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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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49:32

Florida sees rise in antisemitism, historical markers...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/04/26

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with State Senator Lori Berman about legislation targeting antisemitic speech and behavior (01:48) and then we discussed a report finding a rise in antisemitic incidents in 2023 with the Florida Regional Director for the Anti-Defamation League (10:06). Plus, an NPR Investigation into the fractured history told by the thousands of historical markers across the country (19:26) and later, we fact-checked President Biden’s speech in Tampa with PolitiFact

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49:31

Why some retired Floridians return to work,...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/04/19

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about how affordability challenges are forcing some older Floridians to return to work, with Tampa Bay Times reporter Lauren Peace (03:16) and further explore how retirement is changing in the state with Central Florida Public Media reporter Joe Byrnes and Anne Ray of UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies (11:36). And we remember the life and legacy of Bob Graham with former Florida lawmaker Dick Batchelor (25:30) and later journalist Dan Christensen

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49:31

The politics of language, new limits on 'forever...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/04/12

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with a UF doctoral student who studied the use of authoritarian language in the 2020 presidential campaign (02:11) and then explored the power of language with two Florida poets (13:01). Later we heard from the Deputy Assistant Administrator for EPA’s Office of Water about new limits for PFAS chemicals (23:49) and then spoke with Central Florida Public Media’s Brendan Byrne about the end of an era for space exploration (32:54). Plus, we looked into Sarasota

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49:17

Florida Supreme Court allows recreational marijuana,...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/04/05

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the three high-profile decisions from the state’s highest court on abortion access and recreational marijuana use with Florida House Speaker Paul Renner (03:32), South Florida-based family physician Dr. Chelsea Daniels (19:33) and Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce (31:45). Plus, Colorado State releases its annual forecast for the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season (37:00) as Lee County prepares to sue FEMA over its loss of

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49:31

Coral reefs in the warming Atlantic, Disney settles...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/03/29

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about warm waters in the Atlantic and what it means for coral reefs with Brian McNoldy and Dalton Hesley with the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science and WLRN’s environmental editor Jenny Staletovich (00:30). Plus, we talk about this week’s legal settlement reached in the ongoing feud between Disney and Gov. DeSantis’ allies with the Orlando Sentinel’s Skyler Swisher (26:00). And later, why the Francis Scott Key

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49:31

Florida’s growing property insurance crisis, changes...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/03/22

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about a proposed federal bill to lower property insurance rates with Broward County Commissioner Steve Geller (02:47) and then discuss concerns on Capitol Hill over the state’s largest home insurer with the Insurance Information Institute's Mark Friedlander (10:52). Then, we talk about why real estate commissions could be changing and what it means for Florida realtors with the Consumer Federation of America's Stephen Brobeck (26:46). Plus, a recap of this

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49:29

Faith and politics, settlement over parental rights...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/03/15

This week on The Florida Roundup, we were joined by NPR’s Sarah McCammon to discuss her new book, “The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church” (02:50). Then, we spoke about the settlement reached this week in a case against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education Law with the attorneys who represented the plaintiffs (20:42). Plus, we heard from Dr. Ashley L. White with the NAACP about their advisory to student-athletes considering Florida public universities (29:12)

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49:29

2024 legislative session ends, healthcare cyber...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/03/08

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at some of the most notable bills that passed during the 2024 legislative session with WMFE’s Danielle Prieur (00:30) and WFSU’s Gina Jordan (05:35). Then, we ask the President of FHA how a major healthcare cyber attack is impacting Florida’s hospital system (09:08). Plus, we are joined by a White House senior advisor to talk about what President Biden’s SOTU means for Florida voters (19:23). Next we preview a Reveal report about navigating post-Roe v Wade

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49:32

Transportation planning, measles, and a new way to...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/03/01

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the chair of the Hillsborough County-City Planning Commission about transportation challenges and possible solutions (06:34). Then, we turned to an infectious disease expert for guidance on Florida’s measles outbreak (21:57). Plus, the latest in the effort to restrict books in Florida’s schools (33:12). And later, we bring you a few environmental stories from across the state (37:25).

