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Florida This Week is Tampa Bay’s longest-running prime time public affairs program, now available as a podcast. Moderator Rob Lorei leads a diverse roundtable of journalists, academics, officials, and other political insiders for a lively talk.
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FTW 041224 The Pros and Cons of the Rays Stadium and Development Plans
April 13, 2024 01:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: The Pros and Cons of the Rays Stadium and Development Plans With guests: Chris Steinocher, President & CEO, St. Pete Chamber of Commerce Richie Floyd, St. Petersburg City Councilman, District 8 Janet Long, Pinellas County Commissioner, District 1 Ron Diner, Nohomerun.com
FTW 040524 Abortion Decisions from the Florida Supreme Court, Recreational Marijuana Can Appear on State Ballot, New Homeowner's Insurance Companies Enter Florida
April 05, 2024 18:40 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Abortion Decisions from the Florida Supreme Court Recreational Marijuana Can Appear on State Ballot New Homeowner's Insurance Companies Enter Florida With guests: Steve Bousquet, Opinion Editor, South Florida Sun Sentinel Senator Darryl Rouson, Florida District 16, Hillsborough & Pinellas, Democrat Tara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg College Mafe Rajul, Former Judge/ Mediator, Independent
FTW Immigration Special: Immigration and the State of Florida
March 22, 2024 19:17 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topic: Immigration and the State of Florida With guests: Dr. Alayne Unterberger, Anthropologist and Immigration Researcher Barbara Haselden, Insurance Broker, President of the St. Petersburg Republican Club Roberto Torres, Businessman, Host "Why Tampa Bay?", Democrat C.J. Czaia, Attorney, Owner, Czaia Law
FTW 032224 Impending Refugee Crisis in Haiti, Trump Wins in Florida Presidential Primary, USF Students go on Hunger Strike Over Gaza, Tampa Pride Parade Will Not Receive a Commendation
March 22, 2024 17:21 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week's topics: Impending Refugee Crisis in Haiti Trump Wins in Florida Presidential Primary USF Students go on Hunger Strike Over Gaza Tampa Pride Parade Will Not Receive a Commendation With guests: Brittany Jean, President, Tampa Bay Young Republicans Yacob Reyes, Tampa Bay Reporter, Axios Ben Montgomery, Author and Independent Journalist Reverend Andy Oliver, Pastor, Allendale United Methodist Church, St. Petersburg Shalyn Fluharty, Immigration Attorney and Advocate
FTW 031524 NAACP Calls for Black Athlete Boycott of Florida Universities, Significant Bills in the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
March 18, 2024 12:10 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: NAACP Calls for Black Athlete Boycott of Florida Universities Significant Bills in the 2024 Florida Legislative Session With guests: Douglas Soule, Florida First Amendment Reporter, USA Today Network-Florida Gayle Andrews, Political Consultant & Commentator, Democrat Jason Garcia, Publisher, Seeking Rents Newsletter, Podcast Deborah Tamargo, Immediate Past President, Florida Federation of Republican Women
FTW 030824 Ruling Blocks "Stop Woke" Act, Bill to Ban Sleeping in Public Areas, Hillsborough Transit Tax Funds to Pay Legal Bills, Florida Legislature Wraps up 2024 Session
March 08, 2024 20:09 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Ruling Blocks "Stop Woke" Act Bill to Ban Sleeping in Public Areas Hillsborough Transit Tax Funds to Pay Legal Bills Florida Legislature Wraps up 2024 Session With guests: Tom Lee, Former Florida Senate President, Republican Maya Brown, Political Consultant, Democrat Jeff Brandes, Former State Senator, President Florida Policy Project, Republican Patrick Manteiga, Editor and Publisher, La Gaceta Newspaper, Democrat
FTW 030124 DeSantis Blocks Release of Government Documents, Calls for Florida Surgeon General to Resign, Tampa Journalist Arrested for Alleged Computer Hacks, Senate President Censured by Florida GOP
March 01, 2024 20:33 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week's topics: DeSantis Blocks Release of Government Documents Calls for Florida Surgeon General to Resign Tampa Journalist Arrested for Alleged Computer Hacks Senate President Censured by Florida GOP With guests: Howard Simon, Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Florida April Schiff, Hillsborough County Republican State Committeewoman Kimberly Leonard, Politics Reporter, Author “The Florida Playbook”, Politico Lawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent, ...
