-work-after-legislative-session</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pulse Nightclub Demolished; Unfinished Work after Legislative Session</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nearly 10 years after the Pulse nightclub shooting, the building is demolished…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3050</itunes:duration>






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    <title>7 OCPS Schools Closing; Pulse Sign Removed; Allergy Season Lasts; Florida Lineman’s Rodeo</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[School closings amid declining enrollment. Pulse nightclub sign removed. Allergy season persists year-round. Prison gerrymandering impacts. Power line workers soar.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:18:49 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-03-12/7-ocps-schools-closing-pulse-sign-removed-allergy-season-lasts-florida-linemans-rodeo</link>
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    <itunes:title>7 OCPS Schools Closing; Pulse Sign Removed; Allergy Season Lasts; Florida Lineman’s Rodeo</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[School closings amid declining enrollment. Pulse nightclub sign removed. Allergy season persists year-round. Prison gerrymandering impacts. Power line workers soar.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[School closings amid declining enrollment. Pulse nightclub sign removed.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3133</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Voter verification plans; Iranian Americans celebrate; Eskamani on Iran; daylight saving &amp; photographers</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new election bill approved by the state House would make Floridians show proof of U.S. citizenship before voting and limit the types of identification people could use at the polls. U.S. Representative Mike Haridopolos discusses similar proposed changes at the federal level. Iranian Americans gathered in Orlando to celebrate the death of the Ayatollah. Representative Anna Eskamani, the first Iranian American elected to the Florida Legislature, discusses Iran. The time change this weekend impacts Central Florida photographers who make a living documenting and preserving memories.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:55:41 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-03-05/voter-verification-plans-iranian-americans-celebrate-eskamani-on-iran-daylight-saving-photographers</link>
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    <itunes:title>Voter verification plans; Iranian Americans celebrate; Eskamani on Iran; daylight saving &amp; photographers</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new election bill approved by the state House would make Floridians show proof of U.S. citizenship before voting and limit the types of identification people could use at the polls. U.S. Representative Mike Haridopolos discusses similar proposed changes at the federal level. Iranian Americans gathered in Orlando to celebrate the death of the Ayatollah. Representative Anna Eskamani, the first Iranian American elected to the Florida Legislature, discusses Iran. The time change this weekend impacts Central Florida photographers who make a living documenting and preserving memories.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new election bill approved by the state House would make Floridians show…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3062</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Economic Growth vs. Everyday Life, The Florida Roundup in Orlando, 100 Years of Black History Month, Quilting as Black Storytelling</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Financial indicators are pointing to a robust economy, but consumer experiences are telling a different story. The Florida Roundup takes the show on the road to Central Florida Public Media. Black History Month marks a century this year, and it didn’t start as a celebration. Quilting in Black communities began as survival during slavery and evolved into art and archives of family legacy.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:38:29 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-02-26/economic-growth-vs-everyday-life-the-florida-roundup-in-orlando-100-years-of-black-history-month-quilting-as-black-storytelling</link>
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    <itunes:title>Economic Growth vs. Everyday Life, The Florida Roundup in Orlando, 100 Years of Black History Month, Quilting as Black Storytelling</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Financial indicators are pointing to a robust economy, but consumer experiences are telling a different story. The Florida Roundup takes the show on the road to Central Florida Public Media. Black History Month marks a century this year, and it didn’t start as a celebration. Quilting in Black communities began as survival during slavery and evolved into art and archives of family legacy.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Financial indicators are pointing to a robust economy, but consumer experiences…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2988</itunes:duration>






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    <title>SB 86 Targets Undocumented Truck Drivers, Congressman Crowdsources Epstein Files Review, HAM Radio Endures, Year of the Fire Horse Celebrated</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A bill gaining traction in the State Senate says undocumented immigrants driving commercial trucks pose an immediate threat to safety. Representative Maxwell Frost’s communications team turns to crowdsourcing as he reviews unredacted Epstein files. The Orlando Amateur Radio Club explains why people still take to the airwaves in the age of the internet. The Lunar New Year is here, and Central Floridians are celebrating the year of the Fire Horse throughout the region.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:53:17 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-02-19/sb-86-targets-undocumented-truck-drivers-congressman-crowdsources-epstein-files-review-ham-radio-endures-year-of-the-fire-horse-celebrated</link>
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    <itunes:title>SB 86 Targets Undocumented Truck Drivers, Congressman Crowdsources Epstein Files Review, HAM Radio Endures, Year of the Fire Horse Celebrated</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A bill gaining traction in the State Senate says undocumented immigrants…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Puerto Rican Pride Shines, BCU Students Accelerate Careers with NASCAR, Step Back to Regency England at Jane Austen Festival</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In Central Florida, Puerto Ricans make up a significant share of the population, and the cultural impact is increasingly visible. Bethune-Cookman University and NASCAR team up to fast-track students’ careers. Two centuries later, author Jane Austen still captivates fans, and that passion is on display this weekend in Mount Dora.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:25:39 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-02-12/puerto-rican-pride-shines-bcu-students-accelerate-careers-with-nascar-step-back-to-regency-england-at-jane-austen-festival</link>
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    <itunes:title>Puerto Rican Pride Shines, BCU Students Accelerate Careers with NASCAR, Step Back to Regency England at Jane Austen Festival</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Central Florida, Puerto Ricans make up a significant share of the population, and the cultural impact is increasingly visible. Bethune-Cookman University and NASCAR team up to fast-track students’ careers. Two centuries later, author Jane Austen still captivates fans, and that passion is on display this weekend in Mount Dora.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Central Florida, Puerto Ricans make up a significant share of the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Orange County to Limit ICE Detainees and End Rebooking, Court Blocks End of Haitian TPS, Central Florida’s Clarinet Orchestra Performs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Orange County plans to limit the number of ICE detainees at the jail and stop a cycle of removing and rebooking used to extend a detainee’s time in custody. Thousands in Central Florida find relief after a court blocks the end of temporary protected status for Haitians, but questions remain about the future. The Licorice Sticks perform in a full orchestra using only clarinets.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:03:10 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-02-05/orange-county-to-limit-ice-detainees-and-end-rebooking-court-blocks-end-of-haitian-tps-central-floridas-clarinet-orchestra-performs</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orange County to Limit ICE Detainees and End Rebooking, Court Blocks End of Haitian TPS, Central Florida’s Clarinet Orchestra Performs</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orange County plans to limit the number of ICE detainees at the jail and stop a cycle of removing and rebooking used to extend a detainee’s time in custody. Thousands in Central Florida find relief after a court blocks the end of temporary protected status for Haitians, but questions remain about the future. The Licorice Sticks perform in a full orchestra using only clarinets.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Orange County plans to limit the number of ICE detainees at the jail and stop a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3003</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orange County Weighs School Closures, Challenger Disaster Remembered, Languages and Community Meet in Lake Mary</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[While Central Florida continues growing, its largest public school district is shrinking. Seven Orange County schools could shut down soon, and it may not stop there. This week marks 40 years since the Challenger disaster. We revisit that day and the impact it still has on our Space Coast. The weekly Language Exchange at Lake Mary’s Rita’s Café builds a community and creates opportunities to practice language skills.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:01:59 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-01-29/orange-county-weighs-school-closures-challenger-disaster-remembered-languages-and-community-meet-in-lake-mary</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orange County Weighs School Closures, Challenger Disaster Remembered, Languages and Community Meet in Lake Mary</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While Central Florida continues growing, its largest public school district is shrinking. Seven Orange County schools could shut down soon, and it may not stop there. This week marks 40 years since the Challenger disaster. We revisit that day and the impact it still has on our Space Coast. The weekly Language Exchange at Lake Mary’s Rita’s Café builds a community and creates opportunities to practice language skills.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While Central Florida continues growing, its largest public school district is…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2995</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Central Florida Immigration Concerns, Artemis II Moon Mission Milestones, Orlando Performer Shines on RuPaul’s Drag Race</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[In Central Florida, immigration enforcement has become more visible and for many families, more frightening. Immigration advocates are responding with prayer vigils and community ICE watch trainings while supporters of stepped-up enforcement and partnering agencies weigh-in. We discuss the key tests this week on our Space Coast to send people back to the moon for the first time in decades. Meet the performer stepping into the spotlight from Orlando to biggest global drag competition happening now.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:50:52 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-01-23/central-florida-immigration-concerns-artemis-ii-moon-mission-milestones-orlando-performer-shines-on-rupauls-drag-race</link>
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    <itunes:title>Central Florida Immigration Concerns, Artemis II Moon Mission Milestones, Orlando Performer Shines on RuPaul’s Drag Race</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In Central Florida, immigration enforcement has become more visible and for many families, more frightening. Immigration advocates are responding with prayer vigils and community ICE watch trainings while supporters of stepped-up enforcement and partnering agencies weigh-in. We discuss the key tests this week on our Space Coast to send people back to the moon for the first time in decades. Meet the performer stepping into the spotlight from Orlando to biggest global drag competition happening now.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In Central Florida, immigration enforcement has become more visible and for…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3045</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Central Florida Focus on beginning of 2026 Legislative Session, Stars of the Spectrum Concert Shines in Orlando</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida reporters break down the issues shaping schools, healthcare, and neighborhoods during the 60-day session in Tallahassee. New legislation would regulate AI data centers, protect privacy, and give local governments more control over technology projects. Stars of the Spectrum performers on the autism spectrum showcase music and community support.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:31:51 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2026-01-15/central-florida-focus-on-beginning-of-2026-legislative-session-stars-of-the-spectrum-concert-shines-in-orlando</link>
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    <itunes:title>Central Florida Focus on beginning of 2026 Legislative Session, Stars of the Spectrum Concert Shines in Orlando</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Central Florida reporters break down the issues shaping schools, healthcare, and neighborhoods during the 60-day session in Tallahassee. New legislation would regulate AI data centers, protect privacy, and give local governments more control over technology projects. Stars of the Spectrum performers on the autism spectrum showcase music and community support.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida reporters break down the issues shaping schools, healthcare,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3051</itunes:duration>






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    <title>ACA Costs Rise, Historic Eatonville School Land Sparks Debate, Why Fast-Food Resolutions Fail</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Extra Affordable Care Act discounts ended because Congress let enhanced tax credits expire at the end of 2025. This year the cost of healthcare outweighs the ability to pay for many Central Floridians, but some groups argue ending the temporary subsidies helps long term. A key vote is coming in a long-running dispute over the historic Eatonville Hungerford School property. A UCF Anthropologist shares why New Year’s food resolutions can crumble so quickly around fast food.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:50:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Extra Affordable Care Act discounts ended because Congress let enhanced tax…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2965</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[Engage looks back at the most inspiring, the most joyful, the most engaging segments of 2025, including a look at a manatee rescue program, the renovation of a historic home on the Bethune-Cookman campus, a unique skateboarding community, Maitland's finest confections and a look at John Lennon’s visit to Disney World.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>2025: A Year of Joy</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Engage looks back at the most inspiring, the most joyful, the most engaging…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland, Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3057</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Growth, Belonging, and the Changing Meaning of Home in Central Florida</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida’s rapid growth is reshaping how people experience home and belonging. Engage hosts a live community conversation examining what helps people stay connected as communities evolve and how the region can build a future where more people feel rooted here.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:34:06 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Growth, Belonging, and the Changing Meaning of Home in Central Florida</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida’s rapid growth is reshaping how people experience home and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2956</itunes:duration>






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    <title>AI regulations, UFL’s Orlando Storm, Chriskwanzukkah, Ballroom dancing competition</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[States are grappling with the federal government over who gets to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, Central Florida gets a new non-NFL football team, The Creative Happiness Institute celebrates all the holidays and Central Florida hoofers gather for a five-day ballroom dancing competition.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:49:24 -0500</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>AI regulations, UFL’s Orlando Storm, Chriskwanzukkah, Ballroom dancing competition</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[States are grappling with the federal government over who gets to regulate the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3063</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Redistricting, I-4’s History, Iran Torture Allegation, HBCU Hoops, and the BarbaCuban</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida’s legislature prepares to redraw the state’s congressional districts as the 2026 legislative session approaches. An F-DOT project brings attention to driver safety on I-4. A Windermere resident faces his troubling past. HBCU athletics return to Central Florida with the first HBCU Hoops Invitational. Jose Juarez puts the flavors of Cuba in a bottle.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:55:05 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-12-04/redistricting-i-4s-history-iran-torture-allegation-hbcu-hoops-and-the-barbacuban</link>
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    <itunes:title>Redistricting, I-4’s History, Iran Torture Allegation, HBCU Hoops, and the BarbaCuban</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida’s legislature prepares to redraw the state’s congressional districts as…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3061</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orlando Ranks 49th Out of 50 Markets for Wages, One Small Step Draws to a Close, Music and saliva to better understand Alzheimer’s</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Orlando/Kissimmee market near the bottom for wage earners. A StoryCorps program bringing together people from different backgrounds comes to an end. UCF researchers are analyzing saliva to determine the impacts of music on people living with Alzheimer’s.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-11-20/orlando-ranks-49th-out-of-50-markets-for-wages-cfpms-one-small-step-draws-to-a-close-ucf-researchers-use-music-and-saliva-to-better-understand-alzheimers</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orlando Ranks 49th Out of 50 Markets for Wages, One Small Step Draws to a Close, Music and saliva to better understand Alzheimer’s</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Orlando/Kissimmee market near the bottom for wage earners. A StoryCorps program bringing together people from different backgrounds comes to an end. UCF researchers are analyzing saliva to determine the impacts of music on people living with Alzheimer’s.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the Orlando/Kissimmee…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland, Joe Mario Pedersen</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3058</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Central Florida Community Responds to ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida passed a ‘Stand Your Ground’ law twelve years ago and the impacts across Central Florida communities have exposed inequities in its use.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:01:31 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-11-14/central-florida-community-responds-to-stand-your-ground-law</link>
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    <itunes:title>Central Florida Community Responds to ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida passed a ‘Stand Your Ground’ law twelve years ago and the impacts across Central Florida communities have exposed inequities in its use.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida passed a ‘Stand Your Ground’ law twelve years ago and the impacts…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland, Rebecca Fernandez</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>6849</itunes:duration>






