https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents en 2026 WLRN The best of WLRN News storytelling, including radio series, special-topics coverage and interactive projects. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/83ed4144-9d60-11eb-8dda-b35e0b03e304/image/c7b11d59419b7b7017d5cf4f60be41f1.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents no episodic WLRN News The best of WLRN News storytelling, including radio series, special-topics coverage and interactive projects. WLRN podcasts@wlrnnews.org https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2026-03-02/revisiting-young-survivors-the-unspoken-trauma-of-gun-violence-a-wlrn-series We are sad to share news of the death of Aaron Willis. When Aaron was 15, he was shot off his bicycle by an unknown assailant. His injuries made him paraplegic and weighed heavily on his mental health. His story was part of a WLRN special production, Young Survivors: The Unspoken Trauma of Gun Violence reported by Sammy Mack, Nadege Green and Rowan Moore Gerety. The trajectory of violence can be long and complicated. Aaron’s family continues to be candid about his struggles. Aaron Willis died in February of 2026 by suicide, a complication from a 2012 gunshot wound to the spine. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can reach the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. WLRN is re-sharing stories from the series. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:25:08 -0000 Revisiting 'Young Survivors: The Unspoken Trauma of Gun Violence,' a WLRN series full WLRN News We are sad to share news of the death of Aaron Willis. When Aaron was 15, he… We are sad to share news of the death of Aaron Willis. When Aaron was 15, he was shot off his bicycle by an unknown assailant. His injuries made him paraplegic and weighed heavily on his mental health. His story was part of a WLRN special production, Young Survivors: The Unspoken Trauma of Gun Violence reported by Sammy Mack, Nadege Green and Rowan Moore Gerety. The trajectory of violence can be long and complicated. Aaron’s family continues to be candid about his struggles. Aaron Willis died in February of 2026 by suicide, a complication from a 2012 gunshot wound to the spine. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can reach the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 988 or visiting 988lifeline.org. WLRN is re-sharing stories from the series. 4024 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2026-01-22/investigation-cops-in-elite-ghost-unit-left-a-trail-of-red-flags-before-fatal-chase A WLRN investigation identified serious disciplinary issues and lax oversight by the West Palm Beach Police Department well before officers in an elite police unit called "GHOST" were indicted for allegedly covering up a chase that killed a pregnant woman and her mother in July 2024. The investigation comes as the department's new chief seeks to re-establish a street crimes unit, since GHOST was disbanded. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:29:11 -0000 Investigation: Cops in elite 'GHOST' unit left a trail of red flags before fatal chase full WLRN News A WLRN investigation identified serious disciplinary issues and lax oversight… A WLRN investigation identified serious disciplinary issues and lax oversight by the West Palm Beach Police Department well before officers in an elite police unit called "GHOST" were indicted for allegedly covering up a chase that killed a pregnant woman and her mother in July 2024. The investigation comes as the department's new chief seeks to re-establish a street crimes unit, since GHOST was disbanded. 1124 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2025-02-26/haiti-on-the-line Last year more than 5,000 people in Haiti were killed in gang-related violence. The country has been in a political crisis for years. And for Haitians in America with feet in two worlds, reality in both countries is unstable. To better understand the story, public radio stations in the three cities with the largest Haitian populations in America teamed up to open the phones and hear from Haitian listeners.Brian Lehrer (WNYC, New York City), with Saraya Wintersmith (GBH News, Boston) and Tim Padgett (WLRN, Miami) hosted the 90-minute special, “Haiti on the Line,” which aired live across all three stations on Feb. 24, 2025. This call-in special highlighted the personal experiences of listeners in these communities, who shared their stories about their relationship to Haiti and the current crisis and explored the new realities migrants and refugees face here in America.The hosts were joined by special guests and experts on the situation, including:Widlore Merancourt, journalist and editor-in-chief of Haitian news outlet AyiboPostJacqueline Charles, reporter for the Miami Herald who was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her work covering the 2010 Haiti earthquakeDr. Geralde Gabeau, executive director of the Immigrant Family Services Institute Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:42:15 -0000 Haiti On The Line full WLRN News Last year more than 5,000 people in Haiti were killed in gang-related violence.