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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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49:25

Foreign-owned property; threatened historic...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/05/05

A bill restricts people with ties to the Chinese government from owning land in Florida; a threat to historic buildings is averted for now; a bill aimed at boosting online data privacy clears the Legislature.

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52:20

Doctors push back on immigration bill; freedom vs....

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/04/28

This week on the The Florida Round Up: An immigration bill sparks pushback from medical professionals; we discuss whether Florida is tilting towards authoritarianism; combating hate speech with Volusia Sheriff Michael Chitwood.

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52:20

Florida’s tug of war with Disney; ban on gender...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/04/21

The state is trying to take back control of the special taxing district that covers Disney World. Meanwhile, the State Board of Education has extended a ban on gender identity instruction through 12th grade, and lawmakers are considering major reforms to higher education.

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49:28

Legislative measures target drag shows, renter...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/04/14

A controversial bill targeting drag performances could impact gay pride events in cities across the state. Also, more controversial legislation affecting Florida’s LGBT community moves ahead. Plus: Tallahassee also looks to take away local control around renter’s rights.

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49:26

Florida Dems Chair Nikki Fried; Reshaping K-12...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/04/07

A conversation with Nikki Fried, chair of the Florida Democratic Party, on abortion rights and free speech following her arrest during a protest; A look at legislation that would reshape Florida’s K-12 schools; Lawmakers consider a new approach to address state’s troubled insurance market

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52:14

Florida lawmakers look to ease gun regulations while...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/03/31

A bill to allow gun owners to carry without permits heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, Florida’s six-week abortion ban nears a final vote.

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52:16

Restricting ‘period talk’ in schools; new trend in...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/03/24

Florida lawmakers consider a bill to restrict "period talk" in schools; foreclosures as code enforcement; Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus spreading in Florida.

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52:21

Free speech in Florida

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/03/17

A new rule clamps down on who can demonstrate at the Florida Capitol — and what they can say. Plus: The "Live Local Act" is getting bipartisan support in Tallahassee, and spring breakers are smiling despite red tide.

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52:16

Legislators consider 6-week abortion ban; both...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/03/10

Florida’s 2023 legislative session kicked off this week, and the first measures include bills to further restrict the state’s abortion ban from 15 weeks after pregnancy to 6. We also talked with the new Democratic and Republican party chairs.

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49:14

Can the Democratic Party regain strength in Florida?

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/03/03

This is the first time in over a century there’s not a single Democrat in statewide elected office. Also: the 2023 legislative session is coming, and the state may preempt local control over water quality, pollution and wetlands.

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52:15

Students walk out over diversity and inclusion; also,...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/02/24

Students protested the loss of diversity, equity and inclusion programs until the policies of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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49:11

Black leaders rally in Tally; remaking New College;...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/02/17

Hundreds of Black leaders rallied in the state capital this week to denounce Gov. Ron DeSantis. New College’s interim President Richard Corcoran gets a pay bump of nearly $400,000 over his predecessor. What is ESG investing and why does the governor want to ban it?

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49:15

FHSAA drops menstrual question; Legislature returns...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/02/14

After outrage from angry parents, the Florida High School Athletic Association this week voted to remove some controversial questions from a physical evaluation form for student athletes. Also, the Florida Legislature returned to special session.

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52:19

Concealed carry: diversity, equity and inclusion

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/02/03

Florida could soon allow people to carry concealed guns without permits or training. Also, Gov. Ron DeSantis has proposed changes to Florida’s university system that could shake up diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

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52:15

DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ faces pushback; teachers...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/01/27

High school students threaten to sue the governor after the state rejected an African American studies course as teachers cover up their classroom libraries, fearing they’ll run afoul of new state standards on what books students have access to.

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52:15

Gov. DeSantis looks to ban COVID-19 mandates; What’s...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/01/20

Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to solidify Florida’s bans on COVID-19 mandates and a look at what the state’s doing to protect its natural resources.

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52:21

Jair Bolsonaro; New College of Florida; Democratic...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/01/13

The former president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, is hanging out in Orlando these days. And some — including members of Congress — say he shouldn’t be allowed to. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he'll take the traditionally progressive New College of Florida in a more conservative direction.

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52:14

Florida: ‘Where woke goes to die’; transgender...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/01/06

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida is “where woke goes to die,” but what does that mean for professors — and students — on the receiving end of the governor’s policies?

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52:27

The new year in Florida: abortion rights, vaccination...

The Florida Roundup ·

2022/12/29

On the year's final Florida Roundup, we took a look at some of this year’s most compelling stories and topics from across the state — and discussed where they might head in 2023. Abortion, vaccination, education and more.

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52:30

Hurricanes, education segregation, health care...

The Florida Roundup ·

2022/12/23

On this episode of The Florida Roundup, we looked back at some of the biggest stories we covered in 2022, as well as impactful recent reporting from WLRN and throughout the state.

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