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    <title>SNAP Benefits Frozen, Cuts to HIV Prevention and Treatment Funding, Bartow’s Hero of World WarII</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As the federal government shutdown proceeds through day 37, SNAP recipients are feeling the shortfall. Federal cuts to HIV funding are having dangerous effects on efforts to educate, prevent and treat. Bartow’s own James Van Fleet played a pivotal role in Allied victory in WWII.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:49:45 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-11-06/snap-benefits-frozen-cuts-to-hiv-prevention-and-treatment-funding-bartows-hero-of-world-warii</link>
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    <itunes:title>SNAP Benefits Frozen, Cuts to HIV Prevention and Treatment Funding, Bartow’s Hero of World WarII</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the federal government shutdown proceeds through day 37, SNAP recipients are feeling the shortfall. Federal cuts to HIV funding are having dangerous effects on efforts to educate, prevent and treat. Bartow’s own James Van Fleet played a pivotal role in Allied victory in WWII.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the federal government shutdown proceeds through day 37, SNAP recipients are…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joe Mario Pedersen, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3052</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lake and Brevard Counties Flooded, Hurricane Melissa Devastates Caribbean, Millennials Dodging Late Nights</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Unexpectedly sustained rains douse Coastal Central Florida, causing damage. A category 5 hurricane pummels Jamaica and Millennials figure out late nights mean rough days.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:27:28 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-10-30/lake-brevard-counties-flooded-hurricane-melissa-devastates-caribbean-millennials-dodging-late-nights</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lake and Brevard Counties Flooded, Hurricane Melissa Devastates Caribbean, Millennials Dodging Late Nights</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Unexpectedly sustained rains douse Coastal Central Florida, causing damage. A category 5 hurricane pummels Jamaica and Millennials figure out late nights mean rough days.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Unexpectedly sustained rains douse Coastal Central Florida, causing damage. A…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joe Mario Pedersen, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2773</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Central Florida Teen Mental Health Crisis, Florida Economic Outlook, and The Bracket Brothers at SAK Comedy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida communities are responding to teen mental health crisis in Seminole County. UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting releases its three year economic predictions. The Bracket Brothers turn barroom debates into playoff brackets.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:20:18 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-10-23/central-florida-teens-experiencing-mental-health-crisis-floridas-three-year-economic-outlook-the-bracket-brothers-takeover-sak</link>
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    <itunes:title>Central Florida Teen Mental Health Crisis, Florida Economic Outlook, and The Bracket Brothers at SAK Comedy</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Central Florida communities are responding to teen mental health crisis in Seminole County. UCF’s Institute for Economic Forecasting releases its three year economic predictions. The Bracket Brothers turn barroom debates into playoff brackets.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida communities are responding to teen mental health crisis in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3063</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Veteran Fired During Shutdown, UCF Meow Contest, Special Olympics Coach, and Special Ed Layoffs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An Orlando veteran is terminated while on furlough because of the federal government shutdown. Planned Education Department layoffs in its special education division are causing concerns for families of students with unique abilities in Central Florida. Special Olympics Florida is recruiting the next generation of coaches. Hundreds of humans compete on the UCF campus for the honor of best meow.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:29:07 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-10-16/veteran-fired-during-shutdown-ucf-meow-contest-special-olympics-coach-and-special-ed-layoffs</link>
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    <itunes:title>Veteran Fired During Shutdown, UCF Meow Contest, Special Olympics Coach, and Special Ed Layoffs</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Orlando veteran is terminated while on furlough because of the federal government shutdown. Planned Education Department layoffs in its special education division are causing concerns for families of students with unique abilities in Central Florida. Special Olympics Florida is recruiting the next generation of coaches. Hundreds of humans compete on the UCF campus for the honor of best meow.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An Orlando veteran is terminated while on furlough because of the federal…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2833</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Paychecks Stall in Shutdown, Milton Recovery One Year Later, Storm Season and Florida Art Fairs</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[When the federal government shuts down because lawmakers fail to pass a budget in time, some of the impacts are immediate while others take longer to be felt. A year after Milton made landfall and impacted lives on our coast, we’re looking at what’s changed since in those communities and why October brings unique challenges during the Atlantic Hurricane Season. The 52nd annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is a juried art festival featuring Florida artists only.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 15:37:08 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-10-09/paychecks-stall-in-shutdown-milton-recovery-one-year-later-storm-season-and-florida-art-fairs</link>
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    <itunes:title>Paychecks Stall in Shutdown, Milton Recovery One Year Later, Storm Season and Florida Art Fairs</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[When the federal government shuts down because lawmakers fail to pass a budget…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2541</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Shutdown Hits 47,000 Central Florida Workers, School Libraries Vanish, Orlando Artist in Ring</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[47,000 Central Florida Federal Employees Hit by Shutdown, School Libraries Disappearing, Orlando Artist Brings Authenticity and Hip-Hop to the Ring]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:48:19 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-10-02/shutdown-hits-47-000-central-florida-workers-school-libraries-vanish-orlando-artist-in-ring</link>
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    <itunes:title>Shutdown Hits 47,000 Central Florida Workers, School Libraries Vanish, Orlando Artist in Ring</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[47,000 Central Florida Federal Employees Hit by Shutdown, School Libraries Disappearing, Orlando Artist Brings Authenticity and Hip-Hop to the Ring]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[47,000 Central Florida Federal Employees Hit by Shutdown, School Libraries…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3002</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida DOGE Hits Orange County, Stripped for Parts Examines Newspaper Consolidation, WWE’s Home in Central Florida</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia led a DOGE team looking for waste, fraud and abuse in Orange County and left with accusations of overtaxing. A documentary film looks at how hedge funds are buying up and liquidating American newspapers. Jacob Fatu is making a name in the WWE and a home in Orlando.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:38:06 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-09-25/florida-doge-hits-orange-county-stripped-for-parts-examines-newspaper-consolidation-wwes-home-in-central-florida</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida DOGE Hits Orange County, Stripped for Parts Examines Newspaper Consolidation, WWE’s Home in Central Florida</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia led a DOGE team looking for waste, fraud and abuse in Orange County and left with accusations of overtaxing. A documentary film looks at how hedge funds are buying up and liquidating American newspapers. Jacob Fatu is making a name in the WWE and a home in Orlando.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia led a DOGE team looking for waste, fraud and abuse…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland, Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2970</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Uncertainty After Court Ruling on Open Carry, Stetson Students Unite Against Political Violence, “For Colored Girls” Choreopoem Resonates</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The state’s ban on openly carrying a gun is ruled unconstitutional, but the future of firearms laws in Florida is unclear when it comes to what is and is not allowed. In a time of division and tension, Stetson University students find a way to unite, cross party lines, and condemn political violence. A story of sisterhood and survival brings the voices of Black women to the stage in Sanford.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:10:16 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-09-19/uncertainty-after-court-ruling-on-open-carry-stetson-students-unite-against-political-violence-for-colored-girls-choreopoem-resonates</link>
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    <itunes:title>Uncertainty After Court Ruling on Open Carry, Stetson Students Unite Against Political Violence, “For Colored Girls” Choreopoem Resonates</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The state’s ban on openly carrying a gun is ruled unconstitutional, but the future of firearms laws in Florida is unclear when it comes to what is and is not allowed. In a time of division and tension, Stetson University students find a way to unite, cross party lines, and condemn political violence. A story of sisterhood and survival brings the voices of Black women to the stage in Sanford.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The state’s ban on openly carrying a gun is ruled unconstitutional, but the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2886</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida vaccine rollback, Orlando’s Mable Butler dies, 9/11 service day</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[After Florida’s Surgeon General announces plans to roll back vaccine mandates, the state health department clarifies the policies that will change. Mable Butler, the woman known as the matriarch of African American politics in Orlando, has died. On this day of remembrance, we take you to the Orlando Fire Department’s tribute to honor those who died on September 11 , 2001, and hear from the veteran volunteers giving back by building a better future for students.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:31:17 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-09-11/florida-vaccine-rollback-orlandos-mable-butler-dies-9-11-service-day</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida vaccine rollback, Orlando’s Mable Butler dies, 9/11 service day</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After Florida’s Surgeon General announces plans to roll back vaccine mandates, the state health department clarifies the policies that will change. Mable Butler, the woman known as the matriarch of African American politics in Orlando, has died. On this day of remembrance, we take you to the Orlando Fire Department’s tribute to honor those who died on September 11 , 2001, and hear from the veteran volunteers giving back by building a better future for students.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[After Florida’s Surgeon General announces plans to roll back vaccine mandates,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2961</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Redrawing Districts, Restoring Landmarks: Change in Central Florida</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Republican leaders in Florida say it’s only fair to redraw the congressional maps now. Critics call it a power play. We explore how it impacts your representation in Central Florida. Orlando restores the four-faced clock in Parramore as a symbol of the neighborhood’s past and future.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:44:49 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-09-04/redrawing-the-lines-and-the-impact-of-mid-decade-redistricting-on-central-florida-timeless-landmark-returns-to-parramore</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Republican leaders in Florida say it’s only fair to redraw the congressional maps now. Critics call it a power play. We explore how it impacts your representation in Central Florida. Orlando restores the four-faced clock in Parramore as a symbol of the neighborhood’s past and future.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Republican leaders in Florida say it’s only fair to redraw the congressional…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2850</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Engage in the Community: Intergenerational Caregiving</title>
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    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:55:50 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-08-28/engage-in-the-community-intergenerational-caregiving</link>
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    <itunes:title>Engage in the Community: Intergenerational Caregiving</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As part of our Engage in the community initiative, we assembled a panel of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2831</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida’s Kratom Ban, Ava the AI Responder, Rosenwald School Struggles</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida’s Attorney General bans the 7-OH concentrate derived from kratom that’s found in many smoke shops and vape stores. Advocates argue responsible use is therapeutic. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office launched a new program using an artificial intelligence assistant to answer non-emergency calls and decrease response times. Rising costs and dwindling time threaten the future of a long-awaited restoration project to save the historic schoolhouse built nearly a century ago to educate Black children during segregation in Lake County.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:57:39 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Florida’s Kratom Ban, Ava the AI Responder, Rosenwald School Struggles</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida’s Attorney General bans the 7-OH concentrate derived from kratom that’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2990</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Volusia County Juvenile Threat Assessment Unit, Impact of Active Shooter Drills, Alzheimer’s Research Advancements, Afro Latin Jazz</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has a new team ensuring the safety of students. A report questions the efficacy of active shooter drills in American schools. New research points to positive approaches to reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s. An Orlando based bandleader brings the sounds of Puerto Rico to Central Florida.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:15:34 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-08-14/volusia-county-juvenile-threat-assessment-unit-impact-of-active-shooter-drills-alzheimers-research-advancements-afro-latin-jazz</link>
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    <itunes:title>Volusia County Juvenile Threat Assessment Unit, Impact of Active Shooter Drills, Alzheimer’s Research Advancements, Afro Latin Jazz</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has a new team ensuring the safety of students. A report questions the efficacy of active shooter drills in American schools. New research points to positive approaches to reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s. An Orlando based bandleader brings the sounds of Puerto Rico to Central Florida.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has a new team ensuring the safety of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3012</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State Strikes Down Orange County Growth Plan, Racial Gap in Drowning Deaths, Support from the Punk Scene</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A battle is brewing over protecting rural land in Orange County after the state determined the long-term plan for managing growth is against the law. A local swim instructor tackles racial inequities around swimming safety to help students survive and thrive. Punk bands unite for a benefit concert to support Central Florida Public Media following major funding cuts.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:25:16 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-08-08/state-strikes-down-orange-county-growth-plan-racial-gap-in-drowning-deaths-support-from-the-punk-scene</link>
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    <itunes:title>State Strikes Down Orange County Growth Plan, Racial Gap in Drowning Deaths, Support from the Punk Scene</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A battle is brewing over protecting rural land in Orange County after the state determined the long-term plan for managing growth is against the law. A local swim instructor tackles racial inequities around swimming safety to help students survive and thrive. Punk bands unite for a benefit concert to support Central Florida Public Media following major funding cuts.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A battle is brewing over protecting rural land in Orange County after the state…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3044</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Fewer International Visitors Fueling Local Economy, Preserving Black Cemeteries, Examining the Intersection of Diet and Mental Health</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Engage dives into how a slowdown in international visitors is being felt in a region fueled by its tourism economy, and whether shifts in political policies play a part. A race against time to preserve overlooked Black cemeteries in the state. A local chef and therapist serves up healing in more ways than one.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:29:14 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-07-31/fewer-international-visitors-f-local-economy-preserving-black-cemeteries-examining-the-intersection-of-diet-and-mental-health</link>
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    <itunes:title>Fewer International Visitors Fueling Local Economy, Preserving Black Cemeteries, Examining the Intersection of Diet and Mental Health</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Engage dives into how a slowdown in international visitors is being felt in a region fueled by its tourism economy, and whether shifts in political policies play a part. A race against time to preserve overlooked Black cemeteries in the state. A local chef and therapist serves up healing in more ways than one.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Engage dives into how a slowdown in international visitors is being felt in a…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2725</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Health Care Cuts in Budget Bill, The Death Penalty in Florida, Her Turn To Spin</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The passage of the federal spending reduction bill is predicted to result in the loss of healthcare for millions of Americans. Also, the state is scheduled to carry out the most executions in 45 years and a class in the Milk District is teaching women how to man the DJ decks.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:10:15 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-07-24/health-care-cuts-in-budget-bill-the-death-penalty-in-florida-her-turn-to-spin</link>
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    <itunes:title>Health Care Cuts in Budget Bill, The Death Penalty in Florida, Her Turn To Spin</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The passage of the federal spending reduction bill is predicted to result in the loss of healthcare for millions of Americans. Also, the state is scheduled to carry out the most executions in 45 years and a class in the Milk District is teaching women how to man the DJ decks.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The passage of the federal spending reduction bill is predicted to result in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3384</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Taken South to ICE Everglades Detention, Unity on the Corner in Winter Park</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Floridians are being taken to the new, remote ICE detention center in the Everglades. Supporters say it’s a necessary part of illegal immigration enforcement, but critics call it inhumane. Also, after years of planning, Winter Park has erected a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. as a memorial that also calls for civility and kindness.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:15:49 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-07-17/taken-south-to-ice-everglades-detention-unity-on-the-corner-in-winter-park</link>
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    <itunes:title>Taken South to ICE Everglades Detention, Unity on the Corner in Winter Park</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Central Floridians are being taken to the new, remote ICE detention center in the Everglades. Supporters say it’s a necessary part of illegal immigration enforcement, but critics call it inhumane. Also, after years of planning, Winter Park has erected a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. as a memorial that also calls for civility and kindness.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Floridians are being taken to the new, remote ICE detention center in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3304</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Yes in God&#x27;s Backyard for Affordable Housing, Threats to public media services, Mary McLeod Bethune home reopens</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new law went into effect that allows houses of worship to circumvent local zoning codes to create on-site affordable housing. Public broadcasting entities are facing a major clawback of funding. The general managers of two of Central Florida’s public media stations discuss the impact on our communities. The Mary McLeod Bethune Home is reopening after more than two years of renovations.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:45:28 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-07-10/yes-in-gods-backyard-for-affordable-housing-threats-to-public-media-services-mary-mcleod-bethune-home-reopens</link>
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    <itunes:title>Yes in God&#x27;s Backyard for Affordable Housing, Threats to public media services, Mary McLeod Bethune home reopens</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new law went into effect that allows houses of worship to circumvent local zoning codes to create on-site affordable housing. Public broadcasting entities are facing a major clawback of funding. The general managers of two of Central Florida’s public media stations discuss the impact on our communities. The Mary McLeod Bethune Home is reopening after more than two years of renovations.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new law went into effect that allows houses of worship to circumvent local…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland, Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3015</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Green Goals Cut by Red Pen, Tariffs Ignite Snags for Fireworks Industry, Creative Village Opens in Once Bustling Orlando Mall</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Breaking down the impact of Governor DeSantis’s veto on environmental spending in the state. How tariff wars threaten the future of the fireworks industry. A new community resource hub is bringing together the region’s Caribbean American communities.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:39:22 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-07-03/green-goals-cut-by-red-pen-tariffs-ignite-snags-for-fireworks-industry-creative-village-opens-in-once-bustling-orlando-mall</link>
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    <itunes:title>Green Goals Cut by Red Pen, Tariffs Ignite Snags for Fireworks Industry, Creative Village Opens in Once Bustling Orlando Mall</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Breaking down the impact of Governor DeSantis’s veto on environmental spending in the state. How tariff wars threaten the future of the fireworks industry. A new community resource hub is bringing together the region’s Caribbean American communities.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Breaking down the impact of Governor DeSantis’s veto on environmental spending…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2837</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Finally has a Spending Plan, Debate Over Gun Ownership in LGTQ+ Communities, High Stakes for Soccer Fans</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The 2025 state legislative session marked by budgetary disagreements and personal animus is finally over. We break down what’s being funded, what got cut, and the impact to the state’s education system. We look at trends in gun ownership in Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ communities. The City Beautiful welcomes soccer royalty and the huge international fanbase for the global showdown happening in Orlando on the pitch.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:32:18 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-06-26/florida-finally-has-a-spending-plan-debate-over-gun-ownership-in-lgtq-communities-high-stakes-for-soccer-fans</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Finally has a Spending Plan, Debate Over Gun Ownership in LGTQ+ Communities, High Stakes for Soccer Fans</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 2025 state legislative session marked by budgetary disagreements and personal animus is finally over. We break down what’s being funded, what got cut, and the impact to the state’s education system. We look at trends in gun ownership in Central Florida’s LGBTQ+ communities. The City Beautiful welcomes soccer royalty and the huge international fanbase for the global showdown happening in Orlando on the pitch.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 2025 state legislative session marked by budgetary disagreements and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3023</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Juneteenth and Black Joy Amid DEI Rollbacks, Young Farmers Dig Orlando Urban Farm, UrMomSkates on a School Night</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Planning Juneteenth commemoration events and the annual BLK Joy Festival under the backdrop of efforts to eliminate Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs. Growing interest in urban farming with Central Florida’s youngest farmers can shape the future of city agriculture and food insecurity. A group of skateboarding moms learn to skate, stumble, and support each other.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 08:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-06-20/juneteenth-and-black-joy-amid-dei-rollbacks-young-farmers-dig-orlando-urban-farm-urmomskates-on-a-school-night</link>
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    <itunes:title>Juneteenth and Black Joy Amid DEI Rollbacks, Young Farmers Dig Orlando Urban Farm, UrMomSkates on a School Night</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Planning Juneteenth commemoration events and the annual BLK Joy Festival under the backdrop of efforts to eliminate Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs. Growing interest in urban farming with Central Florida’s youngest farmers can shape the future of city agriculture and food insecurity. A group of skateboarding moms learn to skate, stumble, and support each other.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Planning Juneteenth commemoration events and the annual BLK Joy Festival under…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3026</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pulse Remembrance 9 Years Later: Finding Purpose and Healing After Tragedy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Thursday June 12, 2025, marks a solemn time of reflection as communities across Central Florida remember the friends and family lost at the Pulse Nightclub nine years ago. Engage speaks with survivors about how that night changed the rest of their lives. We hear the voices of a first responder and a grief counselor about the continuing efforts to provide healing for a scarred community. Zebra Youth’s Pride Prom provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:44:08 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-06-12/pulse-remembrance-9-years-later-finding-purpose-and-healing-after-tragedy</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pulse Remembrance 9 Years Later: Finding Purpose and Healing After Tragedy</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Thursday June 12, 2025, marks a solemn time of reflection as communities across Central Florida remember the friends and family lost at the Pulse Nightclub nine years ago. Engage speaks with survivors about how that night changed the rest of their lives. We hear the voices of a first responder and a grief counselor about the continuing efforts to provide healing for a scarred community. Zebra Youth’s Pride Prom provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ youth.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Thursday June 12, 2025, marks a solemn time of reflection as communities across…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2989</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Students Face Summer Hunger, The Pitch for MLB in Orlando, National Moonshine Day</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[One in five Florida children is food insecure, and the school cafeteria is closed for summer. Big money is backing the Orlando Dreamers proposal to bring Major League Baseball to Central Florida. Engage producer Richard Copeland visits Yalaha Bootlegging Company.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:42:34 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-06-06/students-face-summer-hunger-the-pitch-for-mlb-in-orlando-national-moonshine-day</link>
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    <itunes:title>Students Face Summer Hunger, The Pitch for MLB in Orlando, National Moonshine Day</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[One in five Florida children is food insecure, and the school cafeteria is closed for summer. Big money is backing the Orlando Dreamers proposal to bring Major League Baseball to Central Florida. Engage producer Richard Copeland visits Yalaha Bootlegging Company.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[One in five Florida children is food insecure, and the school cafeteria is…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3011</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Deportations in Central Florida, Epic Universe Sound Design, and Pinball Culture in Orlando</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Deportations are affecting the everyday lives of Central Floridians and the immigrant community. Epic Universe, the first major theme park to open in Orlando in 25 years, raises the stakes for the theme park industry. We speak to a Central Floridian who designed the sounds at Super Nintendo World. We visit the lounge in Oviedo that is using pinball to create a sense of community.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 16:03:03 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-05-29/deportations-in-central-florida-epic-universe-sound-design-and-pinball-culture-in-orlando</link>
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    <itunes:title>Deportations in Central Florida, Epic Universe Sound Design, and Pinball Culture in Orlando</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Deportations are affecting the everyday lives of Central Floridians and the immigrant community. Epic Universe, the first major theme park to open in Orlando in 25 years, raises the stakes for the theme park industry. We speak to a Central Floridian who designed the sounds at Super Nintendo World. We visit the lounge in Oviedo that is using pinball to create a sense of community.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Deportations are affecting the everyday lives of Central Floridians and the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3756</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions, NOAA Cuts, FEMA in Florida, Orlando Cricket Club Grows</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Forecasters at NOAA predict above-normal hurricane activity in their outlook released today. Engage speaks to local emergency managers, fired NOAA employees, and others about impacts to Central Florida and how the region is readying for what could lie ahead. Engage visits the Orlando Cricket Club and the 22 Yards club for a league match.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 16:43:47 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-05-22/atlantic-hurricane-season-predictions-noaa-cuts-fema-in-florida-orlando-cricket-club-grows</link>
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    <itunes:title>Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions, NOAA Cuts, FEMA in Florida, Orlando Cricket Club Grows</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Forecasters at NOAA predict above-normal hurricane activity in their outlook released today. Engage speaks to local emergency managers, fired NOAA employees, and others about impacts to Central Florida and how the region is readying for what could lie ahead. Engage visits the Orlando Cricket Club and the 22 Yards club for a league match.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Forecasters at NOAA predict above-normal hurricane activity in their outlook…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2900</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Exploring the True Costs of Commuting in Central Florida</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Whether you’re driving, biking, or taking the bus or train, we are all investing our time, energy, and money in Central Florida’s transportation system. A panel of experts in shaping the future of transit in our region joins Engage for a live panel discussion about creating an accessible and equitable public transportation system.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 16:23:56 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-05-15/exploring-the-true-costs-of-commuting-in-central-florida</link>
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    <itunes:title>Exploring the True Costs of Commuting in Central Florida</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Whether you’re driving, biking, or taking the bus or train, we are all investing our time, energy, and money in Central Florida’s transportation system. A panel of experts in shaping the future of transit in our region joins Engage for a live panel discussion about creating an accessible and equitable public transportation system.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Whether you’re driving, biking, or taking the bus or train, we are all…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3012</itunes:duration>






