Dishonorable Mention

0:42: Intros and President Trump’s 4th of July parade. #RevolutionaryAirportStories 10:12: Mayor Jane Castor's Boom by the Bay. How did it go? What did the hosts do over the holiday? 13:40: Rays sold $2 tickets for a weekday series vs. the Baltimore Orioles and people showed out. If the pricing point is right, will the people come? What needs to happen to bring the vibe up in the stadium? What're...

A Bonus Pod from Dishonorable Mention. Ernest, Chris, and Becca share their initial reactions on the #demdebate 50:21: The #DemDebates happened this past week. There's a lot to unpack, how did the candidates perform? Who came out on top? Who has the best chance to challenge President Trump? 29:24: The hosts discuss today's #FloridaMan story from duuuuuuuval and the role that guns have on domestic...

We had so much to talk about, we decided to cut this recording into two sessions! Stay tuned for a bonus episode on the #demdebates initial reactions later this week. 0:42: President Donald Trump meets with North Korean Dictator Kim Jung-Un in North Korea for a surprise visit. What are the implications of this visit? 12:50: Where is the nation's moral compass in regards to the family separation po...

*-We encountered some recording issues so the pod sounds a bit more echoey than usual. No worries, it's still your favorite hosts discussing your favorite topics! 0:42: Intros and the Clearwater city council! 14:06: Chris and Becca agreed on something?! The hosts talk about the Democratic candidate debate structure and what their recommendation for a more exciting forum! 23:31: AFAIRS. OF. THE. HE...

0:42: Intros and Mike Griffin discusses USF consolidation. 7:48: Tampa is expanding more than ever. Is there too much rapid development? 11:50: We’re recording in Clearwater, what can the city do to brand itself like a Tampa or St. Pete? 19:41 The Tampa Rays are at a crossroads as it pertains to Tropicana Field. What will happen to the Rays and how are the cities attempting to keep the franchise i...

0:42: Intros and we play Are you Smarter Than a Fifth Greater with Becca’s son Liam and his friend Laith. 18:21: State Representative Mike Hill is being scrutinized, what are the reactions? 29:30: The hosts discuss State Senator Dennis Baxley’s remarks. 33:36: Who is Nathan Bedford Forrest? Karla shares an interesting story! 45:56: What’s the most accurate political show on TV? And what are the ho...

0:42: Intros and Bobby Joe Long is executed. The hosts discuss the case, the death penalty, and murder in Tampa. 18:28: New Middle School in Palm Harbor is named after a former student who was a murder victim, what are your thoughts on this practice of honoring someone? How does this affect talking about death to children? 28:22: Hillsborough County teacher quits and posts her issues in a letter....

0:42: Intros and multiple states passing the most restrictive abortion laws to date. Why is this happening now? Will this affect future elections? 12:21: Multiple accidental gun discharges in Publix. 24:04: Vineyard Vines at Target! How the partnership sold out online quickly for Becca and if online shopping affecting brick and mortar stores affects the newspaper industry. 32:14: Growing up what w...

0:42: How will Jane Castor do as Mayor of Tampa? 4:43: What needs to be emphasized and what isn't emphasized in sex education in our schools? When should comprehensive sex education be taught? How involved should parents be? The hosts discuss intimacy, context, consent, emotional investment, and how every situation is different. 31:01: Lets talk about this fun survey using strange non-political sc...

Producer Note: We found an issue with Chris Latvala's microphone in post so his segments' quality will be less than ideal as we turned up his volume so you can hear him. We apologize in advance! 0:42: Let’s talk our Tally trip. Thoughts on Anna Eskimani? 6:33: Let’s talk Byron Donalds! 16:39: Thoughts on Steve Schale? 24:32: Thoughts on Josie Tomkow? 30:36 Thoughts on Nikki Fried? 26:17: The hosts...

Dishonorable Mention is on the road in the state capitol and Agricultural Commissioner Nikki Fried joins the pod! 0:42: Intros and what’s it like being the highest elected Democrat in the state of Florida? 3:09: Which of the three ‘W’s’ has been the most challenging? 8:14: What was the impact on the agricultural industry in the panhandle after Hurricane Michael and what can be done to help them? 1...

Dishonorable Mention is on the road in the state capitol and State Representative Josie Tomkow of District 39 joins the pod! 0:42: Intros and what inspired you to come to office and be the youngest representative in Tallahassee. 4:35: What are some of the bills that you have sponsored? 6:24: How has your college experience prepared you to serve the public? How would you describe your generation in...