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49:31

Local heat ordinances, the 2024 hurricane season, and...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/02/23

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at a bill moving through the legislature that would prohibit local governments from enacting heat ordinances with reporter Valerie Crowder (05:04). Then Meteorologist Megan Borowski gives us an early look at the 2024 hurricane season (22:54). Plus, PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman tests the truthfulness of some claims made this legislative session (27:41). And later, an update on the measles outbreak at a South Florida school (37:20) and a push to ban

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49:31

New Florida law threatens labor unions, and six years...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/02/16

This week on The Florida Roundup, a WLRN investigation looks into how a new state law is eliminating public unions that had represented tens of thousands of state and public government workers. We spoke with the reporter behind that investigation (01:33) and as well as the law’s sponsor in the Florida House (12:06). And six years later, we remember the Parkland 17 (37:44) and look at how the March For Our Lives movement has impacted the NRA’s influence nationally (38:57). Plus, we hear about a

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49:32

A social media ban for minors, Florida sends more...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/02/09

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about a proposal to prohibit children 16 and under from creating social media accounts with the bill's House sponsor (04:25) and then an attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (13:20). After that, we turn to a reporter in El Paso, Texas for more on how Florida’s National and State Guards are being used at the U.S. Southern border (32:41). Later, WLRN’s health reporter breaks down this week’s Florida Supreme Court hearings over the abortion ballot

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49:29

Changes to child labor laws, Woodward and Bernstein...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/02/02

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about proposed changes to the state’s child labor laws with Florida Rep. John Snyder (10:20) and WLRN’s investigative reporter Danny Rivero (05:02 & 16:53). Then, we spoke with legendary journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein about the current state of journalism and American Democracy (25:24). Plus, we round up some news stories about homelessness in Florida (37:12) before checking in on a new Orlando-area Volleyball team and preview “Never Drop the

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49:32

Coastal migration, DeSantis returns to Florida...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/26

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the director of the Congressional Budget Office about how the country’s population is expected to get older (09:01). Then, we talked with FSU researchers about Florida’s rapidly aging coastal communities (15:36). Plus, we spoke with a Politico reporter Gary Fineout and UCF political science professor Aubrey Jewett about how Gov. DeSantis’ move away from the presidential race will impact state politics (27:22). We also spoke with former state senator

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49:31

Florida's kratom industry, DeSantis a distant second...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/19

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with a Jacksonville-based owner of a Kava Bar about kratom (01:14) and we looked into the Tampa Bay Times’ multipart investigation into the kratom industry with some of the reporters who contributed to the series (06:19). Then, a conversation with longtime Florida reporter Matt Dixon about his latest book exploring the battle between former President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis (28:17). And later, we find out how federal lawsuits are challenging the

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49:32

Fact-checking DeSantis’ State of the State, Canadian...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/12

This week on The Florida Roundup, we fact-checked Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State address with PolitiFact (01:39). Then, we spoke with the former secretary for the Agency for Health Care Administration about Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs from Canada (09:16). Next, we heard from Sen. Pizzo (D-Hollywood) about his push for condo reforms (20:37) and then spoke with the new chairman of the Florida Republican Party (29:23). Plus, an update on winter storms from the Florida Public

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49:31

Partisan school board elections, the push for...

The Florida Roundup ·

2024/01/08

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talked about the proposed amendment to shift to partisan school board races in Florida with State Representative Spencer Roach (03:21) and FAU associate professor Meredith Mountford (12:29). Then, we discussed the push to get abortion rights on the 2024 ballot with the president of Women’s Voices of SW Florida (20:09). And later, we heard from a spokesperson for the campaign to put recreational marijuana up to a vote (32:00). Plus, we also caught up on some

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49:28

2023: Florida’s year in review

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/29

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look back at some of the biggest Sunshine State stories of 2023, including: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign (01:44) and other political news (10:27); changes in public education (19:11); record heat (37:10); Hurricane Idalia and rising home insurance rates (40:46).

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49:25

Special edition of The Florida Roundup: Growing Up...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/22

This week on The Florida Roundup, we bring you two special reports: Growing Up With Guns, a series from WUSF examining the way guns can endanger kids' lives and futures (10:40), and Bright Lit Place, a podcast from WLRN News that explores what fixing the Everglades would mean for Florida and the world (19:21).

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49:31

Senate's plan to expand health care access, free...

The Florida Roundup ·

2023/12/15

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about her top priorities for the upcoming legislative session including her healthcare proposal (01:34 & 19:53). We also talked about how the plan aims to expand healthcare access with Politico reporter Arek Sarkissian (13:41). Then, we talked about how the issue of free speech is playing out on Florida campuses, with State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues (31:08). Later, FPREN meteorologist Megan

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