Dishonorable Mention

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 second time joining the dishonorables! We ask him what it’s like working with the Unite the Country PAC,...

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 professional sport leagues with rising covid-19 cases? 20:26: We talk about the tragic death of Rayshard...

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 ask Evan’s perspective on the protests and if he believes true change is on the horizon. 27:02: How co...

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. Tyson is an associate professor in the department of sociology at the University of South Florida.* 41:27:...

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 Dr. Paul Leiber tells you what a chief scientist does during COVID-19 and why it's more important now tha...

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 controversy between where the issues started. With both Rick Scott and Ron Desantis eyeing a 2024 Presidenti...

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 Fogelman joins the pod! Heath tells us his story and explains to us his app Make Bridges, which cultivates con...

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 thoughts on that? And keeping the city dancing!? 9:38: Has anything warmed your heart during these hard ti...

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: Executive Chef of Haven Chad Johnson joins the pod! We ask when he decided to pursue a career as a chef....

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 gift to cast the Dishonorables as the Golden Girls! She discusses her process. 26:04: Kari talks about he...

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 the rule of North Korea? 6:40: What are your thoughts on the protests against shelter-at-home orders acro...

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 Chinese wet market. Conspiracy or is there any smoke here? 23:41: We take a polititainment-pivot and discus...

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 essential business? 26:32: How has your grooming gone in the pandemic? 29:38: We introduce a special guest...

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 discusses how she’s been apart of the political process in 2020. How difficult is it for someone who i...

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 arrest after defying local safer-at-home ordinance by conducting a service over the weekend. The hosts giv...

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 blame for the Spring Breakers crowding Clearwater? 24:26: We talk about new Buccaneer QB Tampa Tom Brady! 2...

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? Are we doing enough to stop the spread? The hosts chat about the days and weeks of the virus spreading ac...

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 issues that others may shy away from. 17:23: How do you combat disinformation and the age of social me...

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 your second session how has your perspective changed since you’ve taken office? And a friendly wager be...

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 resistant to your message because it’s such a difficult challenge? What advice do you give community gr...

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 your interest in politics and what are your ambitions? 13:40: What questions do you have for the Disho...

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 you filed this year and why you decided to run for office. 9:47: Do you see the traffic challenges in T...

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 re-election campaign, and her love of the pod! 9:28: Let’s talk bi-partisan collaboration at the state level...

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 your opinions on the public bringing up Kobe’s allegations after his death? 27:20: Let’s caucus! We talk...

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: Becca shares a story about a Trump Rally she saw in Clearwater. The hosts also discuss the upcoming elec...