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Best podcasts about rob lorei

Latest podcast episodes about rob lorei

Florida This Week
Permitless Gun Carry Passed, Abortion Ban Protest Arrests, Disney CEO Responds, Fast-tracked Bills in Tallahassee

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 26:31


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Rep. Lindsay Cross, Florida District 60, Pinellas County, DemocratApril Schiff, President & Co-founder-Strategic Solutions of Florida, Hillsborough County GOP State CommitteewomanJames Call, Capitol Reporter, Tallahassee Democrat / USA Today FloridaZac Anderson, Political Editor, Sarasota Herald-TribuneThis week we discuss:Permitless carry is signed into law in FloridaDemocratic Party leaders are arrested for protesting the state's proposed new abortion banDisney's CEO has some strong words for the governorWith a month left in the session, controversial bills are being fast tracked in TallahasseeTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Ruby Bridges Banned Again, School Vouchers for All, New Abortion Law Restrictions, Disney vs. Desantis

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 26:53


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Sean Shaw, Attorney, DemocratPaula Dockery, Columnist, Former State LegislatorSteve Bousquet, Opinion Page Editor, South Florida Sun-SentinelPam Mcaloon, Florida State GOP Committeewoman, Pinellas CountyThis week we discuss:Ruby Bridges Banned AgainSchool Vouchers for AllNew Abortion Law RestrictionsDisney vs. DesantisTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Tort Reform in Tallahassee, Universal Vouchers Bill, Expansion of "Don't Say Gay" Law, Mass Shooting Stopped in Tampa, Rise of the Rays

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 26:20


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Senator Darryl Rouson, Florida District 16, Pinellas and Hillsborough, DemocratKathleen Peters, Pinellas County Commissioner, District 6, RepublicanJanelle Irwin Taylor,  Owner, Summit Communications StrategiesJoe Henderson, Independent Political JournalistThis week we discuss:Tort Reform in TallahasseeUniversal Vouchers BillExpansion of "Don't Say Gay" LawMass Shooting Stopped in TampaRise of the RaysTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Bill to Eliminate Democratic Party, Homeowners Insurance Woes after Ian, Permitless Carry Bill, Trump Complaint Against Desantis

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2023 26:29


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Senator Blaise Ingoglia, Florida District 11, RepublicanRepresentative Susan Valdes, Florida District 62, DemocratMitch Perry, Political Reporter, Florida PhoenixMary Ellen Klas, Capitol Bureau Chief, Miami Herald-Tampa Bay TimesThis week we discuss:Bill to Eliminate Democratic PartyHomeowners Insurance Woes after IanPermitless Carry BillTrump Complaint Against DesantisTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Florida Legislature in Session, Is book banning a hoax?, Tampa City Election Upsets

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 27:36


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Lawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent, Tampa Bay TimesKimberly Leonard, Political Correspondent, Insider.comWilliam March, Political Correspondent, Tampa Bay TimesTrimmel Gomes, Journalist, President, Gomes Media StrategiesThis week we discuss:Florida Legislature in SessionIs book banning a hoax?Tampa City Election UpsetsTo learn more about Florida This Week, visitwww.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Governor Writes a New Book, How Free is Florida?,

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 26:50


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Ryan Wiggins, Chief of Staff, The Lincoln ProjectEric Deggans, Author-TV Critic, National Public RadioDarryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Govt. & Politics, USF-St. PetersburgAdam Goodman, Edward R. Murrow Senior Fellow, Tufts University, Political Consultant, RepublicanThis week we discuss:Governor Writes a New BookHow Free is Florida?To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Tampa City Elections & PURE Program, Desantis Travels the U.S., Students Protest Education Censorship, Governor Targets School Board Members, Lawmakers Move to Ban Rent Controls

