This week's topics:Florida University Lessons argued in courtJuneteenth not a State Holiday in FloridaDemocrats work to win more seats in NovemberHow is "Lawfare" used by politicians?With guests:Jason Garcia, Publisher, "Seeking Rents" Newslett

FTW 061424 - Governor signs new Florida Budget, St. Petersburg Council has early vote on Rays development, Hillsborough County Commissioner Owen Resigns to run for State Office, Federal Judge Blocks Florida Transgender Law

11 days ago 26m 46s

This week's topics:Governor signs new Florida BudgetSt. Petersburg Council has early vote on Rays developmentHillsborough County Commissioner Owen Resigns to run for State OfficeFederal Judge Blocks Florida Transgender LawWith guests:Alex Sink,

FTW 060724 Pride Month Celebrated in U.S. and Florida, Trump Supporters vow not to work with Democrats, Right to Contraception act fails vote in Senate, Florida Insurance woes discussed in D.C.

18 days ago 26m 39s

This week's topics:Pride Month Celebrated in U.S. and FloridaTrump Supporters vow not to work with DemocratsRight to Contraception act fails vote in SenateFlorida Insurance woes discussed in D.C.With guests:Carlos Guillermo Smith, Senior Policy

FTW 053124 Record Heat and Hurricane Season, Climate Change and Electric Rate Hikes, Police Beat Young Man at Lakeland Apartments Complex

25 days ago 26m 24s

This week's topics:Record Heat and Hurricane SeasonClimate Change and Electric Rate HikesPolice Beat Young Man at Lakeland Apartments ComplexWith guests:Jeff Berardelli, Chief Meteorologist and Climate Specialist, WFLA/WTTA/WSNNKimberly Moore,

FTW 052424 Ray Arsenault on civil rights leader John Lewis

May 23rd, 2024 26m 52s

This week:Ray Arsenault on civil rights leader John LewisWith guest:Ray Arsenault, Author/Historian, John Hope Franklin Professor of History Emeritus, USF-St. Petersburg

FTW 051724 Rick Scott ads make Socialism Claims, Referendums on Hillsborough and Pinellas Schools this fall, Skyway lights restricted due to commissioner's objections, Bodycam video released of airman shot by Florida Deputy

May 17th, 2024 26m 47s

This week's topics:Rick Scott ads make Socialism ClaimsReferendums on Hillsborough and Pinellas Schools this fallSkyway lights restricted due to commissioner's objectionsBodycam video released of airman shot by Florida DeputyWith guests:Janelle

FTW 051024 Education Rankings in Florida Schools, St. Pete Council Discusses new Rays Development Deal, Governor Asks for Executive Privilege to keep Documents Secret

May 10th, 2024 26m 45s

This week's topics:Education Rankings in Florida SchoolsSt. Pete Council Discusses new Rays Development DealGovernor Asks for Executive Privilege to keep Documents SecretWith guests:Maya Brown, Political Consultant, DemocratApril Schiff, Hillsb

FTW 050324 Florida's 6 Week Abortion ban now in effect, Pro-Palestinian Protestors arrested on Florida campuses, Florida Challenges federal Transgender protections

May 6th, 2024 26m 47s

This week's topics:Florida's 6 Week Abortion ban now in effectPro-Palestinian Protestors arrested on Florida campusesFlorida Challenges federal Transgender protectionsWith guests:Tara Newsom, Attorney and Political Science Professor, St. Peters

FTW 042624 President Biden Campaigns in Tampa for Abortion, Protestors come out over war in Gaza, Seven Democrats to run against Luna, Grayson enters race for the U.S. Senate

Apr 29th, 2024 26m 46s

This week's topics:President Biden Campaigns in Tampa for AbortionProtestors come out over war in GazaSeven Democrats to run against LunaGrayson enters race for the U.S. SenateWith guests:Jennifer Griffith, Chair, Pinellas County Democratic Par

FTW 041924 Florida Leads the Nation in School Book Bans, Remembering Former Senator and Governor Bob Graham, Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren Runs Again, Tampa Bay Area Gaining in GOP Voters

Apr 22nd, 2024 26m 21s

This week's topics:Florida Leads the Nation in School Book BansRemembering Former Senator and Governor Bob GrahamOusted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren Runs AgainTampa Bay Area Gaining in GOP VotersWith guests:Julia Aguayo Hassler, Pr

FTW 041224 The Pros and Cons of the Rays Stadium and Development Plans

Apr 13th, 2024 26m 46s

This week's topics:The Pros and Cons of the Rays Stadium and Development PlansWith guests:Chris Steinocher, President & CEO, St. Pete Chamber of CommerceRichie Floyd, St. Petersburg City Councilman, District 8Janet Long, Pinellas County Commiss

FTW 040524 Abortion Decisions from the Florida Supreme Court, Recreational Marijuana Can Appear on State Ballot, New Homeowner's Insurance Companies Enter Florida

Apr 5th, 2024 26m 44s

This week's topics:Abortion Decisions from the Florida Supreme CourtRecreational Marijuana Can Appear on State BallotNew Homeowner's Insurance Companies Enter FloridaWith guests:Steve Bousquet, Opinion Editor, South Florida Sun SentinelSenator

FTW Immigration Special: Immigration and the State of Florida

Mar 22nd, 2024 26m 46s

This week's topic:Immigration and the State of FloridaWith guests:Dr. Alayne Unterberger, Anthropologist and Immigration ResearcherBarbara Haselden, Insurance Broker, President of the St. Petersburg Republican Club Roberto Torres, Businessman,

FTW 032224 Impending Refugee Crisis in Haiti, Trump Wins in Florida Presidential Primary, USF Students go on Hunger Strike Over Gaza, Tampa Pride Parade Will Not Receive a Commendation