FTW 022324 Do Book Bans Score Political Points?, Proposal to Define a Fetus as an "Unborn Child", Pressure for Bridget Ziegler to Resign, Move to Limit Greenhouse Gas References
February 23, 2024 20:29 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Do Book Bans Score Political Points? Proposal to Define a Fetus as an "Unborn Child" Pressure for Bridget Ziegler to Resign Move to Limit Greenhouse Gas References With guests: Mike Fasano, Pasco County Tax Collector, Republican Janelle Irwin Taylor, Publisher, Southeast Politics Alan Cohn, Journalist, Democrat Gene Siudut, Assistant Editor and Columnist, La Gaceta
FTW 021624 Tampa Bay Regional Competitiveness Report, Less Emphasis on "Anti-Woke" Laws, Proposal to Change Florida Gun Laws, Large Companies Buying Up Tampa Bay Homes
February 16, 2024 18:24 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week's topics: Tampa Bay Regional Competitiveness Report Less Emphasis on "Anti-Woke" Laws Proposal to Change Florida Gun Laws Large Companies Buying Up Tampa Bay Homes With guests: Bemetra Simmons, President and CEO, Tampa Bay Partnership Aakash Patel, Founder and CEO, Elevate, Inc., Republican Mitch Perry, Political Reporter, Florida Phoenix Jennifer Griffith, Chair, Pinellas County Democratic Party Kathryn Varn, Tampa Bay Reporter, Axios
FTW 020924 Abortion-Rights Measure goes before Florida Supreme Court, Proposal for Homeless Camps in Florida, New College Dean Under Fire Over Comedy Routine, New Proposal for State-Run Citizens Insurance
February 09, 2024 19:20 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Abortion-Rights Measure goes before Florida Supreme Court Proposal for Homeless Camps in Florida New College Dean Under Fire Over Comedy Routine New Proposal for State-Run Citizens Insurance With guests: Alex Sink, Former Florida Chief Financial Officer, Democrat David Ponton III, Asst. Professor & Undergrad Director, School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies, USF Danny Kushmer, Real Estate Broker and Businessman, Republican William March, Political Columnist, T...
FTW 020224 Disney Free Speech Lawsuit Dismissed, Andrew Warren Reacts to New Ruling, DeSantis calls for Constitutional Convention, No Gender Changes on Florida Driver Licenses
February 02, 2024 21:13 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBThis week's topics: Disney Free Speech Lawsuit Dismissed Andrew Warren Reacts to New Ruling DeSantis calls for Constitutional Convention No Gender Changes on Florida Driver Licenses With guests: Howard Simon, Interim Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Florida Deborah Tamargo, Past President, Florida Federation of Republican Women Hunter Branstner, Vice President, Polk County Young Republicans Tara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg Colle...
FTW Special Guest Patricia de Stacy Harrison, President and CEO, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
January 30, 2024 14:51 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topic: Interview with Patricia De Stacy Harrison, the longest serving president and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. With Special Guests: Guest Host, Dalia Colon Patricia de Stacy Harrison, President and CEO, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
FTW 012624 Desantis Suspends Presidential Campaign, Florida Supreme Court Considers Abortion Rights, Bill on Work Restrictions for Florida Teens, Big Business and Florida Workers
January 26, 2024 19:53 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Desantis Suspends Presidential Campaign Florida Supreme Court Considers Abortion Rights Bill on Work Restrictions for Florida Teens Big Business and Florida Workers With guests: Paula Dockery, Former State Senator and Representative Stanley Gray, President and CEO, Hillsborough County Urban League Travis Horn, President and CEO, Bullhorn Communications, Republican Amy Weintraub, Reproductive Rights Program Director, Progress Florida
FTW 011924 Desantis Continues Presidential Run, Surprise Win for Democrat in Florida, Possible Social Media Ban for Florida Youth, More Limits on DEI in Florida
January 19, 2024 18:56 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Desantis Continues Presidential Run Surprise Win for Democrat in Florida Possible Social Media Ban for Florida Youth More Limits on DEI in Florida With guests: Trimmel Gomes, Journalist, President, Gomes Media Strategies Kimberly Leonard, Politics Reporter, Politico, Author, "Florida Playbook" Kirby Wilson, Politics Reporter, Tampa Bay Times Mary Ellen Klas, Politics & Policy Columnist, Bloomberg Opinion
FTW 010524 Investigation of Video Voyeurism, Florida Surgeon General Asks for Vaccine Halt, Local Officials Bow out over New Law, How Many Undocumented Immigrants Live in Florida?
