Dr. Cindy Speaks

In this episode of Dr. Cindy Speaks' 2024 election series, host Dr. Cindy Banyai converses with Florida State Senate candidate Philip Carter. Phil shares his background, from his upbringing in Illinois to his service in the Air Force and his career in law enforcement and movie theater management. He discusses his motivation to run for office, driven by a desire to address political division and impact positive change. The discussion covers his policy focuses including common-sense gun legislation, education reform, and environmental issues. Cindy also highlights issues with higher education mandates in Florida and the need for better funding structures for technical education. Phil outlines his campaign goals and encourages listener support through voting and donations.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:38 Philip Carter's Background and Career

04:28 Motivation for Running and Campaign Goals

06:52 Discussion on Gun Legislation 1

3:32 Key Issues: Education and Environment

6:19 Challenges in Higher Education

18:34 Technical Education and Economic Development

25:55 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Dr. Cindy Banyai interviews Christopher Proia, a Florida State Senate candidate for Florida District 33. Proia, a 41-year-old blue-collar worker with a background in trucking and landscaping, discusses his campaign against Jonathan Martin, whom he criticizes for supporting a far-right agenda. Proia emphasizes his working-class background and advocates for more blue-collar representation in politics. He outlines his progressive platform, focusing on universal healthcare, affordable housing, and reducing insurance costs. Proia also shares his commitment to supporting the working class, women's rights, and legalizing recreational marijuana, ensuring funds benefit smaller communities. The interview also addresses the negative impacts of culture wars and frivolous legislative actions on the economy and people's rights.

00:00 Welcome to Dr. Cindy Speaks: Candidate Interviews 2024

Dr. Cindy Banyai interviews Cornelius Fowler, a candidate running for State House District 77 in Florida. Fowler outlines his platform focused on addressing the concerns of working-class Floridians, such as affordable housing, livable wages, and insurance reform. He criticizes the current Republican leadership for their disregard for these issues and their entanglement with corporate interests. The discussion also touches on the impacts of recent legislation on unions, immigration, child labor, and the environment. Fowler emphasizes the need for representing the working class and bringing balance between corporations and the people, aiming to bring change and respect for the working class in Southwest Florida.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

Dr. Cindy Banyai hosts Gustavo Ortega, a candidate running for the Miami Dade School Board District 3. They discuss the importance of public education and the threats it faces in Florida, especially from the Republican efforts to defund public schools and diverting of funds to private institutions. Ortega, who is a special education teacher, emphasizes the necessity of funding for teachers' salaries and the preservation of resources, such as school libraries. This episode underscores the need for public participation, especially voting, in securing better future for public schools and education.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

 Dr. Cindy Banyai chats with Matthew Montavon, a candidate for Florida's 17th Congressional District. Montavon discusses his deep roots in public service, extensive international experience, and commitment to community involvement. Among the hot topics discussed are immigration, women's rights, climate change, democratic processes, and the challenge of countering incumbent Republican Greg Steube's political theater with tangible solutions for constituents. Tune into some insights into Montavon's nuanced understanding of critical policy issues and learn how you can support his campaign.

00:36 Introduction and Welcome

Dr. Cindy Banyai is back on Dr. Cindy Speaks on the Big Mouth Media Network. She leads off 2024 with an interview with Peter Owen, the 25-year old progressive candidate running in the primary for Florida's 13th congressional district. Peter talks about his experience, goals, and reasons for running against incumbent Ana Paulina Luna. Key topics include his frustration with Luna's leadership, his vision for enhancing healthcare, addressing climate change, controlling gun violence, and improving the economy. 

00:36 Introduction and Kickoff of 2024 Elections

Dr. Cindy Banyai of Dr. Cindy Speaks looks at the news for Wednesday, March 15, 2023. This episode focuses on the environment. The EPA released nationwide standards for forever chemicals in drinking water. Ohio sues Norfolk Southern over the East Palestine train derailment clean up. Keystone Pipeline leak in December faces questions in Kansas legislature. And Joe Exotic from Tiger King announces bid for president from behind bars. 

Dr. Cindy Banyai of Dr. Cindy Speaks takes a look at the news for Monday, March 13, 2023. Iowa Republican presidential primary is heating up with Trump and DeSantis, as well as Hailey making visits. The Florida legislative session kicked off last week with a slew of oppressive bills aimed at making DeSantis the most anti-woke candidate in the country. The Oscars celebrated art instead of a slap this year. With the failure of Silicone Valley Bank and Signature Bank followed by swift government supports despite rollbacks in Dodd-Frank, people wonder if more bank failures and bailouts are on the way. 

Dr. Cindy Banyai of Dr. Cindy Speaks looks at the news for Friday, March 3, 2023. Florida legislative session starts next week and a slew of bills have been introduced that definitely make Florida less free. Far-right figure Andrew Tate announces he has lung cancer after years of indulging in cigars. Merrick Garland visited Ukraine and German Chancellor visits Biden.

Dr. Cindy Banyai of Dr. Cindy Speaks looks at the new for Thursday, March 2, 2023. Breaking news - Tennessee becomes the first state to ban drag shows in public, leading the nationwide conservative anti-woke attacks on the LGBT community. The House Ethic Committee opens an investigation into George Santos. CPAC, led by the cult of Trump, kicks off. Havana Syndrome is found to not be from foreign adversaries, and the beaches in Southwest Florida are still unusable 5 months after Hurricane Ian.