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 26:52


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Whit Remer, Sustainability & Resilience Officer, City of TampaPhil Compton, Representative, Friends of the Hillsborough RiverAmilee Stuckey, Attorney, Polk County GOP State CommitteewomanMaya Brown, Political Consultant, DemocratThis week we discuss:Tampa City Elections & PURE ProgramDesantis Travel the U.S.Students Protest Education CensorshipGovernor Targets School Board MembersLawmakers Move to Ban Rent ControlsTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Special Session Ends, New Bills Passed, Parkland Anniversary and Gun Laws, Black History Rally in Tallahassee, Big Raise at New College

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 26:45


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Matt Dixon, Senior Reporter, Politico FloridaTara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg CollegeDeborah Tamargo, Past President, Florida Federation of Republican WomenRep. Anna Eskamani, Florida District 47, DemocratThis week we discuss:Special Session Ends, New Bills PassedParkland Anniversary and Gun LawsBlack History Rally in TallahasseeBig Raise at New CollegeTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Teaching Black History in Florida

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 26:36


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Ray Arsenault, John Hope Franklin Professor of Southern History Emeritus, USF-St. PetersburgDr Marvin Dunn, Professor Emeritus, Psychology, Florida International UniversityBarry Edwards, Political Commentator, PollsterThis week we discuss:Teaching Black History in FloridaTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
New College President Out, New Proposal for Concealed Weapons, Tom Brady says Farewell, St. Petersburg and Rays Redevelop Together

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2023 26:17


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Rep Berny Jacques, Florida District 59, Pinellas County, RepublicanGay Valimont, Volunteer, Moms Demand Action, Florida ChapterMatt Newton, Attorney, Columnist, LaGacetaJohn Romano, Sports Columnist, Tampa Bay TimesThis week we discuss:New College President OutNew Proposal for Concealed WeaponsTom Brady says FarewellSt. Petersburg and Rays Redevelop TogetherTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Black History & Wokeism, Tampa City Races Begin, Right Books and Wrong Books

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 25:53


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Dr Marvin Dunn, Professor Emeritus, Psychology, Florida International UniversityDana Galen, Chair, Hillsborough County Republican PartyPatrick Manteiga, Editor-Publisher, La Gaceta, DemocratCharlie Frago, Tampa City Hall Reporter, Tampa Bay TimesJustin Garcia, Reporter, Creative Loafing Tampa Bay This week we discuss:Black History & WokeismTampa City Races BeginRight Books and Wrong BooksTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Call for Permanent Bans on Mandates, Cost of Diversity Programs Examined, Billions for Environmental Protection, Buchanan Passed Over for New Role

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 26:58


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Senator Joe Gruters, District 23, Sarasota, RepublicanNikki Fried, Former Florida Commissioner of Agriculture, DemocratCraig Pittman, Author-Reporter, Florida PhoenixJoe Brown, Independent JournalistThis week we discuss:Call for Permanent Bans on MandatesCost of Diversity Programs ExaminedBillions for Environmental ProtectionBuchanan Passed Over for New RoleTo learn more about Florida This Week, visitwww.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Big Changes at New College, Democratic Party Chair Steps Down, Florida National Guard and Refugees

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 26:51


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Christian Ziegler, Sarasota County State Committeeman, RepublicanRep. Fentrice Driskell, Florida District 63, DemocratZac Anderson, Political Editor, Sarasota Herald-TribuneDiane Roberts, Writer ,Florida Phoenix, FSU ProfessorThis week we discuss:Big Changes at New CollegeDemocratic Party Chair Steps DownFlorida National Guard and RefugeesTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Desantis Sworn in, Three Dissenters from Florida, Book Bans on the Rise, Immigration wave in the Keys

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 26:25


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Stanley Gray, President & CEO, Hillsborough County Urban LeagueDeborah Tamargo, Past President, Florida Federation of Republican WomenAlan Cohn, Journalist-DemocratSusan Macmanus, USF Distinguished Professor Emerita of Govt. and Intl. StudiesThis week we discuss:Desantis Sworn inThree Dissenters from FloridaBook Bans on the RiseImmigration wave in the Keys To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
FTW 123022 Interview with special guest, Dan Ruth

