The Lead https://wwsbdigitalproducers.podbean.com From WWSB ABC7 in Sarasota. Taking a deeper look at some of the more interesting stories in the news cycle. Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:05:28 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. News 1440 episodic From ABC7 WWSB in Sarasota, Florida. This is the Lead. ABC7 Pod Squad ABC7 Pod Squad No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/13064372/Lead_logo_3__rikj8k.jpg The Lead https://wwsbdigitalproducers.podbean.com 144 144 The Lead: G. Michael Harris The Lead: G. Michael Harris https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-g-michael-harris/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-g-michael-harris/#comments Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:05:28 -0400 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/295aabc9-20c6-38da-9e1b-fa6c68801493 Following his appearance on the recent ABC News Documentary "The Fatal Dive to the Titanic" covering the Titan Submersible Disaster, G. Michael Harris stopped by to speak with Melissa Ratliff. Harris, a Clearwater resident, has a long time connection to the world of exploration and to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic. 

]]> Following his appearance on the recent ABC News Documentary "The Fatal Dive to the Titanic" covering the Titan Submersible Disaster, G. Michael Harris stopped by to speak with Melissa Ratliff. Harris, a Clearwater resident, has a long time connection to the world of exploration and to the wreckage of the RMS Titanic. 

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1648 20 full ABC7’s Linda Carson reflects on 9/11/2001 ABC7’s Linda Carson reflects on 9/11/2001 https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/abc7-s-linda-carson-reflects-on-9112001/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/abc7-s-linda-carson-reflects-on-9112001/#comments Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:41:05 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/36747b9c-ee78-31f5-99f4-d13cfc65d5e5 She thought she was covering the president at an education event in Sarasota, but instead watched the world change. Melissa Ratliff sits down with Linda Carson to reflect on the day she witnessed history unfold on September 11th, 2001. 

]]> She thought she was covering the president at an education event in Sarasota, but instead watched the world change. Melissa Ratliff sits down with Linda Carson to reflect on the day she witnessed history unfold on September 11th, 2001. 

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1085 19 full The Lead: An interview with Sarasota County’s Interim Superintendent The Lead: An interview with Sarasota County’s Interim Superintendent https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-an-interview-with-sarasota-county-s-interim-superintendent/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-an-interview-with-sarasota-county-s-interim-superintendent/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:39:03 -0400 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/931ab181-c111-3b7f-b524-31a186f380f8 ABC7's Jim Dela sat down with Allison Foster, the interim superintendent of Sarasota County Schools. 

]]> ABC7's Jim Dela sat down with Allison Foster, the interim superintendent of Sarasota County Schools. 

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 882 18 full The Lead: Venice Theatre Rebuilds The Lead: Venice Theatre Rebuilds https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-venice-theatre-rebuilds/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-venice-theatre-rebuilds/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:58:05 -0400 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/f1b2f13c-c161-39d8-9d98-30299cd7ecb8 Following devastation caused to its main building due to Hurricane Ian, Venice Theatre proves the show must go on. Executive Producing Director Murray Chase joins Melissa Ratliff on The Lead.

]]> Following devastation caused to its main building due to Hurricane Ian, Venice Theatre proves the show must go on. Executive Producing Director Murray Chase joins Melissa Ratliff on The Lead.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 999 17 full The Lead: Domestic Violence Month with SPARCC The Lead: Domestic Violence Month with SPARCC https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-domestic-violence-month-with-sparcc/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-domestic-violence-month-with-sparcc/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:53:17 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/477fce1f-38de-30e4-8b76-58587958689c ABC7's Jim DeLa interviews leaders of Sarasota County's Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) and an author of a book describing her journey as a survivor of domestic violence. October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

]]> ABC7's Jim DeLa interviews leaders of Sarasota County's Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) and an author of a book describing her journey as a survivor of domestic violence. October was Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1519 16 full The Lead: Bob Harrigan talks more about Tropical Depression 9 The Lead: Bob Harrigan talks more about Tropical Depression 9 https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-bob-harrigan-talks-more-about-tropical-depression-9/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-bob-harrigan-talks-more-about-tropical-depression-9/#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:10:22 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/95c730cf-92e8-304f-9841-930f49996cfd Listen, we aren't happy about these storms either. Tropical Depression 9 could soon become Tropical Storm Ian.

]]> Listen, we aren't happy about these storms either. Tropical Depression 9 could soon become Tropical Storm Ian.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1223 15 full The Lead Hurricane Special: Tracking the Tropics with Bob Harrigan The Lead Hurricane Special: Tracking the Tropics with Bob Harrigan https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-hurricane-special-tracking-the-tropics-with-bob-harrigan/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-hurricane-special-tracking-the-tropics-with-bob-harrigan/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:04:53 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/307594dd-0ac0-3af8-a016-464bed5b6b87 Bob Harrigan and Jim Dela talk projected paths of Hurricane Fiona as we track the tropics.

