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Air Times: Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Rebroadcasts Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. & Saturdays at 7:30 a.m.
Intersection is 90.7's weekly news and in-depth conversation program. We talk with political leaders, environmental experts, historians, writers, musicians, and other news makers from around Central Florida. Intersection is where they all come together on 90.7 News.
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Intersection | Florida Author and Journalist Craig Pittman
June 11, 2013 WMFE - Craig Pittman is a writer and reporter who has been covering environmental stories with the Tampa Bay Times for fifteen years. His most recent book is called "Scent of Scandal: Greed, Betrayal, and the World's Most Beautiful Orchid", it's a true crime story about a Peruvian orchid smuggled into Florida.
90.7's Matthew Peddie talks to him about the book, Florida environmental politics and more.
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Intersection | Impact of Zimmerman Trial on Sanford
June 4, 2013 WMFE - The trial of George Zimmerman begins June 10th in Sanford Florida. Zimmerman is facing second degree murder charges for the killing of seventeen year old Trayvon Martin in February of last year. Zimmerman says he acted in self defense when he shot the unarmed African American teenager.
90.7's Matthew Peddie speaks with Orlando Sentinel columnist Darryl Owens about the social impact of the incident and the effect of the upcoming trial on the city of Sanford and Central Florida's black community.
Also, 90.7's Amy Green traveled to Sanford's historic African American community of Goldsboro to speak to the residents there about their thoughts on the upcoming trial.
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Intersection | Central Florida Classical Music and Vietnamese Radio
May 28, 2013 WMFE - Classical music fans in Central Florida have a choice of orchestras if they want to see a live performance. 90.7's Matthew Peddie speaks with Aaron Collins, Artistic Director of the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra, and Christopher Wilkins, Music Director of the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, about the state of classical music in Central Florida and the direction their organizations are heading.
Also, May is Asian Pacific American Heritage month. The Asian population is the fastest growing in the United States and Orlando is home to a thriving community of Vietnamese restaurants and businesses. To talk about that community Matthew Peddie is joined by Thomas Nguyen, former host of Radio Saigon, a Vietnamese radio station broadcast through Central Florida.
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Intersection | South Florida Water Management District Chairman and Orlando International Fringe Festival
May 21, 2013 WMFE - The South Florida Water Management District is the largest in Florida, managing water needs for 7 million people. 90.7's Matthew Peddie speaks with the newly elected chairman of the South Florida Water Management District, Dan O'Keefe, about the challenges he faces and the plan for Everglades restoration.
Also, 90.7's Nicole Creston talks to Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival producer Mike Marinaccio.
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Intersection | Ethics Reform and Country Music Singer Rachel Potter
May 14, 2013 WMFE - Ethics reform was a top priority for Legislators this session, but did they live up to their promise? 90.7's Matthew Peddie talks with Dan Krassner, Executive Director of Integrity Florida, about the ethics reform and what impact on Floridians. Also, Central Florida Native Rachel Potter has sung in Broadway musicals and now she's released her first crowd-funded Country album. Matthew Peddie talks to Rachel about her transition into country music and her journey as an independent musician.
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Intersection | The Future of Central Florida Transportation
May 7, 2013 WMFE - Orlando's population is expected to grow 74% in the next twenty years, putting more cars on already crowded roads. It's hoped the SunRail Commuter train will ease congestion on I-4 when it starts service in 2014 and there's also a slew of other rail and other mass transit projects on the drawing board in Central Florida as the region looks to cope with the demands of a growing population. To talk more about these initiatives 90.7's Matthew Peddie speaks to a panel of experts in transportation planning.
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