The End What used to be a radio show is now a cavalcade of obituaries. Hosted by Fred Sowder. Airs: Monday & Thursday (live), 6-8pm; Saturday, 1-3pm.

A one-hour, weekly program of news and comment bringing you news, analysis, and frank opinion about political and social issues affecting Gainesville, Florida, the United States, and the world. Features of the show include weekly blog articles and a weekly featured speech, either in a historical or contemporary context. Upcoming events are also covered, as well as input from the listener on variou

s topics. Future programs will also feature co-hosts (as opposed to “guests” – these individuals will actually have to “work” a bit while on the program) giving their input during the various segments of the show. Playlists: http://www.wgot.org/tag/stripped/

01/21/2025

British guitarist John Sykes, best known for his work with rock bands Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake, has died aged 65 “after a hard fought battle with cancer,” according to a statement on his website.

01/21/2025

Feiffer was best known for illustrating the children's classic "The Phantom Tollbooth." His loopy lines left a lasting mark on art, literature and film.

01/21/2025

Garth Hudson, the innovative multi-instrumental and last surviving member of the Band, has died. He was 87.

01/20/2025

“Our hearts are broken today but no words can do justice to the joy she brought to our lives,” her family said.

01/17/2025

Joan Plowright is dead, the UK Enchanted April star & widow of Laurence Olivier was 95

01/16/2025

With such hallucinogenic masterworks as 'Eraserhead,' 'Blue Velvet,' 'Mulholland Drive,' 'Twin Peaks' and 'The Elephant Man,' he often left more questions than answers.

01/16/2025

Bob Uecker brought the Brewers to life for generations of fans. And that was just the start of a second career in entertainment that reached far beyond the ballpark. Uecker, the backup catcher turned Hollywood star, and the legendary radio voice of his hometown team for more than five decades,

01/15/2025

Leslie Charleson, who played popular character Dr. Monica Quartermaine for almost 50 years on “General Hospital,” has died, the program’s executive producer announced on Sunday.

RIP Pete Fluid of 24-7 Spyz.
01/15/2025

RIP Pete Fluid of 24-7 Spyz.

Peter Forrest, 64, was known as P. Fluid when he sang in the original lineup of 24-7 Spyz, a South Bronx-based band that mixed metal, hardcore, punk and funk and opened for Jane’s Addiction on thei…

01/14/2025

Sam Moore, who sang 'Soul Man' and 'Hold On I'm Comin' as half of the '60s soul duo Sam & Dave, died Friday at 89.

01/14/2025

Oliviero Toscani, the photographer behind Benetton’s provocative ad campaigns of the 1980s and 1990s who later broke with the Italian knitwear brand under controversy, has died at age 82.

01/10/2025

Bryant was Miss Oklahoma and Florida Citrus spokesperson before leading anti-LGBTQ+ ‘Save Our Children’ campaign

01/07/2025

Peter Yarrow, who was one third of the popular 1960s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary and co-writer of the song “Puff, the Magic Dragon” died Tuesday morning at his home in New York City “with his family by his side,” a rep confirmed CNN.

01/07/2025

Fredrik Lindgren, the original guitarist for influential Swedish death metal band Unleashed, among other acts, has died at the age of 53.

01/07/2025

Kenneth "Buddy" MacKay, Florida's most recent Democratic governor who took office on the death of Gov. Lawton Chiles, has died at age 91.

01/07/2025

His design was criticized as banal and beneath its subject. It was also praised for fitting seamlessly into hallowed space on the National Mall.

01/07/2025

The Red Wings announced a beloved alumnus' passing on Monday.

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