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 26:03


Host, Rob Lorei, interviews special guest: Dan Ruth, Writer, Journalist, Visiting Professor of Professional Practice, USF Honors College, TampaOn this New Year's edition of Florida This Week…We'll run down the highs and lows of the past year with one of our favorite panelists… Daniel Ruth looks back on the year 2022.To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
2022 Year in Review, Florida a Testing Ground for Conservative Cultural Issues, Homeowners see Property Insurance Jump to 3 X the National Average, The Devastation of Hurricanes, Florida No Longer a Battleground State

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 26:46


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Steve Bousquet, Editorial Page Editor, South Florida Sun-SentinelDiane Roberts, Writer, Florida Phoenix, FSU ProfessorErnest Hooper, Former Reporter, & Host "That's All I'm Saying"Matt Dixon, Senior Reporter, Politico FloridaThis week we discuss:2022 Year in Review To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
New Laws on Homeowner's Insurance, Vaccine Investigation, Politifact Lie of the Year

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 25:45


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Chip Merlin, Attorney, President & Founder, Merlin Law Group, RepublicanVictor DiMaio, Political Consultant, Pres. & Ceo DiMaio & Associates, DemocratMary Ellen Klas, Capitol Bureau Chief, Tampa Bay Times-Miami HeraldKatie Sanders, Managing Editor, PolitifactThis week we discuss:New Laws on Homeowner's InsuranceVaccine InvestigationPolitifact Lie of the YearTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Tampa Police Chief Resigns, Lower Turnout for Democrats, What does "WOKE" mean?, Frost Rejected on Rental

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 26:25


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Rochelle Reback, Former Attorney, Radio Host, DemocratMark Proctor, Political Consultant, RepublicanJustin Garcia, Reporter, Creative LoafingDouglas Soule, Government Accountability Reporter, USA Today Network-FloridaThis week we discuss:Tampa Police Chief ResignsLower Turnout for DemocratsWhat does "WOKE" mean?Frost Rejected on RentalTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Innocence Sold, Warren vs Desantis in Court, Governor's Book Plans, Sarasota Schools Oust Superintendent

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 26:58


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Emily Mahoney, Political Editor, Tampa Bay TimesTrimmel Gomes, Journalist, President, Gomes Media StrategiesBrittany Wallman, Investigations Editor, South Florida Sun-SentinelLawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent, Tampa Bay Times This week we discuss:Innocence SoldWarren vs Desantis in CourtGovernor's Book PlansSarasota Schools Oust Superintendent To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Author-Journalist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, My People: Five Decades of Writing About Black Lives

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 28:15


Host, Rob Lorei, interviews legendary Journalist and Author, Charlayne Hunter-Gault To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Trump Jumps Into the Race, Rick Scott Challenge, Hispanic Voters Key for GOP, Abortion Questions in Florida

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 26:18


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Maya Brown, Political Consultant, DemocratEric Deggans, NPR TV CriticMitch Perry, Senior Reporter, Florida PhoenixNatalie King, Political Consultant-RSA Consulting, Republican This week we discuss:Trump Jumps Into the RaceRick Scott ChallengeHispanic Voters Key for GOPAbortion Questions in FloridaTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Red Wave in Florida, Wins and Losses, Ron Desantis on the Rise, Democrats Debate Future

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 26:30


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Steve Bousquet, Columnist-Reporter, South Florida Sun-SentinelRabbi Barry Silver, Congregation L'Dor Va Dor, Boynton Beach, DemocratRosemary Goudreau O'Hara, Former Editorial Page Editor, South Florida Sun-SentinelApril Schiff, Hillsborough Republican State Committeewoman This week we discuss:Red Wave in FloridaWins and LossesRon Desantis on the RiseDemocrats Debate Future To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Last Minute Campaigning, GOP Voters Rise in South Florida, New Voters Lean GOP, Taxpayer Costs for Immigrant Transport