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    <description><![CDATA[While some celebrate the expansion of school choice as personalized learning, others say it comes at the expense of public schools. Understanding why severe drought conditions remain despite recent rain in Central Florida and the impact on those fighting an increase in brushfires. During commencement week at Bethune Cookman University, new grads tell us about the program that allowed them to overcome financial obstacles.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 11:15:42 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-05-09/school-choice-impact-on-public-education-drought-remains-bcu-grads-focus-on-books-not-bills</link>
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    <itunes:title>School Choice Impact on Public Education, Drought Remains, BCU Grads Focus on Books not Bills  </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While some celebrate the expansion of school choice as personalized learning, others say it comes at the expense of public schools. Understanding why severe drought conditions remain despite recent rain in Central Florida and the impact on those fighting an increase in brushfires. During commencement week at Bethune Cookman University, new grads tell us about the program that allowed them to overcome financial obstacles.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While some celebrate the expansion of school choice as personalized learning,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3675</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Legislative Session Gridlock, Seminole County Plans to Transform Transit, Vietnamese Americans Reflect 50 Years after the Fall of Saigon</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The 2025 State Legislative Session will not end by Friday's deadline. We’ll break down policy and politics that could shape Central Florida and the reason lawmakers aren’t ending on time. Seminole County is looking at the rideshare model and micro-transit as a transportation alternative to the Lynx bus system. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. We hear some of the voices in attendance at an Orlando ceremony marking the solemn occasion.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 16:39:52 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-05-01/legislative-session-gridlock-seminole-county-plans-to-transform-transit-vietnamese-americans-reflect-50-years-after-the-fall-of-saigon</link>
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    <itunes:title>Legislative Session Gridlock, Seminole County Plans to Transform Transit, Vietnamese Americans Reflect 50 Years after the Fall of Saigon</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The 2025 State Legislative Session will not end by Friday's deadline. We’ll break down policy and politics that could shape Central Florida and the reason lawmakers aren’t ending on time. Seminole County is looking at the rideshare model and micro-transit as a transportation alternative to the Lynx bus system. This week marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. We hear some of the voices in attendance at an Orlando ceremony marking the solemn occasion.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The 2025 State Legislative Session will not end by Friday's deadline. We’ll…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2926</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Rockledge Hospital Closure Creates Healthcare Desert, Immigrants Prep for Citizenship Tests, One Small Step Returns, Highwaymen Kids Exhibition</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Rockledge Hospital closed this week leaving the community without its emergency department. While ICE enforcement and immigration reform are at the forefront of Florida policies, we visit classes where thousands of Central Floridians prep for their high-stakes U.S. citizenship test and interview. Two former members of Congress, Democrat Val Demings and Republican Ted Yoho, sit down for a One Small Step conversation. We learn how a group of Black artists known for their depictions of Florida landscapes in the 1950s is inspiring artwork being done by students across Central Florida today.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:20:10 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-04-24/rockledge-hospital-closure-creates-healthcare-desert-immigrants-prep-for-citizenship-tests-one-small-step-returns-highwaymen-kids-exhibition</link>
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    <itunes:title>Rockledge Hospital Closure Creates Healthcare Desert, Immigrants Prep for Citizenship Tests, One Small Step Returns, Highwaymen Kids Exhibition</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rockledge Hospital closed this week leaving the community without its emergency department. While ICE enforcement and immigration reform are at the forefront of Florida policies, we visit classes where thousands of Central Floridians prep for their high-stakes U.S. citizenship test and interview. Two former members of Congress, Democrat Val Demings and Republican Ted Yoho, sit down for a One Small Step conversation. We learn how a group of Black artists known for their depictions of Florida landscapes in the 1950s is inspiring artwork being done by students across Central Florida today.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rockledge Hospital closed this week leaving the community without its emergency…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3025</itunes:duration>






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    <title>ICE Enforcement Agreements on Campus, Orange County Arts Community Suspends DEI Grants, Manatee Rescue and Rehab</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[UCF signed a cooperative agreement with ICE for campus police to enforce immigration policies. Orange County suspends DEI and sustainability committees and their grants to protect other arts funding. Behind the scenes at SeaWorld Orlando’s manatee rescue program.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:16:11 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-04-17/ice-enforcement-agreements-on-campus-orange-county-arts-community-suspends-dei-grants-manatee-rescue-and-rehab</link>
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    <itunes:title>ICE Enforcement Agreements on Campus, Orange County Arts Community Suspends DEI Grants, Manatee Rescue and Rehab</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[UCF signed a cooperative agreement with ICE for campus police to enforce immigration policies. Orange County suspends DEI and sustainability committees and their grants to protect other arts funding. Behind the scenes at SeaWorld Orlando’s manatee rescue program.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[UCF signed a cooperative agreement with ICE for campus police to enforce…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3030</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Tariff Turbulence Sows Uncertainty, Florida Bill Gives the Unborn Legal Rights, Fourth Generation Shoe Repair Shop</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida businesses reliant on imported goods are dealing with the uncertainty of future tariffs. Florida lawmakers moved a measure forward to extend personal injury laws to unborn fetuses and allow family members to sue for damages. Jim McFarland is running a fourth-generation shoe repair shop in Lakeland using some 21st century marketing methods.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:57:16 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-04-10/tariff-turbulence-sows-uncertainty-florida-bill-gives-the-unborn-legal-rights-fourth-generation-shoe-repair-shop</link>
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    <itunes:title>Tariff Turbulence Sows Uncertainty, Florida Bill Gives the Unborn Legal Rights, Fourth Generation Shoe Repair Shop</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Central Florida businesses reliant on imported goods are dealing with the uncertainty of future tariffs. Florida lawmakers moved a measure forward to extend personal injury laws to unborn fetuses and allow family members to sue for damages. Jim McFarland is running a fourth-generation shoe repair shop in Lakeland using some 21st century marketing methods.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida businesses reliant on imported goods are dealing with the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2789</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Legislators Seek to Reform Child Labor Laws, Identifying Julie Doe, Orlando Valkyries Head Coach Rules the Court</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Two bills are advancing in the Florida Legislature that would roll back state regulations regarding the scheduling of teen workers. The Trans Doe Project aids the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in identifying the remains of a transgender woman found outside of Clermont in 1988. The Orlando Valkyries are fighting their way to the top of the Professional Volleyball Federation – we’ll meet head coach Amy Pauly.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 16:58:08 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-04-03/florida-legislators-seek-to-reform-child-labor-laws-identifying-julie-doe-orlando-valkyries-head-coach-rules-the-court</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Legislators Seek to Reform Child Labor Laws, Identifying Julie Doe, Orlando Valkyries Head Coach Rules the Court</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Two bills are advancing in the Florida Legislature that would roll back state regulations regarding the scheduling of teen workers. The Trans Doe Project aids the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in identifying the remains of a transgender woman found outside of Clermont in 1988. The Orlando Valkyries are fighting their way to the top of the Professional Volleyball Federation – we’ll meet head coach Amy Pauly.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Two bills are advancing in the Florida Legislature that would roll back state…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>







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    <title>TDT Tax Funds Debate, Emergency Food Providers Dealt Blow by Funding Freeze, The New Romantics Shares the Love</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Tourist Development Tax puts the primary financial burden on visitors to Florida compared to the people who live here. We discuss the debate over the “bed tax” and where that money goes. A federal funding freeze threatens to disrupt the distribution of food to vulnerable communities and Central Florida families. We travel to Audubon Park to visit Orlando’s romance-only bookstore.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:00:07 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-03-27/tdt-tax-funds-debate-emergency-food-providers-dealt-blow-by-funding-freeze-the-new-romantics-shares-the-love</link>
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    <itunes:title>TDT Tax Funds Debate, Emergency Food Providers Dealt Blow by Funding Freeze, The New Romantics Shares the Love</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Tourist Development Tax puts the primary financial burden on visitors to Florida compared to the people who live here. We discuss the debate over the “bed tax” and where that money goes. A federal funding freeze threatens to disrupt the distribution of food to vulnerable communities and Central Florida families. We travel to Audubon Park to visit Orlando’s romance-only bookstore.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Tourist Development Tax puts the primary financial burden on visitors to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2946</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Families of Special Needs Students Uncertain about Dismantling U.S. Education Department, Cursive Instruction in Schools, Exhibit Examines Kids&#x27; Interpretation of Art</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Following cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, a Seminole County father of a special needs student discusses the uncertainty surrounding the future of programs and protections for families. A bill advances requiring Florida public school students to be proficient in cursive. Central Florida kids are observers and curators of a unique exhibit on display at the Rollins Museum of Art that’s teaching about the ways children perceive artistic creations.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 21:45:28 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-03-20/families-of-special-needs-students-uncertain-about-dismantling-u-s-education-department-cursive-instruction-in-schools-exhibit-examines-kids-interpretation-of-art</link>
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    <itunes:title>Families of Special Needs Students Uncertain about Dismantling U.S. Education Department, Cursive Instruction in Schools, Exhibit Examines Kids&#x27; Interpretation of Art</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, a Seminole County father of a special needs student discusses the uncertainty surrounding the future of programs and protections for families. A bill advances requiring Florida public school students to be proficient in cursive. Central Florida kids are observers and curators of a unique exhibit on display at the Rollins Museum of Art that’s teaching about the ways children perceive artistic creations.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following cuts to the U.S. Department of Education, a Seminole County father of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3045</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Measles Cases During Spring Break Travel, Fourth Trimester Care for Families, Monster Jam’s First Black Pro Driver</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida confirmed its first case of measles this year as Central Florida awaits an influx of visitors and travelers for spring break. AdventHealth for Women Fourth Trimester program supports mothers in the months immediately following birth while addressing racial and ethnic disparities in maternal morbidity. Senior Producer Richard Copeland stops by Camping World Stadium to meet monster truck driver and Apopka resident Bari Musawwir.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-03-13/measles-cases-during-spring-break-travel-fourth-trimester-care-for-families-monster-jams-first-black-pro-driver</link>
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    <itunes:title>Measles Cases During Spring Break Travel, Fourth Trimester Care for Families, Monster Jam’s First Black Pro Driver</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida confirmed its first case of measles this year as Central Florida awaits an influx of visitors and travelers for spring break. AdventHealth for Women Fourth Trimester program supports mothers in the months immediately following birth while addressing racial and ethnic disparities in maternal morbidity. Senior Producer Richard Copeland stops by Camping World Stadium to meet monster truck driver and Apopka resident Bari Musawwir.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida confirmed its first case of measles this year as Central Florida awaits…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2978</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Issues to Watch in Legislative Session, Mass Layoffs Hit Central Florida Federal Workers, Goodwill Achiever of the Year</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Our Central Florida Public Media reporters look at the current legislative session in Tallahassee and discuss some policy proposals impactful for Central Floridians. As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency attempts to audit federal agencies while firing tens of thousands of government employees, we hear from two Central Floridians experiencing the uncertainty brought on by DOGE activity. Engage meets a veteran able to move forward and give back with the help of a program from Goodwill Industries of Central Florida.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:00:10 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-03-06/issues-to-watch-in-legislative-session-mass-layoffs-hit-central-florida-federal-workers-goodwill-achiever-of-the-year</link>
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    <itunes:title>Issues to Watch in Legislative Session, Mass Layoffs Hit Central Florida Federal Workers, Goodwill Achiever of the Year</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our Central Florida Public Media reporters look at the current legislative session in Tallahassee and discuss some policy proposals impactful for Central Floridians. As Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency attempts to audit federal agencies while firing tens of thousands of government employees, we hear from two Central Floridians experiencing the uncertainty brought on by DOGE activity. Engage meets a veteran able to move forward and give back with the help of a program from Goodwill Industries of Central Florida.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Our Central Florida Public Media reporters look at the current legislative…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2966</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Engage in the Community: Daytona Beach</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Engage discusses life in Daytona beyond the races, the spring breaks and bike weeks with a panel of residents from the region.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-02-27/engage-in-the-community-daytona-beach</link>
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    <itunes:title>Engage in the Community: Daytona Beach</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Engage discusses life in Daytona beyond the races, the spring breaks and bike…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2894</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Impact of Eliminating Property Taxes, The Real Meaning of “Self-Deportation,” On the Ice with the Orlando Curling Club</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As some Republican lawmakers float the idea of eliminating property taxes in Florida, UCF economist Sean Snaith breaks down the economics of this proposal. Orlando immigration attorney Nayef Mubarak discusses the viability of self-deportation following a demand for undocumented residents to do so by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Orlando Curling Club encourages Central Floridians to partake in a sport that’s been gaining traction in the United States as Olympic trials are underway this week.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:07:36 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-02-20/impact-of-eliminating-property-taxes-the-real-meaning-of-self-deportation-on-the-ice-with-the-orlando-curling-club</link>
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    <itunes:title>Impact of Eliminating Property Taxes, The Real Meaning of “Self-Deportation,” On the Ice with the Orlando Curling Club</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As some Republican lawmakers float the idea of eliminating property taxes in Florida, UCF economist Sean Snaith breaks down the economics of this proposal. Orlando immigration attorney Nayef Mubarak discusses the viability of self-deportation following a demand for undocumented residents to do so by the Secretary of Homeland Security. The Orlando Curling Club encourages Central Floridians to partake in a sport that’s been gaining traction in the United States as Olympic trials are underway this week.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As some Republican lawmakers float the idea of eliminating property taxes in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2871</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Third Special Session on Immigration, CROWN Act Filed to Prohibit Hairstyle Discrimination, For the Love of Chocolate</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Florida legislature meets for another Special Session on illegal immigration in the state. A state lawmaker recently introduced the CROWN Act, but previous attempts to pass that legislation banning discrimination against hairstyles have failed in Florida. An Orlando stylist and loctician shares how race-based hair discrimination has impacted her career and her clients. We visit the Maitland Chocolate Factory ahead of Valentine's Day. We discuss the science and reasons why people savor some flavors and dislike others.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:18:30 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-02-13/third-special-session-on-immigration-crown-act-filed-to-prohibit-hairstyle-discrimination-for-the-love-of-chocolate</link>
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    <itunes:title>Third Special Session on Immigration, CROWN Act Filed to Prohibit Hairstyle Discrimination, For the Love of Chocolate</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Florida legislature meets for another Special Session on illegal immigration in the state. A state lawmaker recently introduced the CROWN Act, but previous attempts to pass that legislation banning discrimination against hairstyles have failed in Florida. An Orlando stylist and loctician shares how race-based hair discrimination has impacted her career and her clients. We visit the Maitland Chocolate Factory ahead of Valentine's Day. We discuss the science and reasons why people savor some flavors and dislike others.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Florida legislature meets for another Special Session on illegal…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2958</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Rep. Maxwell Frost, Churches Not Protected from ICE Arrests, One Small Step School Segregation, Famous Family Feud</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost led a delegation of Congress members to the U.S. Treasury after Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency accessed federal agency computer systems and information. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes talks with area clergy about potential immigration raids in houses of worship. A One Small Step Conversation on segregation in Orange County schools. We travel back to 1800’s Central Florida when the infamous Barber-Mizell family feud began that would last well into the 20th Century.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:12:06 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-02-06/rep-maxwell-frost-churches-not-protected-from-ice-arrests-one-small-step-school-segregation-famous-family-feud</link>
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    <itunes:title>Rep. Maxwell Frost, Churches Not Protected from ICE Arrests, One Small Step School Segregation, Famous Family Feud</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost led a delegation of Congress members to the U.S. Treasury after Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency accessed federal agency computer systems and information. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes talks with area clergy about potential immigration raids in houses of worship. A One Small Step Conversation on segregation in Orange County schools. We travel back to 1800’s Central Florida when the infamous Barber-Mizell family feud began that would last well into the 20th Century.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost led a delegation of Congress members to the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2838</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Voices from Central Florida’s Immigrant Communities Living in Turmoil, Rollins College Free Childcare for Adult Learners</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Federal immigration policy is shifting at a breakneck pace under the Trump Administration, and the threat of mass deportations has Central Floridians gravely concerned. Hear from advocates for immigrant communities throughout our region including an Orlando family who fled Venezuela to escape life threatening conditions now facing the reality of being sent back and a DACA student who fears for her academic future. We meet a single mother who is pursuing her collegiate dreams with the help of a childcare program at Rollins College that makes that path much more accessible.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:50:42 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-02-04/voices-from-central-floridas-immigrant-communities-living-in-turmoil-rollins-college-free-childcare-for-adult-learners</link>
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    <itunes:title>Voices from Central Florida’s Immigrant Communities Living in Turmoil, Rollins College Free Childcare for Adult Learners</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Federal immigration policy is shifting at a breakneck pace under the Trump Administration, and the threat of mass deportations has Central Floridians gravely concerned. Hear from advocates for immigrant communities throughout our region including an Orlando family who fled Venezuela to escape life threatening conditions now facing the reality of being sent back and a DACA student who fears for her academic future. We meet a single mother who is pursuing her collegiate dreams with the help of a childcare program at Rollins College that makes that path much more accessible.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Federal immigration policy is shifting at a breakneck pace under the Trump…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2835</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Immigration Overhaul Bill Debate; Support for Small Businesses Hurt by Construction; NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Governor Ron DeSantis says he will veto a bill that was passed this week during a special session of the Florida Legislature. Central Florida Public Media’s Rick Brunson updates us on the special session focused on immigration reform. A new proposal to support small businesses in Orlando in need of financial support before more are forced to shut down. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games are at Camping World Stadium this week. Orlando resident and former NFL player Samuel Barrington gives his perspective on the value of the flag football game and the new events happening this year.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 22:59:13 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-30/immigration-overhaul-bill-debate-support-for-small-businesses-hurt-by-construction-nfl-pro-bowl-games-in-orlando</link>
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    <itunes:title>Immigration Overhaul Bill Debate; Support for Small Businesses Hurt by Construction; NFL Pro Bowl Games in Orlando </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Ron DeSantis says he will veto a bill that was passed this week during a special session of the Florida Legislature. Central Florida Public Media’s Rick Brunson updates us on the special session focused on immigration reform. A new proposal to support small businesses in Orlando in need of financial support before more are forced to shut down. The 2025 Pro Bowl Games are at Camping World Stadium this week. Orlando resident and former NFL player Samuel Barrington gives his perspective on the value of the flag football game and the new events happening this year.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Governor Ron DeSantis says he will veto a bill that was passed this week during…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2609</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Special Session on Immigration, ICE Raids in FL, Freeze on Federal Grants Impact on Businesses, 2025 ZORA! Festival</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[While Florida lawmakers are in their special session this week focused on immigration, Central Florida Public Media’s Rick Brunson updates us on their actions and agenda. Deportation raids have begun in South Florida, and Central Floridian immigrants and business owners are waiting for the raids. The Trump Administration’s pending freeze on all federal grants pending review could impact small businesses here. The 2025 ZORA! Festival season honors the legacy of poet, activist and Eatonville resident Zora Neale Hurston.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:53:52 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-28/special-session-on-immigration-preparing-for-ice-raids-freeze-on-federal-grants-impact-on-businesses-2025-zora-festival-season</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While Florida lawmakers are in their special session this week focused on immigration, Central Florida Public Media’s Rick Brunson updates us on their actions and agenda. Deportation raids have begun in South Florida, and Central Floridian immigrants and business owners are waiting for the raids. The Trump Administration’s pending freeze on all federal grants pending review could impact small businesses here. The 2025 ZORA! Festival season honors the legacy of poet, activist and Eatonville resident Zora Neale Hurston.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[While Florida lawmakers are in their special session this week focused on…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2805</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Communities Consider Ending Fluoridation, Blood Donation in Central Florida, Stand-Up Comedy Show Controlled by Your Cell</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida communities are voting on whether to keep adding fluoride to the drinking water to prevent tooth decay or ending the practice of fluoridation. Engage Producer Richard Copeland did a deep dive into Central Florida blood donation. Many comedians melt down when the audience engages their cell phones instead of the performance, but Central Florida resident Larry Fulford encourages it in the stand-up comedy show he created.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:22:18 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-23/communities-consider-ending-fluoridation-blood-donation-in-central-florida-stand-up-comedy-show-controlled-by-your-cell</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Central Florida communities are voting on whether to keep adding fluoride to the drinking water to prevent tooth decay or ending the practice of fluoridation. Engage Producer Richard Copeland did a deep dive into Central Florida blood donation. Many comedians melt down when the audience engages their cell phones instead of the performance, but Central Florida resident Larry Fulford encourages it in the stand-up comedy show he created.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida communities are voting on whether to keep adding fluoride to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2777</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Opioid Overdose Deaths Decrease, Human Trafficking Awareness, A Taste of Dirty Soda in Central Florida</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Opioid deaths declined last year in Florida, but despite the positive news, advocates for those suffering from addiction still have a steep hill to climb. Engage attends an event in Sanford that shines a light on the human trafficking that takes place right under our noses. An Ormond Beach entrepreneur sees a future where people pair soda with their meals the same way they do with wine.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 16:09:53 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-21/opioid-overdose-deaths-decrease-human-trafficking-awareness-a-taste-of-dirty-soda-in-central-florida</link>
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    <itunes:title>Opioid Overdose Deaths Decrease, Human Trafficking Awareness, A Taste of Dirty Soda in Central Florida</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Opioid deaths declined last year in Florida, but despite the positive news, advocates for those suffering from addiction still have a steep hill to climb. Engage attends an event in Sanford that shines a light on the human trafficking that takes place right under our noses. An Ormond Beach entrepreneur sees a future where people pair soda with their meals the same way they do with wine.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Opioid deaths declined last year in Florida, but despite the positive news,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2690</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Special Session Ordered, New Hope for Cold Cases, TikTok Ban Bad for Some Business</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As the nation prepares for another presidential transition, Governor DeSantis calls for a special session of the Florida Legislature to address illegal immigration immediately, and there is some pushback from republican leadership. Volusia County’s Chief Medical Examiner teaches us about the innovative techniques helping his office resolve unsolved cases and identify remains. As a national ban on TikTok looms, an Orlando content creator shares how the popular video sharing app helps build brands and small businesses.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:20:35 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-16/florida-special-session-ordered-new-hope-for-cold-cases-tiktok-ban-bad-for-some-business</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Special Session Ordered, New Hope for Cold Cases, TikTok Ban Bad for Some Business</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the nation prepares for another presidential transition, Governor DeSantis calls for a special session of the Florida Legislature to address illegal immigration immediately, and there is some pushback from republican leadership. Volusia County’s Chief Medical Examiner teaches us about the innovative techniques helping his office resolve unsolved cases and identify remains. As a national ban on TikTok looms, an Orlando content creator shares how the popular video sharing app helps build brands and small businesses.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the nation prepares for another presidential transition, Governor DeSantis…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2811</itunes:duration>






