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The Florida Roundup

WLRN News & WUSF

Each week, The Florida Roundup brings us up to speed on all things Florida- be it politics, the environment, the economy, culture and more. Join host Tom Hudson for lively discussion with newsmakers, journalists and you! Email the program radio@TheFloridaRoundup.org

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49:31

New Florida law threatens labor unions, and six years...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/02/16

This week on The Florida Roundup, a WLRN investigation looks into how a new state law is eliminating public unions that had represented tens of thousands of state and public government workers. We spoke with the reporter behind that investigation (01:33) and as well as the law’s sponsor in the Florida House (12:06). And six years later, we remember the Parkland 17 (37:44) and look at how the March For Our Lives movement has impacted the NRA’s influence nationally (38:57). Plus, we hear about a

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49:32

A social media ban for minors, Florida sends more...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/02/09

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about a proposal to prohibit children 16 and under from creating social media accounts with the bill's House sponsor (04:25) and then an attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (13:20). After that, we turn to a reporter in El Paso, Texas for more on how Florida’s National and State Guards are being used at the U.S. Southern border (32:41). Later, WLRN’s health reporter breaks down this week’s Florida Supreme Court hearings over the abortion ballot

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49:29

Changes to child labor laws, Woodward and Bernstein...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/02/02

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about proposed changes to the state’s child labor laws with Florida Rep. John Snyder (10:20) and WLRN’s investigative reporter Danny Rivero (05:02 & 16:53). Then, we spoke with legendary journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about the current state of journalism and American Democracy (25:24). Plus, we round up some news stories about homelessness in Florida (37:12) before checking in on a new Orlando-area Volleyball team and preview “Never Drop the

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49:32

Coastal migration, DeSantis returns to Florida...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/26

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the director of the Congressional Budget Office about how the country’s population is expected to get older (09:01). Then, we talked with FSU researchers about Florida’s rapidly aging coastal communities (15:36). Plus, we spoke with a Politico reporter Gary Fineout and UCF political science professor Aubrey Jewett about how Gov. DeSantis’ move away from the presidential race will impact state politics (27:22). We also spoke with former state senator

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49:31

Florida's kratom industry, DeSantis a distant second...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/19

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with a Jacksonville-based owner of a Kava Bar about kratom (01:14) and we looked into the Tampa Bay Times’ multipart investigation into the kratom industry with some of the reporters who contributed to the series (06:19). Then, a conversation with longtime Florida reporter Matt Dixon about his latest book exploring the battle between former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (28:17). And later, we find out how federal lawsuits are challenging the

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49:32

Fact-checking DeSantis’ State of the State, Canadian...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/12

This week on The Florida Roundup, we fact-checked Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State address with PolitiFact (01:39). Then, we spoke with the former secretary for the Agency for Health Care Administration about Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs from Canada (09:16). Next, we heard from Sen. Pizzo (D-Hollywood) about his push for condo reforms (20:37) and then spoke with the new chairman of the Florida Republican Party (29:23). Plus, an update on winter storms from the Florida Public

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49:31

Partisan school board elections, the push for...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/08

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about the proposed amendment to shift to partisan school board races in Florida with State Representative Spencer Roach (03:21) and FAU associate professor Meredith Mountford (12:29). Then, we discussed the push to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot with the president of Women’s Voices of SW Florida (20:09). And later, we heard from a spokesperson for the campaign to put recreational marijuana up to a vote (32:00). Plus, we also caught up on some

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49:28

2023: Florida’s year in review

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/29

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look back at some of the biggest Sunshine State stories of 2023, including: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign (01:44) and other political news (10:27); changes in public education (19:11); record heat (37:10); Hurricane Idalia and rising home insurance rates (40:46).

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49:25

Special edition of The Florida Roundup: Growing Up...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/22

This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you two special reports: Growing Up With Guns, a series from WUSF examining the way guns can endanger kids' lives and futures (10:40), and Bright Lit Place, a podcast from WLRN News that explores what fixing the Everglades would mean for Florida and the world (19:21).