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 27:00


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Rick Kriseman, Attorney, Former St. Petersburg Mayor, DemocratDeborah Tamargo, Past President-Florida Federation of Republican WomenPeter Schorsch, Publisher- Florida Politics.comDarryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Govt. & Politics, USF-St. Petersburg This week we discuss:Last Minute CampaigningGOP Voters Rise in South FloridaNew Voters Lean GOPTaxpayer Costs for Immigrant Transport To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
DeSantis vs Crist Debate, Trump Rally in Miami without DeSantis, Lynn vs. Luna Congressional Race, Rubio Canvasser Attached in Miami

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 27:01


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests:Adam Goodman, Edward R. Murrow Sr. Fellow, Tufts University, RepublicanTara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg CollegeZac Anderson, Political Editor, Sarasota Herald-TribuneSean Shaw, Attorney, Democrat This week we discuss:DeSantis vs Crist DebateTrump Rally in Miami without DeSantisLynn vs. Luna Congressional RaceRubio Canvasser Attached in MiamiTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Rubio-Demings Debate, Voter Fraud Arrest Questions, Early Voting Turnout, New Classroom LGBTQ Rules

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 26:41


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Alex Sink, Former Florida CFO, DemocratStanley Gray, CEO & President, Hillsborough County Urban LeagueBarry Edwards, Radio Commentator-PollsterSharon Calvert, Blogger "Eye on Tampa Bay", RepublicanThis week we discuss:Rubio-Demings DebateVoter Fraud Arrest QuestionsEarly Voting TurnoutNew Classroom LGBTQ RulesTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Ian Creates Voting Obstacles, January 6th Committee Hearing #9, Who should run for president in 2024?, Protest over UF presidential pick

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 27:15


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Ernest Hooper, Former Reporter & Host, "That's All I'm Saying"Dr. Susan Macmanus, USF Distinguished Professor Emerita of Govt. & Intl. Studies, USF-TampaTravis Horn, Public Relations Executive, RepublicanBen Diamond, Attorney, DemocratThis week we discuss:Ian Creates Voting ObstaclesJanuary 6th Committee Hearing #9Who should run for president in 2024?Protest over UF presidential pickTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Hurricane Ian Destruction, Eyewitnesses from the Scene, How to Prepare for the Next Storm

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2022 26:29


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Colleen Wright, St. Petersburg Reporter, Tampa Bay TimesLinda Robertson, Staff Reporter, Miami HeraldCraig Pittman, Columnist-Author, Florida PhoenixLindsay Peterson, Assistant Professor, School of Aging Studies, University of South Florida, TampaDr. Jennifer Shafer, Co-Executive Director, Science and Environment Council of Southwest FloridaThis week we discuss:Hurricane Ian DestructionEyewitnesses from the SceneHow to Prepare for the Next StormTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
A Climate Special

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 27:31


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: BEMETRA SIMMONS, PRESIDENT AND CEO, TAMPA BAY PARTNERSHIPDR. JENNIFER SHAFER, CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDASEAN SULLIVAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TAMPA BAY REGIONAL PLANNING COUNCILThis week we discuss:AS SEA LEVELS RISE BY THE YEAR 2050, FLORIDA'S COASTLINE IS PROJECTED TO BE DRAMATICALLY ALTEREDTHE TAMPA BAY AND SARASOTA AREAS ARE AMONG THE MOST VULNERABLE AREAS IN THE COUNTRY BECAUSE OF CLIMATE CHANGEWHAT ARE LOCAL LEADERS IN BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT DOING TO PREPARE?To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Independent Voters Special

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 27:02


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: DENNIS, ATTORNEY, TAMPA MONA,  HAIRSTYLIST,  WESLEY CHAPEL JOSH,  ASSOCIATE PASTOR-COACH,  PINELLAS PARK HOWARD,  GRAPHIC DESIGNER,  ST. PETERSBURG KELLY,  GRADUATE STUDENT,  ST. PETERSBURG VINCE,  BUSINESS OWNER,  ST. PETERSBURG On this Edition of Florida This Week we'll talk with independent voters from the Bay area to get insight on what issues motivate them as we near Election Day 2022.