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    <title>The Long Wait on Blue Origin, C.I.A. Officer’s Survival Secrets, The Beatles’ Hello to Florida and Goodbye in Orlando</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne brings us up to date on the delayed Blue Origin launch from Cape Canaveral. A former undercover officer for the CIA from Lake County shares her secrets to overcoming obstacles and escaping your comfort zone. How The Beatles officially ended in Central Florida. John Lennon’s romantic companion May Pang talks about her time in Orlando with him and her photo exhibition of their time together showing in Ormond Beach.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:53:18 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-14/the-long-wait-on-blue-origin-c-i-a-officers-survival-secrets-the-beatles-hello-to-florida-and-goodbye-in-orlando</link>
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    <itunes:title>The Long Wait on Blue Origin, C.I.A. Officer’s Survival Secrets, The Beatles’ Hello to Florida and Goodbye in Orlando</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne brings us up to date on the delayed Blue Origin launch from Cape Canaveral. A former undercover officer for the CIA from Lake County shares her secrets to overcoming obstacles and escaping your comfort zone. How The Beatles officially ended in Central Florida. John Lennon’s romantic companion May Pang talks about her time in Orlando with him and her photo exhibition of their time together showing in Ormond Beach.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne brings us up to date on the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>3162</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Science of Being Cold, Modern Widows Care Movement, 111 Places in Orlando That You Must Not Miss</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An AdventHealth ER doctor explains why Floridians can have a difficult time adjusting to cold weather compared to others in colder climates. Carolyn Moor founded Modern Widows Club to create the network of long-term support and widow care she couldn’t find for herself following the death of her loving husband. A couple authored a new book highlighting attractions in Central Florida outside of the theme parks that may even surprise locals.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:36:42 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-09/science-of-being-cold-modern-widows-care-movement-111-places-in-orlando-that-you-must-not-miss</link>
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    <itunes:title>Science of Being Cold, Modern Widows Care Movement, 111 Places in Orlando That You Must Not Miss</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An AdventHealth ER doctor explains why Floridians can have a difficult time adjusting to cold weather compared to others in colder climates. Carolyn Moor founded Modern Widows Club to create the network of long-term support and widow care she couldn’t find for herself following the death of her loving husband. A couple authored a new book highlighting attractions in Central Florida outside of the theme parks that may even surprise locals.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An AdventHealth ER doctor explains why Floridians can have a difficult time…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2802</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Cold Weather Shelters Expanding, A Postcard’s Place in Central Florida Tourism, How Gators Adapt to Cold Snap</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Plummeting temperatures this week have area shelters scrambling to provide safety and relief for the region’s unhoused populations and their pets. We look at the tradition of postcard writing, the fanciful photography and art, and the role they had in promoting tourism in our region. Gatorland's gator expert explains how the reptiles handle the cold temperatures we’re experiencing in Central Florida.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 16:28:20 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-07/cold-weather-shelters-expanding-a-postcards-place-in-central-florida-tourism-how-gators-adapt-to-cold-snap</link>
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    <itunes:title>Cold Weather Shelters Expanding, A Postcard’s Place in Central Florida Tourism, How Gators Adapt to Cold Snap</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Plummeting temperatures this week have area shelters scrambling to provide safety and relief for the region’s unhoused populations and their pets. We look at the tradition of postcard writing, the fanciful photography and art, and the role they had in promoting tourism in our region. Gatorland's gator expert explains how the reptiles handle the cold temperatures we’re experiencing in Central Florida.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Plummeting temperatures this week have area shelters scrambling to provide…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2832</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Former Orlando Rep. Reflects on President Carter, Safer Central Florida Roads, Elected Democrats Switch Party, Talking Politics Civilly</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Former Florida Representative Dick Batchelor shares his memories working with President Jimmy Carter. Positive trends in traffic safety in Central Florida. A democratic state operative discusses recent defections from the party after two state lawmakers announced they're switching their affiliation to Republican. Sitting down with a stranger to talk politics in Orlando.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:29:03 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2025-01-02/former-orlando-rep-reflects-on-president-carter-safer-central-florida-roads-elected-democrats-switch-party-talking-politics-civilly</link>
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    <itunes:title>Former Orlando Rep. Reflects on President Carter, Safer Central Florida Roads, Elected Democrats Switch Party, Talking Politics Civilly</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former Florida Representative Dick Batchelor shares his memories working with President Jimmy Carter. Positive trends in traffic safety in Central Florida. A democratic state operative discusses recent defections from the party after two state lawmakers announced they're switching their affiliation to Republican. Sitting down with a stranger to talk politics in Orlando.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Former Florida Representative Dick Batchelor shares his memories working with…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2820</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Building Bridges Together: One Small Step at a Time </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Sometimes breaking the ice is the hardest part, but as we’ve discovered this year, simply putting people face-to-face can be the best way to instigate dialogue. Story Corps’ ONE SMALL STEP program facilitates these discussions, and Central Florida Public Media has been instrumental in bringing these conversations to the region.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-12-26/building-bridges-together-one-small-step-at-a-time</link>
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    <itunes:title>Building Bridges Together: One Small Step at a Time </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sometimes breaking the ice is the hardest part, but as we’ve discovered this year, simply putting people face-to-face can be the best way to instigate dialogue. Story Corps’ ONE SMALL STEP program facilitates these discussions, and Central Florida Public Media has been instrumental in bringing these conversations to the region.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Sometimes breaking the ice is the hardest part, but as we’ve discovered this…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2744</itunes:duration>






