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University of Florida Campaign for Charities (UFCC) Coordinator Karen Thomas shares information on the importance of the campaign, the agencies involved, special fundraising events and just how easy it is to donate to a good cause.

Chat with Dr. Huan Chen, Professor and Chair in UFCJC's Department of Advertising.

Lee Ann Chesterfield, director of the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida, is featured. Chesterfield shares information on Museum Nights, Art after Dark and current and upcoming exhibits.

This week on The Rundown - Explore how art museums are working to shake off their “pretentious” image. We invite you to look up with us in a new recurring segment called "Constellation Conversation," in which we explore the stories behind the stars. Last, Gainesville gets ready for one of its most beloved traditions: the Homecoming Parade. Hear from longtime paradegoers about what makes this annual day of community celebration special.

This week on The Rundown - Public school enrollment in Alachua County and Florida is down. A new book explores Florida's journey to grant people with felony convictions the right to vote. And a graveyard caretaker has spent years digitizing the past.

This episode features author, photojournalist and University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications alumna V. Jane Windsor and her new book “The Sustainable Spirit: The Art of Lorelei Esser.”

Crystal Sorrow, chief executive officer of the Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network, shares information on activities for Domestic Violence Awareness Month including the Strength in Strides Awareness Walk, the annual Guest Chefs gathering and other fundraising events.

It's a showdown between the city of Gainesville and the GRU Authority. We explore what to expect as the polls open next week. Plus, October is LGBTQ history month. Reporter Sara James-Ranta sat down with a Gainesville drag queen to learn more about the art of drag. And, it's officially spooky season! We get into the Halloween spirit with treats and tricks.

SNAP benefits are limited this month due to the government shutdown. How are food banks are handling the increase in demand? Later, we hear from local authors about a new book that features cultural sites across north central Florida. And finally, why are people so obsessed with pumpkin spice?

This episode features Rick Hirsch, director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability at the University of Florida. Hirsch tells us about the Collier Prize Symposium on Nov. 13, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, which will feature investigations honored in the 2025 competition.