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Welcome to Florida

Chadd Scott
Florida
Environmental Conservation
Everglades
Miami
Climate Change
Conservation
Suwanee River
James Weldon Johnson
Kissimmee River
Criteria Recording Studios
Operation Pedro Pan
Black History
Everglades National Park
Hurricane Helene
Scalloping
Environmental Issues
Vegetarianism
Pelican Island
Florida History
Zora Neale Hurston

Best selling author, award winning reporter and Florida native Craig Pittman is joined by radio personality and Florida transplant Chadd Scott to discuss the state's history, people, politics, environment, animals, current events and weirdness. You'll hear great storytelling and have great fun in each weekly episode.

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Recent Guests

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Documentary team
Episode: Episode 307: The Chitlin' Circuit
Diego Waisman
Photographer and author of Sunset Colonies, A Visual Elegy to South Florida's Mobile Home Communities
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Episode: Episode 306: Mobile Homes
Jason Garcia
Host of Seeking Rents podcast and newsletter
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Episode: Episode 305: 'Welcome to Florida' x 'Seeking Rents'
Jamie Holmes
Author of The Free and the Dead
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Episode: Episode 304: The Black Seminole Chief and America's Forgotten War
Michael Cain
Author who wrote Plume, a Tale of Murder and Martyrdom in the Florida Everglades
The Bitter Southerner
Episode: Episode 303: Guy Bradley (The Everglades' First Game Warden)
Uzi Baram
Archaeologist; assistant professor referenced in discussion
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Episode: Episode 302: The world's deadliest tree
Kat Napora
Archaeologist/anthropologist
New College of Florida
Episode: Episode 302: The world's deadliest tree
Kelly Heffernan
From Project Perch, biodiversity advocate
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Brian Mealey
From Project Perch, conservation researcher
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Episode: Episode 301: Burrowing Owls

Hosts

Craig Pittman
Host, best-selling author and environmental reporter; Florida native
Chadd Scott
Co-host of the show; radio personality and Florida transplant

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 142 ratings
  • Hard pass

    Tuned in to hear fascinating stories about my home state and all i heard was a leftist eco nutjob rant.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Woodjr
    United States3 months ago
  • Absolute Must - State Line Billboard needed.

    I have listened to every episode. This podcast is an absolute joy and a weekly reminder of the incredible, fascinating, fun, quirky, state I live in. No holds barred, honest, sincere and genuine. I love the diversity of topics. Environmental, historical, cultural, always starting off with a recap of Craig’s weekly column, a must read.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podcast seeker
    United States9 months ago
  • I just Wanted to Learn About Florida.

    Usual format of the show: An ecological fascist and his cohort welcome you to the show then proceed to berate you over stuff you ideologically agree on. Do the hosts think people listening to this show are the enemy? Go berate the Governor and his friends elsewhere, we’re on YOUR side. Typically, after the dressing down, there’s an interview for 30-40 minutes with either a rich volunteer who spends their days staring at nature or somebody from the government who’s job is to impede and restrict a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    1009926144189363uu
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing

    this is an extremely interesting detailed podcast about Florida history it’s a niche that needed to be filled

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    georgiarost
    United States2 years ago
  • Audio

    I love this podcast but the audio is so bad that I had to Unfollow I can’t even listen to it anymore it’s such bad quality

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    georgiarost
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise diverse topics and strong storytelling across Florida history, nature, and culture.

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Talking Points

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Episode 306: Mobile Homes
Q: What have you learned about the role of government and regulation in protecting these residents?
There is a significant lack of protective measures and meaningful representation for trailer park residents, which often leaves them vulnerable to abrupt displacement as land becomes more valuable.
Episode 306: Mobile Homes
Q: How did you approach photographing and recording the stories while respecting residents' privacy?
I prioritized outside-wide shots, avoided intrusive interior access unless invited, and aimed to tell their stories with respect, clarity, and attention to their day-to-day realities.
Episode 306: Mobile Homes
Q: What drew you to this subject and to documenting these communities over years?
A combination of empathy for displaced people and a fascination with how a nostalgic idea of affordable retirement collided with modern economics and development pressures in South Florida.
Episode 305: 'Welcome to Florida' x 'Seeking Rents'
Q: Why did you decide to leave a traditional newsroom to pursue independent reporting, and how does Donor/Subscriber funding change the game?
They discuss the shift toward a donor-supported, freely distributed model, the importance of cross-silo collaboration, and keeping reporting accessible, beyond traditional newspaper barriers.
Episode 305: 'Welcome to Florida' x 'Seeking Rents'
Q: What does the name Seeking Rents mean, and how did you come to focus on this topic?
It refers to rent seeking, where wealth and influence shape laws in their favor; the guests explain the origin of the term and how it became the lens for their reporting.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome to Florida

What is Welcome to Florida about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Florida's history, environment, culture, and politics through in-depth conversations with journalists, historians, archaeologists, and conservationists. It often pairs narrative storytelling with on-the-ground reporting, exploring topics from ancient Indigenous sites and wildlife conservation to modern-day governance and environmental policy. A standout trait is its cohesive blend of scholarly insight and local flavor, plus a track record of high-profile guests who illuminate Florida's past and present with diverse perspectives.

Listeners often get a clear through-line: environment and history intertwined with policy and community. The format tends to combine long-form interviews, site visits or field context, and hist... more

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2. Diego Waisman
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4. Jamie Holmes
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8. Kelly Heffernan

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