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Florida Daily Show host Ed Dean is joined by political analysts Kaitlin Colgate and Matt O'Hern for Florida 2026 Midterm Election predictions on the Governor's race between Byron Donalds and David Jolly, the US Senate race between incumbent Ashley Moody and Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon, as well as the state attorney general race.

Republicans are losing the messaging front, despite the fact that Democrats are merely recycling old mottos such as "Tax the rich"

Florida Daily Show hosts Ed Dean and Lindsay Randall discuss the top issues for the final stretch of the 2026 Midterm Election.

Could Florida’s Amendment 3 lead to higher rents?

The Florida Housing Coalition and other organizations warn that the amendment could shift more of the property tax burden onto rental property owners — potentially resulting in higher costs for renters.

Florida Daily Show hosts Ed Dean and Lindsay Randall break down the arguments for and against Amendment 3, including the property tax details that may not grab headlines but could have significant consequences for homeowners, landlords and renters.

Florida Democratic Party Gubernatorial candidate David Jolly pitched a hurricane insurance reform plan that is under heavy scrutiny. Florida Daily show host Ed Dean explains why the plan seems virtually impossible.

Florida Daily Show hosts Ed Dean and Lindsay Randall discuss the top issues for the 2026 Florida Governor's Race. Gas prices, data centers, and other factors are among the top concerns and pain points for state residents. 

Will political conventions make an impact on a midterm election? Can Republicans maintain support from fiscal conservatives if they continue to run on watered down socialist policy proposals while JD Vance criticizes fiscal conservative icons such Milton Friedman? Florida Daily Show hosts Ed Dean and Lindsay Randall discuss those issues with guest Matt O'Hern from NewSouthPolitics.com

The "Gator Bait" chant returns. The University of Florida Gators opened their 2026 football season by bringing back a formerly censored chant, “Gator Bait,” that was somehow interpreted as racist. The chant began over 30 years ago by a former Florida Gators defensive player (an African American) who celebrated a rivalry win by exclaiming, "If you ain't a Gator, you're Gator Bait." Leftists attempted to lump it into a random racist tradition from 200 years ago involving artistic references to black infants being fed to children. Why do politically correct leaders such as UF's former president insist on bringing politics into sports?

Florida Daily show hosts Ed Dean and Lindsay Randall discuss the Republican strategy to revive social issues and culture wars to ignite their voter base. NewSouthPolitics.com editor Matt O'Hern joined the show to share his thoughts on various areas where Democrats could launch investigations if they regain control of US Congress.

Florida's Department of Transportation and Ron DeSantis ordered Flock Cameras to be removed from all state highways. Florida Daily show hosts Ed Dean and Lindsey Randall react to the news, along with NewSouthPolitics.com editor Matt O'Hern