Martha Collins is a longtime land use attorney in the greater Tampa-St. Pete area, who joined us this week in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Collins talked with host Chelsea Henderson about preparing for a hurricane, how these type of storms can permanently change a local area/community and how to recover while deciding what to do in the aftermath of the damage left by hurricanes. 

She touches on the recovery effort in Southwest Florida, the future moving forward with how to protect against hurricanes and so much more. Don't miss this outstanding interview! You can always listen to more episodes of the podcast below at https://republicen.org/podcast.

Florida resident Nicole Kirchhoff details compound flooding and how it is affecting not only Florida but communities everywhere across the country.  Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.

Florida native Nicole Kirchhoff on the state's water quality problems after Hurricane Ian. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.

Marine biologist Nicole Kirchhoff explains buying bait from a hatchery versus buying from a natural environment. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast.

Hurricane Ian wrecked havoc and destruction across the Sunshine State. And Florida native and marine biologist Nicole Kirchhoff joined host Chelsea Henderson to describe what the damage from the ground is like. She talked about the localized flooding, climate change's role and the impact on the storm's intensity plus how she, her family, neighbors and people across Florida are picking up the pieces.

This is Nicole's second time on the podcast and our thoughts and prayers are with her as well as everyone affected by the storm. Listen to more episodes of the podcast below or via https://republicen.org/podcast.

Solar volunteer Larry Howe shares a few tips how people interested in solar panels should get started. Listen to the entire episode and past episodes at https://republicen.org/podcast

Larry Howe shares some of the benefits to being a solar energy user in Texas. Listen to the entire episode and also past episodes at https://republicen.org/podcast

Solar and climate volunteer Larry Howe describes his passion and journey in converting to solar energy. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast

Texas native Larry Howe and is a solar energy and climate solutions volunteer. Also a member of our republicEn.org community, Larry launched Plano Solar Advocates, a local grassroots volunteer group that is working to increase awareness and use of solar energy for electricity generation in Plano, TX. Larry joins host Chelsea Henderson to share why he's passionate about solar energy and his personal journey in converting to solar. 

If you've ever been interested in converting to solar panels, this is a must-listen interview for you. Find out more about solar energy and his nonprofit at: https://www.planosolar.org

R Street president Eli Lehrer on his favorite example when an environmental problem was addressed by the free market. Listen to the entire episode: https://republicen.org/podcast