Not In The Mood with Darrell Moody
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -I'm a veteran radio news reporter based in Orlando, Florida with a unique perspective on what makes news and why. Each week, I dive into a different topic and share my take. Whether it's a major story in the news or just complaining about my kids, I try to make the podcast informative and entertaining. Enjoy!
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Episodes
The Case for Unplugging: Part 4
September 17, 2021 19:55 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIf you're not ready to unplug from social media yet, perhaps the final part of our conversation will sway you to do so.
The Case for Unplugging: Part 3
September 08, 2021 20:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this part of our conversation, we're talking to an expert about how to effectively unplug from social media.
The Case for Unplugging: Part 2
August 30, 2021 11:01 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBI talk to an expert about the science behind social media from algorithms to endorphins.
The Case for Unplugging: Part 1
August 20, 2021 19:46 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBIt might be time to unplug from social media, if not for your sanity, then perhaps for your safety.
Open Mic Night
August 06, 2021 20:44 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBEveryone's an expert on the WDBO Open Mic, except when they don't know what they're talking about.
Educational Media
July 21, 2021 20:04 - 24 minutes - 22 MBMore kids are using technology to learn, but is it expanding the gap between the haves and the have nots?
Vaccinated Yet?
July 16, 2021 19:30 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBExperts say the delta variant is to blame for the latest COVID-19 surge. Are you vaccinated? If you're not, I'm talking to an expert who says you should be.
Real Estate Bubble?
July 09, 2021 19:43 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAre we heading toward a real estate bubble? I'm talking to an economist from CoreLogic about their latest Home Price Index.
America Under Attack
June 25, 2021 21:15 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBAmerica is under attack from cyber threats and we're talking to another expert about this timely issue.
Grocery Shopping
May 25, 2021 14:02 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBGrocery shopping may be easier these days, but it's also more expensive. Let's find out why!
Hedge Funds and the Media
May 21, 2021 16:31 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBFor some reason, hedge funds love to buy media companies.
Cryptocurrency: Part 2
May 13, 2021 15:47 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIn part 2 of our discussion, we focus on how to become a cryptocurrency expert.
Crptocurrency: Part 1
May 13, 2021 15:34 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBWe're doing another deep dive on Not in the Mood, this time on cryptocurrency!
Cyber Security and Panic Buying
May 12, 2021 15:09 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBA cyber attack on a gasoline pipeline leaves part of the US with a fuel shortage. Elsewhere, idiots are panic buying gas.
Real Estate
May 06, 2021 16:26 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThe real estate market is red hot right now and I'm asking an expert why and whether now is the time to buy!
The National Debt: A Deep Dive
April 22, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBWe talk about it all the time, but do you know how big the national debt is? How did we get here and can we fix it?
Vaccine Passports
April 16, 2021 15:48 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBAs more Americans get the COVID-19 vaccine there is a growing debate over whether there should be a "vaccine passport" to prove you've been vaccinated.
Don't Drink the Water!
April 08, 2021 17:06 - 22 minutes - 31 MBFlorida appears to have averted an environmental catastrophe on the Gulf coast. Let's get a better understanding of what happened and why we should all care.
Virtue Signaling
April 01, 2021 14:34 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MBVirtue Signaling is something that has become far too common and socially accepted far too often in our society.
SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS
March 25, 2021 15:52 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBThe vaccine is being made available to more Americans. I'm talking to an expert about the effort to get people vaccinated.
Energy Policy
March 18, 2021 17:23 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBEnergy prices are on the rise and I'm asking an expert why.
Part 2: Starting a Business in the Pandemic
March 11, 2021 16:45 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBStarting a business is difficult at any time, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made much about doing business even harder. We're talking to an expert about whether now is the right time and what resources are available.
Part 1: Doing Business in the Pandemic
March 11, 2021 16:38 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBDoing business in the pandemic has been difficult, but there are resources available. We're talking to an expert about how businesses are doing and what help is out there.
BIG TECH
March 03, 2021 16:01 - 13 minutes - 19 MBMost of us use Google or Amazon every day, but is that a good thing?
The Haves vs the Have Nots
February 25, 2021 16:06 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBThe rich keep getting richer and the poor keep getting poorer... We're talking to an expert about the growing wealth gap in America amid the pandemic.
Transgender High School Athletes
February 19, 2021 18:25 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBThe debate over whether transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports is nothing new, but there is a bill up for debate in Florida spurring discussion.
