Anti-Social

WHO SHOULD HOLD THE MOST POWERFUL POSITION IN Miami-Dade County? Current commissioner and candidate for mayor Steve Bovo joins us to talk about why he's just the man for the job. Also Key Biscayne Village Manager Andrea Agha put in her resignation. Now she's joining us to talk about why, what's next, and what are the issues Key Biscayne is going to need to face... without her. And,...

COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATE CINDY LERNER talks about what's broken and how she can fix it representing Key Biscayne and much of coastal Miami And VILLAGE COUNCIL CANDIDATE REYNALDO FIGUEREDO tells us why he's a "no" on a proposed $100 million resiliency bond -- but also, what would turn that vote to a "yes." And -- a special guest tells a personal story about how Supr...

TEN CANDIDATES RUNNING - and we get to interviews number five and six with Vice Mayor Brett Moss and newcomer Michael Kelly to talk about the issues and why voters should choose them.  Is it time for a youth movement in Key Biscayne politics, or will it take experienced candidates to lead the Village? Plus Tony wants to talk about the latest controversy about something green -- and it's not t...

WITH JUST 25 DAYS BEFORE MAIL BALLOTS GO OUT, Raquel Regalado tells us why she wants to represent Key Biscayne on the Miami-Dade County Commission. Also, former Key Biscayne mayor and current candidate for Village Council Frank Caplan talks about why back to the future might be just what Key Biscayne needs. Finally, for a bit of fun, listen to an impassioned speech about -- boneless chicken wings....

TWICE THE CANDIDATES, TWICE THE FUN! On this show, we interview Oscar Sardiñas and Matt Bramson, two of TEN -- count them TEN -- candidates running for Key Biscayne Village Council.  Hear their thoughts on issues ranging from the resiliency bond issue to education, to how they think they can help the Village. PLUS -- Thom apologizes.... again. About what??? You'll have to listen.  Send us Fan...

"A" IS FOR ALLISON: On this episode, TEN -- count them TEN candidates are vying for three spots on the Key Biscayne Village Council. We start in the A's by interviewing candidate and current Council Member Allison McCormick who is seeking a second term. We ask about a $100 million sea level rise bond issue, traffic, and civility at sometimes fractious council meetings.   Also, frien...

Thousands of fish are dying in Biscayne Bay.  Why?  We talk to scientists to find out the causes and what kind of solutions are being investigated -- and how people are scrambling to help see creatures literally gasping for air. But that's not all – there are increasing concerns that actions by top USPS officials might cause problems for mail ballots for upcoming elections Thom and Tony talk...

Donald Trump's Palm Beach Club is in the news all the time, a new Winter White House. On this episode we speak with the authors of The Grifter's Club , a detailed account of the opulent club, the kinds of people who come to Mar-a-Lago, and their expectations.   Sarah Blaskey and Jay Weaver share their reporting. Also -- as schools prepare to reopen,  we discuss the case of a high school...

Have social media flame wars spread to the chambers of government? There's a huge debate going on about public borrowing and spending to fight sea level rise in one of Miami's wealthiest barrier islands. But people aren't being civil about it. Is too much testosterone to blame? In this episode we talk about the continuing verbal battles that occur during public meetings. Why can&apo...

Special Episode -- Tony Winton interview on approach of Hurricane Isaias, with Key Biscayne Fire Chief Eric Lang and listener questions Aired live on WSQF 94.5 FM 7/31/2020 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Subscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

Whats the bigger evil? Sea level rise.... or paying for it? On this episode, we talk about the push for a $100,000,000 general obligation bond to pay for resiliency projects on Key Biscayne. Guests are Key Biscayne Council Member Luis Lauredo, environmental attorney Julie Dick, and Jan Dillow, who is a former senior analyst of corporate bond research and Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers and Barclays...

TESTING, TESTING ...the microphone is on and we're talking about big increases in positive cases locally and in Florida -- including Key Biscayne's police chief.  We hear about the next steps to fight COVID-19 and also a discussion of how science is being politicized.  Guests    Dr. Jorge Mendia, medical advisor for the Key Biscayne Community Foundation and  Miami Herald Health Reporter...

In this Episode, we talk to restaurant owner Antonio Braschi about the latest order from Miami-Dade's mayor to close all indoor seating at restaurants. Former CNN national corespondent, Susan Candiotti, drops by to talk about the state of the news industry. And Thom and Tony talk about politics, the electoral college and boycotting Goya.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show Subscribe to the Key...

In this episode, Mayor Mike Davey joins us to talk about canceling of the 4th of July parade, a $100 million sea level rise proposal for the island, and a strange but true YouTube video posted by the Village Manager about the Village budget.  We'll also treat you to The Holderness Family Hamilton parody video that's been making it's rounds on social media. Also if you know anyone Ma...

OUR FIRST EPISODE -- If you don't think social media debates make much sense, we agree! This is Anti-Social, where  topics get the logic treatment. Focused on the experiences of South Florida and Key Biscayne in particular -- originally aired live 6/27 on WSQF-FM. In this episode -- Taking down statues is hotly debated on social media, including ones of Jesus Christ. And some people want to l...