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Florida Roundup

20 Episodes

52 minutes | Mar 17, 2023
Free speech in Florida
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.
52 minutes | Mar 10, 2023
Legislators consider 6-week abortion ban; both parties have new leaders
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.
49 minutes | Mar 3, 2023
Can the Democratic Party regain strength in Florida?
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.
52 minutes | Feb 24, 2023
Students walk out over diversity and inclusion; also, Florida executes a killer
Students protested the loss of diversity, equity and inclusion programs until the policies of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
52 minutes | Feb 17, 2023
Black leaders rally in Tally; remaking New College; what is ESG and why does the governor want to ban it?
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?
49 minutes | Feb 10, 2023
FHSAA drops menstrual question; Legislature returns to Tallahassee
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.
52 minutes | Feb 3, 2023
Concealed carry; diversity, equity and inclusion
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.
52 minutes | Jan 27, 2023
DeSantis’ ‘war on woke’ faces pushback; teachers cover classroom libraries fearing felony charges
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.
52 minutes | Jan 20, 2023
Gov. DeSantis looks to ban COVID-19 mandates; What’s Florida doing to protect natural resources?
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.
52 minutes | Jan 13, 2023
Jair Bolsonaro; New College of Florida; Democratic strategy
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.
52 minutes | Jan 6, 2023
Florida: ‘Where woke goes to die’; transgender bathroom ruling; remembering Rosewood
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?
52 minutes | Dec 30, 2022
The stories that defined the Sunshine State in 2022
How will issues like parental rights and book bans factor into education in the coming year? And could the state seek to further restrict abortion rights?
53 minutes | Dec 23, 2022
Florida's biggest stories from 2022
We take a look back at some of Florida’s biggest stories from 2022, plus some recent reporting from throughout the state.
49 minutes | Dec 16, 2022
Florida aims to fix troubled insurance industry; Gov. DeSantis calls for COVID vaccine investigation
Florida lawmakers wrap up another whirlwind special session aimed at fixing the state's crumbling property insurance market, and Gov. Ron DeSantis asks a grand jury to investigate wrongdoing connected to the COVID-19 vaccines.
49 minutes | Dec 9, 2022
‘Tripledemic’; Fla. roads a ‘danger zone'; Storms uncover history buried in sand
Florida is being hit with a "tripledemic" as the holidays approach; a new study says the state's roads are dangerous for drivers; and Hurricanes Ian and Nicole unearth a pair of shipwrecks.
52 minutes | Dec 2, 2022
Lawmakers tackle property insurance; DeSantis targets Florida prosecutor; the ‘cone of uncertainty’
Lawmakers tackle property insurance; DeSantis targets Florida prosecutor; the ‘cone of uncertainty’
53 minutes | Nov 18, 2022
Gender-affirming care ban; 2nd term for Florida's top doctor; school boards trending red; Artemis 1 launches
Gender-affirming care ban; 2nd term for Florida's top doctor; school boards trending red; Artemis 1 launches
52 minutes | Nov 11, 2022
Republicans dominate Florida midterms; Trump vs. DeSantis; Gen Z goes to Congress
Republicans dominate Florida midterms; Trump vs. DeSantis; Gen Z goes to Congress
58 minutes | Nov 4, 2022
Voter intimidation; the GOP advantage; judges on the ballot
Voter intimidation; the GOP advantage; judges on the ballot
60 minutes | Oct 28, 2022
A heated governor debate; school book challenges; Falcon Heavy rocket
A heated governor debate; school book challenges; Falcon Heavy rocket
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