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The Battle for Florida's State Bird


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For a century, Florida has had the same state bird. Many Floridians would like that to change. But the path to change is rife with politics and lobbyists, and a debate over which bird should take the crown. 

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Thank you to Jackson Oberlink for bringing this story to the show! Learn more about Florida For All right here.

Thank you to Gerald Thompson for help with this episode! Follow him on Instagram and participate in his polls!

 

I do not own the rights to the clip of the mockingbird used in this episode. 

A Master of Song: Northern Mockingbird

 

All of the music was originally composed.

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