The Independent Florida Alligator Podcast

The Independent Florida Alligator
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The Independent Florida Alligator is an award-winning, student-run newspaper covering the University of Florida and the greater Gainesville area. Its daily reporting covers news, sports, art and culture, investigations and a Spanish-language section, El Caimán. It is the largest student-run newspaper in the United States, with a readership of more than 21,000.

  1. 7H AGO

    Fasting while getting fast: How a 3:57 miler trains during Ramadan

    The Independent Florida Alligator Podcast takes a look at how UF Distance Runner Oussama Allaoui pushed for new personal bests while observing Ramadan - with The Alligator’s track and field and cross country reporter, Paul Hof-Mahoney.

    18 min

  2. MAR 15

    The Avenue: Oscars roundtable

    The Independent Florida Alligator Podcast breaks down this year's Oscar's nominations - the favorites, the surprises, and the snubs - and making a few predictions before the awards are handed out. Our hosts are joined by The Alligator's arts and culture desk: The Avenue.

    15 min

  3. MAR 10

    UF presidential search committee member appears in Epstein files

    Douglas Band, a member of the University of Florida Presidential Search Committee, was mentioned in more than 30 new documents released in a second drop of files by the U.S. Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The Alligator’s Enterprise Politics Reporter, Alexa Ryan, talks about her continued reporting into Band's relationship to Jeffery Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

    13 min

  4. FEB 26

    UF windows have caused hundreds of bird deaths. A campus group seeks a solution.

    Across the University of Florida, hundreds of birds have fallen to their death after colliding with windows. These collisions are primarily due to the reflective windows seen on buildings across campus. Now, professors and students have united to create and implement solutions, saving the lives of birds. The Alligator’s Enterprise Environment Reporter, Juliana DeFilippo, talks with The Independent Florida Alligator podcast on her recent article. Read her full story here:https://www.alligator.org/article/2026/02/uf-bird-deaths-windows

    8 min

  5. FEB 26

    When ChatGPT becomes a crisis helpline

    The use of artificial intelligence for dealing with mental health struggles has increased since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. At UF, researchers say they're striving to understand why people turn to AI, what it offers, where it falls short and how institutions can and should respond. The Alligator’s Spring 2026 Health and Technology reporter, Swasthi Maharaj, talks with The Independent Florida Alligator podcast on her recent article. Read her full story here: https://www.alligator.org/article/2026/01/chatgpt-students-therapy

    7 min
  6. NEWS: UF eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion

    03/07/2024

    NEWS: UF eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion

    On March 1, the University of Florida fired the Chief Diversity Officer and 13 full-time DEI positions. Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to The Alligator’s University Editor Alissa Gary and university administration reporter Zoey Thomas about the end of DEI on campus.

    13 min
  7. NEWS: Student Government Elections Spring 2024

    02/23/2024

    NEWS: Student Government Elections Spring 2024

    Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to University General Assignment reporter Annie Wang about the upcoming Spring 2024 Student Government elections.

    5 min
  8. NEWS: Roots of Resilience Special Edition Pt. 2

    02/19/2024

    NEWS: Roots of Resilience Special Edition Pt. 2

    Join podcast host Gary Gouty as he speaks to reporters Zoey Thomas, Diego Perdomo and Kylie Williams about their stories in The Alligator’s Roots of Resilience edition.

    16 min
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The Independent Florida Alligator is an award-winning, student-run newspaper covering the University of Florida and the greater Gainesville area. Its daily reporting covers news, sports, art and culture, investigations and a Spanish-language section, El Caimán. It is the largest student-run newspaper in the United States, with a readership of more than 21,000.

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