]]> Bob Harrigan and Jim Dela talk projected paths of Hurricane Fiona as we track the tropics.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1355 14 full The Lead: Asolo Rep. Producing Artistic Director talks the loss of ’Hair’ co-creator James Rado The Lead: Asolo Rep. Producing Artistic Director talks the loss of ’Hair’ co-creator James Rado https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-asolo-rep-producing-artistic-director-talks-the-loss-of-hair-co-creator-james-rado/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-asolo-rep-producing-artistic-director-talks-the-loss-of-hair-co-creator-james-rado/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:46:59 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/77369d2f-9b18-3673-aad3-08c3d5f3334f Following the death of Broadway legend, James Rado, ABC7's The Lead takes a look at his influential creation. Rado was the co-creator of "Hair," the revolutionary American "Tribal Love Rock Musical." Asolo Rep Theatre in Sarasota recently performed the show and Producing Artistic Director Michael Edwards talks about how the powerful message of love, freedom and the power of the masses still carries on 50-plus years later.

]]> Following the death of Broadway legend, James Rado, ABC7's The Lead takes a look at his influential creation. Rado was the co-creator of "Hair," the revolutionary American "Tribal Love Rock Musical." Asolo Rep Theatre in Sarasota recently performed the show and Producing Artistic Director Michael Edwards talks about how the powerful message of love, freedom and the power of the masses still carries on 50-plus years later.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1090 13 full The Lead: The Players Centre for the Performing Arts The Lead: The Players Centre for the Performing Arts https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-the-players-centre/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-the-players-centre/#comments Wed, 22 Jun 2022 14:51:07 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/a7c63c84-9fb8-3c63-a870-055abc89ed2d ABC7 Digital Content Manager Melissa Ratliff sat down with Lee Gundersheimer and Amanda Heisey of The Players Centre in Sarasota to discuss their amazing upcoming season. This year's season will have everything from a tribute to Sondheim, A Christmas favorite with a twist, and all sorts of amazing educational opportunities! Check it out.

 

 

https://www.theplayers.org/

]]> ABC7 Digital Content Manager Melissa Ratliff sat down with Lee Gundersheimer and Amanda Heisey of The Players Centre in Sarasota to discuss their amazing upcoming season. This year's season will have everything from a tribute to Sondheim, A Christmas favorite with a twist, and all sorts of amazing educational opportunities! Check it out.

 

 

https://www.theplayers.org/

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1231 12 full The Lead: Pine View class president told to ’be careful’ in graduation speech The Lead: Pine View class president told to ’be careful’ in graduation speech https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-pine-view-class-president-told-to-tone-down-graduation-speech/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-pine-view-class-president-told-to-tone-down-graduation-speech/#comments Wed, 11 May 2022 16:21:08 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/a658a3fe-5564-3652-890b-37df15255f6d ABC7 Pod Squad false No 871 11 full The Lead: A conversation with Ann Morrison The Lead: A conversation with Ann Morrison https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-a-conversation-with-ann-morrison/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-a-conversation-with-ann-morrison/#comments Fri, 06 May 2022 13:07:13 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/082b8071-1720-33aa-8232-487662f87dba Actress and educator Ann Morrison stopped by the ABC7 PodSquad Studios to talk about Stephen Sondheim, her upcoming Cabaret with Sarasota Choral and SaraSolo Productions.

]]> Actress and educator Ann Morrison stopped by the ABC7 PodSquad Studios to talk about Stephen Sondheim, her upcoming Cabaret with Sarasota Choral and SaraSolo Productions.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1247 10 full The Lead: Staffing the Suncoast The Lead: Staffing the Suncoast https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-staffing-the-suncoast/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-staffing-the-suncoast/#comments Mon, 02 May 2022 13:19:12 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/d32894f9-2bed-30c6-a3f2-31b16b1f54ce ABC7's Jim DeLa sits down with anchor Kelsie Cairns to talk staffing issues in the Suncoast, as well as what employers are doing to find workers.  

]]> ABC7's Jim DeLa sits down with anchor Kelsie Cairns to talk staffing issues in the Suncoast, as well as what employers are doing to find workers.  

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1049 9 full The Lead: Motown With a Twist at the Van Wezel The Lead: Motown With a Twist at the Van Wezel https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-motown-with-a-twist-at-the-van-wezel/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-motown-with-a-twist-at-the-van-wezel/#comments Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:56:36 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/0af19912-3aad-3ef6-a4a0-d3c04c61e1a8 Anna Trebunskaya from Dancing with the Stars speaks with ABC7's The Lead about Motown with a Twist, a new take on classic Motown, comes to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8 p.m. She is so excited to be back on stage!