Coronavirus: One Year Later
February 12, 2021 14:25 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBWe're about one year into the coronavirus pandemic and I want to reset the topic. I'm also talking to a medical expert about new CDC guidelines and the head custodian for one of the largest school districts in the country.
Legalize It? Part 2
February 02, 2021 18:45 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week we're talking about a bill proposed in the Florida legislature that would legalize recreational marijuana and what it would mean to one of the industry's biggest players.
Legalize It? Part 1
February 02, 2021 18:43 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week we're talking about a bill proposed in the Florida legislature that would legalize recreational marijuana and what it would mean to one of the industry's biggest players.
Wall Street vs Reddit
January 28, 2021 18:40 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBThe story of GameStop's stock price surge has captivated the country. I'm talking to an expert about this David vs Goliath story playing out in the stock market.
YouTube and Your Kids
January 20, 2021 18:15 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBYouTube is great when you're trying to kill time but is it good for your kids?
Single Parenting: Part II
January 11, 2021 18:33 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBIn the second half of our conversation, we focus on maintaining our own mental health as single parents and learning how not to become overwhelmed with stress and anxiety.
Single Parenting: Part I
January 11, 2021 18:31 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week we're talking about the joys and challenges of being a single parent. I'm joined by single parent advocate Stacie Poythress who shares her insight and expertise.
January 6, 2021
January 07, 2021 16:13 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBWhat in the heck happened yesterday at the US Capitol and where do we go from here?
Federal Stimulus
December 21, 2020 15:49 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBAs lawmakers finalize a bill for another round of economic stimulus, I'm talking to an expert, UCF economist Sean Snaith about what's in the bill.
Race for a Vaccine
December 10, 2020 15:42 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBDrug manufacturers are working at breakneck speed to produce a COVID-19 vaccine. We're talking to an expert from the industry about how we go from developing the vaccine to actually administering it to Americans.
Social Media: Part 2
December 04, 2020 15:11 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn Part 2 of our discussion, we take a look at why social media is so addictive and we attempt to determine whether social media is good or bad for society.
Social Media: Part 1
December 03, 2020 18:36 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBSocial media has become a huge part of our daily lives, but is that a good thing? With the help of a few psychologists, we're going to gain a better understanding of social media and the role it plays in our lives. This is Part 1
The Holidays
November 20, 2020 19:29 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBI have a complicated relationship with the holidays. Thankfully, I found an expert to help me make sense of it.
Online Dating
November 13, 2020 16:55 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBDating is hard and given the coronavirus pandemic, meeting someone is even harder now, but we're talking about how to make the most of online dating.
Election Postmortem
November 06, 2020 15:57 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBThe election may not be over yet, but we all need to move forward with our lives. I'm talking to people on both sides on how we do that.
Get Out the Vote
October 28, 2020 17:11 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBWith the election less than a week away, we're talking to two experts about the voting process, what we should be aware of, how to attract young voters and why some of you should not vote.
Climate Change
October 21, 2020 12:24 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBClimate change has become a politically divisive issue, but why? Should it be? Should your position on environmental issues be dictated by your political leanings? Let's talk about it!
Pepe the Frog
October 15, 2020 17:08 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBThe internet can certainly be used as a force for good, but what about evil? This week we dive into the story of Pepe the Frog and we talk to two documentary filmmakers working to tell his story.
Office Politics
October 12, 2020 17:02 - 17 minutes - 23.4 MBTalking politics at work can be dangerous and a growing number of businesses are prohibiting their employees from talking politics on the clock.
Podcasts
October 06, 2020 19:15 - 22 minutes - 31.2 MBThere are more than a million podcasts out there, literally. I'm asking an expert if I'm too late to the party.
Notorious RBG
September 28, 2020 12:51 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week I'm joined by UCF political science professor Dr. Aubrey Jewett. We're talking about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's impact on the 2020 Presidential election.
Police Brutality
September 18, 2020 17:50 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWe're taking an in-depth look at the issue of police brutality with a retired police officer turned author and activist.
Teachers Unions
September 11, 2020 17:02 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week, I take a closer look at the fight to reopen schools by interviewing the president of a national teachers union about a lawsuit to keep schools closed here in Florida.
Fake News: A Deep Dive
September 04, 2020 16:46 - 18 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week I'm sharing a recent interview with a journalism professor about the term "Fake News" and how we can keep it from influencing us at the ballot box.