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FAQs about Florida This Week:How many episodes does Florida This Week have?The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.
November 15, 2024FTW 111524 Floridians prominent in Trump Choices, Rays cross the Bay for 2025 SeasonThis week's topics:Floridians prominent in Trump ChoicesRays cross the Bay for 2025 SeasonWith guests:Barbara Haselden, President, St. Petersburg Republican ClubMichael Van Sickler, Managing Editor/ News and Engagement, Tampa Bay TimesRay Arsenault, Author/Historian, John Hope Franklin Professor of History Emeritus, USF- St. PetersburgRichie Floyd, St. Petersburg City Councilman, District 8, Democrat...more27minPlay
November 08, 2024FTW 110824 Trump wins in historic election, Mixed results in state returns, GOP gains strength in Florida Legislature, Strong school support across Tampa BayThis week's topics:Trump wins in historic electionMixed results in state returnsGOP gains strength in Florida LegislatureStrong school support across Tampa BayWith guests:Alex Sink, Former Florida Chief Financial Officer, DemocratDaniel Ruth, Honors College Visiting Professor of Professional Practice, USFCarmen Edmonds, Chair, Hillsborough County Republican Executive CommitteeDarryl Paulson, Professor Emeritus of Government & Politics, USF-St. Petersburg...more27minPlay
November 01, 2024FTW 110124 Desantis uses office to fight amendments 3 & 4, Outrage over rough campaign insults, GOP Voters lead the way in early Florida voting, Tampa Bay Times joins other papers in Presidential Non-endorsementThis week's topics:DeSantis uses office to fight amendments 3 & 4Outrage over rough campaign insultsGOP Voters lead the way in early Florida votingTampa Bay Times joins other papers in Presidential Non-endorsementWith guests:Patrick Manteiga, Editor and Publisher, La Gaceta, DemocratNatalie King, Political Consultant, RepublicanBarry Edwards, Political commentator and pollster, RepublicanAlan Cohn, Journalist, DemocratSteve Bousquet, Opinion Editor, South Florida Sun Sentinel...more27minPlay
October 25, 2024Slow recovery from 2 hurricanes, Regulatory concerns over St.Petersburg crane collapse, Tropicana Field Roof collapse leaves Rays Homeless, Hurricanes cause widespread pollution in Bay area waters, Early voting begins in FloridaThis week's topics:Slow recovery from 2 hurricanesRegulatory concerns over St.Petersburg crane collapseTropicana Field Roof collapse leaves Rays HomelessHurricanes cause widespread pollution in Bay area watersTV stations threatened for airing ad that supports Amendment 4DeSantis disagrees with Trump on recreational marijuanaEarly voting begins in FloridaWith guests:Craig Patrick, Political Editor, Chief Investigative Reporter, Fox 13 NewsDeveron Gibbons, Businessman, Vice-chair and Trustee at St. Petersburg College and FAMU, RepublicanTara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor at St. Petersburg CollegeBob Buckhorn, Former Tampa Mayor, DemocratMark Katches, Editor, Tampa Bay Times...more27minPlay
October 18, 2024FTW 101824 Cleanup and recovery from 2 hurricanes, Flooding issues after 2 hurricanes, Florida Homeowner's Insurance Woes, Pushback on Climate change and hurricanes, Taxpayer funded ads against Amendments 3 & 4This week's topics:Cleanup and recovery from 2 hurricanesFlooding issues after 2 hurricanesFlorida Homeowner's Insurance WoesPushback on Climate change and hurricanesTaxpayer funded ads against Amendments 3 & 4With guests:Lawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent, Tampa Bay TimesRebecca Liebson, Real Estate Reporter, Tampa Bay TimesMary Ellen Klas, Policy and Politics Columnist, Bloomberg OpinionAdam Goodman, Edward R. Murrow Sr. Fellow, Tufts University, Political Consultant, RepublicanAlan Clendenin, Tampa City Councilman, District 1, DemocratLisa Miller, President, Lisa Miller and AssociatesChristina Diamond, Chief Executive Officer, Ruth's List, Democrat...more56minPlay
October 04, 2024FTW 100424 Hurricane Helene tears a path across the South, Vice-Presidential Debate Face-offThis week's topics:Hurricane Helene tears a path across the SouthVice-Presidential Debate Face-offWith guests:Jennifer Griffith, Chair, Pinellas County Democratic PartyJeff Brandes, Former State Senator, President, Florida Policy Project, RepublicanTrimmel Gomes, Journalist, President, Gomes Media StrategiesKimberly Leonard, Politics Reporter, Author "Florida Playbook", Politico ...more27minPlay
September 19, 2024FTW 092024 The issues for younger voters in 2024This week's topic:The issues for younger voters in 2024With guests:Brittany Jean, President, Tampa Bay Young RepublicansJake Hoffman, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Young RepublicansGrace Tabor, President, USF College RepublicansMarley Price, Community Activist, Democratic Socialist, DemocratDavid Moscrip, Chair, Hillsborough County Libertarian PartyRichie Floyd, St. Petersburg City Councilman, District 8, DemocratJonathon Chavez, President, Hillsborough County Young DemocratsBree Wallace, Non-Profit Director and Community Activist, Democrat...more27minPlay
September 13, 2024FTW 091325 Trump-Harris Debate draws huge audience, Abortion Amendment signatures checked by state police, Florida U.S. Senate race Tightening upThis week's topics:Trump-Harris Debate draws huge audienceAbortion Amendment signatures checked by state policeFlorida U.S. Senate race Tightening upWith guests:Eric Deggans, NPR TV Critic & Media AnalystYacob Reyes, Tampa Bay Reporter, AxiosTara Newsom, Attorney and Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg CollegeCarmen Edmonds, Chair, Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee...more27minPlay
September 11, 2024FTW 090624 Florida Parks Whistleblower Fired, Ben Sasse to receive $1 million yearly until 2028, Reproductive Freedom Bus tour begins in Florida, New law a blow to Unions in FloridaThis week's topics:Florida Parks Whistleblower FiredBen Sasse to receive $1 million yearly until 2028Reproductive Freedom Bus tour begins in FloridaNew law a blow to Unions in FloridaWith guests:Maya Brown, Political Consultant, DemocratStanley Gray, Former President, Hillsborough County Urban League, NPADeveron Gibbons, Businessman, Trustee & Vice Chair, St. Petersburg College & FAMU, RepublicanCarlos Guillermo Smith, Florida State-Senator Elect for Florida District 17 , Senior Policy Advisor, Equality Florida, Democrat...more27minPlay
August 30, 2024FTW 083024 The State of Labor in FloridaThis week's topic:The State of Labor in FloridaWith guests:Rich Templin, Director of Politics and Public Policy, Florida AFL-CIOValerie Chuchman, Secretary-Treasurer, Hillsborough County Classroom Teachers AssociationJim Junecko, Union Representative, International Union of Operation Engineers, Local 487, TampaLee Bryant, President, Pinellas Classroom Teachers AssociationKelly Benjamin, Higher Education Labor Organizer...more27minPlay
FAQs about Florida This Week:How many episodes does Florida This Week have?The podcast currently has 199 episodes available.