]]> Anna Trebunskaya from Dancing with the Stars speaks with ABC7's The Lead about Motown with a Twist, a new take on classic Motown, comes to the Van Wezel on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 8 p.m. She is so excited to be back on stage!

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 606 8 full The Lead: Baseball fanatics unite! The Lead: Baseball fanatics unite! https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-baseball-fanatics-unite/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-baseball-fanatics-unite/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2022 12:24:25 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/c2142c24-daf1-38e5-9853-d58a00213761 If you're a true baseball fan, this will validate you. If you know a true fan, this will explain a few things. ABC7's Jim DeLa talks to fans and a researcher to understand why baseball is the greatest game of them all.

]]> If you're a true baseball fan, this will validate you. If you know a true fan, this will explain a few things. ABC7's Jim DeLa talks to fans and a researcher to understand why baseball is the greatest game of them all.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1086 7 full The Lead: Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement on the Suncoast The Lead: Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement on the Suncoast https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-ukrainian-refugee-resettlement-on-the-suncoast/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-ukrainian-refugee-resettlement-on-the-suncoast/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:28:37 -0300 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/724ac217-55b8-3320-bd47-6e866803be9d ABC7's Jim DeLa talks with two nonprofit agencies who deal with refugee resettlement about the process, and how Suncoast residents can help. 

]]> ABC7's Jim DeLa talks with two nonprofit agencies who deal with refugee resettlement about the process, and how Suncoast residents can help. 

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1227 6 full The Lead: March 8 Referendum The Lead: March 8 Referendum https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-march-8-referendum/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-march-8-referendum/#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2022 13:08:51 -0400 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/42ef1ad0-11e5-3b97-a832-d392fa0f6845 Voters in Sarasota County will vote on two questions on school funding and commissioner elections. Jim DeLa explains.

]]> Voters in Sarasota County will vote on two questions on school funding and commissioner elections. Jim DeLa explains.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 1360 5 full The Lead: Celtic Woman The Lead: Celtic Woman https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-celtic-woman/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-celtic-woman/#comments Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:15:54 -0400 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/19443c61-5079-38cd-91de-612b527a7f40 Celtic Woman is enjoying the Florida sun as the group prepares to perform at the Van Wezel. We talked with Tara McNeill, a violinist, singer and harpist from Antrim, Ireland. 

]]> Celtic Woman is enjoying the Florida sun as the group prepares to perform at the Van Wezel. We talked with Tara McNeill, a violinist, singer and harpist from Antrim, Ireland. 

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 446 4 full The Lead: Lauren Teyke The Lead: Lauren Teyke https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/lauren-teyke/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/lauren-teyke/#comments Mon, 21 Feb 2022 12:32:22 -0400 ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/67531915-5c59-3182-94d5-5904875bf335 ABC7 spoke with Suncoast native Lauren Teyke who returns to the Van Wezel for the Sarasota Premiere of Anastasia.

]]> ABC7 spoke with Suncoast native Lauren Teyke who returns to the Van Wezel for the Sarasota Premiere of Anastasia.

]]> ABC7 Pod Squad false No 427 3 full The Lead: Audra McDonald headlines at the Van Wezel The Lead: Audra McDonald headlines at the Van Wezel https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-audra-mcdonald-headlines-at-the-van-wezel/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-audra-mcdonald-headlines-at-the-van-wezel/#comments Thu, 20 Jan 2022 13:17:54 -0400 wwsbdigitalproducers.podbean.com/c575ef14-82e9-3ecc-b0b6-914a9e91a219 She's Broadway royalty with the voice of an angel. Audra McDonald chatted with ABC7 about her upcoming appearance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

]]> She's Broadway royalty with the voice of an angel. Audra McDonald chatted with ABC7 about her upcoming appearance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

]]> wwsbdigitalproducers false No 625 2 full The Lead: Gabby Petito and the Search For Answers The Lead: Gabby Petito and the Search For Answers https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-gabby-petito-and-the-search-for-answers/ https://ABC7PodSquad.podbean.com/e/the-lead-gabby-petito-and-the-search-for-answers/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:07:55 -0400 wwsbdigitalproducers.podbean.com/0076eeb5-48d6-3b8d-a1e2-e12068dbf23c Gabby Petito and the Search for Answers with ABC7's Jim DeLa and Daniela Hurtado.

]]> Gabby Petito and the Search for Answers with ABC7's Jim DeLa and Daniela Hurtado.

]]> wwsbdigitalproducers false No 1362 1 full