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    <title>DACA Dreamers Uncertain, Advancements in Prosthetics for Kids, Snap! Orlando Closing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A Central Florida DACA recipient discusses the impact of policies targeting Dreamers. Central Florida Public Media Health Reporter Joe Mario Pederson shares a story about advancements in prosthetic development and 3-D printing. Snap! Orlando founder Patrick Kahn announced he is closing the prominent photography gallery and discusses attracting global artists to Central Florida.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2024 07:03:28 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-12-20/daca-dreamers-uncertain-advancements-in-prosthetics-for-kids-snap-orlando-closing</link>
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    <itunes:title>DACA Dreamers Uncertain, Advancements in Prosthetics for Kids, Snap! Orlando Closing</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Central Florida DACA recipient discusses the impact of policies targeting Dreamers. Central Florida Public Media Health Reporter Joe Mario Pederson shares a story about advancements in prosthetic development and 3-D printing. Snap! Orlando founder Patrick Kahn announced he is closing the prominent photography gallery and discusses attracting global artists to Central Florida.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A Central Florida DACA recipient discusses the impact of policies targeting…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2861</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Fostering Healthcare Careers, CFPM Education Year-in-Review, A Third Place in Central Florida </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new program created for Central Floridians in underserved communities to embark on health care careers and a path to a better life. Central Florida Public Media Education Reporter Danielle Prieur drops in for a year-end wrap up of her coverage in 2024. A new Mills 50 natural wine bar facilitates community connections as a "third place" for socialization.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:59:31 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-12-18/fostering-healthcare-careers-cfpm-education-year-in-review-a-third-place-in-central-florida</link>
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    <itunes:title>Fostering Healthcare Careers, CFPM Education Year-in-Review, A Third Place in Central Florida </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new program created for Central Floridians in underserved communities to embark on health care careers and a path to a better life. Central Florida Public Media Education Reporter Danielle Prieur drops in for a year-end wrap up of her coverage in 2024. A new Mills 50 natural wine bar facilitates community connections as a "third place" for socialization.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new program created for Central Floridians in underserved communities to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2833</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orlando’s Syrian Community Celebrates, New Rollins College President, 2024 Year in Review: Environment, Phantasmagoria’s Haunting Holiday Tales</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A member of Central Florida’s Syrian community discusses the joy surrounding the country’s liberation and the trepidation regarding an unknown future. A conversation with Brooke Barnett, the next President of Rollins College. Central Florida Public Media Environment Reporter Molly Duerig drops in for a year-end retrospective of her coverage. We’ll journey back to Victorian England as a local troupe puts a 19th Century spin on Christmas.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2024 17:39:12 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-12-12/orlandos-syrian-community-celebrates-new-rollins-college-president-2024-year-in-review-environment-phantasmagorias-haunting-holiday-tales</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orlando’s Syrian Community Celebrates, New Rollins College President, 2024 Year in Review: Environment, Phantasmagoria’s Haunting Holiday Tales</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A member of Central Florida’s Syrian community discusses the joy surrounding the country’s liberation and the trepidation regarding an unknown future. A conversation with Brooke Barnett, the next President of Rollins College. Central Florida Public Media Environment Reporter Molly Duerig drops in for a year-end retrospective of her coverage. We’ll journey back to Victorian England as a local troupe puts a 19th Century spin on Christmas.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A member of Central Florida’s Syrian community discusses the joy surrounding…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2712</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Transgender Inmates Treatment, Incoming Administration&#x27;s Impact on Space Coast, 2024 CFPM Newsroom Review, Christmas Folklore Explained</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Florida Department of Corrections put a policy into place earlier this year that has impacts on the state’s incarcerated transgender population. The impact of the incoming administration on the future of NASA’s programs and missions happening on our Space Coast. Lillian Hernández Caraballo provides a year-end wrap-up on her coverage of the region’s unhoused population. As Christmas draws nigh, we’ll look at the folklore that has brought us Santa, Belsnickel and Krampus.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2024 12:45:47 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-12-11/transgender-inmates-treatment-incoming-administrations-impact-on-space-coast-2024-cfpm-newsroom-review-christmas-folklore-explained</link>
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    <itunes:title>Transgender Inmates Treatment, Incoming Administration&#x27;s Impact on Space Coast, 2024 CFPM Newsroom Review, Christmas Folklore Explained</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Florida Department of Corrections put a policy into place earlier this year that has impacts on the state’s incarcerated transgender population. The impact of the incoming administration on the future of NASA’s programs and missions happening on our Space Coast. Lillian Hernández Caraballo provides a year-end wrap-up on her coverage of the region’s unhoused population. As Christmas draws nigh, we’ll look at the folklore that has brought us Santa, Belsnickel and Krampus.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Florida Department of Corrections put a policy into place earlier this year…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
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    <title>Palestinian Teen in Orlando for Treatment, Non-admitted Insurance, Building Bridges Together, Orlando Designer Decorates White House</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[We learn how a devastating injury brought 17-year-old Hala from war-torn Gaza to Orlando for treatment. A Bloomberg News investigation reveals some questionable practices in Florida’s homeowner’s insurance industry. Central Florida Public Media is taking the idea of connecting with people in our community a step further with our Building Briges Together event. Orlando designer Lindsay Matteoni always dreamed of decorating the White House for Christmas, and this year the letter arrived saying her dreams were coming true.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:43:30 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-12-05/palestinian-teen-in-orlando-for-treatment-non-admitted-insurance-building-bridges-together-orlando-designer-decorates-white-house</link>
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    <itunes:title>Palestinian Teen in Orlando for Treatment, Non-admitted Insurance, Building Bridges Together, Orlando Designer Decorates White House</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We learn how a devastating injury brought 17-year-old Hala from war-torn Gaza to Orlando for treatment. A Bloomberg News investigation reveals some questionable practices in Florida’s homeowner’s insurance industry. Central Florida Public Media is taking the idea of connecting with people in our community a step further with our Building Briges Together event. Orlando designer Lindsay Matteoni always dreamed of decorating the White House for Christmas, and this year the letter arrived saying her dreams were coming true.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We learn how a devastating injury brought 17-year-old Hala from war-torn Gaza…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2827</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Cold Weather Comfort, Road Rage, Long Traffic Lights, Orlando’s Hispanic Chamber Delegation in Spain</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As the region is plunged into near-freezing temperatures, area shelters are looking to provide warmth and comfort. Following a deadly road rage incident in Orlando, we’ll talk about the increase in anger on the road. We’ve all been sitting at a red light with no traffic around wondering why it won’t turn green. The Florida Policy Project’s chief discusses why that is and reforming the state’s traffic management. A Central Florida delegation travels to Spain to open more economic doors.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:39:36 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-12-03/cold-weather-comfort-road-rage-long-traffic-lights-orlandos-hispanic-chamber-delegation-in-spain</link>
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    <itunes:title>Cold Weather Comfort, Road Rage, Long Traffic Lights, Orlando’s Hispanic Chamber Delegation in Spain</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As the region is plunged into near-freezing temperatures, area shelters are…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2821</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Pine Hills Turkey Distribution, Nikki’s Place, Metallica Scholarships, SKATE BUD, J Henry Barbershop</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[ENGAGE presents our favorite discussions from today and yesterday in this retrospective Thanksgiving edition.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-11-28/pine-hills-turkey-distribution-nikkis-place-metallica-scholarships-skate-bud-j-henry-barbershop</link>
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    <itunes:title>Pine Hills Turkey Distribution, Nikki’s Place, Metallica Scholarships, SKATE BUD, J Henry Barbershop</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ENGAGE presents our favorite discussions from today and yesterday in this retrospective Thanksgiving edition.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[ENGAGE presents our favorite discussions from today and yesterday in this…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2857</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Thanksgiving and the Role Food Plays in Central Florida Gatherings</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[UCF Anthropology professor Ty Matejowsky tells us why we eat what we eat on Turkey Day. Therapist Cherlette McCullough offers tips on how to handle those tense dinner table confrontations. We learn about a culinary training program that is changing lives. Rollins College student Joseph Pool is uniting people through Breaking Bread.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-11-26/thanksgiving-and-the-role-food-plays-in-central-florida-gatherings</link>
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    <itunes:title>Thanksgiving and the Role Food Plays in Central Florida Gatherings</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[UCF Anthropology professor Ty Matejowsky tells us why we eat what we eat on Turkey Day. Therapist Cherlette McCullough offers tips on how to handle those tense dinner table confrontations. We learn about a culinary training program that is changing lives. Rollins College student Joseph Pool is uniting people through Breaking Bread.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[UCF Anthropology professor Ty Matejowsky tells us why we eat what we eat on…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2906</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Classic’s Legacy, History, and Role in Central Florida Culture</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Ahead of the Florida Blue Florida Classic this weekend, we are exploring the event’s significance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities alumni and the Central Florida community that welcomed the classic when other cities in this state rejected it. We invited people to join us for a kitchen table conversation at Oley’s Kitchen and Bar-B-Que on Rio Grande Avenue in Orlando. We spoke to Florida Blue Central Florida Market President Tony Jenkins, ONYX Magazine CEO Rich Black, Orlando Commissioner Bakari Burns, and local comedian and producer Rod Z.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:22:44 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-11-21/florida-classics-legacy-history-and-role-in-central-florida-culture</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Classic’s Legacy, History, and Role in Central Florida Culture</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Ahead of the Florida Blue Florida Classic this weekend, we are exploring the event’s significance to Historically Black Colleges and Universities alumni and the Central Florida community that welcomed the classic when other cities in this state rejected it. We invited people to join us for a kitchen table conversation at Oley’s Kitchen and Bar-B-Que on Rio Grande Avenue in Orlando. We spoke to Florida Blue Central Florida Market President Tony Jenkins, ONYX Magazine CEO Rich Black, Orlando Commissioner Bakari Burns, and local comedian and producer Rod Z.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Ahead of the Florida Blue Florida Classic this weekend, we are exploring the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2875</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Downtown Orlando Safety Barricades, Online Sports Betting, Latina GDP, Zambia’s Orlando Pride</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The owner of a popular downtown Orlando event venue discusses the new measures put in place by city officials to curb the street party atmosphere in response to the mass shooting Halloween night. A year since mobile sports betting was made legal in Florida, we discuss concerns these apps are cultivating a new generation of problem gamblers. The growing economic contributions Latinas are making in Central Florida communities. With the help of superstar striker Barbra Banda, the Orlando Pride advance to the National Women’s Soccer League Championship match for the first time. We talk to the team fans in Zambia beaming with pride over their hometown hero.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-11-19/downtown-orlando-safety-barricades-online-sports-betting-latina-gdp-zambias-orlando-pride</link>
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    <itunes:title>Downtown Orlando Safety Barricades, Online Sports Betting, Latina GDP, Zambia’s Orlando Pride</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The owner of a popular downtown Orlando event venue discusses the new measures put in place by city officials to curb the street party atmosphere in response to the mass shooting Halloween night. A year since mobile sports betting was made legal in Florida, we discuss concerns these apps are cultivating a new generation of problem gamblers. The growing economic contributions Latinas are making in Central Florida communities. With the help of superstar striker Barbra Banda, the Orlando Pride advance to the National Women’s Soccer League Championship match for the first time. We talk to the team fans in Zambia beaming with pride over their hometown hero.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The owner of a popular downtown Orlando event venue discusses the new measures…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2588</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Charging Juveniles as Adults, Teen Collects Evidence to Prove Innocence, One Small Step Conversation</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[FAMU law professor explains when minors get prosecuted as adults and the role of the juvenile justice system. We meet Taylor Cadle whose reporting of sexual abuse as a teen to Polk County detectives resulted in charges being filed against her for lying. Central Florida Public Media’s Abe Aboraya stops by with the latest installment from the One Small Step series examining civil discourse in the region.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:36:05 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-11-07/charging-juveniles-as-adults-teen-collects-evidence-to-prove-innocence-one-small-step-conversation</link>
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    <itunes:title>Charging Juveniles as Adults, Teen Collects Evidence to Prove Innocence, One Small Step Conversation</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[FAMU law professor explains when minors get prosecuted as adults and the role of the juvenile justice system. We meet Taylor Cadle whose reporting of sexual abuse as a teen to Polk County detectives resulted in charges being filed against her for lying. Central Florida Public Media’s Abe Aboraya stops by with the latest installment from the One Small Step series examining civil discourse in the region.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[FAMU law professor explains when minors get prosecuted as adults and the role…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2730</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Election Day, Downtown Orlando Safety, Felon Voting Rights, Seventeen in America</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[On this election day, we hear from Lake County Elections Supervisor Alan Hays about performing one of our most important civic duties. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes is at the polls speaking with voting Floridians. Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose discusses the city’s response to the tragic mass shooting that took place downtown on Halloween night. We learn about efforts to restore the voting rights of Floridians convicted of felonies. A symphonic libretto presents the perspectives of young activists grappling with a range of issues as well as the spirit and determination of youth.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:41:12 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-11-05/election-day-downtown-orlando-safety-felon-voting-rights-seventeen-in-america</link>
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    <itunes:title>Election Day, Downtown Orlando Safety, Felon Voting Rights, Seventeen in America</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this election day, we hear from Lake County Elections Supervisor Alan Hays about performing one of our most important civic duties. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes is at the polls speaking with voting Floridians. Orlando City Commissioner Shan Rose discusses the city’s response to the tragic mass shooting that took place downtown on Halloween night. We learn about efforts to restore the voting rights of Floridians convicted of felonies. A symphonic libretto presents the perspectives of young activists grappling with a range of issues as well as the spirit and determination of youth.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On this election day, we hear from Lake County Elections Supervisor Alan Hays…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2856</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Sales Tax Referendum, Digital Addictions, One Small Step, Rocky Horror Picture Show</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Orange County voters will have the opportunity to renew a half-cent sales tax that benefits the region’s students. UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services Director discusses dependence and addiction in the context of social media and generative artificial intelligence. One small step to find common ground during times of political division. A local Rocky Horror shadow cast explains the experience and appeal of the show and their special Halloween performance.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:18:55 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-31/sales-tax-referendum-digital-addictions-one-small-step-rocky-horror-picture-show</link>
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    <itunes:title>Sales Tax Referendum, Digital Addictions, One Small Step, Rocky Horror Picture Show</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orange County voters will have the opportunity to renew a half-cent sales tax that benefits the region’s students. UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services Director discusses dependence and addiction in the context of social media and generative artificial intelligence. One small step to find common ground during times of political division. A local Rocky Horror shadow cast explains the experience and appeal of the show and their special Halloween performance.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Orange County voters will have the opportunity to renew a half-cent sales tax…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2817</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Flu Season, Florida Constitutional Amendments 1 and 6, Flying into Hurricane Milton, COVID Dystopia</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Dr. Tim Hendrix discusses the upcoming flu season in Central Florida. Florida constitutional amendments addressing partisan school board elections and public campaign financing explained. An Embry-Riddle hurricane researcher fearlessly flies into the eyes of tropical storms. A former Disney animator’s award-winning short film critical of the response to COVID plays this week in Orlando.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:57:31 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-29/flu-season-florida-constitutional-amendments-1-and-6-flying-into-hurricane-milton-covid-dystopia</link>
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    <itunes:title>Flu Season, Florida Constitutional Amendments 1 and 6, Flying into Hurricane Milton, COVID Dystopia</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Tim Hendrix discusses the upcoming flu season in Central Florida. Florida constitutional amendments addressing partisan school board elections and public campaign financing explained. An Embry-Riddle hurricane researcher fearlessly flies into the eyes of tropical storms. A former Disney animator’s award-winning short film critical of the response to COVID plays this week in Orlando.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Dr. Tim Hendrix discusses the upcoming flu season in Central Florida. Florida…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2860</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Lawsuit Blames AI for Orlando Teen’s Death, Medical Marijuana, Locate X, Food Insecurity on Campus</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The mother of an Orlando teen who died by suicide after developing an addiction to AI chatbots is suing the program’s creator. The potential impact of Florida Amendment 3 on the medical marijuana industry and its patients. An investigative reporter shares concerns about cell phone tracking software. A twist on tailgating from BYU for UCF gameday this weekend helps combat food insecurity among students on campuses.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:01:01 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-24/lawsuit-blames-ai-for-orlando-teens-death-medical-marijuana-locate-x-food-insecurity-on-campus</link>
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    <itunes:title>Lawsuit Blames AI for Orlando Teen’s Death, Medical Marijuana, Locate X, Food Insecurity on Campus</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The mother of an Orlando teen who died by suicide after developing an addiction to AI chatbots is suing the program’s creator. The potential impact of Florida Amendment 3 on the medical marijuana industry and its patients. An investigative reporter shares concerns about cell phone tracking software. A twist on tailgating from BYU for UCF gameday this weekend helps combat food insecurity among students on campuses.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The mother of an Orlando teen who died by suicide after developing an addiction…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2854</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Early Voting Begins, Florida Amendment 2, Lost Mozart Piece Found</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Early voting started this week in Central Florida. Ballot Amendment 2 to codify the right to fish and hunt in the state’s constitution through the perspectives of a supporting sportsman and opposing conservationist. The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park will perform a recently discovered piece composed by a very young Mozart.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:38:10 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-22/early-voting-begins-florida-amendment-2-lost-mozart-piece-found</link>
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    <itunes:title>Early Voting Begins, Florida Amendment 2, Lost Mozart Piece Found</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Early voting started this week in Central Florida. Ballot Amendment 2 to codify the right to fish and hunt in the state’s constitution through the perspectives of a supporting sportsman and opposing conservationist. The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park will perform a recently discovered piece composed by a very young Mozart.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Early voting started this week in Central Florida. Ballot Amendment 2 to codify…]]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2852</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Post-Milton Citrus Report, Breaking Down Amendment 4, Coping with Election Stress, One Small Step</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Engage checks in on Hurricane Milton’s impact on Central Florida’s citrus industry, health reporter Joe Mario Pederson parses out Florida’s abortion amendment, we look at how the election is effecting mental health and Central Florida Public Media’s One Small Step facilitates civil discourse.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:58:09 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-17/post-milton-citrus-report-breaking-down-amendment-4-coping-with-election-stress-one-small-step</link>
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    <itunes:title>Post-Milton Citrus Report, Breaking Down Amendment 4, Coping with Election Stress, One Small Step</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Engage checks in on Hurricane Milton’s impact on Central Florida’s citrus industry, health reporter Joe Mario Pederson parses out Florida’s abortion amendment, we look at how the election is effecting mental health and Central Florida Public Media’s One Small Step facilitates civil discourse.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Engage checks in on Hurricane Milton’s impact on Central Florida’s citrus…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2901</itunes:duration>