… Last year more than 5,000 people in Haiti were killed in gang-related violence. The country has been in a political crisis for years. And for Haitians in America with feet in two worlds, reality in both countries is unstable. To better understand the story, public radio stations in the three cities with the largest Haitian populations in America teamed up to open the phones and hear from Haitian listeners.Brian Lehrer (WNYC, New York City), with Saraya Wintersmith (GBH News, Boston) and Tim Padgett (WLRN, Miami) hosted the 90-minute special, “Haiti on the Line,” which aired live across all three stations on Feb. 24, 2025. This call-in special highlighted the personal experiences of listeners in these communities, who shared their stories about their relationship to Haiti and the current crisis and explored the new realities migrants and refugees face here in America.The hosts were joined by special guests and experts on the situation, including:Widlore Merancourt, journalist and editor-in-chief of Haitian news outlet AyiboPostJacqueline Charles, reporter for the Miami Herald who was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her work covering the 2010 Haiti earthquakeDr. Geralde Gabeau, executive director of the Immigrant Family Services Institute 5565 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2023-03-08/unguarded-the-guardianship-program-of-dade-sells-properties-of-incapacitated-people-to-a-miami-realtor-who-reaps-big-gains A WLRN investigation found the nonprofit sold homes of clients to Express Homes — owned by Carlos Morales, husband of Miami City Attorney Victoria Méndez — which resold several properties within days. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 21:15:16 -0000 UNGUARDED: The Guardianship Program of Dade sells properties of ‘incapacitated’ people to a Miami realtor, who reaps big gains full WLRN News A WLRN investigation found the nonprofit sold homes of clients to Express Homes… A WLRN investigation found the nonprofit sold homes of clients to Express Homes — owned by Carlos Morales, husband of Miami City Attorney Victoria Méndez — which resold several properties within days. 1125 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2023-03-07/a-battle-over-the-soul-of-miami-beach-will-developers-destroy-or-save-art-deco Miami Beach is known for its colorful Art Deco buildings. But more and more, only real estate developers are willing to spend the money it takes to preserve them — if they can build a tall, high-end residential tower on the property. This strategy saves at least part of the old buildings but changes the skyline forever. Preservationists fear this will destroy what makes Miami Beach special. WLRN's Verónica Zaragovia reports on the simmering tensions over historic preservation in an evolving city — throughout the last century and today. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:54:25 -0000 A battle over the soul of Miami Beach: Will developers destroy or save Art Deco? full WLRN News Miami Beach is known for its colorful Art Deco buildings. But more and more,… Miami Beach is known for its colorful Art Deco buildings. But more and more, only real estate developers are willing to spend the money it takes to preserve them — if they can build a tall, high-end residential tower on the property. This strategy saves at least part of the old buildings but changes the skyline forever. Preservationists fear this will destroy what makes Miami Beach special. WLRN's Verónica Zaragovia reports on the simmering tensions over historic preservation in an evolving city — throughout the last century and today. 1124 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2020-05-06/miami-and-county-school-board-destroyed-a-black-community-to-build-a-whites-only-school By Nadege Green Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:54:04 -0000 Miami And County School Board Destroyed A Black Community To Build A Whites Only School full WLRN News By Nadege Green By Nadege Green 1394 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2021-02-16/class-of-covid-19-an-education-crisis-for-floridas-vulnerable-students In this Florida Public Media production, journalists explore the high costs of the pandemic for children and young adults who faced some of the greatest obstacles to success in school well before COVID-19 upended public education. For the full series, visit classofcovid.org. Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:33:25 -0000 Class of COVID-19: An Education Crisis for Florida's Vulnerable Students full WLRN News In this Florida Public Media production, journalists explore the high costs of… In this Florida Public Media production, journalists explore the high costs of the pandemic for children and young adults who faced some of the greatest obstacles to success in school well before COVID-19 upended public education. For the full series, visit classofcovid.org. 3538 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2019-11-08/there-goes-the-neighborhood-miami-part-3 Life and loss in Little Haiti, where residents find themselves in the path of a land rush. WLRN and WNYC Studios present the final episode of a three-part series on climate gentrification. Fri, 08 Nov 2019 22:13:27 -0000 There Goes The Neighborhood: Miami—Part 3 full WLRN News Life and loss in Little Haiti, where residents find themselves in the path of a… Life and loss in Little Haiti, where residents find themselves in the path of a land rush. WLRN and WNYC Studios present the final episode of a three-part series on climate gentrification. 1686 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2019-11-06/there-goes-the-neighborhood-miami-part-2-from-the-stakes The fear of mass displacement isn’t paranoia for black people in Liberty City. It’s family history. WLRN and WYNC studios present the second episode of a three part series on climate gentrification. Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:41:28 -0000 There Goes The Neighborhood: Miami - Part 2 (From The Stakes) full WLRN News The fear of mass displacement isn’t paranoia for black people in Liberty City.… The fear of mass displacement isn’t paranoia for black people in Liberty City. It’s family history. WLRN and WYNC studios present the second episode of a three part series on climate gentrification. 1507 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2019-11-04/there-goes-the-neighborhood-miami-part-1-from-the-stakes The sea level is rising--and so is the rent. WLRN and WYNC studios present the first episode of a three part series on climate gentrification. Tue, 05 Nov 2019 02:29:15 -0000 There Goes the Neighborhood: Miami—Part 1 (from The Stakes) full WLRN News The sea level is rising--and so is the rent. WLRN and WYNC studios present the… The sea level is rising--and so is the rent. WLRN and WYNC studios present the first episode of a three part series on climate gentrification. 1638 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2019-08-26/chartered-floridas-first-private-takeover-of-a-public-school-system Florida’s first all-charter school district was engineered by unelected state bureaucrats at then-Gov. Rick Scott’s Department of Education, funded by the state Legislature and carried out by a charter school network based in South Florida, nearly 500 miles away. Tue, 27 Aug 2019 00:38:22 -0000 Chartered: Florida's First Private Takeover Of A Public School System full WLRN News Florida’s first all-charter school district was engineered by unelected state… Florida’s first all-charter school district was engineered by unelected state bureaucrats at then-Gov. Rick Scott’s Department of Education, funded by the state Legislature and carried out by a charter school network based in South Florida, nearly 500 miles away. 3809 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2019-05-13/florida-city-mom-makes-prom-special-for-teenage-girls-after-her-daughter-was-killed For the last couple of years, a school bus driver in Florida City has made prom possible for dozens of teenage girls in South Miami-Dade. Tue, 14 May 2019 00:11:16 -0000 Florida City Mom Makes Prom Special For Teenage Girls After Her Daughter Was Killed full WLRN News For the last couple of years, a school bus driver in Florida City has made prom… For the last couple of years, a school bus driver in Florida City has made prom possible for dozens of teenage girls in South Miami-Dade. 472 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2019-03-13/how-miami-dades-mental-health-program-steers-people-to-treatment-not-jail In collaboration with 70 Million, a national podcast that examines criminal justice reforms around the country, WLRN looked at the mechanisms of Miami-Dade County's Criminal Mental Health Project. Wed, 13 Mar 2019 23:07:12 -0000 How Miami-Dade's Mental Health Program Steers People To Treatment, Not Jail full WLRN News In collaboration with 70 Million, a national podcast that examines criminal… In collaboration with 70 Million, a national podcast that examines criminal justice reforms around the country, WLRN looked at the mechanisms of Miami-Dade County's Criminal Mental Health Project. 