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We hear from WUFT Report for America corps member Rose Schnabel about how drought can affect wildlife — and humans.

Keep Alachua County Beautiful Executive Director Carlos Gonzalez shares information on events, how to become a volunteer, how to register for The Great American Cleanup and other initiatives throughout the year.

Operation Catnip Gainesville Development Director Leah Hawes talks about efforts to control the feral cat population in North Central Florida, their available services including humane traps and other surgeries and the need for volunteers

On today's show: The government shutdown last month is continuing to affect local families relying on SNAP benefits, and food banks are having to pick up the slack. Later, we'll hear an excerpt of an Atrium magazine article about a bare knuckle boxer. Plus, a UF study found reading for pleasure dropped 40% in the last 20 years — but not all hope is lost.

Glenn Terry, aka Mango Glenn, and Rhonda Victor Sibelius share information about the third annual Flying Pig Parade scheduled for Saturday, January 3, 2026 from 2 to 3 p.m. followed by the Bo Diddley Birthday Bash at Bo Diddley Plaza in downtown Gainesville.

Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo Director Jonathan Miot shares information about the zoo's diverse collection that contains both native and exotic species for everyone to enjoy including Bald Eagles, White-throated Capuchin monkeys, American alligators and Matschie's Tree Kangaroo.

Hippodrome State Theatre Consulting Producer Evans Haile shares information on the 2026 main stage productions, the cinema offerings and the gallery that hosts art exhibitions and special events.

This week, the Florida Department of Health reported 66 measles cases. WUFT's Sofia Dinka reports on the illness and what people can do to prevent infection.

Host Kristin Chermont Spina spoke to the director of the UF Brechner Center Freedom of Information Project on the arrests of journalists following their coverage of anti-ICE protests

Dr. Hans van Oostrom, the new director of the Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center, also known as the AI² (AI squared) Center, tells us about the Center and its annual summit in Orlando which will take place March 29 through April 1.