WIOD Special Features Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Broward Schools' Chief Safety and Security Officer Brian Katz explains how the district has improved safety and security since the tragedy at Marjory Stonemen Douglas High.
Ryan Petty lost his daughter Alaina two years ago in the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas H.S. joined us to discuss two years later and also the elimination of common core math from the Florida public school system.
Two Years Later: School board member and MSD parent Laurie Alhadeff has been working with the Florida Legislature trying to get Alyssa's Law (named after her daughter who was one of the victims of the MSD shooting) to pass in the state and nationwide.
Fred Guttenberg is the father of Jaime one of the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas spoke with us about his organization "Orange Ribbons for Jaime" and also touched on gun safety and Alyssa's law.
Jake Navarro "Paco" From 96 Rock Panama City Beach is riding the SkyWheel for 53 hours to break a Guinness World Record.
Air Force F-22 Raptor Demo Team captain and pilot Major Paul Lopez speaks about performing at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show.
Broward Navy Days Executive Director Mary Anne Gray speaks about activities during the week.
Broward County Public Schools' Chief of Student Support Initiatives and Recovery Michaelle Pope speaks about the Day of Service and Love, moment of silence district wide and heightened security at all schools on February 14th.
Dr. Judith Aronson-Ramos with Professionals United for Parkland (PU4P)
A group that looks to treat mental health effects of the MSD shooting.
The group has done several events with students and staff at the school.
Broward Teachers' Union President Anna Fusco talks about how teachers are coping a year after the Parkland tragedy.
George LeMieux, who chaired the MSD Victims' Fund, says all the more than $10-million collected has been distributed to the victims. Listen to the full interview here.
Manuel Oliver who lost his son Joaquin nearly a year ago at the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas spoke with WIOD the day after Florida congressman Matt Gaetz tried to have him removed from a hearing on gun violence. Here is what Manuel had to say.