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Four of the most interesting people in Tampa Bay come together in studio to discuss politics: national, state, local, but from a place of love - and with an emphasis on funny. Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala, community activist Becca Tieder, friend of Tampa Bay Ernest Hooper and communications expert Dr. Karla Mastracchio. Four differing points of view will attempt to fix the problems of the world. This is not your typical anything. See what happens when a journalist, a politician, a rhetorician and an activist break down the issues and take strong stances but without stabbing commentary. Each episode will help you will laugh, learn and definitely have a favorite. No matter how different you see the world, the only way we can make a difference is to have healthy conversations. We are Dishonorable Mention. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' hr

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  1. 84 DM Returns: The 2024 Election Edition Featuring Katie Blaxberg!

    For the first time since July 2021, the critically acclaimed Tampa Politiainment Podcast is back! With another general election in the books, the gang returns to its’ roots sticking with local first. Ernest interviews former Dishonorable Mention Associate Producer, podcast guest, and newly…

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  2. 83 Florida Session, Divisive Politics, and Future Elections

    We're back! After a slightly longer hiatus than expected Ernest, Becca, and Chris come together in person for the first time in over a year for a "just three of us" edition of Dishonorable Mention.* 0:12: We open with Governor Desantis requesting former President Trump to not start a rally in...

  3. Minisode: #GaetzGate

    History rarely repeats itself, but its echoes never go away. We revisit a previous podcast that discusses a Twitter battle between co-host and State Representative Chris Latvala and Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz in which Gaetz tweeted negatively on a meeting between civil rights activist…

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  4. 82 Biden's First Month, Desantis' Future, and Polititainment

    0:12: We open discussing President Biden’s first month in office. 14:28: Session resumes in Tallahassee, what forthcoming bills are we looking at? 25:12: We pivot to the pandemic and Florida’s covid response and current situation under Ron DeSantis, the Govenor’s call to fly the flag at…

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  5. 81 The Becca and Chris Show! Featuring Special Guest Katie Blaxberg

    0:12: Ernest and Karla are on assignment so we welcome Katie Blaxberg to the pod! Let’s talk about the inauguration and how reaching across the aisle and being bi-partisan is important to successful public service. 24:34: Let’s discuss some state and local news. 38:15: This week’s #Floridaman...

  6. 80 Insurrection, the GOP's Future, and Super Bowl Talk with Special Guest Claire Lessinger

    0:12 It’s been a week after the insurrection on the nation’s capitol. The hosts discuss their outlook over the fallout. 19:57: What does the future hold for the GOP? 29:33: Tampa Sports Authority VP of Events and COO of the Super Bowl Host Committee Claire Lessinger joins the pod! We talk a...

  7. 79 Assault on the Capitol: What Happened And Where Do We Go From Here? With Guest Tia Mitchell

    0:12: The AJC's Washington correspondent Tia Mitchell joins the pod! We start with our initial reactions on what happened at the Nation’s Capitol. 5:14: Tia explains her story being in the House Chamber when the rioters breached the Capitol, keeping the journalism hat on during a crisis, DC…

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  8. 78 DM's 15 Most Intriguing People in Tampa & Nationally

    0:00: We discuss our 15 most intriguing people of Tampa in 2020. 33:22: We discuss our 15 most intriguing people nationally in 2020. 1:03:47: We close with some quick reflections on 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 77 The Facebook Livecast with Special Guests Steve Contorno & Adam Arnegger

    0:12: We welcome TB Times Political Editor Steve Contorno to the pod where we’ve got Georgia on our minds! We discuss Stacey Abrams, Georgia shifting blue, and the Senate run-offs. What has the Democratic Party done successfully in Georgia that hasn’t worked in Florida? 15:21: What do we foresee...

  10. 76 Local and National Politics, USF, and Holiday Music

    0:12: We open by discussing Speaker Chris Sprowls’ speech on what he hopes to accomplish in the 2021 session and if the legislature should meet for a special session. 16:33: We turn to national news and President Trump’s continual calls of election fraud, Rudy Guiliani’s role, and more. 24:23…

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  11. 75 The Election Week Edition Part 2 with Special Guest Jessa Moore

    0:12: Jessa Moore from Jessa Moore Media joins the pod! We discuss President Trump refusing to concede the presidency amid allegations of election fraud and what this means. 22:26: The hosts discuss why the down-ballot Deomcrats weren’t as successful as down-ballot Republicans. 27:13: Is Governor...

  12. 74 The Election Week Edition

    truly this divided as a nation? Also congrats to Chris on re-election! 30:49: Democrats didn’t fare well in Florida, but the Amendment to raise the minimum wage passed. What’s the correlation? What’s next for the Democratic Party of Florida? 43:17: Are we at the point where polling has lost its...

