We Make Florida

A Place For Us: A Memoir By Brandon Wolf

July 12, 2023 09:33 - 51 minutes - 36.9 MB

On this episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with Brandon Wolf, an LGBTQ and gun safety activist, and now author of a memoir called A Place For Us where he tells the story of his amazing life story and how he's overcome adversity to become a leading voice for the LGBTQ community in Florida. , --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

Kevin Cho Tipton

November 24, 2022 01:56 - 58 minutes - 84.9 MB

On Today's episode Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with Kevin Cho Tipton about the future of the Florida Democratic Party, healthcare, how to recruit great candidates and how to mend the fences between marginalized communities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

Is Rebekah Jones The Florida Panhandle's Future?

September 22, 2022 05:24 - 1 hour - 62.9 MB

In this episode of Screen Share B.J. chats with Rebekah Jones who is running for Congress to defeat Matt Gaetz. Rebekah recently won her Democratic primary and she talks about what her strategy is to bring common sense back to Congress. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

The Comments Came Through

September 22, 2022 04:56 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In today's episode B.J. was supposed to interview Franscine Mathis who is running for Florida State House of Representatives. She had technical difficulties in the middle of the episode and B.J. had to free style LIVE and he went to the comments to answer questions. Enjoy candid questions about politics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

Dr. Carolynn Zonia is Running For State Senate in Florida

September 22, 2022 04:32 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

We Make Florida Livestream Show Screen Share Season One Ep. 2 features Dr. B.J. Brunious with guest Dr. Carolynn Zonia, Democratic Candidate for State Senator in Florida Senate District 2. Check out Carolynn Zonia's website Support: https://anchor.fm/we-make-florida Follow Us Here: Facebook | Twitter | TikTok | Instagram | YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

Flip Florida Blue in 2022

September 13, 2022 01:36 - 1 hour - 76.4 MB

This is the series premiere of the video podcast called Screen Share. In this episode your host B.J. Brunious talks with Democratic leaders from all 4 corners of the state of Florida. This episode features: Sandra Smith from The Santa Rosa County Democratic Party Wes Hodge from The Orange County Democratic Party Daniel Henry from The Duval County Democratic Party Terri Rizzo from The Palm Beach County Democratic Party Support: https://anchor.fm/we-make-florida Follow the Show on: Face...

Molly, we in danger girl.

June 23, 2022 02:03 - 1 hour - 89.2 MB

On this episode of the We Make Florida Podcast your host, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with the Chair of the Democratic Executive Committee of Orange County, Wes Hodge. We talk about a tweet sent out by Wes that generated a lot of attention and engagement, transition to the nuances of Florida Democratic politics, and paving a path forward for Democratic victory in 2022. As always you can find us on: Twitter Instagram Facebook Tiktok --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Is Roe v. Wade Done?

May 04, 2022 15:22 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

Our host B.J. Brunious, talks about Justice Sam Alito's 1st draft decision that was made public this week that completely guts Roe v. Wade and makes abortion illegal in the United States. As always you can find more here. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter....for now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

Justice KETANJI BROWN JACKSON

April 12, 2022 02:41 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

On today's episode, back by popular demand my cousin, Kellie Taylor-White and my aunt Sibal Holt. We gather to talk about the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. We also talk about what it means to be the first woman, the first black woman, to enter professional spaces. We end on what it means to surround yourself with people who affirm your accomplishments. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

The Oscar Slap Heard Around The World

March 29, 2022 04:10 - 1 hour - 95.5 MB

Join Dr. BJ Brunious for a special episode of the We Make Florida Podcast where member of the Suarez Family chime in on the slap heard across America between Will Smith and Chris Rock. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/we-make-florida/support

The Interview: U.S. Congressional Candidate Peggy Schiller

February 03, 2022 02:56 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

On today's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast Dr. B.J. Brunious sits down with Congressional Candidate for the United State House of Representatives Peggy Schiller. She is running against Republican Candidate Matt Gaetz who is under investigation for alleged child sex trafficking and sex with an underaged minor. You can reach Peggy Schiller on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Email Peggy at [email protected] As always you can check out the We Make Florida Blog HERE! I...