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49:31

Senate's plan to expand health care access, free...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/15

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about her top priorities for the upcoming legislative session including her healthcare proposal (01:34 & 19:53). We also talked about how the plan aims to expand healthcare access with Politico reporter Arek Sarkissian (13:41). Then, we talked about how the issue of free speech is playing out on Florida campuses, with State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues (31:08). Later, FPREN meteorologist Megan

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49:30

Florida's insurance market, controversies for both...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/11

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about some of the biggest challenges to stabilizing Florida’s insurance market with the state’s Insurance Commissioner Michael Yarwosky (01:40) and Tim Cerio, President/CEO and Executive Director of Citizens Property Insurance Corp (10:24). And later, we speak with the Miami Herald’s senior political correspondent about calls for the head of the state’s Republican Party to step down and the Florida Democrats' decision to cancel its presidential primary

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49:32

DeSantis-Newsom Debate; Education News

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/05

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed the debate between Gov. Ron DeSantis and California Gov. Gavin Newsom with fact-checking from PolitiFact Florida’s Samantha Putterman (04:00) and then simulcast with LAist daily news show AirTalk (19:14) to hear what both Floridians and Southern Californians thought about the showdown. And later, we hear some of the major education stories from across the state (38:28). Plus, a Florida distillery will bottle a new signature rum from The Rolling Stones

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49:28

Waiting for America

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/11/24

On the Florida Roundup, we look at the impact of President Biden's humanitarian parole for migrants, one year later. Throughout the hour, we explored the WLRN News’ series “Waiting for America” with some of the reporters who contributed to it.

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49:28

Sports betting; Medicaid unwinding; Florida’s wildlife

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/11/17

This week on The Florida Roundup, Seminole Hard Rock Casino has relaunched its sports betting app after a court fight over bringing sports betting to the state. We talk about the stakes with sports betting attorney Daniel Wallach (3:48), the head of No Casinos John Sowinski (11:20), and Jessica Cattelino, author of “High Stakes: Florida Seminole Gaming and Sovereignty” (15:29). Plus, we look at how the Medicaid unwinding process is going with WMFE’s Joe Mario Pedersen and WUSF & Health News

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49:26

Florida politics and its national influence; Special...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/11/10

This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from some Florida voters about what’s on their minds ahead of the 2024 presidential election (09:06). Plus, we talked with a U.S. Rep. John Rutherford, a Republican member of Florida’s congressional delegation (02:17) and Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican U.S. lawmaker (10:54). And we spoke to veteran Capitol reporter Mary Ellen Klas about Florida’s influence on national politics (21:54). Then later, a recap of this week’s special legislative session from

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49:27

Homeowners insurance; Dozens of Disney employees...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/11/03

This week on The Florida Roundup, homeowners insurance rates continue to rise across the state. We hear from Rep. John Snyder about how lawmakers might tackle the issue during November’s special session (03:57) and we also hear reporting from Lawrence Mower of the Tampa Bay Times (15:49). Plus, we talk with investigative reporter Jason Garcia about the apparent rush to the exit doors at the Disney tax district following Gov. DeSantis’ takeover (34:12). And later, two stories about the intersection

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49:27

Florida's Supreme Court considers abortion ban;...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/10/27

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state’s 15-week ban. We speak with a Florida-based OBGYN (00:57), the executive director of Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates (05:08) and Tampa Bay Times reporter Romy Ellenbogen (17:25). Plus, Politico’s Gary Fineout joins us for a preview of November’s special legislative session (27:18). And later, a collection of stories about coastal

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49:28

U.S. Humanitarian Parole Program; Florida’s Israel...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/10/20

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the U.S. Humanitarian Parole Program with Luis Miranda, DHS’ Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Communications (08:10). Plus, we look at Florida’s chartered flights from Israel with the Miami Herald’s Ana Ceballos (24:02). And later, an update on how school districts are navigating book reviews (37:16).

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49:26

COVID data lawsuit, voting in 2024 and it's been five...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/10/14

The state of Florida settles a lawsuit over COVID infection information that it fought for two years, voting in the 20-24 election will begin in about a year and there are new laws that may change how you cast your ballot (19:14), and it has been five years since Hurricane Michael smashed into parts of the panhandle (37:13).

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49:25

Book removals; Speaker of the House ousted; Florida...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/10/06

Florida schools have removed more books from public school libraries than any other state. Plus, a Florida Republican leads the charge to bring down the Republican U.S. Speaker of the House (19:11). Wandering bears, a livestream of eagles and hazy skies from wildfires: we present some wildlife stories throughout the state (37:11).

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