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On tonight’s program: After a passionate discussion about race, the Florida Legislature passes a sweeping bill about how issues about race can be addressed in schools; While some say immigrants should work through the system if they want to live in the United States, other point out that system doesn’t work the same for everyone; And State wildfire officials caution that the threat of wildfires won't die after they contain a massive blaze burning in three northwest Florida counties...

On tonight’s program: The majority of Florida lawmakers seem convinced by some parents’ arguments that school is not the appropriate discussion forum about sexual preference or gender identity; The bill limiting public classroom discussion about those topics, already passed in the House, heads for a full senate vote; A bill to address the effects of sea level rise in Florida is scheduled for a floor vote in the House tomorrow [Wednesday], but the measure wouldn't take steps toward curbing greenhouse gas emissions...And with less than two weeks on the legislative calendar, time is running our for many bills at the Capitol.

On tonight’s program: The nationwide pushback against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill continues, with critics saying what the bill doesn’t expressly prohibit goes well beyond what is actually stated in the legislation; LGBTQ workers at Florida’s most famous theme park also consider the current political climate a “hostile environment”; Advocates worry a new measure on nursing home staffing may put residents in jeopardy; If you have a health problem or medical question, the result may depend more on state politics than you imagine; A Florida photographer is graphically documenting the plight of those who can’t locate affordable housing; Experts say the epidemic of starvation that’s devastating Florida’s manatee population will require much more aggressive measures to turn around; And a nominee to the U-S Supreme Court is inspiring today’s students at the Miami High School she once attended.

IB students from James S. Rickards High School examine and discuss prevailing local, state and national political issues and events, sharing their perspectives and theories.

Author Carter Weinstein, wrote CONQUERING FEAR, while a senior in high school to provide a first-hand perspective of hope to fellow teens and young adults with acute anxiety.

On tonight’s program: Some controversial education bills proceed through the Florida Legislature. But not every lawmaker is a fan; A bill banning abortions past the 15th week of pregnancy advances in the Florida Senate; House lawmakers pass – with bipartisan support - a measure to protect consumer's data privacy...; And Florida lawmakers struggle to figure out a way to bring more qualified personnel into the state’s staff-deficient nursing homes.

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