Wait Five Minutes

This week, I traveled headlong into the Ocala National Forest in desperate search of one thing: a Florida black bear. I learned about the forest, the people on its outskirts, the bears hiding in the woods, and the history that built this place.

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco. Additional music this week is Basic Banjo Man by Lobo Loco.

Sources

https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/ocala/about-forest

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5259728.pdf

http://www.barbervilleroadside.com/about-us/

http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/managed/bear/

http://myfwc.com/hunting/season-dates

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/environment/2018/09/01/more-black-bears-seen-north-naples-residents-say-florida-fish-wildlife-conservation-hears-concerns/1150593002/

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we discuss the gubentorial race that has caught the public eye, and the ways that our government fails to care for the aging population that we invited in so many decades ago.

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

Sources

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-jacksonville-mass-shooting-20180826-story.html

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R44126.pdf 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/why-the-jacksonville-attacker-was-able-to-legally-buy-guns/2018/08/29/7765930c-abc5-11e8-a8d7-0f63ab8b1370_story.html?utm_term=.1423c38d5d42 

https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/dog-whistle-political-meaning

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-sharps-mobile-home-park-eustis-development-20180802-story.html 

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-eustis-lake-club-falls-through-20180824-story.html

https://www.tbo.com/opinion/columns/Column-Florida-slipping-in-long-term-care-for-seniors_170653425

https://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/business/new-medicare-cards-with-big-change-route-millions-floridians/AahciI28uN0iM8aWFC1wgO/

http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/pubs/stats/County_2016_projections/Counties/Florida.pdf 

https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-us-states-with-the-oldest-population.html

https://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/national-govt--politics/florida-can-care-for-all-its-frailest-seniors/pPAysE0LVXWcx6Vo4pIVVK/

https://www.floridamemory.com/photographiccollection/photo_exhibits/tincans/

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/premium/2017/09/24/snowbirds-moving-florida/569703001/ 

https://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2014/mar/03/florida-democratic-party/rick-scott-rick-scott-oversaw-largest-medicare-fra/ 

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/04/19/rick-scott-says-cutting-a-medicaid-program-will-save-florida-98-million-which-is-about-400-million-less-than-what-experts-say-will-be-the-true-cost/

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/08/28/us/elections/florida-primary-elections.html 

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article214380699.html

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynmcclanahan/2018/08/29/health-care-gun-control-and-the-environment-will-rule-the-florida-governor-race/#75803996c32e

https://live-berniesanders-com.pantheonsite.io/issues/medicare-for-all/

https://andrewgillum.com/issue/healthcare/

This week, we discuss public education and the things that stand in the way of its success. How is it funded? Why are we running so low on teachers? What can be done? All that and more.

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

Sources 

https://www.politifact.com/florida/article/2018/aug/22/fact-checking-sen-bill-nelsons-claims-about-russia/ 

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/health/2018/08/23/lake-okeechobee-discharges-st-lucie-river-increasing/1077853002/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-teacher-shortage-florida-local-schools-20180817-story.html 

https://www.flgov.com/2018/03/09/gov-rick-scott-signs-marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-public-safety-act/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/armed-school-safety-guardian-training-polk-county-florida/

https://gwengraham.com/priority/education/ 

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/22/florida-legislatures-republican-leaders-clash-with-governors-school-security-request/ 

https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/08/09/enrollment-is-down-at-teacher-colleges-so.html

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-orange-teachers-pay-students-evaluations-20170213-story.html

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-teachers-merit-pay-florida-20180104-story.html

https://miami.cbslocal.com/2011/03/24/gov-scott-to-sign-teacher-merit-pay-bill/ 

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2017/03/08/florida-lottery-not-education-jackpot/98265030/ 

https://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2018/mar/23/rick-scott/rick-scott-says-k-12-state-university-funding-high/

http://www.governing.com/gov-data/education-data/state-education-spending-per-pupil-data.html

https://www.economist.com/united-states/2018/08/11/many-states-are-purging-voters-from-the-rolls

http://www.flalottery.com/

This week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we break down the seven main candidates running for governor and where exactly they stand. Who should you vote for? Well, that’s up to you, but this cheat sheet on the basics covers the major issues facing Florida voters this year.

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

Sources

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/16/rick-scott-and-wife-invested-in-parent-company-bidding-on-tampa-high-speed-rail/ 

https://andrewgillum.com/

https://gwengraham.com/ 

https://www.jeffgreeneforflorida.com/

https://www.chriskingforflorida.com/

https://philiplevine2018.com/ 

https://rondesantis.com/

https://adamputnam.com/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-florida-governor-campaign-issues-scott-maxwell-20180202-story.html?

