20 episodes
Florida Roundup Melissa Ross, Tom Hudson
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4.0 • 22 Ratings
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Each week Melissa Ross of WJCT and Tom Hudson of WLRN in Miami, along with a panel of journalists from around the state, discuss the week in Florida news in The Florida Roundup.
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State investigates local governments; breast cancer awareness month; Florida manatees in trouble
State investigates local governments; breast cancer awareness month; Florida manatees in trouble
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School districts sue the FLA Department of Health; Redistricting
School districts sue the FLA Department of Health; Redistricting
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Minimum wage rises; Immigration in Florida
Floridians who earn the minimum wage received a raise this week; this week, the state filed a lawsuit against President Joe Biden’s administration, claiming his immigration policy along the Southern border is illegal.
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Dr. Joseph Ladapo Appointed Surgeon General; Texas-Style Anti-Abortion Bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis named Dr. Joseph Ladapo Florida’s new surgeon general this week. Ladapo has questioned the effectiveness of masks, downplayed vaccines and, changed quarantine protocols for schools.
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Vaccine Mandates; COVID-19 Data; FSA Testing; Inspiration4
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis leveled a new threat against Florida municipalities, saying that any city or county that requires its employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccine will receive a $5,000 fine per employee.
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Masks In Schools; Abortion Legislation; Proud Boys
Note: This episode was broadcast just before the appeals ruling was issued on Friday, so the information in the show about the mask case is not up to date.
Customer Reviews
Well done
Glad to be able to get Florida NPR on a podcast.
Biased and Rude
The interviews I’ve listened to refuse to find middle grounds on facts and refuse to get to the heart of issues, they’re literally looking for an echo chamber to hear their own thoughts reflected. Got through 2 episodes and just can’t. They’re hurting Florida by being unable to not interject their own opinions in subjects.
Looking elsewhere for Florida Issues
This show should be good, but some how is more painful than useful. First, production is poor, voices fade in and out , telephone lines seem unreliable. Guests are often inarticulate or speculative rather than the best possible authority. Hosts are flat as radio personalities and seem unaware of the need to be more dynamic for an interesting show. West coast and panhandle could be more present. Other than that topics are good.