1875 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2018-11-01/derision-2018-carl-hiaasen-and-dave-barry-take-a-look-into-floridas-political-landscape Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:03:37 -0000 Derision 2018: Carl Hiaasen And Dave Barry Take A Look Into Florida's Political Landscape full WLRN News 3814 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2018-02-19/anguish-and-activism-listen-to-the-students-of-stoneman-douglas-high The grief and mourning continue for the 17 dead students and staff killed in last week’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. But something else is happening among the anguish of the interrupted lives of the victims and survivors. Out of the agony — activism. Mon, 19 Feb 2018 18:03:53 -0000 Anguish and Activism: Listen To The Students of Stoneman Douglas High full WLRN News The grief and mourning continue for the 17 dead students and staff killed in… The grief and mourning continue for the 17 dead students and staff killed in last week’s mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. But something else is happening among the anguish of the interrupted lives of the victims and survivors. Out of the agony — activism. 3166 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-09-18/florida-after-hurricane-irma-part-2 Hurricane Irma was the strongest storm to hit Florida in more than a decade. It set records on its way through the Atlantic and Caribbean: the longest sustained Category 5 storm of the satellite age, the fastest winds of any storm in the open Atlantic and enough energy for an entire hurricane season -- all in one storm. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:52:47 -0000 Florida After Hurricane Irma - Part 2 full WLRN News Hurricane Irma was the strongest storm to hit Florida in more than a decade. It… Hurricane Irma was the strongest storm to hit Florida in more than a decade. It set records on its way through the Atlantic and Caribbean: the longest sustained Category 5 storm of the satellite age, the fastest winds of any storm in the open Atlantic and enough energy for an entire hurricane season -- all in one storm. 3192 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-09-18/florida-after-hurricane-irma-part-1 Irma was an epic storm. It was stronger and bigger than almost all hurricanes on record and lasted longer than any storm on record. From the Lower Florida Keys to St. Augustine, the Gulf Coast across to I-95, it triggered the largest evacuation in Florida and left large swaths of the state without power for days. Mon, 18 Sep 2017 23:52:04 -0000 Florida After Hurricane Irma - Part 1 full WLRN News Irma was an epic storm. It was stronger and bigger than almost all hurricanes… Irma was an epic storm. It was stronger and bigger than almost all hurricanes on record and lasted longer than any storm on record. From the Lower Florida Keys to St. Augustine, the Gulf Coast across to I-95, it triggered the largest evacuation in Florida and left large swaths of the state without power for days. 3194 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-06-08/cell-1-floridas-death-penalty-in-limbo-epilogue As of March 13, 2017, Florida has a death penalty again. Thu, 08 Jun 2017 19:40:47 -0000 Cell 1: Florida's Death Penalty in Limbo (Epilogue) full WLRN News As of March 13, 2017, Florida has a death penalty again. As of March 13, 2017, Florida has a death penalty again. 3414 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-03-05/research-supports-proposed-reservoir-for-everglades-as-farmers-fear-for-their-livelihoods Karson Turner reaches into a grassy row of sugar cane. He grips a stalk, jointed like bamboo, and breaks it, revealing the sweetness inside. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 03:37:21 -0000 Research Supports Proposed Reservoir For Everglades As Farmers Fear For Their Livelihoods full WLRN News Karson Turner reaches into a grassy row of sugar cane. He grips a stalk,… Karson Turner reaches into a grassy row of sugar cane. He grips a stalk, jointed like bamboo, and breaks it, revealing the sweetness inside. 507 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-03-05/southern-reservoir-northern-reservoir-research-says-florida-needs-both Among the cow pastures and citrus groves of Florida's heartland north of Lake Okeechobee, patches of wetlands serve as kidneys for the Everglades. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 03:33:26 -0000 Southern Reservoir? Northern Reservoir? Research Says Florida Needs Both full WLRN News Among the cow pastures and citrus groves of Florida's heartland north of Lake… Among the cow pastures and citrus groves of Florida's heartland north of Lake Okeechobee, patches of wetlands serve as kidneys for the Everglades. 