  13. 73 The Florida Constituional Amendments Explained featuring special guest Kirby Wilson

    0:00: We welcome Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Correspondent Kirby Wilson to the pod! He explains the six proposed constitutional amendments on this year's ballot in Florida. 34:50: Floridaman story! The #1 song on our guest's 14th birthday! Shout-outs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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  14. 72 SCOTUS hearings, campaigning in FL, and the four people in history you'd have dinner with

    0:12: The hosts discuss Amy Coney Barrett's SCOTUS nomination hearings, what we think will happen, and what this means for both parties going forward. 20:12: President Trump has been campaigning in Florida this week. Is the I-4 corridor even more important than usual come election day? Plus some...

  15. 71 Presidential Debates, Reopening Florida, and Stanley Cup Champs

    0:12: The hosts discuss the first debate between President Trump and Vice President Biden. 17:29: The hosts react on Trump’s lack of denouncing white supremacy during the debate and race relations in the U.S. 39:46: Governor Desantis opens the state back up with no mandatory restrictions. The…

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  16. 70 RBG, a country divided, and polititainment

    0:00: The hosts open by talking about the death of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the subsequent debates of bringing another Supreme Court justice nomination to the senate prior to the presidential election. The hosts also debate if we are truly a divided nation. 33:56: The hosts...

  17. 69 Chris is back! Covid-19 and Election Season

    Chris Latvala is back and we couldn't be happier! 0:00 Chris talks about his last two weeks with Covid-19. 10:28: Why is this virus so politicized? 20:57: We discuss free speech and the media. Should there be consequences for your speech? 32:47: We’re getting closer to #ElectionDay2020 - how do…

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  18. 68 University Spikes, Florida Primaries, and the DNC

    0:12: It’s move-in time across the country for Colleges and Universities, our hosts discuss what will happen with students living on (and off) campus in the middle of the covid-19 pandemic. 6:24: It’s #PrimarySZN in Florida and the votes are in. Our hosts discuss what happened on Tuesday and...

  19. 67 Kamala Harris, College Football, and Education with Special Guest Ed Narain

    **We experienced some technical issues with Becca’s audio** 0:00: Ed Narain joins the pod! We open discussing Joe Biden’s selection of Senator Kamala Harris as his VP candidate. 24:14: Maya Rudolph benefits from the selection for sure! Who should play our hosts in a biography of their lives and...

  20. 66 Polititainment with Special Guest Cyn Epler

    1:02: It’s friend of the pod, newly re-elected Mayor of Largo Woody Brown’s birthday! And we discuss other local political news. 10:03: We discuss elections and divulge into some old fashioned polititainment. 20:54: Cyn Epler joins the pod! We discuss a story about a flight attendant, her…

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  21. 65 Baseball's Back, Campagin Ads, and Elections

    0:00: Why are so many people posting invalid conspiracy theories in today’s society? 9:59: Baseball is back! But for how long? Is an outbreak in the Marlins clubhouse going to jeopardize the MLB season? 18:34: The hosts discuss the latest campaign adds from President Trump. 33:11: We discuss the...

  22. 64 Schools, COVID-19 and Sports Media with Special Guest Adam Arnegger

    0:00: We open talking about education and the delayed start time of in-person classes. 14:04: Tommy Tuberville wins his primary over Jeff Sessions. War Eagle? Will football allegiances dictate the election in Alabama? And middletro! 23:41: AOC had a verbal confrontation with a fellow congressman....

  23. 63 Masks, Squirrels, and Shake Your Bushy Tail

    0:06:The hosts open by talking about what’s happened the past week in their lives. Plus, DIY and scrapbooking?! 16:37:Why do we need a mask mandate? Why can’t people just wear a mask? The hosts discuss some folks’ differing opinions and how we got here. 26:44: The dishonorables partake in some...

  24. 62 Disney Challenges and more with Special Guest UCFKent

    0:00: We open talking about what we love, some classic polititainment! 8:32: Long time friend UCFKent joins the pod! We talk politics, Disney challenges, and his friendship with Chris. 34:03: Is a messy car a dealbreaker for a prospective date? And other inquiries about early dating. 47:01: Our...

  25. 61 Survivors Speak-Out, Covid-19 Spikes, and Pop Culture

    0:00: We open discussing survivors of sexual assault and rape from the USF Greek System telling their stories on Twitter over the last week. How has this systematically persisted for decades, what can be done legislatively, and what can we do to fix the system so the victims can be heard? 31:24:...