January 05, 2024 19:24 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Investigation of Video Voyeurism Florida Surgeon General Asks for Vaccine Halt Local Officials Bow out over New Law How Many Undocumented Immigrants Live in Florida? With guests: Kim Droege, Host, "Connecting with Kim" on TBAE, Republican Barry Edwards, Commentator and Pollster John Dingfelder, Former Tampa City Councilman, Democrat Bill Bunkley, Salem Radio Talk Show Host
FTW 122923 Top Florida stories of the year for 2023
December 19, 2023 20:11 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Top Florida stories of the year for 2023 Book Banning/ Book Removal from School Library Shelves Republican Takeover of New College Culture Wars in Florida Republicans surpass Democrats in Party Registration DeSantis Falls in Presidential Primary Polls With guests: Eric Deggans, TV & Media Analyst, NPR Ray Arsenault, John Hope Franklin Professor of History Emeritus-USF St. Petersburg, Author-Historian Steve Bousquet, Opinion Editor, South Florida Sun Sentinel Em...
FTW 122223 "Once Upon a Time in Florida" celebrates 50 years of Florida Humanities
December 19, 2023 20:10 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: "Once Upon a Time in Florida" celebrates 50 years of Florida Humanities With guests: Dalia Colon, Journalist, Podcaster, Co-Host "WEDU Arts Plus" Gary Mormino, Emeritus Professor of History, USF- St. Petersburg, Author-Historian Pete Gallagher, Journalist, Photographer, Host-"Florida Folk Show" Podcast Jacki Levine, Editor, FORUM magazine, Florida Humanities
FTW 121523 School board scandal in Sarasota, Questions over Worrell Removal, Rays name change discussed in St. Petersburg, FSU Football snub investigation
December 15, 2023 18:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: School board scandal in Sarasota Questions over Worrell Removal Rays name change discussed in St. Petersburg FSU Football snub investigation With guests: Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter, Tampa Bay Times Scott Maxwell, Columnist, Orlando Sentinel Sheryl Wilson, Former Chair, Manatee County Democratic Party Aakash Patel, Founder & CEO, Elevate, Inc., Republican Jacob Ogles, Reporter, FloridaPolitics.com
12-08-2023 Special program - The Power of Political Ads
December 08, 2023 14:04 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topic: Special program - The Power of Political Ads With guests: Adam Goodman, Political Consultant, Edward R. Murrow Sr. Fellow at Tufts University, Republican Kevin Cate, Political Consultant, Founder, CATECOMM Communications, Democrat
FTW 12-01-2023 DeSantis vs Newsom Debate, Mysterious Death in Tallahassee, Ziegler allegations in Sarasota
December 01, 2023 18:25 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: DeSantis vs Newsom Debate Mysterious Death in Tallahasse Ziegler allegations in Sarasota With guests: Trimmel Gomes, Journalist and President, Gomes Media Strategies Patrick Manteiga, Editor and Publisher, La Gaceta Kimberly Leonard, Politics Reporter, Author "Florida Playbook", Politico
FTW 111723 How to Handle Homeowner's Insurance in Florida
November 17, 2023 15:48 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis Week's Topics: How to Handle Homeowner's Insurance in Florida With Guests: Chip Merlin, Attorney, President and Founder, Merlin Law Group Lawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent, Tampa Bay Times Scott Johnson, Owner, President, Johnson Strategies LLC
FTW 111023 Special Session Legislation, GOP Candidates Debate in Miami, Florida Lawmakers Tussle over Israel and Gaza, Steve Martin Book Banned
November 10, 2023 18:18 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis Week's Topics: Special Session Legislation GOP Candidates Debate in Miami Florida Lawmakers Tussle over Israel and Gaza Steve Martin Book Banned With Guests: Alex Sink, Former Florida CFO, Democrat Danny Kushmer, Real Estate Broker and Businessman, Republican Mitch Perry, Political Reporter, Florida Phoenix Kimberly Leonard, Florida Politics Reporter, Politico
