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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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49:30

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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50:07

One year after Hurricane Ian; State minimum wage to...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/09/29

This week on The Florida Roundup, we take a look back at Hurricane Ian one year later with reporting from Florida Public Radio member stations (01:05). Plus, we look at what the state’s minimum wage increase with FIU’s Dr. Maria Ilcheva (22:21) and then WUSF’s Gabriella Paul (30:18). And later, fact-checking Florida claims in the latest GOP Debate with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman (37:54).

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50:20

Childcare and Florida’s economy; government shutdown;...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/09/22

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discussed childcare and its impact on the state’s economy. With pandemic-era federal funding for child care centers set to run out by the end of the month, we look at how those funds have been used at child care centers (01:02) and then speak with the the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Kyle Baltuch (06:18) as well as Chabeli Carrazana, economic reporter for The 19th (14:08). Plus, we also talk about the looming federal government shutdown and what it means for

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50:19

Medicare drug pricing; Educators navigate new state...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/09/15

This week on The Florida Roundup we discussed money and medicine, a big change is coming for Medicare and prescription drugs. For the first time, the government health system will negotiate the prices of 10 common medicines. We speak with the CMS' Director of Medicare (03:45) and the VP Pharmacy for CareMax (13:08) as well as a professor of health management (21:50). Plus, we take a look at the latest in education news (38:00) and hear about how a Florida woman and her granddaughter made history

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52:14

The struggle to make ends meet; union and state...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/09/08

This week on The Florida Roundup we discussed the availability and the quality of jobs, how strong is labor in the Sunshine State economy? (1:01); Unions then your calls and emails about work and whether jobs are really paying the bills to live in Florida (20:30); and investigations into questionable conditions and concerning deaths at jails in Duval and Miami Dade Counties, plus other stories you may have missed from around the state, like a Keaton Beach Fish Fry after Hurricane Idalia (40:00).

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50:30

Idalia recovery efforts underway in Florida's Big Bend

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/09/01

Hurricane Idalia hits Florida and brings historic high water. Are record high storm surges and rapidly strengthening storms our future? This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at the impact of Hurricane Idalia and recovery efforts in Florida's Big Bend and other communities along the Gulf Coast.

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50:22

Changes to higher education; Florida's housing...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/08/28

A much different year begins on campus at Florida’s public universities after big changes pushed by the governor. Also, the cost of borrowing money to buy a house is rising, and a Florida school superintendent apologizes after Black students were singled out for an assembly about test scores.

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49:32

The suspension of Florida’s affordable housing...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/08/18

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look into the suspension of Florida's affordable housing director and what it means for the new Live Local Act. Plus, Brightline's Miami-to-Orlando service is coming soon — what's next for Florida's high-speed rail? We get into that and other transportation news.

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52:30

DeSantis removes another state attorney; Immigration...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/08/11

We talk about Gov. Ron DeSantis' action this week to suspend Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell of Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit. Plus, we get a preview of WMFE's new series Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide.

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50:31

Florida’s worsening teacher shortage; PragerU for...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/08/04

With back-to-school season in full swing, we talk about the latest in education news, including how various districts are handling a teacher shortage, the approval of PragerU educational materials in K-12 schools and Florida's recently expanded vouchers program.

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52:30

Black history standards; beach access; housing kids...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/07/28

Hosts and panelists discuss Florida’s new Black history standards, challenges to public beach access and the decade-long legal battle over housing kids in Florida's nursing homes.

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