Battleground Florida

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Hosts Ty Russell and Tara Newsom talk all things Florida politics, breaking down the candidates and races that impact voters.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Florida lawmakers approve $114.5B budget | Battleground Florida

    Lawmakers in Tallahassee on Friday approved a finalized state budget. On this episode of Battleground Florida, Rep. Toby Overdorf discusses the process of passing the budget, and Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar expresses concern about how it will impact teachers. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

    25 min

  2. May 20

    Debate rages over SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act | Battleground Florida

    Heidi Davis with the St. Petersburg League of Women's Voters and James Madison Institute CEO Bob McClure react to the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the Voting Rights Act. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

    25 min

  3. May 13

    A conversation with a Florida congresswoman | Battleground Florida

    Florida Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Tampa Bay Young Republicans Executive Director Jake Hoffman discuss the upcoming November Election. "Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters."

    24 min

  4. May 6

    What do Florida voters really care about? | Battleground Florida

    Clearview Polling and Research expert Steve Vancore joins Battleground Florida to discuss how affordability and recent disapproval of President Trump will influence the November election in Florida. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

    24 min

  5. Apr 29

    The balance of power runs through Florida | Battleground Florida

    Following the Supreme Court's ruling on redistricting in Louisiana, Common Cause FL Executive Director Amy Keith and Heritage Foundation Policy Expert Cully Stimson discuss the potential implications for Florida's November Election. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

    26 min

  6. Apr 24

    Should Florida property taxes be eliminated? | Battleground Florida

    As Gov. DeSantis continues efforts to put a measure on the November ballot that would decide the fate of property taxes in Florida, Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano and Florida TaxWatch President and CEO Jeff Kottcamp join this episode to discuss the potential impact on Floridians Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

    25 min

  7. Apr 20

    A conversation with Tampa Bay's newest lawmakers | Battleground Florida

    Who are the newest elected officials in Tampa Bay? State Senator-elect Brian Nathan and State Representative-elect Hilary Holley join this episode to discuss their big wins, their platforms, and what you can expect from their time as elected officials. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

    27 min

  8. Apr 9

    Hillsborough leaders react to special election | Battleground Florida

    How has the recent special election shaken up Florida politics? Hillsborough County GOP Chair Carmen Edmons and Candidate for FL House 64, Luis Salazar, join Battleground Florida to react to recent wins and losses, and what they might mean for the November election. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.

    21 min
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Hosts Ty Russell and Tara Newsom talk all things Florida politics, breaking down the candidates and races that impact voters.

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