  26. 60 Polititainment and Presidential Elections With Special Guest Steve Schale

    0:00: We open with some old fashioned polititainment! 6:58: Is it possible to go too far in looking at history through the lens of today? We talk about the removal of certain statues and symbols across the nation. 11:27: Florida man and overall great guy Steve Schale joins the pod! This is his...

  27. 59 Second Wave, More Tragedy, and Working Remotely with Special Guest Author, Speaker & Educator Debbie Lundberg

    We welcome Debbie Lundberg to the pod! Debbie streps in for Becca who is on assignment. 1:58: Positive Covid-19 cases have significantly increased, did we try to restart the economy too soon? Why is wearing a mask perceived as a partisan decision? 13:06: Should Florida be inviting the RNC, and...

  28. 58 Protests, Reform, and What’s Next with Special Guest WFLA's Evan Donovan

    0:12: We talk about the lasting affect of George Floyd, Black Lives Matter, and the protests that followed to police reform and systematic change. 18:32: Do we still have hope that we are on the precipice of real change? 20:12: Political Anchor and Reporter for WFLA Evan Donovan joins the pod! We...

  29. 57 Can America's tumult lead to a positive tipping point? With USF sociology professor Dr. Will Tyson

    0:37: We talk about the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the acts that followed the next seven days across the nation. 11:29: The audio recording cut out momentarily, so we continue with Karla and Ernest’s thoughts. 20:58: We welcome special guest Dr. Will Tyson to the pod! Dr.…

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  30. 56 Here’s An Opinion You Haven’t Heard About COVID-19. With Special Guests Drs. Yael and Paul Lieber

    0:10: The hosts discuss current events. Broadway Musicals, future episode ideas, is Trump actually taking Hydroxycloriquine, and Michael Jackson v Prince! 15:40: Are COVID-19 numbers being altered in Florida? 24:39: Drs. Yael and Paul Leiber join the pod! Chief Scientist, Data & Social Science…

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  31. 55 Polititainment with Special Guests Bob and Carrie Henriquez

    0:10: We welcome Tampa political power couple Bob and Carrie Henriquez to the pod! We talk about Florida’s soft reopen a week later. 12:00: Carrie explains what the bicycle brigade does in Seminole Heights and her involvement. 15:50: The issues with Florida’s unemployment system has brought...

  32. 54 Joe Biden, COVID-19, and Make Bridges' Heath Fogelman

    0:10: Joe Biden went on Morning Joe and denied the sexual assault allegations by Tara Reade, what are your thoughts? Do you think this changes the outcome of the general election? 27:14: The hosts update the COVID-19 pandemic locally and nationally as states begin to open up. 35:26: Heath…

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  33. Bonus: Special Guest City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor

    0:10: City of Tampa Mayor Jane Castor joins the pod! Becca asks how difficult it is to make decisions during the pandemic with ever-changing information. 6:12: Hillsborough County was heralded by Governor Desantis as being a leader in the state on their handling of the pandemic. What are your...

  34. 53 Special Guests Haven's Brooke Palmer and Chef Chad Johnson

    0:16: Public Relations Director of Haven Brooke Palmer joins the pod! We all start off by discussing the reopening of beaches and pools in Pinellas County. 8:44: We ask Brooke her opinion on re-opening restaurants and what that would entail. How has this pandemic affected the community? 20:57:...

  35. Bonus: Special Guest Kari Goetz

    0:18: Kari Goetz joins the pod! 5:59: Governor Ron Desantis put together a task force to reopen Florida’s economy, but didn’t include [friend of the pod] Commissioner Nikki Fried - thoughts? Also, is it right or wrong to criticize our leaders during a crisis? 17:11: Kari uses her dramaturgical…

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  36. 52 Protests, States Re-opening, and GRONK

    This pod was so good we had to split it in two! Part one is the hosts discussing this week's pressing topics and the bonus part two invites special guest Kari Goetz to the pod! 0:10: North Korea’s Kim Jung Un is reportedly in critical condition. How could that affect interntional relations and…

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  37. 51 Social Distance Balancing, Virus Origins, and (more) Polititainment

    0:00: Intros! And President Trump put the onus on the Governors to open up the economy. The hosts discuss. 6:44: What can our elected officials do to balance these social distancing orders? 13:23: The U.S. is exploring the possibility that COVID-19 originated in a Chinese lab as opposed to a...

  38. 50 Restart Controversy, WHO funding, and Special Guest #ButtaTV

    0:00: Intro! And local and national controversies on the timetable of re-opening the economy from the COVID-19 quarantine. What do we expect and how is this a partisan issue? 14:05: President Trump suspends all funding to WHO. The hosts debate this decision. 21:23: Should WWE be considered an...