Florida This Week
Immigrants flown to Massachusetts, Rubio endorses Abortion Ban Effort, Sarasota GOP Shifts, Federal Funds Help Floridians

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 26:45


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Maya Brown, Political Consultant, DemocratMike Fasano, Pasco County Tax Collector, RepublicanApril Schiff, Hillsborough Republican State Committeewoman, Co-founder, Strategic Solutions of FloridaPatrick Manteiga, Editor & Publisher, La Gaceta Newspaper, DemocratThis week we discuss:Immigrants flown to MassachusettsRubio endorses Abortion Ban EffortSarasota GOP ShiftsFederal Funds Help FloridiansTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Ex-Felon Voter Arrest Concerns, Lawsuit filed against Anti-Woke Law, Lieutenant Governor Questions, Dark Money & Elections

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 26:50


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Mary Ellen Klas, Capitol Bureau Chief, Miami Herald/ Tampa Bay TimesMatt Dixon, Tallahassee Bureau Chief, Politico FloridaMichael Van Sickler, Assistant Managing Editor, News, Tampa Bay TimesAdriana Novoa, Ph.D.,Associate Professor of History, University of South FloridaSam Rechek, Senior Student, University of South FloridaThis week we discuss:Ex-Felon Voter Arrest ConcernsLawsuit filed against Anti-Woke LawLieutenant Governor QuestionsDark Money & ElectionsTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
The State of Labor and Working America 2022

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 26:37


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Nancy Velardi, President, Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association Rich Templin, Ph.D., Director of Politics and Public Policy, Florida AFL-CIO Jim Junecko, Union Representative/Organizer, International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 487, Tampa Cheryl Schroeder, Executive Director, West Central Florida Federation of Labor Cristian Cardona, Worker-Spokesperson, The Fight for 15 This week we discuss:The State of Labor and Working America 2022To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Crist vs. DeSantis, School Board Wins, "Biking While Black" Enforcement

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 27:19


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Yvette Lewis, President, Hillsborough County NAACPSenator Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24, RepublicanRita Ferrandino, Innovation Consultant, Univ. of Pennsylvania Grad School of Education, Democrat Emily Mahoney, Political Editor, Tampa Bay TimesZac Anderson, Political Editor, Sarasota Herald-TribuneThis week we discuss:Crist vs. DeSantisSchool Board Wins"Biking While Black" EnforcementTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Warren sues Desantis, Crist and Fried down to the wire, 16-year old denied abortion, Election Races to Watch

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 27:45


 Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Adam Goodman, Edward R. Murrow Sr. Fellow, Tufts University, RepublicanRochelle Reback, Attorney, DemocratMitch Perry, Political Reporter, Spectrum Bay News 9Trimmel Gomes, Journalist, President, Gomes Media StrategiesThis week we discuss:Warren sues DesantisCrist and Fried down to the wire16-year old denied abortionElection Races to WatchTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek  

Florida This Week
Andrew Warren on suspension, FBI searches Trump's home, GOP candidates clash

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 26:20


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests:  Andrew Warren, Elected Hillsborough County State Attorney/Suspended by Governor, DemocratSheryl Wilson, Former Chair, Manatee County Democratic PartyAakash Patel, Founder and CEO, Elevate, Inc., RepublicanWilliam March, Independent Political CorrespondentHoward L. Simon, Former Exec. Director, ACLU of FloridaThis week we discuss:Andrew Warren on SuspensionFBI Searches Trump's homeGOP Candidates ClashTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
the governor suspends the hillsborough state attorney, Governor on Gender in Schools, Tenant Help in Pinellas County, Insurance Bill Windfall

