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Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.

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31:56

The Floridians Watching The Sky

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2025/02/10

During the heart of World War II, Americans from Canada to Key West took up a volunteer task to support one another: to watch for enemies from above. The Aircraft Warning Service allowed civilians to join the cause - including in the Sunshine State.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! We've donated to the California Community Foundation. If you can spare it, we recommend you do the same

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23:56

January Newsletter: Florida's New Senator,...

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2025/01/31

In the first edition of our new monthly newsletter episode, we talk about Florida's new governmental positions, both in the state and at the federal level; the history of winters in Tallahassee; a proposed name change to our Gulf; and some recommendations for your winter. We've donated to the California Community Foundation. If you can spare it, we recommend you do the same here. Read more about the conflict between the Legislature and DeSantis here. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right

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35:28

The 2024 Holiday Special

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2024/12/23

For our final episode of the year, we talk caroling and neighbors, presents for raptors, and discovering something new in the New Year.Thank you to our guests this week for joining us! Follow Rep. Eskamani on her Instagram! Pay a visit to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey! Follow Chelsea on her artist Instagram! All of the music was originally composed.

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49:31

Ranger Bob, Orlando's TV Icon

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2024/12/16

Through the 1990's in Orlando, if you turned on your television, you were bound to see a comic character with a cowboy hat - the one and only Ranger Bob. This week, we meet the man behind the mustache, and learn the history of how an Orlando icon was born.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Tim Trombitas for being on this episode - and letting us make a profile of his

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10:50

Captain Midnight

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2024/12/13

On the night of April 27th, 1986, viewers of HBO received a mysterious message. Watch the original Captain Midnight hijack right here. Read more about the Captain Midnight hijack on Mental Floss. All of the music was originally composed.

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44:15

The Threat to Our State Parks, with Max Chesnes

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2024/12/09

Earlier this year, news of potential development on Florida's state parks sent the state into a frenzy. Protests erupted all over the peninsula, and the government responded quickly. What exactly were the plans, and what's the state of the development threat today? Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Max Chesnes of the Tampa Bay Times for joining us for today's episode. Read

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30:34

On The Streets of St. Augustine, with author...

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2024/12/02

Our guest this week is Elizabeth Randall, author of Secret St. Augustine: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful and Obscure. Book in hand, we walk the streets of the Ancient City, discovering all the hidden stories in the old homes of St. Augustine.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Elizabeth Randall for being our guest this week! Pick up your copy of Secret St. Augustine: A

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31:24

Flipper, and the Mascots of Florida

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2024/11/25

In the 1960s, the Miami Dolphins had an actual dolphin in their stadium. They aren't the only Florida team with a unique history of mascots. This week, we go team by team and explore the strange lore of our beloved team mascots.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the additional audio used in this episode. Listen to the original sources below. Flipper 1964 -

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39:36

The Study of Florida Birds

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2024/11/18

In a special collection at the University of Florida, a diverse array of birds are suspended in death - a vital tool to understand our feathered neighborhoods, and how we can protect them.Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed. Thank you to Dr. Andrew Kratter for his help chatting ornithology and UF's incredible collection! Plan your visit to the Florida Museum here! Thank you to Dr. Daisy

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31:50

Florida and the 2024 Election

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2024/11/15

Election Day was a big one - and revealed a lot about Florida's past, present and future. We go race by race, and sort out what to keep an eye on with 2026 on the horizon. Sources for quotes used in this episode. Please read the links below. Why Florida requires 60% approval for constitutional amendments - Axios Tampa Bay How DeSantis beat the abortion and marijuana ballot initiatives - Tampa Bay Times How The Economy Really Fared Under Biden/Harris and Trump - From Jobs to Inflation -

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06:04

Happy Veterans Day - See You Friday!

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2024/11/11

Today is a little Fall Break for WFM - but we will be back on Friday with a full-length episode discussing Florida and its place in the 2024 Election - and a look-ahead to 2026. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

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29:24

Nixon's Florida White House

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2024/11/04

Listen to our episode about the Florida state amendments on your ballot! Find your polling location! During the darkest days of the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon took solace in the privacy of his home in Miami, Florida - and his best friend who helped make Florida his home. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the audio clips used in this

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30:32

The Historic Graves of Orlando

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2024/10/28

For over a century, thousands have rested peacefully within the gates of Greenwood Cemetery. The founding of the cemetery was a fascinating journey - and the other burial sites in Orlando reveal dark truths about life and death.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Rachel Williams from the History Center! Plan your trip to the Orange County Regional Historic Center here. Read

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44:36

The Owls of Florida

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2024/10/21

Owls roam the forests and neighborhoods of Florida - day and night - and the unique qualities of our native raptors make them one of the most diverse birds in our ecosystem. This week, we discuss the nocturnal hunters - and how we can protect them. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to Dr. Daisy Fiore from Audubon for her help with this episode! Plan your visit to the Center

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34:45

The Father of Florida Movie Monsters

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2024/10/15

William Grefé is a master of horror and exploitation cinema in the Sunshine State. From telepathic sharks to humanoid jellyfish, his movies are epic, ridiculous, and charming - and perfectly capture the filmmaking scene in mid-20th century Florida. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! I do not own the rights to the following videos that are included in this episode: Ivan Tors Studio in

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40:46

Your Local Haunted House

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2024/10/07

In Florida, the haunted attraction industry just continues to grow. From theme park horror nights, to local haunts in small town forests, Halloween is good business for those seeking a proper fright. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you to our friends at A Petrified Forest for having us in the woods with them! Plan your visit at their website! Thank you to Rachel Williams from

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16:22

2024 Florida Ballot Amendments

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2024/10/04

Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th! There are SIX amendments on the Florida ballot this year and we're breaking them down, one by one. Listen on your way to vote! Read more about all six amendments at Ballotpedia Read more about Amendment 3 in the Florida Phoenix Read more about Amendment 4 in NPR Read more about the six-week abortion ban in NPR All of the music was originally composed.

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12:30

Who is Debbie Mucarsel-Powell?

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2024/09/20

Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Debbie Mucarsel-Powell's career - from local work to Congress, and the policies she's hoping to bring to the Senate. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: Read the policies on Mucarsel-Powell's website Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to face Rick Scott after decisive primary victory - WPBF Republican U.S. Senator Rick Scott drops plan to cut Social

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12:28

Who is Rick Scott?

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2024/09/06

Make sure you are registered to vote! The deadline is October 7th!This week in our latest political episode, we dive into the highlights of Rick Scott's career - from businessman to governor to senator, now seeking re-election. Below are links to articles referenced in the episode: Rick Scott's 12 Point Plan to Rescue America Rick Scott- Britannica Rick Scott and the fraud case of Columbia/HCA - Politifact Florida Gov. Rick Scott: 10 notable legacies of the Republican during eight years in office -

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33:24

Stiltsville, Florida, USA

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2024/08/26

Out in Biscayne Bay, a handful of buildings represent whats left of a unique town from the mid-20th century. Standing on tall structures buried in the sand, Stiltsville was a community at the edge of the ocean - filled with family stories and classic Florida characters.Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our summer logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Thank you Dr. Paul George and the folks at HistoryMiami for their help! Pay them a

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