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Florida Matters episodes

October 29 Manatee County at the crossroads of Florida's affordability, growth and development woes
"Florida Matters Live & Local" recently recorded in front of an audience at the Manatee Performing Arts Center in Bradenton to dig into issues affecting the state, like affordability, growth and development.
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52 min
October 28 Spanning music genres – and Tampa Bay – to celebrate Public Radio Music Day
Some special guests join the program for a celebration of Public Radio Music Day.
We hear some live performances in bluegrass, classical, a fusion of jazz and hip-hop. And will hook up with our sister station Classical WSMR in Sarasota.
Public Radio Music Day is organized by the NoncomMusic Alliance – spreading the word about the role non-commercial stations play in the music industry.
This year’s theme is “sounds like home” reflecting how Americans feel about their local public radio music stations.
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49 min
October 27 Census changes could leave some communities invisible, and a bookmobile of Epstein files
Proposed changes to the 2030 census could eliminate questions about race and ethnicity. How could this affect important decisions like federal housing resources?
Also, there is a bookmobile in town displaying millions of investigative files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Thieves have stolen supplies from Metropolitan Ministries, leaving the nonprofit scrambling. How can the community help?
From ads during live games to bets placed with a few taps on a phone, sports gambling has become part of the viewing experience for many fans. What are the risks?
Finally, there is an ancient Celtic festival happening soon involving the Bay area pagan community. We learn about Samhain.
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48 min
October 26 Are Florida’s local governments losing autonomy? Also, Halloween sweets talk
For decades, cities and counties in Florida have been able to enact laws to manage their communities as they see fit. Recently, however, the Legislature has passed rules to usurp some local decisions.
Also, a pediatric endocrinologist talks about healthy Halloween candy guidelines for kids.
Then, talking baseball — specifically, what the Rays need to do to get back into the World Series. And finally, is seafood in Florida too expensive?
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48 min
October 22 How the World Series-bound Tampa Bay Rays play ball on and off the field
The Tampa Bay Rays begin play in the World Series on Friday. Before the first pitch, here’s a closer look at their yearlong renaissance on and off the field.
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49 min
October 21 Angie Nixon makes her case for a U.S. Senate seat, and remembering the late Joe Redner
State Rep. Angie Nixon is running for U.S. Senate and pulling enthusiastic crowds as she campaigns. Still, it’s a tough battle for Nixon as a Democrat from the left wing of her party in a deep red state.
On this show, we talk with Nixon about why she’s running and what she’s hearing from voters.
Other topics: What do you need to know for Medicare’s open enrollment period? And why will Canada prescription drugs get more expensive for Americans in a few months?
Finally, we recall the life of Joe Redner, one of Tampa Bay’s most recognizable — and at times controversial — businessmen.
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48 min
October 20 Why the Seminole Tribe and DraftKings are at odds, and the psychology of a good scare
In a lawsuit, the Seminole Tribe is accusing DraftKings of operating in violation of the Tribe’s longstanding gambling compact with the state. The app disagrees. We’re wagering you’ll learn a lot from this segment.
Speaking of high stakes, there’s a lot of political cash changing hands amid the data center boom. Who are the beneficiaries?
Finally, as Halloween nears, horror looks you right between the eyes — and we think that’s fun! But why?
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49 min
October 19 Florida's Black vote is more complex than polls show, and roller coaster safety
Byron Donalds could be the first Black governor of Florida, but polls are showing that may not matter to most Black voters when they fill in their ballots.
Then, we look back at the appearance of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in Tampa over the weekend to stump for state Rep. Angie Nixon, who is running for Senate.
Finally, are roller coasters safe? We discuss following the death of a rider in Georgia.
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48 min
October 15 Factors that affect a food pantry's goal, and businesses opposing the SoHo flood project
What are the challenges to running a food bank, particularly when there are high fuel prices and high grocery prices to contend with? The shelves of a local pantry ran dry multiple times last month.
Then, why is a group of businesses suing the city of Tampa over a stormwater project?
We also chat with the publisher of Tampa Bay Forward magazine, now in its 20th year celebrating the achievements of Black changemakers.
Finally, how do you bring a classic Stephen King psychological horror to the stage?
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48 min
October 14 What nonprofits are thinking about Amendment 3, and a new film finds Florida's underbelly
How do nonprofits like United Way Suncoast benefit from the property tax system as it exists now? What happens to them if voters pass the controversial measure next month?
Then, we talk with the filmmakers behind "Jit," a Florida-centric horror-mystery flick.
And speaking of horror mysteries, we get to the bottom of a crazy Waymo ride in Tampa.
And speaking of rides, a chef is on a 700-mile bicycling mission to get healthier meals to schoolchildren.
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49 min

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