Episodes
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Wonk and Circumstance 206 - The Legislature Marches On
The legislature this week continued its discussion on guns, but also worked on other topics with the session countdown in full effect. This week, we cover bills ranging from assault weapons to vegetable gardens. Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
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Wonk and Circumstance 205 - Guns (Again)
This week's episode focuses on the tragedy at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14th, 2018, and its legislative aftermath. Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Wonk and Circumstance 204 - Who's the Boss?
It's the state vs cities in this week's episode of Wonk and Circumstance. Plus, a mention of the special election in FLH-72. Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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Wonk and Circumstance 203 - An Apple a Day Keeps the Legislature Away
This week's episode zeroes in on healthcare and bills that the legislature is looking to pass. Focus is on SB 524, HB 23, and HB 27. An update is given on four bills from past episodes. Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License...
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Wonk and Circumstance 202 - Smith, Wesson, and me
Guns are such a sensitive issue, we've now covered it in both of our seasons. Today, we discuss some of the gun-related bills that have been proposed for the 2018 session. Plus, an inside look at a lesson we learned this week while building the GovAid database. Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod...
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2018 Session Begins
The 2018 Florida legislative session has begun in earnest! Join us on our second season as we navigate the issues that will be facing the legislature throughout the next couple of months. Plus, a preview of a new tool from your friends at VoterAid! Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...
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Wonk and Circumstance 111 - Post-Session Wrap (Pt. 1)
This session was such a roller coaster ride, we've had to break up the review episode into two parts. Part 1 will fill you in on the fate of most of the bills we discussed this season. We can't completely wrap, however, because the state doesn't have a budget yet..... Don't forget to hit…
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Post-session episode delayed
Just here to let you know that we need a couple more days to get the session wrap up. Stay tuned and we'll have it up shortly!
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Wonk and Circumstance 110 - Sanctuary Cities & Federal Supremacy
Immigration is a story that has been in the news throughout the election of 2016 and well into the administration of President Trump. While the issue has many facets, our focus in this episode is the relationship between local, state, and federal governments when it comes to immigration...
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Wonk and Circumstance 109 - Enterprise Florida
One of the most controversial issues of this year's legislative session is an agency that isn't a household name - Enterprise Florida. The House and Senate have wildly divergent views on the future of the agency, and its sister organization in Visit Florida. The fight has gotten so extreme that…
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Wonk and Circumstance 108 - Recess in Schools
On this week's show, we dip our toe into the waters of education by looking at a surprisingly controversial topic - recess. As the Florida Senate and House of Representatives battle it out to see whether recess should be mandatory, we welcome Rene Medina on to give us a look into the daily lives…
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Wonk and Circumstance Episode 107 - The Death Penalty
It seems that one of the most popular topics for high school opinion essays is capital punishment, also known as the death penalty. It's an issue that divides opinion across the political spectrum, the country, and the world. Its origins can be traced back to Biblical times, with Hammurabi's Code...
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Coral Gables Election Preview
Special episode! Today we are joined by Elaine de Valle, aka "Ladra" of the Political Cortadito, for a sneak peek at Tuesday's Coral Gables election. If you're a Coral Gables resident, or a local politics junkie, this is the episode for you. Remember to go to www.voteraid.co before you head to…
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Episode 106 - Marijuana
This week, we tackle an issue that Florida's voters passed a constitutional amendment on just last year - marjuana. We touch on the medicinal aspects as well as the recreational side. We also look at how marijuana compares to other drugs, both legal and illegal. Theme Credit: At Launch Kevin...
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Episode 105 - AirBnB
On this week's episode, we invite on four different guests to discuss a popular issue - AirBnb. You'll hear Alan Bradin, Jessica Fernandez, Armando Ibarra, and Nick Jimenez discuss what's going on in Tallahassee, what the differences are between hotels and short-term rental sites, and what the...
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Meet the Candidates: Chip Withers
Get to know Wayne "Chip" Withers, a candidate for Coral Gables Commission in Group III. Election Day is fast approaching - Coral Gables heads to the polls on April 11th, 2017. Song credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...
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Wonk and Circumstance 104 - Solar Energy
In this week's episode, we talk to Mario Ariza about the solar energy situation in Florida. We cover the gamut from the amendments proposed last year to pie in the sky technology and everything in between. Mario Alejandro Ariza is a Dominican immigrant to the United States who grew up in Santo...
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Wonk and Circumstance 103 - Transportation
In this week's episode, Adam Schachner and Nick Jimenez join the podcast to discuss all manner of transportation issues. Throughout the super-sized episode this week, the panelists discuss public transit, self-driving cars, and everything in between. Theme Credit At Launch Kevin MacLeod...
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Wonk and Circumstance 102 - Guns
This week's issue is one of the most contentious topics in politics: Guns. Panelists Adam Schachner, Jordan Sanchez, and Nick Jimenez join the podcast to discuss some of the gun legislation that has been proposed during the 2017 Florida legislative session. Theme credit: At Launch Kevin MacLeod...
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Wonk and Circumstance 101 - FL Legislative Preview
Welcome to the very first episode of Wonk and Circumstance, a new podcast presented by VoterAid. In this episode, we bring on legislative staffers in Tallahassee, Nick Alvarez and Nick Recuset, to help us preview the the 2017 Florida Legislative session that beings on 3/7/2017. Theme credit: At...