Joining Jared Moskowitz and Peter Schorsch on a special State of Emergency — the first of 2022 — is House Speaker Chris Sprowls of Palm Harbor (during Session, no less) to discuss Florida’s new major reading initiative to put books in the hands of thousands of children. This ‘”moon shot” reading program aims to promote reading skills of about 80,000 kids and their families. Topics include the recent passing of Jared’s beloved father, prominent Miami lawyer and Democratic fundraiser Michael Moskowitz; the limits of home rule as a “true intersection between local and state governing; a possible name change for Broward County; the role of legislation in people’s everyday lives and how being Florida House Speaker is the “greatest opportunity in American politics.” The next challenge for the podcast: getting Rep. Tom Leek to join in.

Special Guest: Chris Sprowls.