WKMG and Graham Media Group

Florida’s Fourth Estate

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Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at everything from swampy politics to a fragile environment and even the crazy headlines that make Florida the craziest state in the Union. Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin use decades of experience as journalists to dissect the headlines that impact Florida. Each week they have a guest host who helps give an irreverent look at the issues impacting the Sunshine State. Big influencers like Attorney John Morgan, renowned Florida journalists and the scientists protecting Florida’s ecosystem can often be found as guests. Look for new episodes every week, and visit Click...

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WKMG and Graham Media Group

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www.clickorlando.com

Latest episode

Feb 17, 2025

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Episodes

How 2 Floridians made it big on social media 09.07.2022

Florida's Fourth Estate talks to two of Florida's biggest social media influencers. They explain how a hobby became a big business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How companies are tricking you into paying for less 02.07.2022

We all know gas and grocery prices have climbed substantially since this time last year. What you may not have noticed is that even though some products are still being sold at the same price, the sizes are shrinking. For instance, you likely remember Gatorade selling large 32-ounce drinks. Now their slimmed-down bottles are just 28 ounces. UCF business professor Anand Krishnamoorthy says it’s cal...

Introducing Your Florida Daily 28.06.2022

Florida: Where some of the best stories in the country are born.  Based in Orlando, journalist Katrina Scales voices a selection of the day's top headlines, along with a nugget of Florida knowledge you may have never heard before.  Ready by 7:00 a.m. every weekday morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How a legal battle with Disney helped create one of Orlando’s most powerful attorneys 25.06.2022

You likely know John Morgan from billboards across Florida or from his commercials featuring the popular tagline “For The People.” You may not know that Morgan actually got his start in law following what he calls an “ugly legal battle” with Disney that involved his brother Tim. “He was paralyzed out at Disney World and he was paralyzed on the water,” Morgan said. Morgan said his brother was not a...

Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at how your cat is like an alligator 18.06.2022

Florida’s Fourth Estate is taking a walk on the wild side. As mating season comes to an end and nesting season begins Gatorland said alligators are more active this time of year. You have likely seen stories of them popping up at schools, in pools and in some cases people getting attacked. In one recent encounter an alligator bit a man who mistook the reptile for a dog. Brandon Fisher with Gatorla...

Nude recreation is a $4 billion-per-year industry in Florida 13.06.2022

We understand if just the mere thought of talking about a nude resort makes you blush. It’s generally the first response from a lot of people followed quickly by a barrage of questions. What are the rules? Is it family-friendly? How do I get started? Where do I sit? How do I sit? Where do I look? Don’t worry. Here at Florida’s Fourth Estate, we ask all those burning questions, so you don’t have to...

Orlando columnist explains fight between Disney, DeSantis 04.06.2022

The man who deemed the recent fight between Disney and Florida politicians “like a really ugly middle school ugly middle school breakup” sat down to talk with Florida’s Fourth Estate hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin about the Reedy Creek Improvement District debacle. “(Disney and Florida politicians) were hot and heavy in this case for, like, five decades sort of each scratching each other’s b...

Florida's Fourth Estate - Hit By Lightning 27.04.2022

Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden Talk To A Father Daughter Duo Who Were Hit By Lightning. How Did This Happen? Why Is Their Bond Now Stronger Than Ever? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Bunny Escape 18.04.2022

This week we tackle a bunny issue. Every year Floridians buy bunnies for their kids on Easter. But, these little creatures weren't meant to be a child's play toy. We talk about a neighborhood overrun by adorable bunnies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Wild Florida 01.04.2022

We know Florida is a wild place. This week on Florida's Fourth Estate, we take a closer look at the wild animals people bring to our state and we track the instances in which they escape. From zebras on the lamb to anacondas in a garage we analyze it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Litter Robot 28.03.2022

This week on Florida's Fourth Estate, we speak with the leader of Keep Florida Beautiful. They have a new 900lb. robot roaming Florida beaches while picking up litter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Space Balloons 03.03.2022

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, we speak with the founder of Space Perspective. Her company plans to use balloons the size of a football stadium to lift a luxury capsule filled with people up to the edge of space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser 01.03.2022

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate Disney gives News 6 exclusive access to its brand-new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. It's considered a "Land Cruise." But is this experience for everyone? How much does it cost? We answer your questions on Florida's Fourth Estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Hate Mail Part 4 22.02.2022

Florida's Fourth Estate Anchors Read Their Hate Mail Part 4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Raquel Daniels / Twenty Somethings On Netflix 01.02.2022

We speak with the star of a new Netflix reality show called "Twenty Somethings". Raquel Daniels tells us about her new found fame, her love interest from the show and why she's so proud to tell people she's from Eatonville, FL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Josh Williamson / Olympic Bobsled Team 24.01.2022

On This Episode of Florida's Fourth Estate Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin Speak With Lake Mary, Florida Resident and Olympic Bobsled Team Member Josh Williamson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Governor Ron DeSantis 13.01.2022

Here's this week's podcast on Florida's legislative session. Governor Ron DeSantis brings a lot of power into the fold. The question is, what will he do with it. Political Expert Jim Clark tells us how it will all play out. We'll tell you why he doesn't expect many surprises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Krystal Burger or White Castle? 02.12.2021

Florida's Fourth Estate hosts, Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin, settle a newsroom bet. Does Krystal Burger really taste different from White Castle? And, who reigns supreme, BurgeFi or Shake Shack? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Shaq's Mansion Is Off The Market 12.11.2021

Former NBA star Shaquille O’Neal’s Isleworth mansion is off the market and his realtor is sharing the details behind the deal. Benjamin Hillman with Premier Sotheby’s International Realty tells News 6 Anchor Matt Austin about the big sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Shipping Crisis 28.10.2021

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, we speak with UCF Marketing Professor Dr. Axel Stock about the current shipping crisis. Why are all of those ships stuck out there and could Florida actually help? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Hate Mail 28.10.2021

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, Orlando Television Anchors Ginger Gadsden, Matt Austin and special guest, Julie Broughton, discuss hate mail from viewers of WKMG News 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Exploring Asteroids Near Jupiter 20.10.2021

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate we speak with Professor Dr. Dan Britt. We discuss a mission to explore asteroids near Jupiter. They may tell us how the universe began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Space Dirt 23.09.2021

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, we speak to a local UCF lab that makes space dirt and sells it to companies looking to operate on other planets. It's guaranteed to be the most exciting podcast ever done on dirt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - The State of Central Florida Housing 17.09.2021

On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, are Florida families priced out of the market? Rents are rising exponentially. Could something called a land trust save us? Find out on this week's Florida's Fourth Estate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Florida's Fourth Estate - Pregnant Women & COVID-19 10.09.2021

On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, we tackle the issue of pregnant women struggling with COVID-19. Local OB/GYN, Dr. Pamela Snook, tells us why so many pregnant women are ending up on ventilators and why vaccines are so important for expecting moms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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