Dishonorable Mention

0:42: Live from the Hotel Duval, DM is in the state capitol in Tallahassee. What are the hosts hopes for this weekend?

6:29: How realistic is it for the state capital to move to a central location for more access? Is that a real possibility?

8:31: What discussions are dominating session?

10:24: Lets talk Tally night life!

16:27: Who are the hosts most excited to interview?

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0:42: Special Episode of DM. Get to know the hosts!
1:29: Communications expert and PR Unicorn Dr. Karla Mastracchio!
9:49: State Representative Chris Latvala. Politics and TV Production?
13:46: Chris talks his father, Senator Jack Latvala.
16:35: How has Chris managed staying humble once being elected to office?
17:17: Community Activist Becca Teider. What does it mean to be a community activist? What does the future hold?
30:01: What is Becca’s favorite College Campus? Size does matter (on campuses that is.)
30:11: Tampa Bay Times Columnist Ernest Hooper! What got you into journalism?
37:45: What is the favorite thing you’ve ever written? What is the best?
43:55: Round table final thoughts! (We’re just a bunch of whacky Thespians sitting around a table.)

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0:42: Intros and Becca introduces a fund raiser helping Little League kids pay for entry fees and equipment so they can play baseball.
4:52: The pod talks about the Lightning’s 2-0 deficit to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round after winning 62 games in the regular season. This was recorded Sunday morning and prior to Game 3; so this may be slightly better, or much, much worse.
9:12: Karla talks about her love for true crime.
11:22: The great Ernest Hooper appeared in the true crime show Blood Relatives?! Here’s a link to him IMDB PAGE!
18:04: Biggest true crime story in Tampa Bay Area history?
21:04: An article in the this week's Tampa Bay Times discussing various crime issues and bills in Tallahassee. Representative Chris Latvala explains.
27:00: Hillsborough County passed a tax to better fund public schools, the Speaker is proposing a bill to share the money with Charter Schools. The hosts discuss.
33:49: Becca says something nice about Governor Ron Desantis! Are there varying perceptions on the same action if done by a Democrat vs Republican?
37:00: An SRO in Port St. Lucie body slams an eleven year old; is this justified regardless of context?
44:27: The hosts are taking a visit to Tallahassee, and Chris has a whole bunch of guests lined up.
46:25: Chris explains what Schools of Hope are and charter schools vs. traditional public schools. Is there a larger issue when schools fail? Are charter schools sustainable? Do public schools need more assistance?
57:15: Vinyl Record Day was on Saturday, what was your first or favorite record that you purchased? The hosts chime in, and you can let us know in the comments or on social media!

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0:40: We have a Guest Speaker today! The hosts welcome State Representative Jennifer Webb to the pod. They ask what got her into politics and what it’s like. Are any other hosts interested in making a future run?
8:24: The Clearwater City Council voted on a 4000 seat covered amphitheater. Does Clearwater need a covered event venue? Thoughts on the proposal and process.
13:25: Let’s talk Clearwater. The hosts discuss if the city is lacking forward momentum to fulfill its potential.
22:51: The President made an erroneous statement pertaining to wind turbines earlier this week; Marco Rubio had an interesting reaction to it. The hosts discuss how normalizing outrageous statements can be harmful. Is defending your own party regardless of action a problem?
28:07: The hosts ask, do you have a favorite 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidate?
32:55: What are the thoughts on Vice President Biden? Do the allegations alter your vision of him as a presidential candidate?
40:42: A bill was proposed to remove public notices from newspapers; is this a necessary action or poor legislation?
45:33: More from Tallahassee. Representatives Chris Latvala and Jennifer Webb talk conforming bills in regards to the arming teachers bill, state budgets, and process.
52:24: Music Eras! What are your favorites?
57:15: #1 songs on the hosts' 14th birthdays.