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    <title>HUD’s Role in Hurricane Relief, High School NIL, Shell Shock II Cancellations, Navigating the Dark Side of the Moon</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman discusses her agency’s role in hurricane relief, a local high school football team appears in a popular video game, an Orlando music festival sees a lineup change and NASA is looking for tools to navigate on the moon.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:28:03 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-15/hurricane-reliefshell-shock-ii-cancellations-navigating-dark-side-of-the-moon</link>
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    <itunes:title>HUD’s Role in Hurricane Relief, High School NIL, Shell Shock II Cancellations, Navigating the Dark Side of the Moon</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman discusses her agency’s role in hurricane relief, a local high school football team appears in a popular video game, an Orlando music festival sees a lineup change and NASA is looking for tools to navigate on the moon.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[HUD Secretary Adrianne Todman discusses her agency’s role in hurricane relief,…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2905</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Hurricane Milton Recovery</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[We are taking time today to hear voices around our Central Florida community in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:31:19 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-10/hurricane-milton-recovery</link>
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    <itunes:title>Hurricane Milton Recovery</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are taking time today to hear voices around our Central Florida community in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We are taking time today to hear voices around our Central Florida community in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2417</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Final Preps ahead of Hurricane Milton, Insurance Advocate&#x27;s Advice for Property Claims</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Updates from around the region as Central Floridians prepare for Hurricane Milton. Central Florida Public Media reporters are in the field providing information about the area’s flood risks, sheltering for the unhoused population, and evacuation locations. We check in with Florida’s Insurance Advocate on what you need to know about preparing for a property claim once the storm passes.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:10:42 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-08/final-preps-ahead-of-hurricane-milton-insurance-advocates-advice-for-property-claims</link>
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    <itunes:title>Final Preps ahead of Hurricane Milton, Insurance Advocate&#x27;s Advice for Property Claims</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Updates from around the region as Central Floridians prepare for Hurricane Milton. Central Florida Public Media reporters are in the field providing information about the area’s flood risks, sheltering for the unhoused population, and evacuation locations. We check in with Florida’s Insurance Advocate on what you need to know about preparing for a property claim once the storm passes.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Updates from around the region as Central Floridians prepare for Hurricane…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2936</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Anti-Camping Law, New Laws Impact Alzheimer’s Patients, Homestead Tax Amendment, Halloween’s Spooky History</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new law went into effect this week to combat homelessness in Florida. A pair of new laws that will help law enforcement appropriately deal with people who are living with Alzheimer’s. Unpacking the Amendment 5 ballot initiative that could have huge implications for homeowners. The history of Central Florida’s spooky themed attractions.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-03/anti-camping-law-new-laws-impact-alzheimers-patients-homestead-tax-amendment-halloweens-spooky-history</link>
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    <itunes:title>Anti-Camping Law, New Laws Impact Alzheimer’s Patients, Homestead Tax Amendment, Halloween’s Spooky History</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new law went into effect this week to combat homelessness in Florida. A pair of new laws that will help law enforcement appropriately deal with people who are living with Alzheimer’s. Unpacking the Amendment 5 ballot initiative that could have huge implications for homeowners. The history of Central Florida’s spooky themed attractions.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new law went into effect this week to combat homelessness in Florida. A pair…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2549</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Engage in Your Community: Central Florida Young Voters 2024</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Founder and Host of the podcast GenZ Votes Prateek Seela, Content Creator and Influencer Danni Adams known as @amapoundcake, and Research Fellow for the Florida Pipeline Project Victoria Shinker join a panel discussion in Kissimmee to discuss young voter engagement.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:24:27 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-10-01/engage-in-your-community-central-florida-young-voters-2024</link>
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    <itunes:title>Engage in Your Community: Central Florida Young Voters 2024</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Founder and Host of the podcast GenZ Votes Prateek Seela, Content Creator and Influencer Danni Adams known as @amapoundcake, and Research Fellow for the Florida Pipeline Project Victoria Shinker join a panel discussion in Kissimmee to discuss young voter engagement.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Founder and Host of the podcast GenZ Votes Prateek Seela, Content Creator and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone, Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2892</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Hurricane Helene, Salvation Army Disaster Response, Maternity Homes, One Small Step, Eatonville Preschool</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Hurricane Helene strengthens to a major Category 3. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team from Central Florida mobilizes to help. A New York Times investigation looks at life inside of Florida’s unregulated maternity home industry. Central Florida Public Media is partnering with StoryCorps to do the One Small Step conversations. Eatonville’s Hungerford Elementary School opened the first district operated preschool for two and three-year-old children.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:48:37 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-26/hurricane-helene-salvation-army-disaster-response-maternity-homes-one-small-step-eatonville-preschool</link>
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    <itunes:title>Hurricane Helene, Salvation Army Disaster Response, Maternity Homes, One Small Step, Eatonville Preschool</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hurricane Helene strengthens to a major Category 3. The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services team from Central Florida mobilizes to help. A New York Times investigation looks at life inside of Florida’s unregulated maternity home industry. Central Florida Public Media is partnering with StoryCorps to do the One Small Step conversations. Eatonville’s Hungerford Elementary School opened the first district operated preschool for two and three-year-old children.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Hurricane Helene strengthens to a major Category 3. The Salvation Army…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2761</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Tropical Storm Helene, Rep. Darren Soto, Rep. Bill Posey, Sexual Health Emergency Preparedness</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Helene is developing in the Gulf and could strengthen into a major hurricane. Lawmakers in Washington are preparing for tomorrow’s government funding vote. Hear from Representatives Darren Soto and Bill Posey to get the scoop from both sides of the aisle. The challenges hurricanes and other extreme weather events present to people trying to obtain sexual and reproductive health products.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:40:30 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-24/tropical-storm-helene-rep-darren-soto-rep-bill-posey-sexual-health-emergency-preparedness</link>
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    <itunes:title>Tropical Storm Helene, Rep. Darren Soto, Rep. Bill Posey, Sexual Health Emergency Preparedness</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Helene is developing in the Gulf and could strengthen into a major hurricane. Lawmakers in Washington are preparing for tomorrow’s government funding vote. Hear from Representatives Darren Soto and Bill Posey to get the scoop from both sides of the aisle. The challenges hurricanes and other extreme weather events present to people trying to obtain sexual and reproductive health products.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Helene is developing in the Gulf and could strengthen into a major hurricane.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2806</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Restaurants Closing, Tupperware Empire, Political Posts on Social Media, Punk Torn Apart</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Challenging times for the restaurant business in Central Florida. Tupperware declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, but the company has a history of empowering women in post-war America. Central Florida voters discuss how they approach political disagreements with friends and family. The Orlando Museum of Art unveils a new exhibit on Saturday highlighting the punk rock movement.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:44:15 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-19/restaurants-closing-tupperware-empire-political-posts-on-social-media-punk-torn-apart</link>
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    <itunes:title>Restaurants Closing, Tupperware Empire, Political Posts on Social Media, Punk Torn Apart</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Challenging times for the restaurant business in Central Florida. Tupperware declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, but the company has a history of empowering women in post-war America. Central Florida voters discuss how they approach political disagreements with friends and family. The Orlando Museum of Art unveils a new exhibit on Saturday highlighting the punk rock movement.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Challenging times for the restaurant business in Central Florida. Tupperware…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2881</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Marijuana Amendment, The Beef on Kappy&#x27;s Subs, Bach Festival Society of Winter Park</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 that legalizes adult recreational use of marijuana. A popular Maitland lunch counter holds a historic place in sandwich history. Bach Festival Society of Winter Park celebrates its 90th season.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:43:04 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-17/marijuana-amendment-the-beef-on-kappys-subs-bach-festival-society-of-winter-park</link>
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    <itunes:title>Marijuana Amendment, The Beef on Kappy&#x27;s Subs, Bach Festival Society of Winter Park</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 that legalizes adult recreational use of marijuana. A popular Maitland lunch counter holds a historic place in sandwich history. Bach Festival Society of Winter Park celebrates its 90th season.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida voters will decide on Amendment 3 that legalizes adult recreational use…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2760</itunes:duration>






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    <title>One Small Step, Political Campaign Strategy, Musiva Concert Series</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[StoryCorps' One Small Step program is bridging division and building communities. Then, we talk with Republican and Democratic leaders about the Central Florida ground game and the issues driving campaigns from the White House to the streets of Orlando. Finally, National Hispanic Heritage Month with a free concert commemorating the legacy of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:16:16 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-12/one-small-step-political-campaign-strategy-musiva-concert-series</link>
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    <itunes:title>One Small Step, Political Campaign Strategy, Musiva Concert Series</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[StoryCorps' One Small Step program is bridging division and building communities. Then, we talk with Republican and Democratic leaders about the Central Florida ground game and the issues driving campaigns from the White House to the streets of Orlando. Finally, National Hispanic Heritage Month with a free concert commemorating the legacy of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[StoryCorps' One Small Step program is bridging division and building…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2878</itunes:duration>






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    <title>How to Win a Debate, Remembering 9/11, Military Funeral in Brevard for POW</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The coach of Rollins College’s award-winning debate team talks about what makes a winning argument ahead of the Presidential debate tonight between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Director of UCF Victim Services reflects on responding to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the eve of the anniversary. Ceremony held today in Titusville commemorating Corporal Leo Barlosky, a World War Two soldier who died in a Japanese POW camp.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:07:11 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-10/how-to-win-a-debate-remembering-9-11-military-funeral-in-brevard-for-pow</link>
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    <itunes:title>How to Win a Debate, Remembering 9/11, Military Funeral in Brevard for POW</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The coach of Rollins College’s award-winning debate team talks about what makes a winning argument ahead of the Presidential debate tonight between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The Director of UCF Victim Services reflects on responding to the September 11, 2001, attacks on the eve of the anniversary. Ceremony held today in Titusville commemorating Corporal Leo Barlosky, a World War Two soldier who died in a Japanese POW camp.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The coach of Rollins College’s award-winning debate team talks about what makes…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2909</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Another School Shooting, New COVID Vaccines, SKATE BUD, Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Following a school shooting in Georgia, we examine how the regular nature of these tragedies is impacting the mental health of today’s youth.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:27:05 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-05/another-school-shooting-new-covid-vaccines-skate-bud-wait-wait-stand-up-tour</link>
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    <itunes:title>Another School Shooting, New COVID Vaccines, SKATE BUD, Wait Wait Stand-Up Tour</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following a school shooting in Georgia, we examine how the regular nature of these tragedies is impacting the mental health of today’s youth.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following a school shooting in Georgia, we examine how the regular nature of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2911</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Abortion Access, Amendment 4 on Florida Ballot, Tech Sassy Girlz</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/090324-engage-pod.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Understanding the language of the abortion amendment on the ballot in Florida. A misdiagnosis leaves a Central Florida mother scrambling to navigate Florida’s abortion laws and the six-week ban. Tech Sassy Girlz elevates young women to roles in STEM careers.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:47:18 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-09-03/abortion-access-amendment-4-on-florida-ballot-tech-sassy-girlz</link>
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    <itunes:title>Abortion Access, Amendment 4 on Florida Ballot, Tech Sassy Girlz</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Understanding the language of the abortion amendment on the ballot in Florida. A misdiagnosis leaves a Central Florida mother scrambling to navigate Florida’s abortion laws and the six-week ban. Tech Sassy Girlz elevates young women to roles in STEM careers.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Understanding the language of the abortion amendment on the ballot in Florida.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2860</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Listening Sessions, Orlando Health Preparedness Drills, Volusia County Beach Safety, DTOLive!</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/082924-engage-pod2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media News Director and Managing Editor LaToya Dennis shares results of community listening. Orlando Health coordinating with first responders and agencies to run trauma preparedness drills. Volusia County Beach Safety Director discusses rip currents, rescues, and the Labor Day holiday weekend. DTOLive! initiative in Orlando explained.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Aug 2024 15:31:32 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-29/listening-sessions-orlando-health-preparedness-drills-volusia-county-beach-safety-dtolive</link>
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    <itunes:title>Listening Sessions, Orlando Health Preparedness Drills, Volusia County Beach Safety, DTOLive!</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media News Director and Managing Editor LaToya Dennis shares results of community listening. Orlando Health coordinating with first responders and agencies to run trauma preparedness drills. Volusia County Beach Safety Director discusses rip currents, rescues, and the Labor Day holiday weekend. DTOLive! initiative in Orlando explained.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media News Director and Managing Editor LaToya Dennis…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2632</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Polaris Dawn, Project Street Vet Orlando, Junior League of Greater Orlando</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new chapter in privately funded space exploration. A local veterinarian shares the work happening in this community to provide veterinary care to the pets of unhoused and homeless families in their time of need. A historic milestone for the Junior League of Greater Orlando electing its first Black president.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 27 Aug 2024 22:09:10 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-27/polaris-dawn-project-street-vet-orlando-junior-league-of-greater-orlando</link>
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    <itunes:title>Polaris Dawn, Project Street Vet Orlando, Junior League of Greater Orlando</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new chapter in privately funded space exploration. A local veterinarian shares the work happening in this community to provide veterinary care to the pets of unhoused and homeless families in their time of need. A historic milestone for the Junior League of Greater Orlando electing its first Black president.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new chapter in privately funded space exploration. A local veterinarian…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2626</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Visit Florida Removes LGBTQ Travel Section, Martian Dust, Reggae Festival</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/082224-engage-pod.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Pride Chamber in Orlando responds to Florida's official tourism site removing LGBTQ travel section. UCF researcher developing ways of using Martian dust to make the Red Planet habitable. Performer Cacique discusses the Reggae Festival in Orlando this weekend.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 16:54:39 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-22/visit-florida-removes-lgbtq-travel-section-martian-dust-reggae-festival</link>
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    <itunes:title>Visit Florida Removes LGBTQ Travel Section, Martian Dust, Reggae Festival</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pride Chamber in Orlando responds to Florida's official tourism site removing LGBTQ travel section. UCF researcher developing ways of using Martian dust to make the Red Planet habitable. Performer Cacique discusses the Reggae Festival in Orlando this weekend.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pride Chamber in Orlando responds to Florida's official tourism site removing…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2809</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Primary Election Day, Supporting Child Abuse Victims, Bank of America Student Leaders</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/082024-engage-pod.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[An update from the polls on Florida’s Primary Election Day. Children’s Advocacy Center Osceola Director discusses identifying and preventing abuse and bringing perpetrators to justice. An internship program educates the next generation of community leaders.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:40:58 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-20/primary-election-day-supporting-child-abuse-victims-bank-of-america-student-leaders</link>
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    <itunes:title>Primary Election Day, Supporting Child Abuse Victims, Bank of America Student Leaders</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An update from the polls on Florida’s Primary Election Day. Children’s Advocacy Center Osceola Director discusses identifying and preventing abuse and bringing perpetrators to justice. An internship program educates the next generation of community leaders.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An update from the polls on Florida’s Primary Election Day. Children’s Advocacy…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2885</itunes:duration>






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    <title>State Attorney, Primary Election, Drowning Prevention for Children with Autism, Metallica Scholars at Valencia</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/081524-engage-pod.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[We discuss the role of the State Attorney in a local community. Early voting ends this weekend for the Florida primary. Drowning is the number one cause of death in children with autism. We learn why and life-saving information to prevent it from happening. Metallica is paying for Central Floridians to learn trades and skills that are being invested back into this community.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:33:52 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-15/state-attorney-primary-election-drowning-prevention-for-children-with-autism-metallica-scholars-at-valencia</link>
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    <itunes:title>State Attorney, Primary Election, Drowning Prevention for Children with Autism, Metallica Scholars at Valencia</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We discuss the role of the State Attorney in a local community. Early voting ends this weekend for the Florida primary. Drowning is the number one cause of death in children with autism. We learn why and life-saving information to prevent it from happening. Metallica is paying for Central Floridians to learn trades and skills that are being invested back into this community.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[We discuss the role of the State Attorney in a local community. Early voting…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2565</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orlando Nightclub Restrictions, Juvenile Justice, Central Florida Home Purchases</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/081324-engage-pod.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Orlando City Council lifts the moratorium on new nightclubs opening downtown and requires new establishments be about a block away from each other. A Miami Herald investigation delves into the trying of juvenile offenders as adults in Florida. The state of Central Florida's housing inventory and home purchase cancelations.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:34:12 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-13/orlando-nightclub-restrictions-juvenile-justice-central-florida-home-purchases</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orlando Nightclub Restrictions, Juvenile Justice, Central Florida Home Purchases</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orlando City Council lifts the moratorium on new nightclubs opening downtown and requires new establishments be about a block away from each other. A Miami Herald investigation delves into the trying of juvenile offenders as adults in Florida. The state of Central Florida's housing inventory and home purchase cancelations.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Orlando City Council lifts the moratorium on new nightclubs opening downtown…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2847</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Starliner Mission Update, County vs. Cities Rural Boundary Debate, Polaroid Portrait Pop-Up</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/080824-engage-pod.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA["Are We There Yet?" Host Brenden Byrne joins "Engage" with an update to the struggling Starliner mission, we speak with a county and a city official about the ongoing conflict regarding development in Orange County and we meet an Orlando photographer bringing back the magic of the Polaroid.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:21:36 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-08/starliner-mission-update-county-vs-cities-rural-boundary-debate-polaroid-portrait-pop-up</link>
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    <itunes:title>Starliner Mission Update, County vs. Cities Rural Boundary Debate, Polaroid Portrait Pop-Up</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA["Are We There Yet?" Host Brenden Byrne joins "Engage" with an update to the struggling Starliner mission, we speak with a county and a city official about the ongoing conflict regarding development in Orange County and we meet an Orlando photographer bringing back the magic of the Polaroid.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA["Are We There Yet?" Host Brenden Byrne joins "Engage" with an update to the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Joe Mario Pedersen</itunes:author>







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    <title>Unsheltered During the Hurricanes, Florida Water Pipes, Banning ‘Ban This Book’</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Nonprofits have a plan to help the region’s unsheltered when the hurricanes make landfall, Federal funding to replace lead pipes sends disproportionate funding to Florida and the Indian River School Board bans a book called ‘Ban This Book.’]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 06 Aug 2024 15:57:30 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Unsheltered During the Hurricanes, Florida Water Pipes, Banning ‘Ban This Book’</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nonprofits have a plan to help the region’s unsheltered when the hurricanes make landfall, Federal funding to replace lead pipes sends disproportionate funding to Florida and the Indian River School Board bans a book called ‘Ban This Book.’]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Nonprofits have a plan to help the region’s unsheltered when the hurricanes…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2909</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Groveland Four, Hunger Relief, Virtual Veterinary Visits, Voter Guide 2024</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Following the recent death of Norma Padgett, the woman who falsely accused the Groveland Four of rape 75 years ago, the author of Legal Lynching: The Sad Saga of the Groveland 4, discusses the fatal chain of events that began in 1949 in Lake County. The role food banks are playing in the lives of Floridians. New rules for telehealth care for pets in Florida. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes introduces our new voter guide chock-full of info for both the primary and general elections.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:02:11 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-08-01/groveland-four-hunger-relief-virtual-veterinary-visits-voter-guide-2024</link>
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    <itunes:title>Groveland Four, Hunger Relief, Virtual Veterinary Visits, Voter Guide 2024</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Following the recent death of Norma Padgett, the woman who falsely accused the Groveland Four of rape 75 years ago, the author of Legal Lynching: The Sad Saga of the Groveland 4, discusses the fatal chain of events that began in 1949 in Lake County. The role food banks are playing in the lives of Floridians. New rules for telehealth care for pets in Florida. Central Florida Public Media’s Joe Byrnes introduces our new voter guide chock-full of info for both the primary and general elections.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Following the recent death of Norma Padgett, the woman who falsely accused the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2884</itunes:duration>






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    <title>SpaceX Contracts, Protein from Pythons, The Enzian, 70 Years of Godzilla</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A SpaceX contract awarded by NASA brings parity into question, a researcher describes a future with snakes as food, Engage visits The Enzian in Maitland and we learn a little about a big character.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:12:05 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-30/spacex-contracts-protein-from-pythons-the-enzian-70-years-of-godzilla</link>
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    <itunes:title>SpaceX Contracts, Protein from Pythons, The Enzian, 70 Years of Godzilla</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A SpaceX contract awarded by NASA brings parity into question, a researcher describes a future with snakes as food, Engage visits The Enzian in Maitland and we learn a little about a big character.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A SpaceX contract awarded by NASA brings parity into question, a researcher…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2789</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Violence Against Transgender Community, Starliner Mission, Olympics Begin, Musician Terri Binion</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[NASA and Boeing give an update on the crewed Starliner Mission. A member of Central Florida’s transgender community discusses violence targeting the community. A report from Paris on the Central Florida athletes competing in the Olympics. Orlando musician Terri Binion stops by to talk about her unique blend of country, rock, and folk music.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 08:55:01 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-26/violence-against-transgender-community-starliner-mission-olympics-begin-musician-terri-binion</link>
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    <itunes:title>Violence Against Transgender Community, Starliner Mission, Olympics Begin, Musician Terri Binion</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[NASA and Boeing give an update on the crewed Starliner Mission. A member of Central Florida’s transgender community discusses violence targeting the community. A report from Paris on the Central Florida athletes competing in the Olympics. Orlando musician Terri Binion stops by to talk about her unique blend of country, rock, and folk music.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NASA and Boeing give an update on the crewed Starliner Mission. A member of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2836</itunes:duration>






