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Hear what Florida is talking about each week with newsmakers and journalists discussing issues defining the Sunshine State, hosted by Tom Hudson.This show is co-produced by WLRN in Miami and WUSF in T... more
FAQs about Florida Roundup:How many episodes does Florida Roundup have?The podcast currently has 339 episodes available.
February 14, 2020Fight Against Single Use Plastics; Debate Over Driver License Suspension FeesOn Friday's Roundup, we looked at the use of single-use plastics in Florida and the friction between state and local governments over banning single-use items. Also, we covered Floridians who have had their driver’s license suspended due to fines and fees....more50minPlay
February 07, 2020Florida Gun Reform; Iowa CaucusOn Friday's Roundup we looked at the gun reform issue in Florida. We also discussed how people here in Florida took part in the Iowa caucus remotely....more50minPlay
January 31, 20202 Major Banks Will No Longer Donate To FL’s Step UP For Students; Super Bowl Goes GreenOn Friday's Roundup we discussed the decision by Wells Fargo and Fifth Third Bank to no longer donate to Florida’s school voucher program after learning some of the state-funded schools have policies that discriminate. We also looked at how this Sunday's Super Bowl in Miami is going green. Annie Martin , from the Orlando Sentinel and State Representative Carlos Guillermo-Smith , District 49, discussed why the banks have decided to no longer support Step Up for Students . A Greener Super Bowl Jon...more50minPlay
January 24, 2020A Look At Florida Bills For: Abortion Parental Permission, Office of ResiliencyOn Friday's Roundup, we discussed the parental consent bill that requires parents of minor girls seeking an abortion to approve of the abortion before a doctor can perform it. Also, lawmakers in Tallahassee are considering a bill that would establish a statewide Office of Resiliency, along with a statewide Sea Level Rise Task Force....more50minPlay
January 17, 2020Fees, Fines For Ex-Felons; Legal Recreational MarijuanaOn Friday's Roundup, we discussed the Florida Supreme Court ruling that former felons have to first finish paying any fines and fees they still owe before they can vote. Also, voters will not get to decide the fate of recreational marijuana, but state lawmakers might....more50minPlay
January 10, 2020Teacher Pay; E-VerifyOn today’s program we discussed teacher pay and E-Verify , as Florida lawmakers prepare to reconvene on January 14....more50minPlay
January 03, 2020Election Security In The Sunshine StateOn today’s program, we spent the full hour looking ahead to the 2020 elections in November, including what’s being done to ensure votes are secure and counted properly....more50minPlay
December 27, 2019Climate Change In The Sunshine StateWe devoted today’s program to Florida’s environment, how climate change is impacting it, and what it will take to become more resilient with:...more50minPlay
December 20, 2019Impeachment; SNAP; 2020 CensusOn today's progrm we looked at how Florida lawmakers reacted to this week’s impeachment vote with Rep. Donna Shalala (D-FL 27)....more50minPlay
December 13, 2019School Safety In The Sunshine StateOn Friday’s Roundup we discussed school safety in Florida. Reporting by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel this week found that a disturbing number of violent threats against students and teachers come from mentally impaired children who are fixated on violence, and have easy access to guns....more50minPlay
FAQs about Florida Roundup:How many episodes does Florida Roundup have?The podcast currently has 339 episodes available.