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The Sunshine Economy explored the people, companies and trends that make South Florida one of the most dynamic economies in the world. The program ran from 2013-2023 as the region bounced back from the Great Recession, nurtured a burgeoning technology industry, and wrestled with climate change. The program takes listeners from the waters of Florida Bay to the depths of the PortMiami tunnel (and countless offices and conference rooms) to hear from bartenders and bankers, caregivers and CEOs.
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A 'perfect storm' of problems plagues Florida's home insurance market
The home insurance market is broken with companies collapsing or leaving — raising costs and risks for homeowners.
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How Disney and DeSantis clashed over power and policy, and what it means for business and politics in Florida
The battle between Gov. DeSantis and Disney CEO Bob Chapek is a rare public display of big business and hard knuckle politics.
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'If we don't open, mom can't go to work' — the pandemic puts a priority on child care
The child care industry is pivotal for parents being able to work and for children's early learning. It struggles to compete for workers.
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BONUS: Why a veteran climate activist thinks Russia's war in Ukraine may be a turning point for fossil fuels
The Russian war in Ukraine has brought focus — again — to sources of energy. Climate activist Bill McKibben talks about how he hopes the war will reshape the developed world's relationship with fossil fuels.
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How two generations are fighting climate change by focusing on finance and age
Delaney Reynolds and Bill McKibben are from different generations and live on opposite ends of the East Coast. Both have committed themselves toward fighting climate change and rallying politicians and people, while increasingly focusing on finance.
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How a banker, baker and cleaner survived, then thrived during the pandemic, and new challenges they face
WLRN has been following three businesses for more than a year as the regional economy recovers from COVID-19.