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    <title>CFO Jimmy Patronis, CrowdStrike Glitch, Florida Citrus Forecast</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis hosts a Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair in Orlando. Matt Rose on the impact of the CrowdStrike software glitch and shutdown. Implications of the final USDA forecast for Florida’s current citrus season.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 16:49:51 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-23/cfo-jimmy-patronis-crowdstrike-glitch-florida-citrus-forecast</link>
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    <itunes:title>CFO Jimmy Patronis, CrowdStrike Glitch, Florida Citrus Forecast</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis hosts a Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair in Orlando. Matt Rose on the impact of the CrowdStrike software glitch and shutdown. Implications of the final USDA forecast for Florida’s current citrus season.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis hosts a Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair in…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2981</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Senior Scams, Death With Dignity, Country Bear Musical Jamboree</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The Volusia County Sheriff's Office seized on the new movie Thelma as an opportunity to educate seniors about scams as elder fraud increases in the county and nationwide. In the film, the 93-year-old seeks revenge after getting fooled by a con artist. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has formed a financial fraud unit and gives presentations to senior groups. Central Florida Public Media's Joe Byrnes tells us, the 140 plus seniors at the free movie in Port Orange last week were the biggest group yet.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:48:04 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-18/senior-scams-death-with-dignity-country-bear-musical-jamboree</link>
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    <itunes:title>Senior Scams, Death With Dignity, Country Bear Musical Jamboree</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Volusia County Sheriff's Office seized on the new movie Thelma as an opportunity to educate seniors about scams as elder fraud increases in the county and nationwide. In the film, the 93-year-old seeks revenge after getting fooled by a con artist. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has formed a financial fraud unit and gives presentations to senior groups. Central Florida Public Media's Joe Byrnes tells us, the 140 plus seniors at the free movie in Port Orange last week were the biggest group yet.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Volusia County Sheriff's Office seized on the new movie Thelma as an…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2851</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Waiting for Affordable Housing, Purple Heart Convention, Elevation Scholars, Historic Hotels</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A housing advocate discusses the region’s lack of inventory as Orlando’s Housing Authority opens the wait list for affordable housing slots. Purple Heart recipients gather in Orlando. Winter Park’s Elevation Scholars program names new leader to support high-achieving, high-need students. Orange County Regional History Center opens historic hotels of Central Florida pocket exhibit.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:42:51 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-16/waiting-for-affordable-housing-purple-heart-convention-elevation-scholars-historic-hotels</link>
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    <itunes:title>Waiting for Affordable Housing, Purple Heart Convention, Elevation Scholars, Historic Hotels</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A housing advocate discusses the region’s lack of inventory as Orlando’s Housing Authority opens the wait list for affordable housing slots. Purple Heart recipients gather in Orlando. Winter Park’s Elevation Scholars program names new leader to support high-achieving, high-need students. Orange County Regional History Center opens historic hotels of Central Florida pocket exhibit.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A housing advocate discusses the region’s lack of inventory as Orlando’s…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2822</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orlando Fringe Asks Governor to Restore Arts Funding, Home Insurance, Mitigating Hydrilla Growth, Strokestra</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Orlando Fringe asks the Governor to exclude them and restore arts and culture funding to other groups. Signs of stabilization in Florida's home insurance market. The costs of efforts to mitigate the growth of invasive hydrilla plants in Central Florida lakes. Musical therapy for stroke patients.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 22:13:19 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-11/orlando-fringe-asks-governor-to-restore-arts-funding-home-insurance-mitigating-hydrilla-growth-strokestra</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orlando Fringe Asks Governor to Restore Arts Funding, Home Insurance, Mitigating Hydrilla Growth, Strokestra</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orlando Fringe asks the Governor to exclude them and restore arts and culture funding to other groups. Signs of stabilization in Florida's home insurance market. The costs of efforts to mitigate the growth of invasive hydrilla plants in Central Florida lakes. Musical therapy for stroke patients.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Orlando Fringe asks the Governor to exclude them and restore arts and culture…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2796</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Extreme Heat, School Chaplains, Public Art Safety</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An Orlando Health Physician Associates doctor talks about the impact of extreme heat on the health of Central Floridians. Volunteer chaplains are authorized to counsel students in Florida with parental consent. Incorporating public art projects into public safety with Maitland police.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:53:19 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-09/extreme-heat-school-chaplains-public-art-safety</link>
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    <itunes:title>Extreme Heat, School Chaplains, Public Art Safety</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An Orlando Health Physician Associates doctor talks about the impact of extreme heat on the health of Central Floridians. Volunteer chaplains are authorized to counsel students in Florida with parental consent. Incorporating public art projects into public safety with Maitland police.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An Orlando Health Physician Associates doctor talks about the impact of extreme…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2882</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Orlando Fire Department Fireworks Safety, Central Florida in 1776, July 4th Food</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[As Central Floridians gather together for fireworks, the Orlando Fire Department offers advice on safely enjoying the Fourth of July. A picture of what Central Florida looked like in 1776. UCF food anthropologist Ty Matejowski discusses Fourth of July fare.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 14:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-04/orlando-fire-department-fireworks-safety-central-florida-in-1776-july-4th-food</link>
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    <itunes:title>Orlando Fire Department Fireworks Safety, Central Florida in 1776, July 4th Food</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Central Floridians gather together for fireworks, the Orlando Fire Department offers advice on safely enjoying the Fourth of July. A picture of what Central Florida looked like in 1776. UCF food anthropologist Ty Matejowski discusses Fourth of July fare.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[As Central Floridians gather together for fireworks, the Orlando Fire…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2681</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Hurricane Beryl, Mental Health Respites, Criminal Justice Reform Veto, Orlando Oddities</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The first category five storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season thunders through the Caribbean. A mental health respite facility supports the region’s LGBTQ+ communities. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Executive Director responds to the Governor's veto of justice reform bills. An expo in Osceola County highlights the downright odd.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:54:31 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-07-02/hurricane-beryl-mental-health-respites-criminal-justice-reform-veto-orlando-oddities</link>
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    <itunes:title>Hurricane Beryl, Mental Health Respites, Criminal Justice Reform Veto, Orlando Oddities</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The first category five storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season thunders through the Caribbean. A mental health respite facility supports the region’s LGBTQ+ communities. The Florida Rights Restoration Coalition Executive Director responds to the Governor's veto of justice reform bills. An expo in Osceola County highlights the downright odd.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The first category five storm of this Atlantic Hurricane season thunders…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2760</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Foster Care Privacy, Federal Gun Law Upheld, Biblical Translations Film, Fannie Lou Hamer</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[New law protects youth in foster care in Florida. Harbor House of Central Florida on the Supreme Court ruling providing a layer of security for domestic violence survivors. The documentary, "1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture," examining the accuracy of Biblical translations screened at Unity of Central Florida church. The Fannie Lou Hamer Story is Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye's one woman show based on the civil rights pioneer.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:50:03 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-06-27/foster-care-privacy-federal-gun-law-upheld-biblical-translations-film-fannie-lou-hamer</link>
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    <itunes:title>Foster Care Privacy, Federal Gun Law Upheld, Biblical Translations Film, Fannie Lou Hamer</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New law protects youth in foster care in Florida. Harbor House of Central Florida on the Supreme Court ruling providing a layer of security for domestic violence survivors. The documentary, "1946: The Mistranslation that Shifted Culture," examining the accuracy of Biblical translations screened at Unity of Central Florida church. The Fannie Lou Hamer Story is Mzuri Moyo Aimbaye's one woman show based on the civil rights pioneer.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[New law protects youth in foster care in Florida. Harbor House of Central…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2876</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Police Leaders on Public Safety, Pickleball Growth, Discussing Miscarriage, Gordon Parks Photos</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A former Sanford Police Chief helps launch a new national advocacy group. The founders of Orlando’s Major League Pickleball team invest in the sport in Central Florida. The author of a children’s book that addresses the painful topic of talking about a miscarriage to children. Gordon Parks photography exhibit on display at Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:01:10 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-06-25/police-leaders-on-public-safety-pickleball-growth-discussing-miscarriage-gordon-parks-photos</link>
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    <itunes:title>Police Leaders on Public Safety, Pickleball Growth, Discussing Miscarriage, Gordon Parks Photos</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A former Sanford Police Chief helps launch a new national advocacy group. The founders of Orlando’s Major League Pickleball team invest in the sport in Central Florida. The author of a children’s book that addresses the painful topic of talking about a miscarriage to children. Gordon Parks photography exhibit on display at Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A former Sanford Police Chief helps launch a new national advocacy group. The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2885</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean, Boeing Starliner Return Delay, Firefighter Staffing, Apopka Dog Mayor</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean discusses the Orlando District Five Commissioner election, voter integrity, new early voting locations, and his other plans. Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne updates us on what is delaying the Boeing Starliner return from the International Space Station. While many departments grapple with staffing shortages, Orlando's Fire Chief shares what their department is doing right with recruiting and retention. Voting for Apopka's next Dog Mayor benefits animal rescues.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:45:13 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-06-20/elections-supervisor-glen-gilzean-boeing-starliner-return-delay-firefighter-staffing-apopka-dog-mayor</link>
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    <itunes:title>Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean, Boeing Starliner Return Delay, Firefighter Staffing, Apopka Dog Mayor</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean discusses the Orlando District Five Commissioner election, voter integrity, new early voting locations, and his other plans. Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne updates us on what is delaying the Boeing Starliner return from the International Space Station. While many departments grapple with staffing shortages, Orlando's Fire Chief shares what their department is doing right with recruiting and retention. Voting for Apopka's next Dog Mayor benefits animal rescues.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean discusses the Orlando…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2834</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Engage in Your Community: Eatonville</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[On today’s special edition of Engage, we travel to historic Eatonville to unpack the legacy of the oldest self-governing all Black municipality.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:40:08 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-06-18/engage-in-your-community-eatonville</link>
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    <itunes:title>Engage in Your Community: Eatonville</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today’s special edition of Engage, we travel to historic Eatonville to unpack the legacy of the oldest self-governing all Black municipality.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On today’s special edition of Engage, we travel to historic Eatonville to…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2831</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Congressman Mike Waltz, Early-Onset Cancer, Juneteenth, Eatonville</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida's Sixth District U.S. Representative, Republican Mike Waltz, discusses Russian naval exercises off the Florida coast and federal preparedness going into hurricane season. Central Florida Public Media Health Reporter Joe Mario Pedersen shares local research happening to identify why younger people are getting cancer at a more rapid rate. Exploring historic Eatonville and the development of Juneteenth celebrations in Florida with UCF historian Scot French.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:55:52 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-06-13/congressman-mike-waltz-early-onset-cancer-juneteenth-eatonville</link>
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    <itunes:title>Congressman Mike Waltz, Early-Onset Cancer, Juneteenth, Eatonville</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Florida's Sixth District U.S. Representative, Republican Mike Waltz, discusses Russian naval exercises off the Florida coast and federal preparedness going into hurricane season. Central Florida Public Media Health Reporter Joe Mario Pedersen shares local research happening to identify why younger people are getting cancer at a more rapid rate. Exploring historic Eatonville and the development of Juneteenth celebrations in Florida with UCF historian Scot French.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Florida's Sixth District U.S. Representative, Republican Mike Waltz, discusses…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2786</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Book Ban Lawsuit, Radioactive Roads, Young Fathers of Central Florida</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An Orange County mother sues the state over the law that makes it easier to ban books. A Florida mining firm pushes to use radioactive material in road surfaces. Young Fathers of Central Florida kicks off annual Fathers Week with a roundtable on responsible fatherhood.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:25:44 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-06-11/book-ban-lawsuit-radioactive-roads-young-fathers-of-central-florida</link>
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    <itunes:title>Book Ban Lawsuit, Radioactive Roads, Young Fathers of Central Florida</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An Orange County mother sues the state over the law that makes it easier to ban…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2753</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Citrus Greening, Florida’s Flying Cars, Legal Corpus Linguistics, Remembering D-Day</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media’s Molly Duerig discusses a disease impacting the state’s citrus growers; Doroni on the leading edge of Florida’s flying car industry; Conservative Judges treated to “corpus linguistics” junkets; Honoring the fallen and the veterans of the D-Day invasion]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:01:41 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Central Florida Public Media’s Molly Duerig discusses a disease impacting the…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Richard Copeland</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2693</itunes:duration>






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    <title>OUC Pricing Structure, EHEAP, Child Hunger, Peace in Pine Hills, Pinder’s Kids</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[OUC proposes a new pricing structure. Free summer meals start for students while childhood hunger remains in Central Florida. Hitting the streets of Pine Hills to spread a message of peace. Teen theater company Write to Be Scene brings the fight for school desegregation to the stage in Orlando.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:01:12 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>OUC Pricing Structure, EHEAP, Child Hunger, Peace in Pine Hills, Pinder’s Kids</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[OUC proposes a new pricing structure. Free summer meals start for students while childhood hunger remains in Central Florida. Hitting the streets of Pine Hills to spread a message of peace. Teen theater company Write to Be Scene brings the fight for school desegregation to the stage in Orlando.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[OUC proposes a new pricing structure. Free summer meals start for students…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2816</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Wildfire Season, Development Paused, Civics Workshop, Eatonville Community Center</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[It’s wildfire season, and Seminole County issued an emergency burn ban. Orange County pauses development applications for six months. A public educators workshop raises questions about its lessons. A new housing community center opens in Eatonville.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 16:59:51 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Wildfire Season, Development Paused, Civics Workshop, Eatonville Community Center</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s wildfire season, and Seminole County issued an emergency burn ban. Orange County pauses development applications for six months. A public educators workshop raises questions about its lessons. A new housing community center opens in Eatonville.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It’s wildfire season, and Seminole County issued an emergency burn ban. Orange…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2770</itunes:duration>






