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Shelley Reback

If a Tree Falls in Florida Who is Responsible?

If a tree falls in Florida, who is responsible? Could shifting liability for falling trees impact the region’s urban canopy? MidPoint looks at the proposed Fallen Tree Act (HB 599/SB 724) which would make the...

DOGE Cuts to NOAA Impact Hurricane Readiness and More

Meteorologists say DOGE cuts to NOAA impact weather forecasting and hurricane readiness and may damage national and international commerce.

Trump’s Executive Orders Attack Big Law Firms

Trump attacks Big Law firms to settle his political grievances. Some firms capitulate and others go on the defensive.

Anxiety, Keeps On Tryin’ Me…

Psychologists offer some advice and coping strategies for how to deal with the anxiety caused by the Trump agenda.

MidPoint listeners Talk Back Town Hall

MidPoint listeners get to talk back to us, and program the show to discuss what they want to talk about.

DOGE Destroying USAID

DOGE is destroying USAID, firing its employees, and leaving the US vulnerable throughout the world.

Challenging Mosaic Phosphate Co.

Environmental lawyers are challenging Mosaic Phosphate company's plans for their hazardous waste disposal in Florida

What About Refugee Resettlement Now?

Gulf Coast JFCS refugee resettlement department discussed the effect of the Trump Stop Order on refugees admissions and funding.

AI, Deep Seek & the Market Freak-Out

Dr. John Licato, Prof. of Computer Science gives us an introduction to artificial intelligence, Open AI, machine learning, and why the financial markets dived on the release of the Chinese AI platform Deep Seek.

The Problem of Poop

What to do about our sewage spills, leaky septic tanks & stinky beaches. Solving the problem of poop.

Cities For All People

Urbanist Gil Penalosa advises communities on how to create vibrant cities and healthy communities for everyone. His focus is on the design and use of parks and streets as great public places, as well as...

Corporatocracy: Protecting Democracy from Dark Money and Corrupt Politicians

Ciara Torres-Spellicy discusses her new book, "Corporatocracy-Protecting Democracy from Dark Money & Corrupt Politicians"
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