Episodios

  • Green Goals Cut by Red Pen, Tariffs Ignite Snags for Fireworks Industry, Creative Village Opens in Once Bustling Orlando Mall

    Green Goals Cut by Red Pen, Tariffs Ignite Snags for Fireworks Industry, Creative Village Opens in Once Bustling Orlando Mall
    Jul 3 2025
    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.
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    47 m
  • Florida Finally has a Spending Plan, Debate Over Gun Ownership in LGTQ+ Communities, High Stakes for Soccer Fans

    Florida Finally has a Spending Plan, Debate Over Gun Ownership in LGTQ+ Communities, High Stakes for Soccer Fans
    Jun 26 2025
    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.
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    50 m
  • Juneteenth and Black Joy Amid DEI Rollbacks, Young Farmers Dig Orlando Urban Farm, UrMomSkates on a School Night

    Juneteenth and Black Joy Amid DEI Rollbacks, Young Farmers Dig Orlando Urban Farm, UrMomSkates on a School Night
    Jun 20 2025
    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.
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    50 m
  • Pulse Remembrance 9 Years Later: Finding Purpose and Healing After Tragedy

    Pulse Remembrance 9 Years Later: Finding Purpose and Healing After Tragedy
    Jun 12 2025
    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.
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    50 m
  • Students Face Summer Hunger, The Pitch for MLB in Orlando, National Moonshine Day

    Students Face Summer Hunger, The Pitch for MLB in Orlando, National Moonshine Day
    Jun 6 2025
    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.
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    50 m
  • Deportations in Central Florida, Epic Universe Sound Design, and Pinball Culture in Orlando

    Deportations in Central Florida, Epic Universe Sound Design, and Pinball Culture in Orlando
    May 29 2025
    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.
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions, NOAA Cuts, FEMA in Florida, Orlando Cricket Club Grows

    Atlantic Hurricane Season Predictions, NOAA Cuts, FEMA in Florida, Orlando Cricket Club Grows
    May 22 2025
    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.
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    48 m
  • Exploring the True Costs of Commuting in Central Florida

    Exploring the True Costs of Commuting in Central Florida
    May 15 2025
    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.
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    50 m