On Episode 72 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with former Florida Senator Jeff Brandes, to discuss criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation, and affordable housing.

Senator Jeff Brandes is a highly respected and accomplished leader who served in the Florida Legislature from 2010 to 2022. He represented District 24, which covered a majority of Pinellas County, and was known for his innovative and independent policy-making. Throughout his tenure, he consistently advocated for solutions to address Florida's most challenging issues.

0:00:00 - Intro

0:00:09 - The Issues of Term Limits

0:06:28 - The Florida Policy Project

0:12:08 - Criminal Justice Reform

0:29:54 - Property Insurance

0:54:58 - Housing Issues

1:14:45 - Public Transportation

1:24:17 - The Issues of Serving in Florida Government

1:30:35 - High Speed Rail in Florida

1:33:05 - Why Government isn’t Taking On Hard Issues

1:36:47 - The Downfall of the Political System

1:39:38 - Outro