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The Florida Roundup

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Florida
Property Taxes
Governor Ron Desantis
Climate Change
Donald Trump
Immigration
Immigration Enforcement
Politifact
Hurricane Milton
Florida Economy
Alligator Alcatraz
Hurricane Helene
Affordable Care Act
Affordable Housing
Book Bans
Medicaid
University Of Florida
Key West
Flood Insurance
Florida Legislature

Each week, The Florida Roundup brings us up to speed on all things Florida- be it politics, the environment, the economy, culture and more. Join host Tom Hudson for lively discussion with newsmakers, journalists and you! Email the program radio@TheFloridaRoundup.org

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This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a look at Florida two years after the state enacted its six-week abortion ban. We talked with OB-GYN Dr. Aaron Elkin about how his practice has changed and how patient care is affected (3:11). We also spoke w... more

This week on the Florida Roundup, we took a deep dive into Florida’s newly-approved congressional map that could eliminate four districts represented by Democrats. We talked with the University of Florida’s Political Science Professor Dan Smith and F... more

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about how congressional redistricting impacts voter representation and bipartisanship with the Center Aisle Coalition (00:00). Then, we spoke about the legality of mid-decade redistricting with PolitiFact’s ... more

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with the Miami Herald’s deputy investigations editor Carol Marbin Miller about their reporting into problems with the state’s Adult Protective Services (00:00). Then, we joined our colleagues at Houston Publ... more

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Dan Smith
Political science professor, University of Florida
University of Florida
Episode: Florida redistricting, AI and vaccine mandates, weekly news briefing
Ellen Freidin
CEO of Fair Districts Now
Fair Districts Now
Episode: Florida redistricting, AI and vaccine mandates, weekly news briefing
Kathy Castor
U.S. Representative representing Tampa Bay area
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Florida redistricting, AI and vaccine mandates, weekly news briefing
Carlos Cabello
Former Republican member of the U.S. House, Center Aisle Coalition co-chair
Center Aisle Coalition
Episode: Political boundaries, campus free speech and weekly news briefing
Jane Bambauer
Law professor at the University of Florida specializing in the First Amendment
University of Florida
Episode: Political boundaries, campus free speech and weekly news briefing
Carol Marbin Miller
Investigative reporter with the Miami Herald
Miami Herald
Episode: Senior homes lack state oversight, redistricting in Florida and Texas, and more
Ryan Chamberlin
Republican member of the Florida House representing Marion County
Florida House of Representatives
Episode: High gas prices and affordability, property tax ballot push, and environmental news
Don Platt
Director of the Spaceport Education Center, Florida Tech
Florida Tech
Episode: NASA’s new direction, Space Coast spies and weekly news briefing
Addy Dove
Professor of Planetary Science, Chair of Physics Department
University of Central Florida
Episode: NASA’s new direction, Space Coast spies and weekly news briefing

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Tom Hudson
Host of The Florida Roundup, with involvement across Florida Public Radio outlets and the program itself

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The roundtable format with experts helps translate complex Florida politics into actionable insights for practitioners.
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Congresswoman Kathy Castor, measles cases rise in Florida, and more
Q: What is the status of the measles outbreak in Florida and what do experts say about vaccination strategies?
Officials and medical experts describe a significant outbreak with over 100 cases, stressing that unvaccinated individuals are at much higher risk and that early outbreak vaccination can occur for infants under certain conditions, while long-term strategies emphasize increasing vaccination coverage.
State spending on ‘Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's shrinking citrus industry, legislative session nears its end
Q: Why aren't Schools of Hope operators approved in Orange County?
There were debates and changes to criteria; while many requests were made, none were approved, indicating stricter oversight or misalignment with district needs.
State spending on ‘Alligator Alcatraz,' Florida's shrinking citrus industry, legislative session nears its end
Q: What is the impact of enrollment declines on the district's budget?
Enrollment declines reduce per-student funding, forcing the district to consider budget cuts and even consolidations to manage costs and maintain essential services.
A.I. Data Centers and legislative updates, Francisco Menéndez and Fort Mose, and more
Q: Jim, can you talk a little bit about the historical record that underpins this story of Francisco Menéndez?
The Spanish kept great records in St. Augustine, which include Menéndez's petition to the King of Spain and other historical documents.
A.I. Data Centers and legislative updates, Francisco Menéndez and Fort Mose, and more
Q: Are there other worries for environmental issues related to these data centers?
Yes, the amount of electricity being used and the potential for skyrocketing electric bills are major concerns.

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The program delivers a steady stream of Florida-focused politics, policy, and public affairs, often pairing analysis from scholars and lawmakers with on-the-ground reporting and listener calls. Recent episodes emphasize redistricting, state governance, health policy, education funding, space industry developments, and environment, with a notable pattern of inviting lawmakers, university experts, journalists, and policy advocates to provide multiple viewpoints. A standout trait is its ability to juxtapose complex policy debates with accessible context and real-world impacts on Floridians, making it a useful listen for listeners evaluating how state decisions shape daily life and the political landscape. Listeners may find the mix of constitu... more

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2. Ellen Freidin
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7. Ryan Chamberlin
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