Mar 22nd, 2024 26m 28s

This week's topics:Impending Refugee Crisis in HaitiTrump Wins in Florida Presidential PrimaryUSF Students go on Hunger Strike Over GazaTampa Pride Parade Will Not Receive a CommendationWith guests:Brittany Jean, President, Tampa Bay Young Repu

FTW 031524 NAACP Calls for Black Athlete Boycott of Florida Universities, Significant Bills in the 2024 Florida Legislative Session

Mar 18th, 2024 26m 46s

This week's topics:NAACP Calls for Black Athlete Boycott of Florida UniversitiesSignificant Bills in the 2024 Florida Legislative SessionWith guests:Douglas Soule, Florida First Amendment Reporter, USA Today Network-FloridaGayle Andrews, Polit

FTW 030824 Ruling Blocks "Stop Woke" Act, Bill to Ban Sleeping in Public Areas, Hillsborough Transit Tax Funds to Pay Legal Bills, Florida Legislature Wraps up 2024 Session

Mar 8th, 2024 26m 46s

This week's topics:Ruling Blocks "Stop Woke" ActBill to Ban Sleeping in Public AreasHillsborough Transit Tax Funds to Pay Legal BillsFlorida Legislature Wraps up 2024 SessionWith guests:Tom Lee, Former Florida Senate President, RepublicanMaya B

FTW 030124 DeSantis Blocks Release of Government Documents, Calls for Florida Surgeon General to Resign, Tampa Journalist Arrested for Alleged Computer Hacks, Senate President Censured by Florida GOP

Mar 1st, 2024 26m 24s

This week's topics:DeSantis Blocks Release of Government DocumentsCalls for Florida Surgeon General to ResignTampa Journalist Arrested for Alleged Computer HacksSenate President Censured by Florida GOPWith guests:Howard Simon, Executive Directo

FTW 022324 Do Book Bans Score Political Points?, Proposal to Define a Fetus as an "Unborn Child", Pressure for Bridget Ziegler to Resign, Move to Limit Greenhouse Gas References

Feb 23rd, 2024 26m 46s

This week's topics:Do Book Bans Score Political Points?Proposal to Define a Fetus as an "Unborn Child"Pressure for Bridget Ziegler to ResignMove to Limit Greenhouse Gas ReferencesWith guests:Mike Fasano, Pasco County Tax Collector, RepublicanJa

FTW 021624 Tampa Bay Regional Competitiveness Report, Less Emphasis on "Anti-Woke" Laws, Proposal to Change Florida Gun Laws, Large Companies Buying Up Tampa Bay Homes

Feb 16th, 2024 26m 26s

This week's topics:Tampa Bay Regional Competitiveness ReportLess Emphasis on "Anti-Woke" LawsProposal to Change Florida Gun LawsLarge Companies Buying Up Tampa Bay HomesWith guests:Bemetra Simmons, President and CEO, Tampa Bay PartnershipAakash

FTW 020924 Abortion-Rights Measure goes before Florida Supreme Court, Proposal for Homeless Camps in Florida, New College Dean Under Fire Over Comedy Routine, New Proposal for State-Run Citizens Insurance

Feb 9th, 2024 26m 45s

This week's topics:Abortion-Rights Measure goes before Florida Supreme CourtProposal for Homeless Camps in FloridaNew College Dean Under Fire Over Comedy RoutineNew Proposal for State-Run Citizens InsuranceWith guests:Alex Sink, Former Florida

FTW 020224 Disney Free Speech Lawsuit Dismissed, Andrew Warren Reacts to New Ruling, DeSantis calls for Constitutional Convention, No Gender Changes on Florida Driver Licenses

Feb 2nd, 2024 25m 41s

This week's topics:Disney Free Speech Lawsuit DismissedAndrew Warren Reacts to New RulingDeSantis calls for Constitutional ConventionNo Gender Changes on Florida Driver LicensesWith guests:Howard Simon, Interim Executive Director, American Civi

FTW Special Guest Patricia de Stacy Harrison, President and CEO, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Jan 30th, 2024 26m 43s

This week's topic:Interview with Patricia De Stacy Harrison, the longest serving president and CEO of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.With Special Guests:Guest Host, Dalia ColonPatricia de Stacy Harrison, President and CEO, Corporation

FTW 012624 Desantis Suspends Presidential Campaign, Florida Supreme Court Considers Abortion Rights, Bill on Work Restrictions for Florida Teens, Big Business and Florida Workers

Jan 26th, 2024 26m 45s

This week's topics:Desantis Suspends Presidential CampaignFlorida Supreme Court Considers Abortion RightsBill on Work Restrictions for Florida TeensBig Business and Florida WorkersWith guests:Paula Dockery, Former State Senator and Representati

FTW 011924 Desantis Continues Presidential Run, Surprise Win for Democrat in Florida, Possible Social Media Ban for Florida Youth, More Limits on DEI in Florida

Jan 19th, 2024 26m 43s

This week's topics:Desantis Continues Presidential RunSurprise Win for Democrat in FloridaPossible Social Media Ban for Florida YouthMore Limits on DEI in FloridaWith guests:Trimmel Gomes, Journalist, President, Gomes Media StrategiesKimberly L

FTW 010524 Investigation of Video Voyeurism, Florida Surgeon General Asks for Vaccine Halt, Local Officials Bow out over New Law, How Many Undocumented Immigrants Live in Florida?

Jan 5th, 2024 26m 46s

This week's topics:Investigation of Video VoyeurismFlorida Surgeon General Asks for Vaccine HaltLocal Officials Bow out over New LawHow Many Undocumented Immigrants Live in Florida?With guests:Kim Droege, Host, "Connecting with Kim" on TBAE, Re