Episodes

  • Central Florida Immigration Concerns, Artemis II Moon Mission Milestones, Orlando Performer Shines on RuPaul’s Drag Race

    Central Florida Immigration Concerns, Artemis II Moon Mission Milestones, Orlando Performer Shines on RuPaul’s Drag Race
    Jan 23 2026
    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.
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    51 mins
  • Central Florida Focus on beginning of 2026 Legislative Session, Stars of the Spectrum Concert Shines in Orlando

    Central Florida Focus on beginning of 2026 Legislative Session, Stars of the Spectrum Concert Shines in Orlando
    Jan 15 2026
    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.
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    51 mins
  • ACA Costs Rise, Historic Eatonville School Land Sparks Debate, Why Fast-Food Resolutions Fail

    ACA Costs Rise, Historic Eatonville School Land Sparks Debate, Why Fast-Food Resolutions Fail
    Jan 8 2026
    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.
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    49 mins
  • 2025: A Year of Joy

    2025: A Year of Joy
    Jan 1 2026
    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.
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    51 mins
  • Growth, Belonging, and the Changing Meaning of Home in Central Florida

    Growth, Belonging, and the Changing Meaning of Home in Central Florida
    Dec 18 2025
    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.
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    49 mins
  • AI regulations, UFL’s Orlando Storm, Chriskwanzukkah, Ballroom dancing competition

    AI regulations, UFL’s Orlando Storm, Chriskwanzukkah, Ballroom dancing competition
    Dec 11 2025
    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.
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    51 mins
  • Redistricting, I-4’s History, Iran Torture Allegation, HBCU Hoops, and the BarbaCuban

    Redistricting, I-4’s History, Iran Torture Allegation, HBCU Hoops, and the BarbaCuban
    Dec 4 2025
    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.
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    51 mins
  • Orlando Ranks 49th Out of 50 Markets for Wages, One Small Step Draws to a Close, Music and saliva to better understand Alzheimer’s

    Orlando Ranks 49th Out of 50 Markets for Wages, One Small Step Draws to a Close, Music and saliva to better understand Alzheimer’s
    Nov 20 2025
    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.
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    51 mins