About this episode

The episode discusses the Florida Python Challenge, the Surfside report, the future of video games, and features a floating food truck.

It’s time for the Florida Python Challenge, when novices and pros traipse the Everglades to hunt for the invasive species in the name of conservation. We’ve got last year’s winner to talk about what goes on during the event. Plus, a new report is out on the Surfside condo building collapse. Hear more from someone who inspected the building before it fell. We also have news about the future of video games and a look at a floating food truck — or is it a food boat? Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3

People in this episode

Guest: last year’s winner

Topics covered

• Florida Python Challenge
• Surfside report
• video games
• conservation
• invasive species
• food truck

Keywords

• Florida Python Challenge
• Surfside report
• PlayStation
• Everglades
• invasive species
• food truck

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WUSF Public Media

Products: PlayStation

Places: Everglades, Surfside

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