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On tonight’s program: New reporting show Governor Ron DeSantis is behind proposals advancing in the Florida legislature this session that would reduce child labor protections in the state; A bill that would allow a public school to be more readily converted into a charter school is heading for the House floor; Negotiations will soon begin as the Florida House and Senate work to close a $4.4 billion gap in their respective versions of a new state budget; And we take in “FAMU Day” at the Florida Capitol.
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On tonight’s program: Some educators and authors are objecting to a bill lawmakers are considering to change how schools evaluate books under consideration for removal from libraries; The Florida legislature could reverse itself on a fairly recent law that keeps the choosing of state university college and university presidents behind closed doors; After a huge public outcry last year, lawmakers are taking steps to prevent the building of resort hotels, golf courses and pickleball courts in Florida’s state parks; And Florida’s endangered Apalachicola Bay and river basin may get more protections from fossil fuel exploration under a bill now being considered.
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This week, 411 Teen sits down with Dr. Anthony D'Agostino, author of "Prejudice, Racism, and Tribalism: A Primer for White People".
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On tonight’s program: Governor DeSantis rolls out his proposed spending plan. But it includes a lot fewer state government workers than what’s now employed; Pro-gun folks have been pushing Florida lawmakers for years to approve open carry of firearms. Is this the year their efforts finally bear fruit?; Concern abounds over the move by Elon Musk and his team to access sensitive federal government information. Especially since it seems President Trump doesn’t seem to mind; Churches have religious freedom. But when it comes to shielding undocumented immigrants from the law, the government is arguing that’s going too far; Meanwhile, a dedicated organization stands ready to help immigrants caught up in deportation sweeps; In advance of the Florida legislative session, some lawmakers are already looking to improve services for children who have autism; And we get a jump on preparations for what could be yet another busy hurricane season.
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The Capital Tiger Bay Club heard from Florida Senate Minority Leader, Senator Jason Pizzo (D-Hollywood) on Friday, January 24 at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center. Senator Pizzo talked about the post-2024 election cycle and the pre-2025 legislative session.
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This week on Speaking Of… there are several respiratory illnesses going around, and while most are only affecting your heath… one is already hurting people's wallets. Also… Josh Johnson sits down with the Co-owner of Halisi Africa, a local Afro-fusion restaurant. And we talk to a Youtuber that turned cleaning into content!
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This week, 411 Teen sits down with Randall Woodfin, mayor of Birmingham Alabama. We discuss his journey through politics as well as his memoir "Son of Birmingham".
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Experts say a standoff between Governor Ron DeSantis and the legislature on proposed immigration legislation could be about political ambition; Undocumented immigrants in Florida are worried about what the fight between the governor and the legislature could mean for their futures; Florida’s agriculture commissioner shares his experience with addressing illegal immigration; We’ll hear local reaction to a proposal from President Donald Trump that Could do away with FEMA; The federal government appears to be taking a page from Governor Ron DeSantis’ book as the Department of education says complaints about book bans are unfounded; And we’ll hear about a new approach to tackling Red Tide
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This week on Speaking Of… after many years at the helm as WFSU’s Director of Content, Kim Kelling is retiring. She looks back with Gina Jordan on her decades-long career. Plus, Tom is about town visiting our local bookstores! And, we look into the effects social media can have on mental health--especially for younger users.
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Amber Bixby is a first-year MA student in rhetoric and composition at Florida State University. Her research interests include public sphere and digital rhetorics, popular culture and nostalgia studies, and poetry. Amber also works as the Editor-in-Chief for the online publication Asterisks & Anomalies and has recently published her poem "Window Cling Art" in (a) river rising's sixth volume Metamorphosis.
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On tonight's Capital Report: Florida lawmakers will come to Tallahassee on Monday for a special session; Governor DeSantis wants the federal government to turn over its Everglades restoration program to the State of Florida; It wasn’t exactly a winter wonderland, but a big chunk of North Florida was hit this week by a mix of snow and sleet. Although weather experts point out this isn’t the first time; Although not everyone who endured the frigid assault was unhappy; The head of Florida’s House Democrats talks about the challenges of being so dominated by those in the other party; Speaking of challenge, Florida Democrats are picking new leaders this weekend. Although organizers of the event hope it will project a positive message about the party; And one of those who worked most closely with President Jimmy Carter has memories and stories that didn’t get much coverage during the former president’s funeral earlier this month.
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This week on Speaking Of… Tallahassee recently became a winter wonderland after receiving several inches of snow, and to find out more about this weather event, Gina Jordan sits down with Florida Public Radio Emergency Network meteorologist Megan Borowski. Plus, Tristan Wood talks with RaMell Ross, the director of the newly released and critically acclaimed film based on the Dozier School for Boys, titled "Nickel Boys". And we’ll also discuss budgeting for the new year.