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by 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 Carlton Gillespie for lively discussion with newsmakers, journalists and you!
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- 1 weeks ago49 min
Races for Florida's Senate and Commissioner of Agriculture, fact check on Amendment 3 and weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup we took a closer look at the race for US Senate . Then we explored the race for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture— how education about what that position does is more important than political campaigning . Plus we check in with Politifact's Sam Putterman to fact check some common claims about Florida's Amendment 3 . Later, news from the week include a new plan for sargassum , how AI is being used to predict hurricanes , and a tribute to country star John Anderson .
- 2 weeks ago49 min
Undecided voters, Isaias recovery, ICE spending and weekly news briefing
This week on The Florida Roundup, we looked at Florida’s undecided voters with Sean Freeder with UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab . Then, we checked in on early recovery efforts from Hurricane Isaias with our partner station WUWF in Pensacola . Plus, Your Florida state government reporter Meghan Bowman joined us from our partner station WUSF to talk about a recent federal accountability report looking at ICE spending and Florida . And later, news from the week including a court ruling upholding Florida’s social media ban for minors , how a Governor-appointed commission impacts energy costs , and the induction of Florida’s newest Tuskegee Airmen chapter .
- 3 weeks ago49 min
Breaking down Amendment 3, court orders Hope Florida report expunged, weekly news
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the pros and cons of Florida’s property tax amendment. First, we heard about spending around the amendment with Jackie Mitchell, researcher at OpenSecrets , then we spoke with the CEO of Florida Realtors about why that group is supporting the amendment . And we heard from Ava Habif with Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library and Sarah Burris with Friends of the Bay County Public Libraries about their concerns over the measure . Plus, a look at the latest in the Hope Florida scandal with the Orlando Sentinel’s Jeffrey Schweers . And later, news from the week including an update on Hurricane Isaias , the dengue outbreak in Hillsborough County and a debate between fossil fuels and solar power .
- Oct 2, 202649 min
Changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility, Florida’s minimum wage and weekly news
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about changes to eligibility for Medicaid and concerns over the state’s handling of Medicaid eligibility notices with the Florida Trib’s Sharmila Venkatasubban . Then, we looked at changes in eligibility and funding for SNAP in Florida with Cindy Huddleston of the Florida Policy Institute . And later, USF economics professor Michael Snipes joined us to talk about Florida’s latest minimum wage increase . Plus, we heard the first in a three-part series exploring why energy costs are increasing for Floridians and a celebration of art and science in the Everglades .
- Sep 25, 202649 min
Florida’s gubernatorial candidates debate issues, not each other & other weekly news
This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from Florida’s gubernatorial candidates on the top issues in this election including the property tax amendment . Then, we checked their claims with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman . Plus, longtime political analyst Susan MacManus weighed on the lack of state candidate debates in this election cycle and looked at how Florida’s Live Local Act has been implemented with Ashon Nesbitt, CEO of the Florida Housing Coalition . And later, some health news including an update on Florida’s rise in dengue cases and a look at what might happen when we find life beyond Earth .
- Sep 18, 202649 min
New report details abuses at ‘Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida rolls back Flock and more
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Your Florida state government team reporter Meghan Bowman about a new report detailing the state’s spending on immigration efforts and another highlighted abuses at the now defunct migrant detention center in the Everglades . Then, Sen. Shevrin Jones joined us to talk about what he saw when he visited the center . Plus, as Florida rolls back its use of Flock cameras and other Automated License Plate Readers, we spoke with Juan Caro, senior fellow for Law & Justice at the America First Policy Institute, about how the technology could better be employed (20:02 ) and then checked in with the Franklin County Sheriff about his efforts to remove the cameras there . And later, some news around education and artificial intelligence, and a look at how a nonprofit is using group board game sessions to improve the mental health of its participants .
- Sep 11, 202649 min
Florida bans undocumented students from public universities, remembering 9/11, PACs pour money into midterms
This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the statewide president of the United Faculty of Florida about the Board of Governors' decision to ban undocumented students from enrollment at the state’s public universities . Then, we remember the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and how Florida remains deeply connected to the events of that day . Plus, a look at how PACs are spending money in Florida’s midterm elections and we bid farewell to longtime host Tom Hudson .
- Sep 4, 202649 min
Florida summer reading encore: 'No Ordinary Bird' and 'The Purple Ribbon'
This week a rebroadcast of The Florida Roundup from May 22, we revisit conversations with two Florida-based authors. We spoke first with Artis Henderson about her novel No Ordinary Bird and then Kip Lyman about her novel The Purple Ribbon. .
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