  39. 49 Joe Biden, Ron Desantis, and Coping with Quarantine

    0:12: Bernie Sanders suspends his campaign paving the way for Vice President Joe Biden to take the nomination. What happens next? 6:09: How has Governor Ron Desantis handled the COVID-19 pandemic? Does this affect how Florida will swing in the election? 16:48: What has been everyone up too? Becca...

  40. 48 Tiger King, Tribulations, and the Times

    0:00: Hello all you cool cats and kittens, we’re talkin’ bout the intrigue and cultural impact of the popular quarantine documentary Tiger King. 10:51: We take listener questions from Twitter and Facebook pertaining to the pandemic. 30:01: Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne had a warrant out for his...

  41. 47 Social Distancing, Tampa Tom Brady, and Spring Breakers

    0:00: We have a little social distancing fun and then discuss the current story of the U.S. Senators who sold large amounts of stocks ahead of the Covid-19 pandemic. 9:08: How are the hosts holding up the past week? 13:08: We take some of your live questions, dear listener! 21:21: Who do you…

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  42. 46 Primaries, Pandemics, and Polititainment

    0:00: Let’s talk the latest news on Mayor Andrew Gillum. 20:29: The presidential campaign presses on with the coronavirus pandemic. Does Bernie have a chance to catch Biden with everything going on? How do you look at this decision? 32:03: What do you think this pandemic will cost financially?…

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  43. A Chat with State Senator Tom Lee

    State Senator of District 20 Tom Lee joins the pod! 0:00: Hows is the 2020 session going? What’s the relationship between the House and Senate? 5:58: Tell us about the E-Verify bill you sponsored? Have you gotten any pushback? 11:27: Talk about your willingness to get involved in the more complex...

  44. A Chat with State Representative Jennifer Webb

    State Representative Jennifer Webb - Florida House of Representatives from the 69th district joins the pod…again! She’s our first repeat guest! #podgoals 0:00: How have you and Chris advocated for our region together? 6:28: Explain more about the bill you’re sponsoring. 15:11: Now that you’re in...

  45. A Chat with Reverend Dr. Russell Meyer and Political Consultant Donna Davis

    The Reverend Dr. Russell Meyer - Lutheran Pastor and President of the Council of Churches and Political Consultant Donna Davis join the pod! 0:00: What are you doing in the state capitol, what would you like to see change in education, and how do you see your role? 21:05: Do you think people are...

  46. A Chat with Michael Johnsen AKA Lumpy

    0:00: Chris introduces a very special guest in former radio-man and Chris’ current political intern, Michael Johnson AKA Lumpy! He describes his journey to the state capitol. 5:52: How did you get into the radio business? And what parallels can you take from radio and politics? 8:51: What sparked...

  47. A Chat with State Representative Jackie Toledo

    State Representative Jackie Toledo - Florida House of Representatives from the 63rd district joins the pod! 0:00: We introduce Representative Toledo to the pod and ask about the district she represents and the challenges running in a democratic-leaning district. 2:09: Talk about one of the bills...

  48. A Chat with State Representative Fentrice Driskell

    State Representative Fentrice Driskell - Florida House of Representatives from the 63rd district joins the pod! 0:00: We introduce Representative Driskell to the pod and ask what she is working on in session. 4:51: Tell us more about you! Fentrice gives us her bio, area she represents, her...

  49. 45 Super Bowl, Kobe's Legacy, and Caucuses

    0:00: Becca talks about her experience at the Super Bowl In Miami and the hosts talk about the national response to the halftime show. 9:27: The Super Bowl is in Tampa next year; who would you like to see perform in the halftime show? 15:19: How does forgiveness permeate news stories? What are…

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  50. 44 Super Bowl Week, Election Reform, and Breaking News

    0:42: Let's check in on Chris' first week in session and discuss Dishonorable Mention goes to Tallahassee Pt. 2! 6:35: It's Super Bowl week in Miami, who ya got? Who's going? 14:27: Ernest was the emcee at the Excellence in Education Teacher of the Year Awards! He tells us his experience 18:12:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Four of the most interesting people in Tampa Bay come together in studio to discuss politics: national, state, local, but from a place of love - and with an emphasis on funny.

Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala, community activist Becca Tieder, friend of Tampa Bay Ernest Hooper and communications expert Dr. Karla Mastracchio. Four differing points of view will attempt to fix the problems of the world.

This is not your typical anything. See what happens when a journalist, a politician, a rhetorician and an activist break down the issues and take strong stances but without stabbing commentary.

Each episode will help you will laugh, learn and definitely have a favorite. No matter how different you see the world, the only way we can make a difference is to have healthy conversations. We are Dishonorable Mention.

Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' hr

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