Joe Hendricks is a Manatee County freelance journalist who regularly reports for the Anna Maria Island Sun. Most recently, he's been covering the attempt by some Manatee County Commissioners to fire county administrator Cheri Coryea and the possible Sunshine Law violations involved.

In our inaugural episode, TBT Editor in Chief Dennis "Mitch" Maley sits down with TBT publisher and former 22-year Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash. The two discuss the history of the publication, Joe's experiences as an elected official, and the current state of county government, including the recent attempt to fire Manatee County Administrator Cheri Coryea.

The Bradenton Times is launching a weekly podcast!