FTW 110323 Shootings in Ybor Stuns the Region, DeSantis Poll Numbers Slide, Palestinian/Israeli War Spark Protests in Tampa Bay, Censorship vs Parental Rights in Florida
November 03, 2023 17:47 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Shootings in Ybor Stuns the Region DeSantis Poll Numbers Slide Palestinian/Israeli War Spark Protests in Tampa Bay How Free Are We? With guests: Deborah Tamargo, Immediate Past President, Florida Federation of Republican Women, Republican Tara Newsom, Attorney-Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg College Janelle Irwin Taylor, President, Summit Communications Strategies Victor DiMaio, President and CEO, DiMaio and Associates, Democrat
FTW 102723 St Pete Council Looks at Rays Deal, Protest groups banned on Florida Campuses, Why are Homeowner's Rates on the Rise?, Candidates Prepare to Run against Luna
October 27, 2023 18:05 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: St Pete Council Looks at Rays Deal Protest groups banned on Florida Campuses Why are Homeowner's Rates on the Rise? Candidates Prepare to Run against Luna With guests: Sean Shaw, Attorney, Democrat Deveron Gibbons, Trustee, St. Petersburg College and FAMU William March, Political Columnist, Tampa Bay Times Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter, Tampa Bay Times
FTW 101323 Tampa Bay Reactions to violence in Israel and Gaza, Judicial Court Changes Avoid the Sunshine Laws
October 13, 2023 17:17 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week's topics: Tampa Bay Reactions to violence in Israel and Gaza Judicial Court Changes Avoid the Sunshine Laws With guests: Jonathan Ellis, Attorney, Chair of the Tampa Jewish Community Relations Council Ahmed Bedier, President, Tampa/Hillsborough County Human Rights Council Justin Garcia, State and Local Accountability Reporter, Tampa Bay Times
FTW 100623 Gaetz leads the ouster of McCarthy, Richard Corcoran chosen as the New College President, Children lose Medicaid coverage in Florida, Will Andrew Warren run again?
October 06, 2023 17:04 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week's topics: Gaetz leads the ouster of McCarthy Richard Corcoran chosen as the New College President Children lose Medicaid coverage in Florida Will Andrew Warren run again? With guests: Matt Newton, Attorney, Columnist-La Gaceta, Democrat Stanley Gray, Pres & CEO, Hillsborough County Urban League April Schiff, Hillsborough Republican State Committeewoman Darryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Government & Politics, USF-St. Petersburg
FTW 092923 Crosstalk at the GOP Debate, Floridians lag in Healthcare Coverage, Matt Gaetz and a possible shutdown
September 29, 2023 17:03 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week's topics: Crosstalk at the GOP Debate Floridians lag in Healthcare Coverage Matt Gaetz and a possible shutdown With guests: Steve Schale, CEO, Unite the Country, Democrat Ken Cuccinelli, Never Back Down PAC-Founder, Republican Sheryl Wilson, Former Chair, Manatee County Democratic Party Kim Droege, Host-Connecting with Kim on TBAE, Republican
FTW 091523 Corcoran Defends New College, Ladapo questions COVID-19 Boosters, DeSantis on a Convicted Trump, 300 Books Banned in Florida
September 15, 2023 19:52 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week's topics: Corcoran Defends New College Ladapo questions COVID-19 Boosters DeSantis on a Convicted Trump 300 Books Banned in Florida With guests: Rep. Fentrice Driskell, District 67, Hillsborough County, Democrat Dawn Peters, Pinellas County School Board member, Republican Mike Deeson, Author, Independent Journalist, Democrat Danny Kushmer, Real Estate Agent, Businessman, Republican
FTW 090823 Hurricane Idalia and Insurance Woes, Hate Groups march in Florida, School Voucher use questioned, Jimmy Buffet remembered