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0:42: Pre-Intro Hardees deliciousness.
4:42: Intros and expounding on the Mueller Report, a week after the Attorney General released his statement. What's the next step for the Democrats?
6:50: Comparing the Report to the Starr Report and the Clinton Administration.
12:06: The election process and the affects of the 2016 election on 2020.
18:38: Former Vice President Joe Biden jumping into the election race? Will his past prevent him from launching a campaign?
24:39: How past transgressions affect elected officials; does context matter?
30:39: The State of Florida Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Steve Currall as the new President of the University of South Florida System; St. Petersburg Mayor Kriseman has some opinions.
31:21 : Currall’s challenges with consolidation, conducting business, supplier diversity, and athletics. Collin Sherwin jumps on!
40:46: The process of hiring with the Sunshine State law. How can these laws be changed to still keep the process in the public, but not deter quality candidates from the initial search process?
46:46: What's happening in Tallahassee? Representative Chris Latvala talks session half-way point, state budgets, and constitutional amendments.
52:12: Should 16-year-olds be eligible to vote?
56:27: The 2019 NCAA Women's Final Four is in Downtown Tampa this week. We talk events, concerts, and the process of hosting major events in our city. CC: Tampa Bay Sports Commission .
60:32: Hillsborough vs. Pinellas, can't we just get along? County Battle!
1:09:12: Today's Florida Man story!
1:13:54: Final Thoughts.

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Topics include:

1:43: First reaction to the Mueller Report being finished. With no more indictments recommended can collusion be put to bed? Is there more to come? How much will be released and is this a win or loss for the Democrats?

4:55: We welcome the newest President of the University of South Florida System, Dr. Steve Curall to Tampa! The hosts opine on the process, the selection, and the relationship with the State Legislature. Is the transparency outrage warranted?

13:47: On to Tallahassee. The School Safety Commission introduces a bill pertaining to classroom teachers being eligible to volunteer for the Guardian Program; deputizing those volunteers in the event of an active shooter event. What are the details? Does adding guns into a school setting actually make our schools safer? What more can be done? Are there provisions in the bill for Private and Charter Schools? Representative Latvala breaks it down and the hosts debate. Chris and Becca agree on something so you don't want to miss this discussion!

40:11: The Florida Man Game! The hosts google "Florida Man" with their birthdays and discuss who wins!

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Topics include:

0:40: Listener questions! Collin Sherwin joins the pod to ask a few questions about the Florida Voting System. Rank choice voting. It works in other countries can it work in this city and state?
4:42: Who is your political spirit animal? Local, regional, national, Chris Latvala?
9:34: Medical Marijuana and assisting the emerging market to minorities.
10:43: Ernest tells the story about his grandmother. Host Obama stories.
20:57: Becca’s father, Judge Raymond Gross, steps up to the mic to discuss elections.
31:39: Two truths and a lie!

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Topics discussed include:

0:40: Tampa Mayoral Race! It’s runoff time. Jane Castor, David Straz, who ya got?
7:17: Chris’ Child Welfare Reform Bill passed its first committee. He talks about it here.
10:53: State Legislature files possible bill mandating each school district offer a course on the Bible. Thoughts!
16:33: The State House Budget will be released in the next week. Thoughts on an expansion on the school voucher program.
19:28: More news from Tallahassee, this time from Governor Ron Desantis. Smokable Medical Marijuana! What took so long?
22:52: Governor Desantis’ State-of-the-State Address.
34:12: Michael Jackson and R-Kelly; can you separate the art from the artist? How do these examples compare to recent actors and artists? Where is the line?
45:41: If you could see one musician perform living or dead who would it be?

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0:00: Michael Cohen’s testimony. Truth or Fallacy?

4:10: Will anything emerge that can damage the President’s reputation?

10:40: The story involving Congressman Matt Geotz stemming from the Cohen testimony.

16:13: How do some candidates get elected? Does the electorate need to do a better job?

18:14: The hosts talk cities in Pasco and Polk county. North of Kennedy crowd where you at?

20:45: Becca asks Ernest how has journalism changed? Tampa Bay Times has re-instituted a paywall, how many people have subscribed?

27:40: The United Methodist’s Church decision on LGBTQ members becoming clergy.

41:49: New Segment! Listener questions! But we’re just starting this off, so producer Collin Sherwin asks the questions. This segment will take listeners questions weekly so ask away in the comment section in this article, or on their Facebook and Twitter pages. #AskDishonorablePod

50:58: WrestleMania 36 coming to Tampa in 2020!

54:45: The dulcet tones of Mr. Ernest Hooper!

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Topics discussed include:

0:20: K-12 Education system in the State of Florida. Public, Private, and Charter.
14:03: Can comedy go too far when it comes to politics and current events? Should there be boundaries for comedians?
21:38: Are we becoming too sensitive as a society?
27:25: We go off the rails and pivot to a food pod! We ask the hosts if they were on death row, what would be their last meal? With the optional question of how you got to that point in the first place.
35:16: Becca asks the other hosts If they could run and successfully be elected to any official position what would it be?
39:06 The hosts fantasize about their dream destination around the world.

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