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The Florida Roundup

WLRN News & WUSF
Florida
Property Taxes
Governor Ron Desantis
Climate Change
Immigration
Donald Trump
Immigration Enforcement
Alligator Alcatraz
Politifact
Hurricane Milton
Florida Economy
Hurricane Helene
Medicaid
Affordable Care Act
Affordable Housing
Book Bans
Hurricane Season
Property Tax
Artificial Intelligence
University Of Florida

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 Carlton Gillespie 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 looked at Florida’s undecided voters with Sean Freeder with UNF’s Public Opinion Research Lab (00:00). Then, we checked in on early recovery efforts from Hurricane Isaias with our partner station WUWF in Pensacola... more

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about the pros and cons of Florida’s property tax amendment. First, we heard about spending around the amendment with Jackie Mitchell, researcher at OpenSecrets (00:00), then we spoke with the CEO of Florida... more

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about changes to eligibility for Medicaid and concerns over the state’s handling of Medicaid eligibility notices with the Florida Trib’s Sharmila Venkatasubban (00:00). Then, we looked at changes in eligibil... more

This week on The Florida Roundup, we heard from Florida’s gubernatorial candidates on the top issues in this election including the property tax amendment (00:00). Then, we checked their claims with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman (13:22). Plus, long... more

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Recent Guests

Sean Freeder
Faculty Director, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab
University of North Florida
Episode: Undecided voters, Isaias recovery, ICE spending and weekly news briefing
Meghan Bowman
Reporter discussing GAO report on ICE spending
WUSF
Episode: Undecided voters, Isaias recovery, ICE spending and weekly news briefing
Jackie Mitchell
Researcher for ballot measures and money in politics
OpenSecrets
Episode: Breaking down Amendment 3, court orders Hope Florida report expunged, weekly news
Margie Grant
CEO of Florida Realtors
Florida Realtors
Episode: Breaking down Amendment 3, court orders Hope Florida report expunged, weekly news
Sarah Burris
President of Friends of the Bay County Public Library
Friends of the Bay County Public Library
Episode: Breaking down Amendment 3, court orders Hope Florida report expunged, weekly news
Ava Habif
Executive Director of the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library
Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library
Episode: Breaking down Amendment 3, court orders Hope Florida report expunged, weekly news
Jeffrey Schweers
Orlando Sentinel Tallahassee Bureau reporter
Orlando Sentinel
Episode: Breaking down Amendment 3, court orders Hope Florida report expunged, weekly news
Sharmila Venkatasubban
The Florida Trib's Senior Editor and Health Accountability Reporter
The Florida Tribune
Episode: Changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility, Florida’s minimum wage and weekly news
Cindy Huddleston
Senior Policy Analyst
The Florida Policy Institute
Episode: Changes to Medicaid and SNAP eligibility, Florida’s minimum wage and weekly news

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Carlton Gillespie
Florida public radio host covering statewide news and public affairs
Tom Hudson

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Breaking down Amendment 3, court orders Hope Florida report expunged, weekly news
Q: What is the potential impact of Amendment 3 on local services like police and fire departments?
The episode discusses concerns that local revenue could shrink, limiting funding for core services, though proponents argue that municipalities would still direct funds to safety and essential services.
Undecided voters, Isaias recovery, ICE spending and weekly news briefing
Q: How does the Trump factor continue to shape Florida politics according to your guest?
Trump's influence remains top-of-mind for voters, with party dynamics and candidate positioning affected by perceptions of the national figure and its impact on state races.
Undecided voters, Isaias recovery, ICE spending and weekly news briefing
Q: What did the GAO report reveal about ICE spending in Florida and what are the implications?
The GAO found a lack of planning that led to wasteful spending on detention projects, raising questions about grant administration and accountability.
Undecided voters, Isaias recovery, ICE spending and weekly news briefing
Q: How does the presence of AI and data center debates change the political landscape in Florida?
AI and data centers have become central topics, with strong opposition to data centers and concern about local budget impacts influencing voter sentiment beyond traditional issues.
Undecided voters, Isaias recovery, ICE spending and weekly news briefing
Q: What are you hearing from undecided voters about the issues they care about most?
Affordability concerns dominate, with taxes, insurance, inflation, and cost of living being the most cited issues, though opinions vary by age and region.

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

Weekly statewide reporting and discussion examines Florida politics, public policy, the economy, education, health, the environment and culture. Host Carlton Gillespie guides conversations with journalists, researchers, public officials, advocates and community members, bringing expert analysis together with reporting from around the state and questions from listeners. Recurring coverage connects state and national political debates to their effects on local services, household costs and Florida communities.

The format ranges from interviews and reporter briefings to policy roundtables, fact-checking and live listener calls. Guests include campaign candidates and elected officials, academics, nonprofit leaders, journalists and technical ex... more

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2. Meghan Bowman
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4. Margie Grant
5. Sarah Burris
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7. Jeffrey Schweers
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