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    <title>HeatRisk, Waffle House Index, 988 Lifeline and 211 Info Line, O-Drone Music Festival  </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[NWS seeking input on experimental new heat risk tool. The role of Waffle House Index in Florida’s emergency management. Answering calls for help in Central Florida. O-Drone Festival in Orlando.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 May 2024 18:07:57 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-28/heatrisk-waffle-house-index-988-lifeline-and-211-info-line-o-drone-music</link>
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    <itunes:title>HeatRisk, Waffle House Index, 988 Lifeline and 211 Info Line, O-Drone Music Festival  </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[NWS seeking input on experimental new heat risk tool. The role of Waffle House Index in Florida’s emergency management. Answering calls for help in Central Florida. O-Drone Festival in Orlando.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[NWS seeking input on experimental new heat risk tool. The role of Waffle House…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2755</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Hurricane Season, Eatonville Loses Vote on Black History Museum, Pedestrian Safety, High School Grad Earns B.A.</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The challenges language barriers create when planning for extreme weather events in Central Florida. The state’s Black History Museum Task Force is recommending St. Augustine as the proposed site over Eatonville. Efforts to curb pedestrian deaths in Central Florida. Student graduating high school with UCF degree.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2024 18:01:52 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-23/hurricane-season-eatonville-loses-vote-on-black-history-museum-pedestrian-safety-high-school-grad-earns-b-a</link>
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    <itunes:title>Hurricane Season, Eatonville Loses Vote on Black History Museum, Pedestrian Safety, High School Grad Earns B.A.</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The challenges language barriers create when planning for extreme weather events in Central Florida. The state’s Black History Museum Task Force is recommending St. Augustine as the proposed site over Eatonville. Efforts to curb pedestrian deaths in Central Florida. Student graduating high school with UCF degree.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The challenges language barriers create when planning for extreme weather…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2772</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Central Florida Seen &amp; Heard Rising Water, Antisemitism and Security Training, African Response to Holocaust</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The hidden costs of changing climate and rising water on the aging population. The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando hosts a screening of, "A Tree of Life," an HBO documentary about the Pittsburgh Synagogue, and training seminars conducted by the Secure Community Network. A Florida history professor who studies the Holocaust through a unique lens.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 18:28:01 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-21/central-florida-seen-heard-rising-water-antisemitism-and-security-training-african-response-to-holocaust</link>
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    <itunes:title>Central Florida Seen &amp; Heard Rising Water, Antisemitism and Security Training, African Response to Holocaust</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The hidden costs of changing climate and rising water on the aging population. The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando hosts a screening of, "A Tree of Life," an HBO documentary about the Pittsburgh Synagogue, and training seminars conducted by the Secure Community Network. A Florida history professor who studies the Holocaust through a unique lens.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The hidden costs of changing climate and rising water on the aging population.…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2782</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Farmworkers Killed in Marion Bus Crash, BCU Mental Health, NAVC Veterinary Training, Orlando Fringe</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A devastating traffic accident killed eight migrant workers and injured dozens more outside of Ocala. Providing mental health services for student-athletes at BCU. A veterinary ophthalmologist talks about a shortage of animal specialists in Florida. Orlando Fringe Festival storyteller Paul Strickland stops by to spin tall tales.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 16:53:46 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-16/farmworkers-killed-marion-bus-crash-bcu-mental-health-navc-veterinary-training-orlando-fringe</link>
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    <itunes:title>Farmworkers Killed in Marion Bus Crash, BCU Mental Health, NAVC Veterinary Training, Orlando Fringe</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A devastating traffic accident killed eight migrant workers and injured dozens more outside of Ocala. Providing mental health services for student-athletes at BCU. A veterinary ophthalmologist talks about a shortage of animal specialists in Florida. Orlando Fringe Festival storyteller Paul Strickland stops by to spin tall tales.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A devastating traffic accident killed eight migrant workers and injured dozens…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2822</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida Wildlife Corridor, Dave’s House, Orlando Book Festival, Kerouac House, Tayari Jones</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A look at preservation efforts for Split Oak Forest and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Dave’s House planning new residential community for homeless Central Floridians living with mental illness. Exploring Saturday’s Orlando Book Festival with the Kerouac House and keynote speaker, best-selling author Tayari Jones.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 07:56:25 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-15/florida-wildlife-corridor-daves-house-orlando-book-festival-kerouac-house-tayari-jones</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida Wildlife Corridor, Dave’s House, Orlando Book Festival, Kerouac House, Tayari Jones</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A look at preservation efforts for Split Oak Forest and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Dave’s House planning new residential community for homeless Central Floridians living with mental illness. Exploring Saturday’s Orlando Book Festival with the Kerouac House and keynote speaker, best-selling author Tayari Jones.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A look at preservation efforts for Split Oak Forest and the Florida Wildlife…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2869</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Senator Rick Scott, Young Voter Engagement, Authentic Books in Orlando </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Senator Rick Scott discusses Florida’s insurance crisis and other topics. New efforts to engage young voters of color. Orlando’s Natisha Asbell expands her online Authentic Books subscription experience to a brick-and-mortar store.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 17:34:01 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-09/senator-rick-scott-young-voter-engagement-authentic-books-in-orlando</link>
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    <itunes:title>Senator Rick Scott, Young Voter Engagement, Authentic Books in Orlando </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senator Rick Scott discusses Florida’s insurance crisis and other topics. New efforts to engage young voters of color. Orlando’s Natisha Asbell expands her online Authentic Books subscription experience to a brick-and-mortar store.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Senator Rick Scott discusses Florida’s insurance crisis and other topics. New…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2385</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Starliner Mission Scrubbed, Esports in Schools, Orlando Solar Bears </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Another delay for Boeing’s first crewed launch. Efforts to incorporate esports into Florida’s scholastic athletic programming and the importance of physical and mental health for participants. Orlando’s minor league hockey team is angling for the ECHL championship.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2024 16:49:59 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-07/starliner-mission-scrubbed-esports-in-schools-orlando-solar-bears</link>
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    <itunes:title>Starliner Mission Scrubbed, Esports in Schools, Orlando Solar Bears </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another delay for Boeing’s first crewed launch. Efforts to incorporate esports into Florida’s scholastic athletic programming and the importance of physical and mental health for participants. Orlando’s minor league hockey team is angling for the ECHL championship.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Another delay for Boeing’s first crewed launch. Efforts to incorporate esports…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2422</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Student Protests, Rep. Anna Eskamani, Reporting Horse Deaths at Racetracks, Orlando Musician Zoya Zafar</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[College campuses are dealing with protests unseen since the sixties. Florida Representative Anna Eskamani weighs in on the demonstrations, the six-week abortion ban, and rumors of a special legislative session. Ahead of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we’ll hear from various voices on the standards for safety at race tracks in Florida and throughout the country. Orlando based singer/songwriter Zoya Zafar joins us in studio to talk about her new album.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 17:00:37 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-05-02/student-protests-rep-anna-eskamani-reporting-horse-deaths-at-racetracks-orlando-musician-zoya-zafar</link>
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<itunes:summary><![CDATA[College campuses are dealing with protests unseen since the sixties. Florida Representative Anna Eskamani weighs in on the demonstrations, the six-week abortion ban, and rumors of a special legislative session. Ahead of the Kentucky Derby this weekend, we’ll hear from various voices on the standards for safety at race tracks in Florida and throughout the country. Orlando based singer/songwriter Zoya Zafar joins us in studio to talk about her new album.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[College campuses are dealing with protests unseen since the sixties. Florida…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2743</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban, Sedatives in Police Encounters, Vision Zero</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[The impact of Florida’s six-week abortion ban. Orange County traffic engineer plans to make Central Florida roads safer. AP investigative reporter Ryan Foley exposes the use of sedatives in arresting unruly perpetrators. Increasing participation in area volunteerism.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:19:37 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-04-30/floridas-6-week-abortion-ban-sedatives-in-police-encounters-vision-zero-increasing-volunteers</link>
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    <itunes:title>Florida’s 6-Week Abortion Ban, Sedatives in Police Encounters, Vision Zero</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The impact of Florida’s six-week abortion ban. Orange County traffic engineer plans to make Central Florida roads safer. AP investigative reporter Ryan Foley exposes the use of sedatives in arresting unruly perpetrators. Increasing participation in area volunteerism.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The impact of Florida’s six-week abortion ban. Orange County traffic engineer…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2840</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Hurricane Season, Orlando Entertainment District Developer, Noncompete Ban, 6th Millennium BC Bread, Unlikely Marathoner</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Looking ahead to an active Atlantic hurricane season. The impact of FTC announcement restricting employment noncompete clauses on local businesses and employees. The discovery of 8,000-year-old bread could change the way we look at early civilization. Kissimmee’s Gloria Vasquez close to running 100 marathons before she turns 100.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:02:39 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-04-25/hurricane-season-orlando-entertainment-district-developer-noncompete-ban-6th-millennium-bc-bread-unlikely-marathoner</link>
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    <itunes:title>Hurricane Season, Orlando Entertainment District Developer, Noncompete Ban, 6th Millennium BC Bread, Unlikely Marathoner</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Looking ahead to an active Atlantic hurricane season. The impact of FTC announcement restricting employment noncompete clauses on local businesses and employees. The discovery of 8,000-year-old bread could change the way we look at early civilization. Kissimmee’s Gloria Vasquez close to running 100 marathons before she turns 100.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Looking ahead to an active Atlantic hurricane season. The impact of FTC…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2830</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Downtown Development, Rollins Retirement, Red Lobster&#x27;s Role in Desegregation, Pledge to Stop Hate</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A new sports and entertainment district is developing in downtown Orlando. The President of Rollins College is retiring. Orlando-based Red Lobster faces financial issues. The seafood restaurant’s founder helped integrate Central Florida restaurants. The Central Florida Pledge stands up to hate.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:46:43 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-04-24/downtown-development-rollins-retirement-red-lobsters-role-in-desegregation-pledge-to-stop-hate</link>
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    <itunes:title>Downtown Development, Rollins Retirement, Red Lobster&#x27;s Role in Desegregation, Pledge to Stop Hate</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new sports and entertainment district is developing in downtown Orlando. The President of Rollins College is retiring. Orlando-based Red Lobster faces financial issues. The seafood restaurant’s founder helped integrate Central Florida restaurants. The Central Florida Pledge stands up to hate.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A new sports and entertainment district is developing in downtown Orlando. The…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2885</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Hotel housing, Diabetes Treatment Law, Civility in Divisive Times, UCF Cybersecurity Team </title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Embrace of Celebration provides relief for families living in poverty through a housing crisis. A Florida law expands access to insulin supplies to help diabetes patients in emergencies, but health disparities remain. Former state representative draws a roadmap to civil discourse. UCF students keep dominating cyber security competitions.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:44:42 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-04-18/hotel-housing-diabetes-treatment-law-civility-in-divisive-times-ucf-cybersecurity-team</link>
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    <itunes:title>Hotel housing, Diabetes Treatment Law, Civility in Divisive Times, UCF Cybersecurity Team </itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embrace of Celebration provides relief for families living in poverty through a housing crisis. A Florida law expands access to insulin supplies to help diabetes patients in emergencies, but health disparities remain. Former state representative draws a roadmap to civil discourse. UCF students keep dominating cyber security competitions.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Embrace of Celebration provides relief for families living in poverty through a…]]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2861</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Food Insecurity; WNBA Orlando Miracle; Photographer Develops Lost Film</title>
    <enclosure url="https://wmfe-od.streamguys1.com/engage/041624-engage.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/>
    <description><![CDATA[Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida CEO invited to D.C. to discuss hunger. Kissimmee woman discusses food insecurity. PR manager for the former Orlando Miracle WNBA team shares the team’s history. Photo exhibit originates with lost and found film.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:05:47 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-04-16/food-insecurity-wnba-orlando-miracle-photographer-develops-lost-film</link>
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    <itunes:title>Food Insecurity; WNBA Orlando Miracle; Photographer Develops Lost Film</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida CEO invited to D.C. to discuss hunger. Kissimmee woman discusses food insecurity. PR manager for the former Orlando Miracle WNBA team shares the team’s history. Photo exhibit originates with lost and found film.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida CEO invited to D.C. to discuss…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
<itunes:duration>2825</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Gabby Petito Act Signed; Don Soledad Brings Flamenco to Central Florida</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Marion County Sheriff Lt. Paul Bloom talks about the new Gabby Petito law and how it will be enforced. Nichole Schmidt is the mother of Gabby Petito, Michelle Sperzel is the CEO of Harbor House of Central Florida.Flamenco artist Don Soledad joins us in studio.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:10:46 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-04-11/gabby-petito-act-signed-don-soledad-brings-flamenco-to-central-florida</link>
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    <itunes:title>Gabby Petito Act Signed; Don Soledad Brings Flamenco to Central Florida</itunes:title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Marion County Sheriff Lt. Paul Bloom talks about the new Gabby Petito law and how it will be enforced. Nichole Schmidt is the mother of Gabby Petito, Michelle Sperzel is the CEO of Harbor House of Central Florida.Flamenco artist Don Soledad joins us in studio.]]></itunes:summary>
<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Marion County Sheriff Lt. Paul Bloom talks about the new Gabby Petito law and…]]></itunes:subtitle>
<itunes:author>Cheryn Stone</itunes:author>
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    <description><![CDATA[A bill makes it illegal to harass first responders in Florida. Building up under-heard communities across the I-4 corridor ahead of hurricane season. The legacy of ULA’s Delta rocket family. A UCF program memorializes the fallen soldiers of World War II from Florida.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 17:20:30 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>2863</itunes:duration>






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    <pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 17:04:32 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Future of abortion access; Eatonville Black history museum; Amapoundcake</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Florida Supreme Court allows six-week abortion ban and voters to decide on abortion rights. Eatonville’s Mayor shares why she believes the town is the best home for Florida’s Black History Museum. Local influencer “AmaPoundcake” has a positive take on body image.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:37:32 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:duration>2856</itunes:duration>






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    <title>Regina Hill Arrested; Identifying Elder Abuse; DeSantis Signs Anti-Squatter Law; Mister Rogers&#x27; Rollins Legacy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is arrested for elder abuse. AARP shares warning signs of exploitation. A new law makes it easier for property owners to vacate squatters. Mister Rogers Week of Kindness at Rollins College.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 17:12:46 -0400</pubDate>
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    <title>Fentanyl; Racial Disparities in the Medical Field; Women&#x27;s Health Forum; Tyler Gillespie and Florida Man</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[A parent who lost his son to overdose and efforts to control the fentanyl crisis in Volusia County. Racial disparities within Central Florida’s medical community and its impact on women of color. Florida Man Poems revisited.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 17:33:17 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Fentanyl; Racial Disparities in the Medical Field; Women&#x27;s Health Forum; Tyler Gillespie and Florida Man</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[A parent who lost his son to overdose and efforts to control the fentanyl…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>2834</itunes:duration>
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    <title>Floridians Flown From Haiti; VoRide; Mickey and the Teamsters; J Henry Barbershop Unites Parramore</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Floridians in Haiti are evacuating and being taken to the Orlando Sanford International Airport. The Volusia County rideshare VoRide is expanding. Mike Schneider, author of Mickey and the Teamsters, discusses the history of unions at Disney. A pillar of Parramore, J Henry’s barbershop, is back open after being destroyed by a fire.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:09:11 -0400</pubDate>
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    <itunes:title>Floridians Flown From Haiti; VoRide; Mickey and the Teamsters; J Henry Barbershop Unites Parramore</itunes:title>
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    <title>Florida Primary Day; Orange County Supervisor of Elections; March Madness; Bracket Pool Legalities; Plogging For Pints Comes To Orlando</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[WMFE's Joe Mario Pedersen reports on Primary Day poll activity and Orange County Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean talks about his new role. We profile Florida schools in the NCAA March Madness tournaments and Orlando hosts 'Plogging for Pints' - a great way to keep fit and clean your community.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:59:34 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-03-19/florida-primary-day-orange-county-supervisor-of-elections-march-madness-bracket-pool-legalities-plogging-for-pints-comes-to-orlando</link>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[WMFE's Joe Mario Pedersen reports on Primary Day poll activity and Orange…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<itunes:duration>2873</itunes:duration>






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    <title>OnePULSE Investigation; Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Fails; Living With Alzheimer&#x27;s; Celebrating Pi Day</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Reporter Amanda Rabines joins us Engage to unpack her Orlando Sentinel investigation into the collapse of the OnePULSE Foundation. Carlos Guillermo Smith with Equality Florida shares what he considers successes this legislative session following a legal settlement in the Parental Rights in Education law. There are disparities in diagnosis of dementia. Math Professor Allen Pelley unravels the mystery of Pi Day. Bethune Cookman’s oldest alumna is 106 today.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:31:34 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-03-14/onepulse-investigation-anti-lgbtq-legislation-fails-living-with-alzheimers-celebrating-pi-day</link>
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    <itunes:title>OnePULSE Investigation; Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Fails; Living With Alzheimer&#x27;s; Celebrating Pi Day</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Reporter Amanda Rabines joins us Engage to unpack her Orlando Sentinel…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <title>Community Violence Intervention Initiative; Mangrove Preservation; Scalia-Ginsburg Opera; Jackie Robinson&#x27;s Daytona Beach Legacy</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Orlando is expanding an anti-violence program that has demonstrated success in preventing firearm deaths. Also, mangroves are a legally protected ecosystem, we'll look at preservation efforts in Florida. Opera del Sol brings Scalia/Ginsburg to the Pugh Theater and Engage revisits a historic moment in baseball.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:20:54 -0400</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-03-12/community-violence-intervention-initiative-mangrove-preservation-scalia-ginsburg-opera-jackie-robinsons-daytona-beach-legacy</link>
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    <itunes:title>Community Violence Intervention Initiative; Mangrove Preservation; Scalia-Ginsburg Opera; Jackie Robinson&#x27;s Daytona Beach Legacy</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Orlando is expanding an anti-violence program that has demonstrated success in…]]></itunes:subtitle>

<itunes:duration>2874</itunes:duration>






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    <title>HCA Nurse Negotiations; Crisis in Haiti; 2024 Sargassum Predictions; Blood Drive for Sickle Cell Patients; Blockbuster Experience Pop-up</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[HCA Healthcare hospital nurses in Osceola and Sanford rally for better staffing levels. The Executive Director of the Haitian American Art Network in Orlando fears for family living in the Caribbean country under a state of emergency. Hear predictions for sargassum blooms this summer and some ideas about what to do with the smelly stuff that could benefit coastal communities. OneBlood needs more African American blood donors to help sickle cell patients. A Blockbuster store experience pops up at the Central Florida Fair.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:52:44 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-03-07/hca-nurse-negotiations-crisis-in-haiti-2024-sargassum-predictions-blood-drive-for-sickle-cell-patients-blockbuster-experience-pop-up</link>
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    <itunes:title>HCA Nurse Negotiations; Crisis in Haiti; 2024 Sargassum Predictions; Blood Drive for Sickle Cell Patients; Blockbuster Experience Pop-up</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[HCA Healthcare hospital nurses in Osceola and Sanford rally for better staffing…]]></itunes:subtitle>

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    <description><![CDATA[The Executive Director of Apopka's Hope CommUnity Center discusses the impact of the state’s legislature move to ban community IDs used by many undocumented residents. A local researcher studies the political engagement of Black students at Florida's HBCUs. An Orlando tree that pre-dates the Revolutionary War is getting cloned. There are plans to build a portable resilience hub to use before or after severe weather events. We meet the Orlando chapter of one of America’s most prominent Black motorcycle clubs.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:00:08 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-03-05/community-ids-orlandos-big-tree-hbcu-student-political-engagement-buffalo-soldiers-motorcycle-club</link>
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    <itunes:title>Community ID&#x27;s; Orlando&#x27;s Big Tree; HBCU Student Political Engagement; Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The Executive Director of Apopka's Hope CommUnity Center discusses the impact…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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    <title>Sickle Cell Disease in Central Florida; Sunshine State Mafia; Mike the Friendly Firefighter</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[An Orlando physician and Sickle Cell patient shares the devastating effects of the disease and optimism for the Florida bill sponsored by Representative Kelly Skidmore that allocates funding for research and treatment. A Florida author discusses the history of organized crime in the Sunshine State. After Brittany Jones’ fiancé, a Florida firefighter, died while on a rescue call, she wrote a children’s book to honor him and inspire others. We’ll stop by the Mills 50 district to hear the sounds of the 2024 Lunar New Year Parade.]]></description>
    
    <pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 17:38:49 -0500</pubDate>
    <link>https://www.cfpublic.org/podcast/engage/2024-02-29/sickle-cell-central-florida-sunshine-state-mafia-mike-the-friendly-firefighter-childrens-book</link>
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    <itunes:title>Sickle Cell Disease in Central Florida; Sunshine State Mafia; Mike the Friendly Firefighter</itunes:title>
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<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[An Orlando physician and Sickle Cell patient shares the devastating effects of…]]></itunes:subtitle>
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