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Capital Report

WFSU Public Media
Florida
Florida Legislature
Immigration
Governor Ron Desantis
Ron Desantis
Tariffs
Florida State University
Fentanyl
Amendment 3
Gage's Law
Medicaid
Artificial Intelligence
Hope Florida
Panama City Beach
Education Policy
Florida Budget
Charlie Kirk
Climate Change
Florida Amendment 3
Charter Schools

WFSU Public Media reporters, as well as reporters from public radio stations across the state, bring you timely news and information from around Florida. Whether it's legislative maneuvers between sessions, the economy, environmental issues, tourism, business, or the arts, Capital Report provides information on issues that affect the lives of everyday Floridians.

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On tonight’s program: The National Blue Wave turned out to be little more than a ripple in Florida; There was no real surprise that the Republican took the prize in one of Florida’s reddest congressional districts. Although he insists, he’ll even lis... more

On tonight’s program: One thing’s for sure nowadays. The cost of everything is going up. That especially includes the cost of pushing a political campaign involving proposed constitutional amendments; Political polls make big news and also are big bu... more

On tonight's program: One of the reddest regions in Florida will choose a new congressperson in this election. Will it be the Republican? Or the Democrat? We’ll speak with both contenders; The Democratic nominee for Florida governor makes a campaign ... more

On tonight’s program: Local elected people and public policy wonks seem to agree….Florida’s Amendment Three will decapitate city and county services; Everyone’s talking about the aforementioned Amendment Three. But there’s also an Amendment Two on th... more

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Nikki Fried
Florida Democratic Party chair
Florida Democratic Party
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Mark Early
Leon County Supervisor of Elections
Leon County Supervisor of Elections
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Susan McManus
Florida political scientist
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Thomas Wenske
Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Miami
Archdiocese of Miami
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Jennifer Crawford
WGCU reporter
WGCU
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Kimberly Zabin
Daughter of barrel racing mentor Gail Jones and owner of horse Mercedes
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Wendy Taylor-Monroe
Florida barrel racer and rodeo winner
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Aubrey Jewett
University of Central Florida political science professor
University of Central Florida
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Jackson Peel
Communications director for Save Our Services Say No on Three
Save Our Services Say No on Three
Episode: Capital Report: October 30, 2026

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Tom Flanagan
Host of Capital Report, WFSU Public Media
Regan McCarthy
Host of Capital Report, WFSU Public Media

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • vital

    There are so few podcasts on Florida political news. I wish they'd bring back the one about local (Tallahassee/Leon County) news, too.

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    Terry212am
    United States2 months ago
  • Florida policy

    This is a great way to keep up with Florida politics and legislation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grcbjtdghijhgfv
    United States3 years ago
  • Good Summary

    Of what is happening in the Florida State Legislation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZackOconner1981
    United States8 years ago
  • Keeps me in the know!

    The episodes are informative, well produced, and presented in a pleasant easy to listen format. Floridians are very fortunate to have this resource in podcast form!

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    Coral She-V
    United States9 years ago

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Clear, contextual Florida policy coverage that helps understanding of state issues.
Polished reporting with practical takeaways for residents and sponsors alike.
Informative and well-produced, keeps Floridians up to date.

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Capital Report: October 9, 2026
Q: Why was that chosen as a facility to look into and what did you find?
Heather McLeod says the Florida facility was one of several immigration detention initiatives reviewed. ICE had no contract or agreement with Florida authorizing the facility, though it was used in ICE operations until it closed in June 2026.
Capital Report: October 9, 2026
Q: Are these shots necessary? I mean, people may see the Department of Health do this and think maybe these shots should be optional.
Scott Rivkees says the proposal to remove four childhood vaccine requirements is arbitrary, not grounded in science, and could cause serious harm. He says the vaccines protect children from dangerous diseases.
Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Q: Were you surprised that when he sent that, it was focused, I think, on a directed to the Tallahassee Pensacola Diocese, but it was sent to all of the?
Archbishop Thomas Wenske says the letter was directed to all Florida bishops and released to the press before the bishops received it, which made him doubt the attorney general was seeking constructive dialogue.
Capital Report: October 30, 2026
Q: But why are these surprises happening?
Pollsters say surveys have become harder to make accurate because turnout is difficult to predict and response patterns have shifted. Pollsters use screening and other adjustments to account for groups that respond at different rates, but changing voter behavior and the election landscape still create uncertainty.
Capital Report: October 23, 2026
Q: Project Tango still has to come to the commission to receive more approval before actually building the data center?
Sachs confirms that the project still needs commission approval and says a public task force and technical expert will inform the eventual decision.

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What is Capital Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A concise, state-focused political news program that blends election coverage, policy debates, and public affair reporting centered on Florida. Across episodes, listeners hear turnout analysis, primary dynamics, education policy, climate and infrastructure issues, and the intersection of local concerns with national trends. Reporters and analysts from public media teams plus invited experts—ranging from lawmakers and educators to scientists and journalists—provide on-the-ground context, accountability reporting, and practical explanations of how policy changes affect Floridians. A standout throughline is rigorous, multi-bureau reporting that translates complex policy into actionable insights for residents and stakeholders, with frequent dee... more

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1. Nikki Fried
2. Mark Early
3. Susan McManus
4. Thomas Wenske
5. Jennifer Crawford
6. Kimberly Zabin
7. Wendy Taylor-Monroe
8. Aubrey Jewett

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