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FTW 041224 The Pros and Cons of the Rays Stadium and Development Plans
Florida This Week - April 13, 2024 01:59 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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
Florida This Week - April 05, 2024 18:40 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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, Hill...
FTW Immigration Special: Immigration and the State of Florida
Florida This Week - March 22, 2024 19:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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. Czai...
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
Florida This Week - March 22, 2024 17:21 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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...
FTW 031524 NAACP Calls for Black Athlete Boycott of Florida Universities, Significant Bills in the 2024 Florida Legislative Session
Florida This Week - March 18, 2024 12:10 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 J...
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
Florida This Week - March 08, 2024 20:09 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 ...
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
Florida This Week - March 01, 2024 20:33 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 ...
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
Florida This Week - February 23, 2024 20:29 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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, Southea...
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
Florida This Week - February 16, 2024 18:24 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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....
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
Florida This Week - February 09, 2024 19:20 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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...
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
Florida This Week - February 02, 2024 21:13 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 Ta...
FTW Special Guest Patricia de Stacy Harrison, President and CEO, Corporation for Public Broadcasting
Florida This Week - January 30, 2024 14:51 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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
Florida This Week - January 26, 2024 19:53 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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, Hil...
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
Florida This Week - January 19, 2024 18:56 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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, A...
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?
Florida This Week - January 05, 2024 19:24 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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...
FTW 122923 Top Florida stories of the year for 2023
Florida This Week - December 19, 2023 20:11 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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: Eri...
FTW 122223 "Once Upon a Time in Florida" celebrates 50 years of Florida Humanities
Florida This Week - December 19, 2023 20:10 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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,...
FTW 121523 School board scandal in Sarasota, Questions over Worrell Removal, Rays name change discussed in St. Petersburg, FSU Football snub investigation
Florida This Week - December 15, 2023 18:59 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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,...
12-08-2023 Special program - The Power of Political Ads
Florida This Week - December 08, 2023 14:04 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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
Florida This Week - December 01, 2023 18:25 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 ...
FTW 111723 How to Handle Homeowner's Insurance in Florida
Florida This Week - November 17, 2023 15:48 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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
Florida This Week - November 10, 2023 18:18 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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...
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
Florida This Week - November 03, 2023 17:47 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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-Politica...
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
Florida This Week - October 27, 2023 18:05 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 Marc...
FTW 101323 Tampa Bay Reactions to violence in Israel and Gaza, Judicial Court Changes Avoid the Sunshine Laws
Florida This Week - October 13, 2023 17:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 ...
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?
Florida This Week - October 06, 2023 17:04 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 Cou...
FTW 092923 Crosstalk at the GOP Debate, Floridians lag in Healthcare Coverage, Matt Gaetz and a possible shutdown
Florida This Week - September 29, 2023 17:03 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 Democrat...
FTW 091523 Corcoran Defends New College, Ladapo questions COVID-19 Boosters, DeSantis on a Convicted Trump, 300 Books Banned in Florida
Florida This Week - September 15, 2023 19:52 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 ...
FTW 090823 Hurricane Idalia and Insurance Woes, Hate Groups march in Florida, School Voucher use questioned, Jimmy Buffet remembered
Florida This Week - September 08, 2023 20:10 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 Dav...
FTW 082523 DeSantis and the GOP Debate, Conventions Cancelled in Florida, Book Bans linked to Two People, Proposal to Shrink Florida Judicial Districts
Florida This Week - August 25, 2023 20:11 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsThis 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 auth...
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