Dishonorable Mention

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 elected Pinellas County School Board Member Katie Blaxberg. She discusses her reaction to the outcome, her de...

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 Sarasota so close to the tragedy of Surfside. Thoughts? Is Desantis taking the lead over Trump as the 2024...

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 Reverend Al Sharpton and Chris. The viral dispute raged on after Chris pointed out a dubious game created by G...

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 half-staff for Rush Limbaugh’s death, and his future political endeavors. 51:52: Classic polititainment! 56:22:...

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 Story, shout-outs, and wrap-up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 reimagined Super Bowl, what makes Tampa a great place to host events, and the Forever 55 initiative. 48:54:...

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 police, and the affect of the riot on the senate and house vote. 25:27: Tia talks about the historic victori...

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.

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 the relationship between Governor Desantis and President-Elect Biden? 19:45: What’s the possibility of...

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: The hosts discuss USF’s future plans on the College of Education’s undergraduate program. and how Preside...

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 Ron Desantis embracing a herd immunity approach to the COVID-19 pandemic? 42:11: Some classic politita...

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 influence? And how has tone in communication affected the election? 50:20: Where is the nation President...

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 more information.

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 classic polititainment! 38:43: The hosts discuss University of Florida head football coach Dan Mullen's...

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 hosts discuss. 46:57: THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING ARE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS. 51:25: We pivot to some classic p...

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 debate on Michael Bloomberg assisting in paying former felons' fines so they can vote in the election an...

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 you plan on voting this year? What are good unbiased resources to learn about local and state candidates...

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 particular races to keep an eye on come November. 21:43: Takeaways from the Democratic National Convention...

**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 more polititainment! 29:58: The hosts discuss the latest news of college football conferences canceling...

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 versatile work at Macdill and beyond, and reality TV! 58:36: Crazy story time, you don’t want to miss this one...

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 upcoming election, give Karla a shout-out, and talk about Kanye West. 54:09: Emmy nominations! Hurrican...

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. Is this unprofessional? 32:49: We welcome Chief Media Officer for Merkley and Partners Adam Arnegger t...

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 classic polititainment! 41:53: This week’s Floridaman story, and it’s a doozie. 56:24: Shout-outs, wrap-u...

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 favorite game - we tell Kent the #1 song on his fourteenth birthday and Kent’s experiences at the parks...

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: With the spike of covid-19 cases, are we taking this pandemic seriously? 41:08: We discuss our thoughts...