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The South Florida Roundup

WLRN News
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Donald Trump
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Palm Beach County
Broward County
Venezuela
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Climate Change
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South Florida
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Haiti
Immigration
Gang Violence
Jeffrey Epstein
Florida Keys
Haitian Community
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Each week, journalists and newsmakers from South Florida analyze and debate some of the most topical issues from across the region.

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This hour we were all about Amendment 3, the ballot measure that would slash property taxes for budget-crunched homeowners – but would potentially gut services they depend on, from trash pickup to library access to paramedic response. We talked both ... more

We talked about South Florida voters deciding whether teachers get to keep their pay raises — but voter confusion over the controversial Amendment 3 may lead to unintended consequences (01:03). Broward County commissioners are taking legal action aga... more

We assessed the future of diversity, equity and inclusion in Broward County now that DEI has been outlawed by the state. Are the arts – and the renowned Gay Men’s Chorus of South Florida – at risk (01:03)? We also discussed revived awareness of campu... more

We looked at the game-changing plan announced to bring a high-tech Carnegie Mellon University campus to Miami’s hip Wynwood district, courtesy of billionaire Ken Griffin (01:03). We also discussed a surprising new study that reveals Biscayne Bay is a... more

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Recent Guests

Tamara Laive
University of Miami law professor and author on campus sexual assault due process
University of Miami
Episode: Anti-DEI law harms Broward org, Cornell rape ties to South Florida, WLRN doc unearths Miami history
Edward Otto Zelke
Marketing and Sponsorship Director for the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida
Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida
Episode: Anti-DEI law harms Broward org, Cornell rape ties to South Florida, WLRN doc unearths Miami history
Scott Barnett
Director of Broken Ground, filmmaker
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Episode: Anti-DEI law harms Broward org, Cornell rape ties to South Florida, WLRN doc unearths Miami history
Bob Carr
Miami-Dade's first county archaeologist and co-founder of AHC
Archaeological and Historical Conservancy
Episode: Anti-DEI law harms Broward org, Cornell rape ties to South Florida, WLRN doc unearths Miami history
Saif Ishuaf
Miami strategic advisor and founder of Lab22C
Lab22C
Episode: Carnegie Mellon's Miami campus, a shark refuge in Biscayne Bay and Miami Carnival moves to Broward
Jenny Stoledovitch
WLRN Environment Editor
WLRN
Episode: Carnegie Mellon's Miami campus, a shark refuge in Biscayne Bay and Miami Carnival moves to Broward
Josh Levy
Mayor of Hollywood, Florida, former Democrat now independent (NPA)
City of Hollywood
Episode: Record cuts at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Hollywood Mayor switches parties, immigrant fear in Doral
Francisco Poleo
Venezuelan journalist and entrepreneur in Miami
Independent journalist/entrepreneur
Episode: Record cuts at Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Hollywood Mayor switches parties, immigrant fear in Doral
Mark Caputo
Miami veteran reporter, White House and national politics for Axios
Axios
Episode: Maria Elvira Salazar breaks with Trump, 100 years since the Great Hurricane of 1926 and a Broward medical breakthrough

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Tim Padgett
Host of The South Florida Roundup; WLRN (NPR member station)

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Wasted Potential

    Sad to WLRN become such a conservative, pro corporate, PR shop.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tomyamg00m
    United States8 years ago
  • Great Local Roundup

    This is exactly what I needed to help keep on top of current events in South Florida. I good compliment to Rehm's Friday Roundup right before. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gsarrells
    United States15 years ago

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Guests with strong policy expertise help illuminate complex regional dynamics.
Listeners appreciate the local focus and context on South Florida issues.

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Anti-DEI law harms Broward org, Cornell rape ties to South Florida, WLRN doc unearths Miami history
Q: Tamara, what stands out legally and morally in the Cornell case?
Tamara notes investigative lapses, the difference between campus Title IX procedures and criminal prosecution, and the troubling dynamics revealed by messages and testimonies, raising questions about due process and accountability.
Carnegie Mellon's Miami campus, a shark refuge in Biscayne Bay and Miami Carnival moves to Broward
Q: But Saif, why Carnegie Mellon? Why did Griffin choose this Pittsburgh institution as the recipient of the largest donation to a US higher-ed institution?
Saif explains the choice as leveraging CMU's strength in frontier tech like AI and robotics, and his own experience with local institutions to anchor a regional innovation ecosystem that can attract capital and talent.
9/11 hijackers in South Florida, Jewish High Holidays and antisemitism, a longtime Miami Herald reporter retires
Q: How important is the journalism that traced the hijackers' presence in South Florida?
It showed the crucial role local reporting plays in understanding national events, connecting communities to larger security concerns, and revealing how overseas crimes intersect with local life.
Child sex abuse prevention, chaos at a Brickell condo, TPS effects on home care
Q: Linda, how did you first hear about this controversy at the club at Brickell Bay and remind us exactly where this condo complex is and how big it is?
Linda Robertson describes residents reaching out in frustration, the building's size and location, and how the issue grew into a broader city-wide discussion about short-term rentals in residential towers.
Child sex abuse prevention, chaos at a Brickell condo, TPS effects on home care
Q: Senator Book, I want to start off here with that aspect of the Mike Caruso case that speaks so directly to child sexual abuse prevention. That is the fact that we were warned about him on public record.
Senator Book explains that red flags and warnings exist and should trigger closer lookups and action rather than being ignored, emphasizing the need for proactive review of multiple red flags in custody and abuse cases.

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What is The South Florida Roundup about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A regional news program that combines sharp politics, local governance, education, and public policy with on-the-ground reporting from South Florida. Episodes frequently feature a mix of local officials, educators, journalists, policy experts, and community leaders who dissect budget battles, elections, disaster response, climate resilience, and immigration issues, all grounded in South Florida realities. The show often pairs policy context with practical impact—how decisions affect schools, budgets, infrastructure, and everyday life—while weaving in human-interest angles through local voices. It stands out for tackling both urgent political stories and society-wide subjects (education, environment, civil rights) through a regional lens, ma... more

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1. Tamara Laive
2. Edward Otto Zelke
3. Scott Barnett
4. Bob Carr
5. Saif Ishuaf
6. Jenny Stoledovitch
7. Josh Levy
8. Francisco Poleo

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