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 26:50


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Barry Edwards, Radio Commentator - PollsterSusan MacManus, USF Distinguished Professor Emerita, ABC Actions News Political AnalystApril Schiff, Hillsborough Republican State Committeewoman, Co-Founder, Strategic Solutions of Florida,Susan Smith, Co-founder, Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida, Chair, Florida Progressives Political CommitteeThis week we discuss:The Governor suspends the Hillsborough state attorneyThe Governor claims kids are told in schools they may choose their own gendersLocal governments are asked to address the housing crisisThe bill designed to protect homeowners from high insurance costs is a windfall for insurance companiesTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Food Banks Help Out, Swastikas in Downtown Tampa, Governor and "WOKE" Corporations, Teacher Shortage Solutions

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 26:17


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Thomas Mantz, President and CEO, Feeding Tampa BayPam McAloon, Florida State GOP Committeewoman, Pinellas CountyJustin Garcia, Reporter, Creative Loafing Tampa BayVictor DiMaio, President and CEO, DiMaio and Associates, DemocratThis week we discuss:Food Banks Help OutSwastikas in Downtown TampaGovernor and "WOKE" CorporationsTeacher Shortage SolutionsTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Politicians come to Central Florida, Conservatives Converge on Tampa, January 6th Committee Findings

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 27:06


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Alexis Spiegelman, Moms for Liberty, Florida Legislative ChairMaurice Cunningham, PhD, JD, Author, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Massachusetts at BostonRick Wilson, Author, Co-Founder, The Lincoln ProjectThis week we discuss:Politicians come to Central FloridaConservatives Converge on TampaJanuary 6th Committee FindingsTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Presidential Possibilities in Tampa, Democrats Down in Voter Registration, Conservation Battle in Tarpon Springs

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 27:26


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Tracey McManus, Reporter, Tampa Bay TimesBarbara Haselden, President, St. Petersburg Republican ClubManny Diaz, Chair, Florida Democratic Party, Past Mayor, City of MiamiErnest Hooper, Reporter & Host, "That's All I'm Saying" WEDUThis week we discuss:Presidential Possibilities in TampaDemocrats Down in Voter RegistrationConservation Battles in PinellasTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Civics Curriculum Questions, Lawsuit over Abortion Law, Governor challenges Governor

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 27:26


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests:Yvonne Fry, Businesswoman & Consultant, RepublicanPatrick Manteiga, Editor & Publisher, La Gaceta Newspaper, DemocratAndrew Seidel, V.P. of Strategic Communications, Americans United for Separation of Church & StateRabbi Barry Silver, L' Dor Va-Dor Congregation, Boynton Beach, FloridaThis week we discuss:Civics Curriculum QuestionsLawsuit over Abortion LawGovernor challenges GovernorTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Which political party does a better job defending freedom?

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 27:06


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Christian Ziegler, Sarasota County Commissioner, District 2, Vice Chair, Republican Party of FloridaTara Newsom, Attorney, Political Science Professor, St. Petersburg CollegeDeborah Tamargo, Immediate Past President, Florida Federation of Republican WomenMike Deeson, Author, Independent JournalistThis week we discuss:The Supreme Court decision on abortionMask and vaccine mandatesLimits on what can be taught about race and gender in schoolsCorporations being sanctioned by governmentThe debate over guns and public safetyWhich major political party does better standing for personal freedom?To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Supreme Court Overturns Roe VS Wade, Gillum indicted on Federal Charges, Desantis weighs in on Elections, Fried responds to Vaccine Rollout

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 26:48


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Jessica Vaughn, Hillsborough County School Board Member, District 3, DemocratDanny Kushmer, Businessman, RepublicanDarryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Government & Politics, USF- St. PetersburgStanley Gray, CEO & President, Hillsborough County Urban League, NPAThis week we discuss:Supreme Court Overturns Roe vs WadeGillum indicted on Federal ChargesDesantis weighs in on ElectionsFried responds to Vaccine RolloutTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Floridians and the Jan. 6th Committee, Preventing Mass Shootings, Florida Delays Child Vaccines, Federal Challenge to School Mandates