The Interview: Franscine Mathis

January 19, 2022 17:32 - 36 minutes - 55.7 MB

On this week's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with Candidate for Florida House of Representatives Franscine Mathis. Mathis is a nurse, community organizer, and environmental advocate for the people of the Wedgewood and Rolling Hills community. She is running to unseat incumbent Michelle Salzman (R) for FL-House Disctric 1. As Always you can find our BLOG by clicking here: Like, Follow, and Share our Content: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok. --- ...

Natasha Sutherland From Florida Watch

January 16, 2022 00:02 - 1 hour - 114 MB

In this week's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with the Black Constituency Communications Director of Florida Watch, Natasha Sutherland about persuasive messaging using the race-class narrative. Their conversation was nuanced but at the same time broad enough to acquire some quick take-home points for anyone interested in having conversations with voters about the issues they care about. Please visit links below for more information related to the topics dis...

Voting Rights

January 13, 2022 07:25 - 21 minutes - 33.6 MB

In this episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious gives his take on voting rights legislation. He discusses his views on how we got to this point in American politic, where fair and equal access to the ballot is yet again at the mercy of a handful of the wealthy and the powerful. Like & Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok. You can find the latest stories on the We Make Florida BLOG Subscribe to the podcast where ever you get your podcasts. --- Support thi...

The Interview: State Representative Michelle Salzman

January 06, 2022 23:22 - 1 hour - 121 MB

On today's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, B.J. Brunious talks with Florida State Representative Michelle Salzman. Rep. Salzman represents the 3rd reddest county in Florida and had a significant critique of a blog post about partisan comments she states were taking out of context in an In Weekly Interview. Here Rep. Salzman is heard unfiltered & unedited. Like & Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok. You can find the latest stories on the We Make Florida BLOG Subscri...

The Interview: State Rep. Anna V. Eskamani

December 21, 2021 01:09 - 48 minutes - 71.1 MB

In today's episode of the We Make Florida podcast your host, Dr. B.J. Brunious, talks about the omicron variant of COVID-19 in the uptick of cases spreading across America and how to protect yourself by wearing a mask, washing your hands, and getting vaccinated. Then your humble host has a really fun chat with Florida State Representative Anna V. Eskamani. She represents Florida House District 47 and is running to represent the beautiful people of her district in 2022. In our conversation wi...

Infrastructure Week & Crusty Feet

November 17, 2021 01:14 - 22 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this weeks episode of the We Make Florida podcast, B.J. Brunious tackles the complex issues of how America's infrastructure came to be throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson, and now Joe Biden, infrastructure is something that has been a dream of most American presidents but only a few in American history have been able to successfully take that dream to the finish line. Remember we all want the same things to have safe expande...

Candidate For Governor Frank Hughes Jr.

November 13, 2021 03:20 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this Episode of We Make Florida, BJ sits down with candidate for governor of Florida Frank Hughes, Jr. Mr. Hughes is a teacher from Tallahassee who is vying to represent the people of The Sunshine State in next year's governor's race. In this episode we takes Mr. Hughes' take on the climate crisis, public education, universal pre-K, healthcare, and his strategy to win the election in 2022. Hope you enjoy this interesting conversation. As always you can follow us here: Instagram | Facebo...

Fixing The Student Loan Debt Crisis

November 06, 2021 04:24 - 34 minutes - 32.3 MB

On the inaugural episode of the We Make Florida Podcast B.J. Brunious talks about crippling student loan debt affecting Floridians and Americans across the nation. With $1.8 TRILLION in total student loan debt, Americans under 40 are delaying getting married, starting families, buying homes, and replacing those life milestones with student loan repayment schedules. Your host talks about his $257,000 student loan burden and the burdens of other Americans saddled with crippling educational de...

We Make Florida Trailer

November 01, 2021 03:34 - 1 minute - 1.63 MB

Florida....It is finally here. The Podcast you've been waiting for. Welcome to the We Make Florida© platform for politics, pop-culture, economics, healthcare, environment and everything else in between. Will Ron DeSantis win again? Who knows!!! We are launching a platform for progressive voices within the state of Florida. Florida is not a red state, it ain't even a purple state. The state is blue with the overwhelming majority supporting populous liberal principles and ideals. This is you...

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