On this episode of Direct with Dana, host Dana Brooks talks with Dr. Erwin Jackson, a Tallahassee businessman, Ph.D. counseling psychologist and longtime City Hall watchdog. They discuss ethics, transparency and how city government works.

They cover how he became involved in local government, his years of working with federal investigators, the city employees who shared information with him, and how he thinks public life changes people. They also talk about the rules for City Commission aides. That includes a complaint Dr. Jackson has filed with the city's Independent Ethics Board, and his proposal that commission aides report to the city manager. Dana questions him throughout, including on whether he holds everyone to the same standard.

Recorded Oct. 27, 2026, ahead of Tallahassee's Nov. 3 municipal election.

Note: The opinions and allegations in this conversation are Dr. Jackson's own. His ethics complaint is pending, and no findings of wrongdoing have been made. Direct with Dana does not endorse candidates.

In this episode:

• Why he goes by "Dr. Jackson" at City Commission meetings
• His background: psychology, business and student housing
• Working with federal investigators, and looking back on those cases
• City employees who shared information with him
• The rules for City Commission aides, and his pending ethics complaint
• His proposal: commission aides report to the city manager
• A psychologist's view on how public life changes people
• The biomass plant story, in his words

📍 Direct with Dana | Tallahassee, Florida

🎙️ Hosted by Dana Brooks | Featuring Dr. Erwin Jackson

📻 Heard Mondays 12–1 PM on Real Talk 93.3

⚖️ Presented by Fasig Brooks

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Is Ozempic changing weight loss forever? And what happens to your body, confidence, and relationships when the pounds come off?

After 20 years in the weight loss business, Glenda Cato has seen it all — and she's sharing what most people never talk about.

On this episode of Direct with Dana, host Dana Brooks sits down with Glenda Cato, owner of Fit Weight Loss in Tallahassee, to discuss the evolution of weight loss, GLP-1 medications, aging, nutrition, and the emotional side of transforming your health.

From traditional diet pills to today's popular weight loss injections, Glenda shares her experiences working with clients and explains why she believes lasting change requires more than medication alone.

In this episode:

• How weight loss treatments have changed over 20 years
• Ozempic, GLP-1 medications, and potential side effects
• Why protein and maintaining muscle matter as we age
• The emotional and relationship changes that can follow weight loss
• Why accountability and support make a difference
• How Fit Weight Loss approaches new clients
• Glenda's passion for Springtime Tallahassee and community leadership

Plus, hear Glenda's perspective on staying active, aging with purpose, and why she has no plans to slow down.

Whether you're considering medical weight loss, struggling with stubborn pounds, or simply interested in healthier aging, this conversation offers personal stories, practical perspectives, and plenty of straight talk.

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This conversation includes personal experiences and opinions about medical treatments and nutrition. It is not a substitute for individualized medical advice.

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