Episodes

Friday May 06, 2022
The Lead: A conversation with Ann Morrison
Friday May 06, 2022
Friday May 06, 2022
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.

Monday May 02, 2022
The Lead: Staffing the Suncoast
Monday May 02, 2022
Monday May 02, 2022
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.

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
The Lead: Motown With a Twist at the Van Wezel
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
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!

Monday Apr 04, 2022
The Lead: Baseball fanatics unite!
Monday Apr 04, 2022
Monday Apr 04, 2022
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.

Thursday Mar 24, 2022
The Lead: Ukrainian Refugee Resettlement on the Suncoast
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
ABC7's Jim DeLa talks with two nonprofit agencies who deal with refugee resettlement about the process, and how Suncoast residents can help.

Friday Mar 04, 2022
The Lead: March 8 Referendum
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Friday Mar 04, 2022
Voters in Sarasota County will vote on two questions on school funding and commissioner elections. Jim DeLa explains.

Monday Feb 28, 2022
The Lead: Celtic Woman
Monday Feb 28, 2022
Monday Feb 28, 2022
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.

Monday Feb 21, 2022
The Lead: Lauren Teyke
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
ABC7 spoke with Suncoast native Lauren Teyke who returns to the Van Wezel for the Sarasota Premiere of Anastasia.

Thursday Jan 20, 2022
The Lead: Audra McDonald headlines at the Van Wezel
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
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.

Thursday Dec 02, 2021
The Lead: Gabby Petito and the Search For Answers
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Gabby Petito and the Search for Answers with ABC7's Jim DeLa and Daniela Hurtado.