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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.

Chat with Ted Spiker, UF CJC's Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs and Professor in the Department of Journalism.

This episode features Beyond120, a program launched in 2018 through a passion for connecting students in the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with tangible, real-world experiences that help them transpose the relevance of their degree with their future professions.

Doug Jones, outgoing director of the Florida Museum of Natural History, talks with host Sue Wagner about his tenure at the museum, the collections stored in their various facilities and what renovations are in process for the Museum reopening in the fall of 2026.

The 44th annual Gainesville Downtown Festival & Art Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 is featured. Event coordinator Lili Tzho shares information about the artists, performers, children's activities and more.

Laura Bialeck, LifeSouth District Community Development Coordinator, talks with Sue about the Operation Santa Delivery event on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Santa Fe College North Fields at the intersection of NW 39th Avenue and NW 91st Street.

Franziska Raeber, Director of Development of the Humane Society of North Central Florida shares information on how the organization strives to sustain a no-kill community as they act as advocates for pets and pet owners, match pets and people for a lifetime and promote the spaying and neutering of companion animals through education and outreach.

Chat with Cynthia Barnett, Senior Lecturer and Director of Climate and Environment Reporting Initiatives with the CJC's Department of Journalism.