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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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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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49:17

Caring for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia;...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/07/21

More Floridians are becoming caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and the number is only expected to increase. Also, what does it mean to be an ‘Autism-Friendly’ City?

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49:18

Inflation remains high in Florida; record warm ocean...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/07/14

We look at why inflation remains high in Florida and what citizens are doing to grapple with rising costs of living. Plus, the threat that warming waters cause to coral reefs.

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50:13

Climate change and extreme heat; Unguarded, an...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/07/07

Our recent heat is a result of climate change, and we should expect more extreme temperatures to come. Also: WLRN investigates the Miami-Dade County Guardianship Program.

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52:28

New Florida laws on July 1; extreme heat and...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/06/30

The Florida Roundup discusses a few key laws that will go into effect Saturday, including immigration reform, permitless carry and parental rights. Plus, what are local officials doing to mitigate the risks of rising temperatures?

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52:28

Medicaid in Florida; support for gender-affirming...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/06/23

Hundreds of thousands of Floridians have lost their Medicaid coverage; a federal court blocks Florida’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming care; how Florida plans to protect its environmentally sensitive lands.

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52:10

Street scenes during Trump’s arraignment; push for...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/06/16

Hundreds gathered outside the Miami courthouse during Donald Trump’s arraignment; Florida’s crisis pregnancy centers are pushing to get abortion access on the ballot; microplastics and warming sands threaten sea turtles.

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52:15

Migrant flights; insurers leaving Florida

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/06/09

Florida transported more migrants across the country, this time from Texas to California; and why are more property insurers leaving the state?

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52:17

Ban on gender-affirming care; Florida’s culture wars

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/06/02

Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors also creates obstacles for adults to access treatment; former Congressman David Jolly weighs in on Florida’s culture wars

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52:15

DeSantis presidential campaign; NAACP travel...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/05/26

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicks off his 2024 presidential campaign; the NAACP issues a Florida travel advisory; is Florida’s new immigration law prompting some to leave the state?

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52:14

Jacksonville's first female mayor; Florida's response...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/05/19

Donna Deegan was the first woman elected mayor in Jacksonville and the first Democrat to win in years — despite Gov. Ron DeSantis backing her opponent.

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