Inside Florida Politics

Inside Florida Politics

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Inside Florida Politics episodes

  • Ron DeSantis entangled in Ukraine saga
    President Donald Trump is facing impeachment over his dealings with Ukraine and now Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has his own Ukrainian problem. Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss a controversial donation DeSantis received from two Soviet-born men who have been helping Rudy Giuliani dig up dirt on the Biden family in Ukraine, the Florida GOP's renewed focus on climate change after a "lost decade" and the upcoming Florida Senate trial for former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel.
    30 min
  • DeSantis proposes big teacher pay raise
    Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to raise the starting teacher salary in Florida to $47,500. Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the debate over teacher pay, new developments in a big court battle over felon's voting rights and Republican efforts in Florida to push back against impeachment.
    27 min
  • Trump visits Florida as impeachment swirls
    President Donald Trump travels to Florida for an event at The Villages, a massive retirement community. Journalists Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss Trump's efforts to court a friendly audience as impeachment swirls, comments by Florida Senate President Bill Galvano about taking action on gun violence and the latest developments in the push for felon's voting rights.
    27 min
  • Florida Democrats support impeachment inquiry
    Democrats in Florida's congressional delegation are supporting House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's decision to launch a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the impeachment fallout in Florida and some homegrown political turmoil that Gov. Ron DeSantis is dealing with, including high-profile departures from the Florida GOP and the release of an investigation that found he improperly fired the Broward County sheriff.
    29 min
  • Florida lawmakers return to Tallahassee
    Members of the Florida Legislature returned to the state capital this week to begin committee hearings in advance of the 2020 legislative session, which kicks off in January. Guns violence was the biggest issue on the agenda. Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the committee action and a new poll showing President Donald Trump faring well in Florida.
    30 min
  • Florida lawmakers react to devastation in the Bahamas
    Hurricane Dorian never made landfall in Florida but the storm continues to reverberate in state politics, particularly when it comes to helping the people of the Bahamas. Meanwhile Congress and the Florida Legislature are returning to their respective capitals to work on legislation, and a pair of Florida universities are moving up in the rankings.  Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the latest in Florida politics.
    26 min
  • Dorian spares Florida
    Hurricane Dorian is finally heading away from Florida and the entire state is breathing a sigh of relief after the storm stayed far enough offshore not to inflict any serious damage. Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss Dorian, how Gov. Ron DeSantis responded to the storm and relief efforts underway to help the people of the Bahamas, many of whom have relatives in Florida.
    25 min
  • Florida Democrats push for special session on guns
    Democrats are trying to force a special legislative session on guns, Sen. Marco Rubio now says climate change is a real problem and Florida will soon be joining a national voter registration system. Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the latest in Florida politics.
    27 min
  • GOP immigration listening tour canceled after El Paso
    Florida GOP chairman Joe Gruters has canceled a listening tour aimed at soliciting ideas for legislation cracking down on illegal immigration. Reporters Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss the passionate debate surrounding immigration issues in wake of a mass shooting in El Paso that targeted Hispanics, the discussion surrounding white nationalism in Florida and talk of new gun restrictions.
    22 min

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Join Gannett Florida's all-star political lineup each week for a lively discussion and in-depth reporting on politics from the state of Florida. Zac Anderson from the Sarasota Herald Tribune,…

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