September 08, 2023 20:10 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week's topics: Hurricane Idalia and Insurance Woes Hate Groups march in Florida School Voucher use questioned Jimmy Buffet remembered With guests: Rep. Berny Jacques, Florida District 59, Pinellas county, Republican Gayle Andrews, Corporate & Political media consultant, Democrat David Decker, Photographer & Videographer, Creative Loafing Susan Glickman, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, Policy & Programs
FTW 082523 DeSantis and the GOP Debate, Conventions Cancelled in Florida, Book Bans linked to Two People, Proposal to Shrink Florida Judicial Districts
August 25, 2023 20:11 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week's topics: DeSantis and the GOP Debate Conventions Cancelled in Florida Book Bans linked to Two People Proposal to Shrink Florida Judicial Districts With guests: Representative Michele Rayner, District 62, Pinellas & Hillsborough, Democrat Kimberly Leonard, Florida Playbook author & Reporter, Politico Dan Ruth, Faculty, Judy Genshaft Honors College, University of South Florida Travis Horn, Pres & CEO, Bullhorn Communications, Republican
FTW 081823 PragerU approved for Florida Classrooms, DeSantis Responds to Georgia Indictments, Florida Taxpayers subsidize Presidential Campaign, Insurance Bills Skyrocket in Florida
August 18, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week's topics: PragerU approved for Florida Classrooms DeSantis Responds to Georgia Indictments Florida Taxpayers subsidize Presidential Campaign Insurance Bills Skyrocket in Florida With guests: Jessica Wright, Director of Education and Empowerment , Florida Freedom To Read Project Darryl Paulson, Professor Emeritus of Govt. & Politics, USF- St. Petersburg Rochelle Reback, Host of WMNF's "MidPoint Wednesday", Democrat Stanley Gray, Pres. & CEO, Hillsborough County Urban League...
FTW 081123 Governor suspends another State Attorney, Homeowners Insurance Woes and Hurricane Ian, DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager, Much Ado about Shakespeare in Florida
August 11, 2023 19:26 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week's topics: Governor suspends another State Attorney Homeowners Insurance Woes and Hurricane Ian DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager Much Ado about Shakespeare in Florida With guests: Brianna Sacks, Extreme Weather and Disaster Reporter, Washington Post Romy Ellenbogen, Tallahassee Correspondent, Tampa Bay Times Ryan Wiggins, Chief of Staff, The Lincoln Project Tara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg College
FTW 080423 Donald Trump Faces Jan. 6th Charges, Teaching Black History in Florida, Hillsborough County Commission Changes
August 04, 2023 20:22 - 28 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week's topics: Donald Trump Faces Jan. 6th Charges Teaching Black History in Florida Hillsborough County Commission Changes With guests: William March, Independent Political Correspondent, Columnist, Tampa Bay Times Kathryn Varn, Tampa Bay Reporter, Axios Jeff Brandes, Former State Senator, District 24, Pinellas County, Republican Senator Darryl Rouson, District 16, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties, Democrat David Ponton III, Asst. Professor & Undergrad Director, School of In...
FTW 072823 Florida Abortion Amendment Push, Black History Lessons on Slavery, DeSantis Campaign Layoffs, Record high temps in Florida waters
July 28, 2023 19:47 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week's topics: Florida Abortion Amendment Push Black History Lessons on Slavery DeSantis Campaign Layoffs Record high temps in Florida waters With guests: Anna Hochkammer, Vice Mayor, Pinecrest, FL, Exec. Director, Florida Women’s Freedom Coalition Deborah Tamargo, Past President, Florida Federation of Republican Women Patrick Manteiga, Editor & Publisher, La Gaceta, Democrat Rev. J.C. Pritchett II, Pres. Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance of Florida, Exec. Director, Sun...
FTW 072123 Teaching Black History in Florida, DeSantis Campaign Finances, Florida State Guard Concerns, State Sued over Voting Rights
July 21, 2023 20:59 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThis week's topics: Teaching Black History in Florida DeSantis Campaign Finances Florida State Guard Concerns State Sued over Voting Rights With guests: Steve Bousquet, Opinion Editor, South Florida Sun Sentinel Eric Deggans, TV/Media Critic, NPR Diane Rado, Editor-in-chief, Florida Phoenix Emily Mahoney, Political Editor, Tampa Bay Times
FTW 071423 Temperatures Rise and Insurance Leaves, DeSantis Campaign Faces Headwinds, Which Democrat will run against Rick Scott?
July 14, 2023 20:07 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThis week's topics: Temperatures Rise and Insurance Leaves DeSantis Campaign Faces Headwinds Which Democrat will run against Rick Scott? With guests: April Schiff, Hillsborough Republican State Committeewoman, President and Co-Founder, Strategic Solutions of Florida Representative Anna Eskamani, Florida District 42, Orlando, Democrat Travis Horn, President and CEO, Bullhorn Communications, Republican Maya Brown, Political Consultant, Democrat
FTW 070723 Public Education Battle in Florida
July 07, 2023 19:56 - 27 minutes - 25 MBThis week's topics: Public Education Battle in Florida With guests: Jenna Barbee, Former 5th Grade Teacher, Hernando County Brandt Robinson, History Teacher, Dunedin High School Lee Bryant, President, Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association
FTW 063023 Immigrants and the State of Florida
June 30, 2023 19:51 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week's topic: Immigrants and the State of Florida With guests: Nanci Palacios, Deputy Director, Faith in Florida Shalyn Fluharty, Executive Director, Americans for Immigrant Justice Steve Cona III, President and CEO, Associated Builders and Contractors C.J. Czaia, Attorney, Owner, The Czaia Law Firm
FTW 062323 GOP Leads in Voter Registrations, Medicaid recipients lose coverage, New Claims on Political Solicitations, Florida becoming less affordable
June 23, 2023 20:02 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBThis week's topics: GOP Leads in Voter Registrations Medicaid recipients lose coverage New Claims on Political Solicitations Florida becoming less affordable With guests: Pam McAloon, State Republican Committeewoman, Pinellas County Tara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg College Darryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Govt. & Politics, USF-St. Petersburg Victor DiMaio, Pres. & CEO, Dimaio & Associates, Democrat
FTW 061623 Trump Indicted in Miami, DeSantis and Artificial Intelligence, New Pro-Choice Ballot Initiative, Losing Local Control in Florida
June 16, 2023 21:25 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week's topics: Trump Indicted in Miami DeSantis and Artificial Intelligence New Pro-Choice Ballot Initiative Losing Local Control in Florida With guests: Harvey Ward Jr., Mayor, Gainesville, Florida, Democrat Ryan Wiggins, Chief of Staff, The Lincoln Project Yacob Reyes, Tampa Bay Reporter, Axios Rep. Fentrice Driskell, District 67, Hillsborough County, Democrat
FTW 060923 Pride Month and Florida, New Migrant Flights to California, Teachers Choose to Leave
June 12, 2023 14:22 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week's topics: Pride Month and Florida New Migrant Flights to California Teachers Choose to Leave With guests: Dr. Byron Green-Calisch, Co-Vice President, St Pete Pride Ray Roa, Editor-in-Chief, Creative Loafing Tampa Rep. Lindsay Cross, District 60-Pinellas County, Democrat Natalie King, V.P. & COO, RSA Consulting, Republican
FTW 060223 Governor DeSantis hits Presidential Campaign Trail, Hillsborough Taxpayers Owed Half a Billion Dollars
June 02, 2023 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week's topics: Governor DeSantis hits Presidential Campaign Trail Hillsborough Taxpayers Owed Half a Billion Dollars With guests: Bob Rohrlack, President and CEO, Tampa Bay Chamber State Senator Darryl Rouson, District 16, Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties, Democrat State Senator Ed Hooper, District 21, Pinellas & Pasco Counties, Republican Kimberly Leonard, Policy & Politics Correspondent, Insider.com
DeSantis Ready to Run, New Laws Signed and Delivered, Florida Guard Sent to U.S. Southern Border, Healing the Political Divide
May 19, 2023 20:05 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis week's topics: DeSantis Ready to Run New Laws Signed and Delivered Florida Guard Sent to U.S. Southern Border Healing the Political Divide With guests: Ed Sabol, Past President, Longboat Key Democratic Club Lynn Larson, Member-Miracle of the Key Group, Republican Aubrey Jewett, Asst. Professor and Asst. School Director, UCF School of Policy, Security, & International Affairs Susan MacManus, USF Distinguished Professor Emerita , ABC Action News Political Analyst
FTW 052623 Bill Maxwell, Author, Writer, Journalism Professor
May 17, 2023 19:47 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBConversation with Author, Writer, Journalism Professor, Bill Maxwell.