466 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-03-05/everglades-101-just-how-does-this-thing-work-anyway If you scoop a glassful of water from the heart of the Everglades, that water is as pure and clear as the water that flows from your tap. Mon, 06 Mar 2017 03:30:32 -0000 Everglades 101: Just How Does This Thing Work, Anyway? full WLRN News If you scoop a glassful of water from the heart of the Everglades, that water… If you scoop a glassful of water from the heart of the Everglades, that water is as pure and clear as the water that flows from your tap. 522 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-03-05/what-we-talk-about-when-we-talk-about-everglades-restoration Let’s start with what we’re losing: Mon, 06 Mar 2017 03:28:43 -0000 What We Talk About When We Talk About Everglades Restoration full WLRN News Let’s start with what we’re losing: Let’s start with what we’re losing: 521 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-02-03/young-survivors-how-myya-passmore-got-through-high-school-after-being-shot-in-the-chest Fri, 03 Feb 2017 12:32:00 -0000 Young Survivors: How Myya Passmore got through high school after being shot in the chest full WLRN News 609 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-02-02/young-survivors-andre-foster-was-shot-in-a-drive-by-at-a-sweet-16-birthday-party Thu, 02 Feb 2017 12:28:00 -0000 Young Survivors: Andre Foster Was Shot In A Drive-by At A Sweet 16 Birthday Party full WLRN News 515 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-02-01/young-survivors-martwan-and-martaevious-a-family-of-survivors Wed, 01 Feb 2017 16:43:16 -0000 Young Survivors: Martwan and Martaevious, A Family Of Survivors full WLRN News 523 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-02-01/young-survivors-inside-a-trauma-center-where-specialists-work-to-help-young-victims-survive Wed, 01 Feb 2017 12:22:00 -0000 Young Survivors: Inside A Trauma Center Where Specialists Work To Help Young Victims Survive full WLRN News 773 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-31/young-survivors-how-one-liberty-city-family-has-been-shaped-by-gun-violence John Broughton has contended with gun violence for as long as he can remember, as a witness, a loved one, and at times, a would-be shooter. Here, his grandfather Luis Gonzalez explains how gun violence has shaped John's life and those of three generations of their family in Miami. Tue, 31 Jan 2017 11:53:00 -0000 Young Survivors: How One Liberty City Family Has Been Shaped By Gun Violence full WLRN News John Broughton has contended with gun violence for as long as he can remember,… John Broughton has contended with gun violence for as long as he can remember, as a witness, a loved one, and at times, a would-be shooter. Here, his grandfather Luis Gonzalez explains how gun violence has shaped John's life and those of three generations of their family in Miami. 682 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-31/young-survivors-director-of-juvenile-services-department-discusses-impact-of-youth-gun-violence Tue, 31 Jan 2017 09:12:00 -0000 Young Survivors: Director of Juvenile Services Department Discusses Impact Of Youth Gun Violence full WLRN News 510 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-30/young-survivors-gate-program-helps-kids-survive-by-preventing-violence-in-the-first-place Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:14:00 -0000 Young Survivors: GATE Program Helps Kids Survive By Preventing Violence In The First Place full WLRN News 674 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-27/young-survivors-how-we-lost-funding-for-gun-injury-research Fri, 27 Jan 2017 11:07:00 -0000 Young Survivors: How We Lost Funding For Gun Injury Research full WLRN News 688 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-26/young-survivors-lakaylas-story-when-surviving-means-outliving-friends Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:00:00 -0000 Young Survivors: Lakayla’s Story, When Surviving Means Outliving Friends full WLRN News 471 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-26/young-survivors-how-miami-dade-public-schools-system-responds-to-the-burden-of-youth-gun-violence Thu, 26 Jan 2017 11:53:00 -0000 Young Survivors: How Miami-Dade Public Schools System Responds To The Burden Of Youth Gun Violence full WLRN News 681 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-25/young-survivors-a-miami-psychologist-discusses-how-children-families-react-to-surviving-gunshots Wed, 25 Jan 2017 15:43:00 -0000 Young Survivors: A Miami Psychologist Discusses How Children & Families React To Surviving Gunshots full WLRN News 486 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-25/young-survivors-violence-in-her-students-lives-has-turned-teacher-tangela-mitchell-into-an-activist Wed, 25 Jan 2017 13:38:09 -0000 Young Survivors:Violence In Her Student's Lives Has Turned Teacher Tangela Mitchell Into An Activist full WLRN News 690 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-24/young-survivors-series-aaron-willis-other-story-of-survival Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:18:44 -0000 Young Survivors Series: Aaron Willis' Other Story Of Survival full WLRN News 689 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/wlrn-presents/2017-01-24/reporters-nadege-green-and-sammy-mack-discuss-the-young-survivors-series Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:12:23 -0000 Reporters Nadege Green And Sammy Mack Discuss The Young Survivors series full WLRN News 480