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Florida’s Fourth Estate

WKMG and Graham Media Group

Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at everything from swampy politics to a fragile environment and even the crazy headlines that make Florida the craziest state in the Union. Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin use decades of experience as journalists to dissect the headlines that impact Florida. Each week they have a guest host who helps give an irreverent look at the issues impacting the Sunshine State. Big influencers like Attorney John Morgan, renowned Florida journalists and the scientists protecting

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22:04

Florida man describes moment shark bit him while surfing

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/04/07

Matt Picarelli has a long road to recovery. He said he was only in the water for about 15 minutes when a shark chomped down on his foot while surfing in Fort Pierce. “Something grabbed my foot and right when it bit me I saw the shark, it kind of flailed in the water and swam away from me really quick,” he said. Right after that, he said he told a friend he was with that he had been bitten. “We gotta get out of the water, I got bit. She thought I was joking, I literally grabbed her and said ‘Get out

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22:13

Savannah Boan wanted to be a Disney Princess, became...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/04/03

When many people think of wildlife experts in Central Florida, they think of Savannah Boan. She is the Park Director and Crocodilian Enrichment Coordinator at Gatorland. But, if you ask her, what brought her to Central Florida was the allure of Disney World. “(I) ran away to Florida when I was 16 years old because I wanted to be Cinderella,” she said. “Of course, Disney doesn’t hire 16-year-old runaways and I was way too tall to be Cinderella.” So she started applying to work at Gatorland. The gator

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21:52

‘We’re No. 1:’ Florida leads nation in toll roads

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/27

Do you feel like you are being nickeled and dimed every time you get behind the wheel? If you use toll roads in Florida, you might be right. Trucker Employment site, TransForce states Florida has “over 719 miles of toll roads crisscrossing the state”. Researchers say Orange County has the most, with 150+ miles of toll roads. UCF History Professor Jim Clark joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate to talk about why traveling on so many of Florida’s roads comes at a cost. Learn

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21:34

UCF student risks life in Ukraine to help others

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/24

The war in Ukraine has been raging for over a year now. For people here in Florida, it can feel like it is a world away. But for one University of Central Florida student, it has been her reality daily. Mia Willard lives in Kyiv and attends classes virtually. Her dad lives in Lake Nona. Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine began, Willard has focused on humanitarian efforts and helping those who have lost so much during the war. Within the last few weeks, she flew back to Florida to spend some time with

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21:46

Orlando columnist breaks down Florida’s top 5 special...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/20

Nobody goes to Tallahassee wanting to get elected thinking, “You know what my goals are? It’s not schools, it’s not education, it’s not better roads: I want homeowners to get less credit for the clean energy that they generate.” But Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell said lawmakers can get pulled into some pretty strange positions by Florida’s special interest groups. The Cambridge Dictionary describes a special interest group as “a group of people who have particular demands and who try to

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22:02

Central Florida mom finds success voicing popular...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/20

She is used to bringing stories to people in Central Florida on the radio and TV, but now Sandra Osborne is using her voice in a new way. After stepping away from journalism, Osborne took up voice acting and is getting her son involved in the fun, too. The former newscaster recently sat down with Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on the Florida’s Fourth Estate podcast to talk about her new career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:13

Florida's wealthiest residents & Dr. Abigail Disney...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/13

On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Dr. Abigail Disney, whose grandfather was Roy Disney and great-uncle was Walt Disney. They are the two men who built Disneyland in Anaheim, California, and Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:52

Orlando teen invents device with potential to help...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/10

At age 16, most kids are thinking about getting their driver’s license or making TikToks, except for Tiffani Gay, who is focused on changing the world with her award-winning invention. By combining two technologies used in everyday life, Gay is striving to get results for the over 2.2 billion people worldwide with visual impairments. The Orlando Science Schools sophomore joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate to explain the story and the science behind an electronic headset

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21:50

Florida radio host dodges fire, crime and murder...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/06