Abortion Rights Push in Florida, Textbooks Rejected, Migrant Relocations Expanded, Disney CEO Questions DeSantis
May 12, 2023 20:02 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week's topics: Abortion Rights Push in Florida Textbooks Rejected Migrant Relocations Expanded Disney CEO Questions DeSantis with guests: Steve Bousquet, Opinion Page Editor, South Florida Sun-Sentinel Sean Shaw, Attorney, Democrat Travis Horn, President & CEO Bullhorn Communications, Republican Rosemary Goudreau O'Hara, Former Editorial Page Editor, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
ALICE Report on Poverty, Legislation on Immigration, DeSantis Travel Kept Secret, DeSantis vs Disney
May 05, 2023 19:56 - 26 minutes - 24 MBThis week's topics: ALICE Report on Poverty Legislation on Immigration DeSantis Travel kept Secret DeSantis vs Disney With guests: Jessica Muroff, CEO, United Way Suncoast Darryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Govt. & Politics, USF- St. Petersburg Trimmel Gomes, Journalist, CEO, Gomes Media Strategies Deborah Tamargo, Past President, Florida Federation of Republican Women Dan Ruth, Honors College Visiting Professor of Professional Practice, USF
Disney Sues DeSantis, University Woes, Teacher Pay in Florida, Officer Speaks out against Book Bans
April 28, 2023 20:14 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week's topics: Disney Sues Desantis University Woes Teacher Pay in Florida Officer Speaks out against Book Bans With guests: Emily Mahoney, Political Editor, Tampa Bay Times Matt Dixon, Senior National Politics Reporter, NBC News Digital Barry Edwards, Political Commentator, Pollster Tara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg College
DeSantis vs. Disney, DeSantis vs. Trump, Tallahassee Tax Cuts, Earth Day Recycling Tips
April 21, 2023 12:22 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week's topics: DeSantis vs. Disney DeSantis vs. Trump Tallahassee Tax Cuts Earth Day Recycling Tips With guests: Susan Glickman, Director, Florida Clinicians for Climate Action Mary Ellen Klas, Capitol Bureau Chief, Miami Herald-Tampa Bay Times Jason Garcia, Publisher-Seeking Rents, Newsletter-Podcast
Abortion ban close, Tampa Bay and Women's Pay, Tallahassee Blocks more Public Records, Harsh Words from Lawmaker
April 14, 2023 20:05 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis week's topics: Abortion ban close Tampa Bay and Women's Pay Tallahassee Blocks more Public Records Harsh Words from Lawmaker With guests: Travis Horn, President & CEO, Bullhorn Communications, Republican Kenya Woodard, Independent Journalist Mike Deeson, Independent Journalist, Author Anders Croy, Communications Director, DeSantis Watch
Permitless Gun Carry Passed, Abortion Ban Protest Arrests, Disney CEO Responds, Fast-tracked Bills in Tallahassee
April 06, 2023 20:13 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBHost, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Rep. Lindsay Cross, Florida District 60, Pinellas County, Democrat April Schiff, President & Co-founder-Strategic Solutions of Florida, Hillsborough County GOP State Committeewoman James Call, Capitol Reporter, Tallahassee Democrat / USA Today Florida Zac Anderson, Political Editor, Sarasota Herald-Tribune This week we discuss: Permitless carry is signed into law in Florida Dem...