Our Changing State

The presidential election has been so close and a big source of stress for a lot of Americans. Just over half of Americans feel angry when they think about politics, and nearly two -thirds always or often feel exhausted thinking about it. So, we offer some tips on keeping calm amid the turmoil and uncertainty. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf

Tuesday, Nov. 5, may be election day, but don't expect to know who will be the next President of the United States. In this episode, we explain why patience is a must. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf

It’s a very contentious election season and a lot of people are worried about voting integrity. That includes fears of fraud, stoked by misinformation, to concerns about outside interference. Our Changing State talks with a Florida official about what elections offices do, and the threats they are on guard for. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf

It’s been a bruising election campaign and a brutal hurricane season- and misinformation is swirling on social media. Amid the images of candidates and storm victims- how can you spot what’s real and what’s fake? This episode, you'll get an update on misinformation - driven by politics, AI the rumor mill. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf

Well Election Day is just weeks away. Mail and ballots are in hand and early voting is about to start, but for many of you in the Greater Tampa Bay Region, back -to -back hurricanes have added an extra challenge to voting for those communities rebuilding after Milton and Helene. If you're a voter in communities affected by hurricanes, we have some advice on making sure your vote is counted. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf

Some Floridians worry how immigration affects the security of our borders, others are concerned about the rise of xenophobic rhetoric aimed at immigrants. There is some agreement: the US immigration system is broken. We’re stripping away the politics to help you learn about the reality of immigration’s impact on jobs and taxes, crime and asylum seekers. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

State and federal lawmakers make a lot of decisions affecting your life, so it's important to know who wants to represent you. WUSF's Voter Guide lets you learn about and compare candidates for state House and Senate, and Congressional and U.S. Senate races. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

A lot of college-aged people are pessimistic. They've lived through gun violence, January 6th, the pandemic and now the Israeli and Palestinian conflict. St. Petersburg College Professor Tara Newsom tells Our Changing State that they're paying attention because this election, more than any other, is going to make an impact. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

Traditional media isn’t the core source for election information. Look instead at TikTok, Instagram, and newsletters. Alex Mahadevan of Mediawise says People are going to news outlets, unfortunately, that kind of match their biases. He offers you some tips on a balanced media diet. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

Polls show most Floridians support a constitutional amendment to enshrine the right to an abortion. But before the amendment was on the ballot - a battle was raging across Florida’s political landscape. We break recent history so you can make an informed decision come November. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

Your media feeds are going to be full of election talk for the next few months. Debunking expert Alex Mahadevan says ‘cheap fakes’ are abundant and not going away anytime soon. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

The primary election is over and it’s time to turn your attention to voting in November. WUSF journalists Kerry Sheridan and Steve Newborn share their observations on what the rest of the political season could look like. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

Original Broadcast: August 21 2024 Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

How do you know if a political candidate is telling the truth about what they would do if elected...or even if they are who they say they are? In this episode, we talk about how fact checking sites do their job, and we share three questions you should ask when fact checking a candidate, their ads or social media. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

If 60 percent of Florida voters approve Amendment 3 in November, recreational marijuana will be legal in the state for people over the age of 21. WUSF’s Sky Lebron helps break down what the proposal means, in terms of money, access and arrests for people caught with pot. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

Original Broadcast: July 31, 2024 Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

School board races in Florida are non-partisan, and are often decided in the August primaries. A proposed constitutional amendment could change that. In this episode, we break down pros and cons of the amendment and explain what it could mean for you. Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

Our Changing State is a podcast from WUSF that helps you get ready to vote this November. You’ll learn about issues, candidates and the voting process from local experts. In this episode, "Mediawise" from the Poynter Institute helps us spot misinformation in political ads and how to fact-check your feeds.

Our Changing State helps you navigate election season in Florida. We’ve got information on things like mail-in ballots, constitutional amendments and how to spot misinformation. This week, we start at the beginning. How do you register to vote? Learn more at https://www.wusf.org/podcast-our-changing-state Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/ X: https://twitter.com/wusf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3De5zyL9dIadAbkl9uqFIf Our Changing State is a production of WUSF. Our host is Matthew Peddie. Executive Producer is Gracyn Doctor. Scott Wachtler produces the podcast. Video is by Warren Buchholz and Chandler Balkcom who also does our graphics. Engineering support from Blake Bass. Jackson Harpe composed our theme music.

In the sixth part of our series, we’re talking about Florida's politics and diversity. Florida has long been seen as a ‘purple’ state- a place that can tip a presidential election for Democrats or Republicans. But Governor Ron DeSantis’s re-election in 2022 appeared to seal Florida’s identity as a red state. But with a diverse and growing population, our state’s politics are more nuanced than election results might suggest.

In the fifth part of our series, we’re talking about the economy. Florida's economy has been labeled white hot, with a $1.4 trillion GDP and unemployment of 2.6%. That’s nearly a percentage point below the national unemployment rate. But our soaring economy may be leaving some Floridians behind.

In the fourth part of our Changing State series, we’re talking about Florida's cultural history. The discussion includes how we see ourselves, and how the rest of the world sees us, and how that's changing.

In the third part of our series, we’re talking about transportation. You can see the signs of our growing population just by taking a drive anywhere in Florida. Whether it’s a commute that takes twice as long as it did a few years ago, the frustrating search for parking, or the chaos around road expansions, the simple fact is more people means more cars on the road.

Florida Matters is exploring how the state's population boom is affecting important issues in our lives. In the second part of our series "Our Changing State," we’re talking about the environment. Wildlands and wildlife are a big part of what Floridians love about the state. But all these people are squeezing in alongside the natural environment.

This Florida Matters series explores how the state's population boom and politics are affecting essential issues in our lives. We wanted to find out what the rapid pace of change looks like to you: our neighbors across the Tampa Bay region. We’re calling this series ‘Our Changing State’. In this episode, we’re talking about housing. Florida’s the fastest growing state in the U.S., according to the US Census Bureau. That’s made finding housing a challenge for many.