Russ Rollins has been the voice behind ‘Monsters in the Morning’ for decades, but he says the radio show was almost snuffed out before it ever became a true staple in Central Florida. He told Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate he didn’t understand the weight of his words when he first began his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:13

Mom 'devastated' she can't volunteer at kids' school...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/03/03

Victoria Triece is suing Orange County Public Schools because, she claims, the district banned her from volunteering in her child’s classroom due to her participation on adult websites. Triece and her attorney Mark Nejame joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida's Fourth Estate to talk more about the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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22:02

How you can go on an African Safari without leaving...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/28

Feed a cheetah, take a selfie with an ostrich, and see native African animals without leaving Central Florida. The Safari Wilderness Ranch lets guests feel like they are in the motherland while skipping the expensive price tag. “We have a lot of endangered species here, animals that are extinct in the wild, animals that need a place,” said owner Lex Salisbury. “And this is, I think the next evolution for zoos.” Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden took their podcast Florida’s Fourth Estate on the road to

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21:36

Neurologist examines mental health in children

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/25

So many transitions are happening for kids as they go from elementary to middle and high school. It’s not just changing schools, there is also a lot of brain development involved. The experiences during that time can have a lasting impact. Neurologist and mental health expert Dr. Romie Mushtaq joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate to talk more about kids and their mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:53

Robot helps Orange County student attend class

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/20

Instead of looking at a screen and answering questions via chat, Shannon Hayes is attending class at Lake Nona High School with a little help from a robot called Vgo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:52

Down the warp pipe: A look inside Universal’s Super...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/18

Get ready to dive down the warp pipe at Universal Studios Hollywood all-new land, Super Nintendo World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:45

Love in the air: Everything you need to know about...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/13

If you have lived in Florida long enough, you have likely seen them flying around or stuck to your car. Lovebugs often fly in tandem and can make for some uncomfortable conversations. “It caused me to have a very awkward conversation with my daughter, who when she was very tiny, she caught the little lovebug and she goes, ‘Dad, why does this bug have two heads?’ And I stumbled around and bumbled and said, ‘We’ll talk about it when you’re older,’” Florida’s Fourth Estate co-host, Matt Austin

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21:39

‘The (big) game doesn’t start without us:’ Florida...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/10

It takes center stage at the Super Bowl. It graces the 50-yard line and determines who will get the kick-off in the championship game. But, before it ever travels to Arizona the Super Bowl coin is expertly crafted in Central Florida. The Highland Mint in Melbourne etches the heads and tails into the decision-making coin. It’s a job Vince Bohbot said the company has been doing for nearly three decades. The Executive Vice President of The Highland Mint joined Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on

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21:44

Best Valentine’s date ideas in Central Florida

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/06

If going out for dinner and a movie for Valentine’s Day doesn’t get you excited, don’t lose hope. There are a lot of great places to enjoy a unique date with your loved one this Valentine’s Day. Dani Meyering, the Managing Editor for the Orlando Date Night Guide teamed up with Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden on Florida’s Fourth Estate to talk about some out-of-the-box ideas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:20

Top 5 products made in Florida

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/02/03

Florida gets a bad rap for being a crazy state, but it turns out the sunshine state has a lot to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:33

St. Cloud sheep farm lets domesticated dogs ‘come...

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/01/31

There is a new option for getting your dog off the couch and outside for some exercise this summer. Linden Hollow Sheep Farm in St. Cloud lets dogs tap into their wild side. Natalie Cole said her grandma started the unique business with shelties. “We used to show Shetland sheepdogs in confirmation and we wanted to compete with them in herding as well. So, my grandma got a few sheep for herself to work her dog and we started from there when I was very little and have been going since then,” Cole

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21:38

Ranking Florida’s top 5 roller coasters

Florida’s Fourth Estate ·

2023/01/23

Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline, all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn’t make you want to puke? If so, it likely made Florida’s Fourth Estate’s top roller coaster list. Hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden invited In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops producer Landon McReynolds on the show to break down the best of the best. “If he’s off for two seconds he’s at the theme parks,” Austin said of McReynolds. Of course, he has ridden each of the top

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