Dishonorable Mention is on the road in the state capitol and Political Strategist and former State Director of Florida for the Obama Campaign, Steve Schale joins the pod! 1:15 What are some of your experiences and successes in the state of Florida? 4:19: What it was like to be with President Obama when he found out he was almost guaranteed to win Florida. 6:59: What are you currently engaged in? 8...

Dishonorable Mention is on the road in the state capitol and State Representative and Chair of the K-12 Quality Sub-Committee Byron Donalds of District 80 joins the pod! 1:42 : Let’s talk about teacher certifications and testing. 3:47: What has motivated you to be a school choice champion? 8:33: What are your thoughts on trade schools, community colleges or bridge programs for students who aren’t...

Dishonorable Mention is on the road in the state capitol and State Representative Anna Eskamani of District 47 joins the pod! 0:42: Intros and Welcome! What inspired you to run for office and legislate? 3:12: What have you thought so far of your first session? 4:34: What are the bills that you have sponsored? 6:20: How do our younger listeners get involved in politics if they are interested? 9:20...

0:42: Live from the Hotel Duval, DM is in the state capitol in Tallahassee. What are the hosts hopes for this weekend? 6:29: How realistic is it for the state capital to move to a central location for more access? Is that a real possibility? 8:31: What discussions are dominating session? 10:24: Lets talk Tally night life! 16:27: Who are the hosts most excited to interview? Hosted on Acast. See aca...

0:42: Special Episode of DM. Get to know the hosts! 1:29: Communications expert and PR Unicorn Dr. Karla Mastracchio! 9:49: State Representative Chris Latvala. Politics and TV Production? 13:46: Chris talks his father, Senator Jack Latvala. 16:35: How has Chris managed staying humble once being elected to office? 17:17: Community Activist Becca Teider. What does it mean to be a community activist?...

0:42: Intros and Becca introduces a fund raiser helping Little League kids pay for entry fees and equipment so they can play baseball. 4:52: The pod talks about the Lightning’s 2-0 deficit to the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round after winning 62 games in the regular season. This was recorded Sunday morning and prior to Game 3; so this may be slightly better, or much, much worse. 9:12: Karl...

0:40: We have a Guest Speaker today! The hosts welcome State Representative Jennifer Webb to the pod. They ask what got her into politics and what it’s like. Are any other hosts interested in making a future run? 8:24: The Clearwater City Council voted on a 4000 seat covered amphitheater. Does Clearwater need a covered event venue? Thoughts on the proposal and process. 13:25: Let’s talk Clearwater...

0:42: Pre-Intro Hardees deliciousness. 4:42: Intros and expounding on the Mueller Report, a week after the Attorney General released his statement. What's the next step for the Democrats? 6:50: Comparing the Report to the Starr Report and the Clinton Administration. 12:06: The election process and the affects of the 2016 election on 2020. 18:38: Former Vice President Joe Biden jumping into the ele...

Topics include: 1:43: First reaction to the Mueller Report being finished. With no more indictments recommended can collusion be put to bed? Is there more to come? How much will be released and is this a win or loss for the Democrats? 4:55: We welcome the newest President of the University of South Florida System, Dr. Steve Curall to Tampa! The hosts opine on the process, the selection, and the re...

Topics include: 0:40: Listener questions! Collin Sherwin joins the pod to ask a few questions about the Florida Voting System. Rank choice voting. It works in other countries can it work in this city and state? 4:42: Who is your political spirit animal? Local, regional, national, Chris Latvala? 9:34: Medical Marijuana and assisting the emerging market to minorities. 10:43: Ernest tells the story a...

Topics discussed include: 0:40: Tampa Mayoral Race! It’s runoff time. Jane Castor, David Straz, who ya got? 7:17: Chris’ Child Welfare Reform Bill passed its first committee. He talks about it here. 10:53: State Legislature files possible bill mandating each school district offer a course on the Bible. Thoughts! 16:33: The State House Budget will be released in the next week. Thoughts on an expans...

0:00: Michael Cohen’s testimony. Truth or Fallacy? 4:10: Will anything emerge that can damage the President’s reputation? 10:40: The story involving Congressman Matt Geotz stemming from the Cohen testimony. 16:13: How do some candidates get elected? Does the electorate need to do a better job? 18:14: The hosts talk cities in Pasco and Polk county. North of Kennedy crowd where you at? 20:45: Becca...

Topics discussed include: 0:20: K-12 Education system in the State of Florida. Public, Private, and Charter. 14:03: Can comedy go too far when it comes to politics and current events? Should there be boundaries for comedians? 21:38: Are we becoming too sensitive as a society? 27:25: We go off the rails and pivot to a food pod! We ask the hosts if they were on death row, what would be their last me...