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 26:59


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Steve Yerrid, AttorneyRosemary Goudreau O'Hara, Former Editorial Page Editor, South Florida Sun-SentinelEric Deggans, NPR TV CriticDiane Roberts, Writer, Florida Phoenix, FSU ProfessorThis week we discuss:A court filing reveals how the Proud Boys, let by a south Florida resident, planned to take over government buildingsThe Tampa lawyer who sued Big Tobacco and won has some thoughts about curbing mass shootingsThe state government puts up roadblocks to COVID 19 vaccines for childrenthe governor's Stop Woke Act is slated to go to courtTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Florida connection to insurrection, Governor vetoes $3 Billion in spending, Governor wants permitless carry, Taddeo leaves governor's race

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 26:53


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Sharon Calvert, Blogger "Eye on Tampa Bay", RepublicanMac Stipanovich, Attorney, NPAMaya Brown, Political Consultant, DemocratZac Anderson, Political Editor, Sarasota Herald-TribuneThis week we discuss:Florida connection to insurrectionGovernor vetoes $3 Billion in spendingGovernor wants permitless carryTaddeo leaves governor's raceTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Dreams in the New Century, Author & Historian Gary Mormino

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 26:36


Host, Rob Lorei, talks with one of Florida's top historians Gary Mormino about his new book DREAMS IN THE NEW CENTURY.Gary Mormino, Ph D, Emeritus Professor of History, USF-St. Petersburg, Author/HistorianTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Mass Shootings Stun Again, Lawmakers Tackle Homeowners Insurance

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 26:20


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Alex Sink, Former Florida CFO | DemocratMike Fasano, Pasco County Tax Collector | RepublicanLawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent, Tampa Bay TimesTamiko Armbrister, Volunteer-Broward Chapter, Moms Demand Action, FloridaThis week we discuss:Mass Shootings Stun AgainLawmakers Tackle Homeowners InsuranceTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
Domestic Anti-Terrorism Bill Passes House, Florida's new Secretary of State, Some Dems Avoiding District 13 Race, Opening Doors to Cuba

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 25:39


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests:Peter Schorsch, Publisher, Florida PoliticsYvonne Fry, Businesswoman & Consultant, RepublicanPatrick Manteiga, Editor & Publisher, La Gaceta Newspaper, DemocratSean Shaw, Attorney, DemocratThis week we discuss:Domestic Anti-Terrorism Bill Passes HouseFlorida's new Secretary of StateSome Dems Avoiding District 13 RaceOpening Doors to CubaTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Florida This Week
School Board Battles, Food Drive from Letter Carriers, Moves to Clean Up Florida Waters

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 26:30


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests:Al Friedman, President, Florida State Letter CarriersTony Diaz, Florida State Letter Carriers President, Tampa ChapterJoseph Bonasia, Chair, Florida Rights of Nature Network, IncCathy Antunes, Radio Host, WSLR 96.5, SarasotaTravis Horn, President & CEO Bullhorn Communications, Republican This week we discuss:School Board BattlesFood Drive from Letter CarriersMoves to Clean Up Florida Waters To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
abortion rights, public housing in Tampa, new anti-Disney law

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2022 26:56


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Emily Mahoney, Political Editor, Tampa Bay TimesSteve Bousquet, Editorial Page Editor, South Florida Sun-SentinelChris O'Donnell, Health & Medicine Reporter, Tampa Bay TimesDarryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Gov't. & Politics, USF-St. PetersburgTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Florida This Week
Special Session on Maps, Desantis vs. Disney, Math Books and CRT, Tenure Changes in Florida

Florida This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 26:09


Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Cecile Scoon, Attorney, President, League of Women Voters of FloridaState Senator Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24, RepublicanMary Ellen Klas, Capitol Bureau Chief, Tampa Bay Times-Miami HeraldJoe Henderson, Columnist, Floridapolitics.comThis week we discuss:Special Session on MapsDesantis vs. DisneyMath Books and CRTTenure Changes in FloridaTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek