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Reclaiming My Mind
by Jessica Vaughn
Politics, activism, and happenings in the Tampa Bay area as well as statewide in Florida.Hosted by Jessica Vaughn, an elected official and community organizer with a passion for political engagement, grassroots advocacy, and the Tampa Bay area
Episodes
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Getting to Know Your Amendments: Bob Henriquez on Property Taxes and What's at Stake
Everyone's talking about affordability, but what would the amendments on your ballot actually mean for your wallet and your community? In this episode of Reclaiming My Mind, we sit down with Hillsborough County Property Appraiser Bob Henriquez to break down the ballot language and the decisions...
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Tampa for Tampeños: Lynn Hurtak on Leadership, the Rays Deal, and Running for Mayor
What would Tampa look like with a mayor focused on the people who already call it home? City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Lynn Hurtak shares her vision for a more accessible, transparent, and people-first city government. From affordable housing and reliable transportation to neighborhood...
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Beyond the Two-Party System with Brian Lambert (FL-14)
What does it take to step away from the two-party status quo and run for Congress as a third-party candidate? In this episode of Reclaiming My Mind, we sit down with 20-year U.S. Navy veteran, father, and Libertarian candidate for Florida's 14th Congressional District, Brian Lambert. After…
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Ben Braver's Bold Vision for Florida
How does a middle school teacher launch a viral, youth-driven digital movement to shake up state politics? In this episode of our Getting to Know Your Candidates series, we talk with Florida House District 65 candidate Ben Braver. We dive into his youth-focused social media campaign and the bold,...
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Every Child, Every Chance with Daniela Simic
What happens when you bring over 20 years of real classroom and district leadership experience to the School Board table? In this episode, we sit down with Daniela Simic, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 2. As a public school parent, former teacher, and former Assistant...
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Game Plan for Our Schools: A Conversation with Coach Chris Taylor
On this episode of Reclaiming My Mind, we're diving deep into the future of Hillsborough County Public Schools with District 3 school board candidate Coach Chris Taylor. With a unique perspective shaped as a former classroom teacher, dedicated coach, and former president of the Hillsborough...
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When They Go Low, We Get Loud
In this powerful edition of Reclaiming My Mind, we are joined by a true force for change in Florida politics: State Representative and U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon. Representative Nixon has never been one to sit quietly when justice is on the line. Recently, the Florida House Rules and…
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Sustainable Growth and Safer Streets: Camryn Henry's Blueprint for Plant City
As Plant City faces a pivotal moment of expansion, how do we ensure we don't lose the charm and safety that make it home? In this episode, we're joined by Camryn Henry, a candidate for City Commission Group 4 who is drawing a line in the sand against reckless development. A mother and a fierce...
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District 65 Spotlight: A Conversation with Kell Cameron
In this installment of our Get to Know Your Candidate series, we sit down with public educator and community advocate Kell Cameron. Running for Florida State House District 65, Kell brings a passionate, "people-first" perspective to the critical issues facing our region. We discuss his commitment...
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Alan Henderson's Vision - The Blueprint for a Better Tampa
In this episode of Reclaiming My Mind, we sit down with Tampa Mayoral candidate Alan Henderson. Representing a new generation of leadership, Henderson brings a fresh, energetic perspective to the future of our city. We dive deep into his granular, data-driven plan for urban improvement—moving...
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Pasco's Path Forward
Join Stephanie Vazquez as she transitions from her background in the military and anti-human trafficking to running for Pasco County Commission. Discover her platform for a safer, more transparent, and sustainably grown community.
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Roots, Growth & Resilience for Plant City
What happens when a town known for its history meets the momentum of the future? In this episode of Reclaiming My Mind, we sit down with "homegrown" candidate Tony Bernard Smith. Tony's running for Plant City Commission Group 3 with a clear mission: ensuring that as the city grows, no resident…
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From the Classroom to Congress
Brandt Robinson is running for Congress with momentum, purpose, and a deep commitment to public education. In this episode, we talk about standing up to Moms for Liberty, challenging Anna Paulina Luna, and why this moment—and this race—matters so much for Florida and the country. I learned a lot....
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So…What Does the County Commission Do? A Real Talk Conversation with Neil Manimala
Ever wish politics felt more human? Same. This episode with Dr. Neil Manimala, Hillsborough County Commission District 5 Countywide candidate, was smart, thoughtful, and genuinely fun—like talking to someone you could easily chat with for hours. We cover what the County Commission does, how...
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Schools of HOPE or Schools of NOPE?
As part of our Education Series, please join us for a conversation with longtime public school advocates Damaris Allen and Ami Marie Granger Welch. Together, we will discuss the dangers that Schools of Hope and school co-location pose to our public schools. Learn how we got here, what this means...
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Episode 44: The Emergency Education Episode
Our host Jessica Vaughn speaks to guest Scott Hottenstein, president of the Democratic Public Education Caucus of Florida, about the state of education in Florida https://www.facebook.com/DPECF/
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Episode 43: Florida's Attack on Public Education
Jessica Vaughn speaks to guest Veronica McDonald about Florida's Attack on Public Education
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Episode 42: Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson on MLF
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak to Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson to discuss the Federal Reserve's new "Municipal Liquidity Facility" (MLF) and how it can help Hillsborough County & Hillsborough County schools during the present current budget crisis
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Episode 41: Jessica Vaughn, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3
Kin Cook interviews Jessica Vaughn regarding her candidacy for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3 https://jessicavaughn.us/ https://www.facebook.com/electjessicavaughn/ https://twitter.com/jessicavaughnsb https://www.instagram.com/votejessicav/
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Episode 40: Lynn Gray, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide)
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Lynn Gray, who is running for re-election for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide) https://lynngrayforschoolboard.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LynnforSchoolBoard/ https://twitter.com/LynnSchoolBoard
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Episode 39: Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3 https://www.votegwenmyers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Vote-Gwen-Myers-258901205025532 https://twitter.com/VoteGwenMyers https://www.instagram.com/votegwenmyers/
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Episode 38: Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks with Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3 https://www.skyuwhite.com/ https://www.facebook.com/skyuwhite/ https://twitter.com/SkyUWhite https://www.instagram.com/skyuwhite/
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Episode 37: Cris Carlson on Medicare for All
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Cris Carlson, co-chair of Tampa DSA's Health Justice Working Group and co-founder of Tampa Bay about Medicare for All Coalition https://www.facebook.com/tampabayM4Acoalition/ https://www.tampabaydsa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/tampadsa/...
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Episode 36: Liz Chatelain Lanier, Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Liz Chatelain Lanier, Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1800457253526396/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SurlyFems4Rev/ Surly Voices Podcast:...
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Episode 35: Sustainable Fashion with Rachel Karioki and Taryn Hipwell
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks with Rachel Karioki and Taryn Hipwell about sustainable fashion. https://www.courtbottoms.com https://www.labeyondthelabel.com/ How to Shop for Shi(f)t: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692968709
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Episode 34: Scott Ferguson on Modern Monetary Theory
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Scott Ferguson about Modern Monetary Theory Scott Ferguson: [email protected] https://twitter.com/videotroph Money on the Left podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/172776 Modern Money Network: https://modernmoneynetwork.org/
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Episode 33: Nicholas Glover, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughns, speaks to Nicholas Glover, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide) https://www.votenicholasglover.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Nicholas.Glover.FL/
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Episode 32: Vibha Shevade, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Vibha Shevade, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide) https://www.votevibha.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Vibha4Tampa/
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Episode 31: John Godwin, candidate for Tampa City Council District 2 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to John Godwin, candidate for Tampa City Council District 2 (Citywide) https://www.votegodwin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GodwinForTampa https://twitter.com/JohnKGodwin
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Episode 30: Quinton F Robinson, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Quinton F Robinson, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7 https://voterobinson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VoteRobinson2019/ https://www.instagram.com/voterobinson2019/
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Episode 29: Walter L. Smith II, candidate for Tampa City Council District 1 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Walter L. Smith II, candidate for Tampa City Council District 1 (Citywide) https://www.walterfortampa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WalterforTampa/
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Episode 28: John Dingfelder, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to John Dingfelder, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 (Citywide) https://www.johndingfelder.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnDingfelderForTampa/
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Episode 27: Joe Citro, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaugh, talks to Joe Citro, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 (Citywide) https://www.citroforcouncil.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CitroForCouncil/
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Episode 26: Luis Viera, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks with Luis Viera, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7 https://www.facebook.com/councilmanluis/ https://twitter.com/councilmanviera
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Episode 25: Harry Cohen, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Harry Cohen, candidate for Mayor of Tampa https://harry2019.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HarryCohen2019/ https://www.instagram.com/harrycohen2019/
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Episode 24: Mike Suarez, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Mike Suarez, candidate for Mayor of Tampa https://mikefortampa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikefortampa/ https://twitter.com/mikefortampa
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Episode 23: LaVaughn King
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to LaVaughn King
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Episode 22: Ed Turanchik, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Our host, Jessica Vaughn speaks with Ed Turanchik, candidate for Mayor of Tampa https://edturanchik.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EdTuranchikForMayor/ https://twitter.com/eturanchik
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Episode 21: Angela Birdsong, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 2
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Angela Birdsong, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 2 https://angelabirdsong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AngelaBirdsongForCC/ https://twitter.com/VoteBirdsong https://www.instagram.com/angelaclarkebirdsong/ Email:...
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Episode 20: Kimberly Overman, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 7 County Wide
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Kimberly Overman, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 7 County Wide http://www.kimberlyoverman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/vote4koverman/ https://twitter.com/vote4koverman https://www.instagram.com/vote4kimfl/ Email…
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Episode 19: Debra Bellanti, candidate for Florida House District 60
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Debra Bellanti, candidate for Florida House District 60 http://votebellanti.com/ https://www.facebook.com/votebellanti/ https://twitter.com/bellanti2018 https://www.instagram.com/votebellanti/
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Episode 18: Jeff Weaver on How Bernie Won
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Jeff Weaver, campaign manager for Bernie Sanders in 2016, discussing his book "How Bernie Won: Inside the Revolution That's Taking Back Our Country--and Where We Go from Here"
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Episode 17: Meghan Hamer, Candidate for Pasco County School Board, District 3
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Meghan Hamer, candidate for Pasco County School Board, District 3 https://www.hamer4pascoschools3.com/ https://www.facebook.com/meghanforpascoschools/
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Episode 16: Elvis Piggott, Candidate for County Commission, Countywide District 5
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Elvis Piggott, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, Countywide District 5 https://www.voteelvis2018.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VoteElvis2018/ [email protected]
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Episode 15: Chris Cano, Candidate for State Representative District 62
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Chris Cano, candidate for Florida State Representative District 62 http://canoforflorida.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CANOforFlorida/
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Episode 14: Joy Gibson, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Joy Gibson, candidate for Florida State Senate District 20 https://www.joygibsonforstatesenate.com/ https://www.facebook.com/joygibsonforstatesenate/
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Episode 13: Kathy Lewis, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Kathy Lewis, candidate for Florida State Senate District 20 https://www.kathyforflorida.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KathyLewisfor2018/ Contact Kathy Lewis: 813-981-3697
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Episode 12: Kala Ivy Tedder, Candidate for Polk County School Board, District 3
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Kala Ivy Tedder, candidate for Polk County School Board, District 3 https://www.kalatedder.com/ [email protected]
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Episode 11: Starr Brookins, Candidate for Judge, Circuit 13, Group 25
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Starr Brookins, a candidate for Judge, Circuit 13, Group 25 Starr Brookins: https://www.starrforjudge.com/ https://www.facebook.com/starrforjudge/ https://www.instagram.com/starrforjudge/ https://twitter.com/starrforjudge 813-577-1489 [email protected]
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Episode 10: Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder Erin Aebel
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Erin Aebel, cofounder of Surly Feminists for the Revolution Surly Feminists for the Revolution Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1800457253526396/
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Politics, activism, and happenings in the Tampa Bay area as well as statewide in Florida.Hosted by Jessica Vaughn, an elected official and community organizer with a passion for political engagement, grassroots advocacy, and the Tampa Bay area
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