Judith Smelser

This week, Gainesville Mayor Harvey Ward tackles the state's audit of local spending, raising concerns about transparency and waste. Miami Herald reporter Alexandra Glorioso dives into the Ghislaine Maxwell inquiry, linking it to the Epstein case. Public media leaders Paul Grove and Judith Smelser discuss the severe impact of federal funding cuts on local stations in Florida, stressing the importance of community support to sustain vital programming. They highlight innovative partnerships needed to navigate these financial challenges.