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/Mason_Dixon_Florida_July_2017.pdf

http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gradebook/2018/06/06/florida-rates-poorly-in-per-student-funding-in-new-education-week-report/

https://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2017/mar/07/janet-cruz/how-much-does-florida-teacher-pay-lag-behind-natio/

http://www.winknews.com/2018/07/18/campaign-finger-pointing-whos-taking-money-from-sugar-industry/

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/02/23/florida-democratic-activists-love-andrew-gillum-they-seem-oblivious-to-the-dark-cloud/

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/05/31/gwen-graham-isnt-running-from-her-congressional-record-despite-the-critics/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/01/11/what-does-a-15-minimum-wage-do-to-the-economy-economists-are-starting-to-find-out/?utm_term=.d0df1564767d

http://www.eqfl.org/Florida_Competitive_Workplace_Act

https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/not-expecting-a-bible-thumping-liberal-to-run-for-florida-governor-meet/2325869

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-s5-affordable-housing-crisis-20180731-story.html

http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180811/democratic-candidate-for-governor-philip-levine-talks-red-tide-election-security-in-sarasota

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article211326029.html

https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/03/27/florida-governor-candidate-philip-levine-thinks-minimum-wage-should-be-left-up-to-cities

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/15/dem-poll-phil-levine-edges-ahead-of-gwen-graham-for-lead/

https://www.gracemedicalhome.org/ 

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article216584570.html 

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/15/ron-desantis-to-visit-southwest-florida-to-view-toxic-green-algae/ 

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/07/23/proud-nra-sellout-one-year-later-adam-putnam/ 

http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/06/08/adam-putnams-office-stopped-concealed-weapons-background-checks-for-a-year-because-it-couldnt-log-in/

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/15/putnam-desantis-stick-tough-crime-campaign-promises/698587002/

https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article216627210.html

This week, we discuss the harmful algal blooms that are sweeping the coasts of Florida, as well as the people playing politics as the death toll increases. 

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

Sources

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931

https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/23/some-critics-place-algae-blame-on-sugar-farming-industry/

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-ahurricane14sep14-story.html

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/02/us/sea-turtles-florida-red-tide-wxc-trnd/index.html

https://www.flgov.com/2018/07/09/gov-scott-issues-emergency-order-to-combat-algal-blooms-in-south-florida/

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/politics/2018/08/03/rick-scott-and-bill-nelson-battle-over-algae-blooms/864227002/

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/harmful-algal-blooms

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/sources-and-solutions

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/06/only-one-candidate-for-governor-still-takes-money-from-big-sugar-adam-putnam/

http://weatherplus.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/04/28/ten-things-to-know-about-the-herbert-hoover-dike-and-why-trump-is-weighing-in/

http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Lake-Okeechobee/Herbert-Hoover-Dike/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-sugar-florida-bill-nelson-rick-scott-maxwell-20180417-story.html

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/why-wont-florida-gop-leaders-talk-about-hunting-trips-to-king-ranch-in/2190083

https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?ind=A1200&recipdetail=S&sortorder=U&mem=Y&cycle=2018

This week, we discuss the harmful algal blooms that are sweeping the coasts of Florida, as well as the people playing politics as the death toll increases. 

Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.

Sources

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931

https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/23/some-critics-place-algae-blame-on-sugar-farming-industry/

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-ahurricane14sep14-story.html

https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/02/us/sea-turtles-florida-red-tide-wxc-trnd/index.html

https://www.flgov.com/2018/07/09/gov-scott-issues-emergency-order-to-combat-algal-blooms-in-south-florida/

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/politics/2018/08/03/rick-scott-and-bill-nelson-battle-over-algae-blooms/864227002/

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/harmful-algal-blooms

https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/sources-and-solutions

https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/06/only-one-candidate-for-governor-still-takes-money-from-big-sugar-adam-putnam/

http://weatherplus.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/04/28/ten-things-to-know-about-the-herbert-hoover-dike-and-why-trump-is-weighing-in/

http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Lake-Okeechobee/Herbert-Hoover-Dike/

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-sugar-florida-bill-nelson-rick-scott-maxwell-20180417-story.html

http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/why-wont-florida-gop-leaders-talk-about-hunting-trips-to-king-ranch-in/2190083

https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?ind=A1200&recipdetail=S&sortorder=U&mem=Y&cycle=2018