Podcasts and Column Reads

Another budget hearing took place yesterday and much will happen behind the scenes in August. Here's what you need to know and how you can get involved.

A large back up and at least one accident occurred during the grand opening of Chipotle yesterday. Activist governments aren't bad when driven by a singular role.

After a brief rundown of this morning's topics in other media, today's show finishes the discussion surrounding CCSO's budget as a commission meeting begins today to hire new deputies.

Labels get left out today as we take the first of many deep dives into funding public safety for our growing county.

The board went against the overwhelming public opinion against the project. Today's show helps explain why that might be how it's supposed to work.

The residents showed up to make a statement before the board today. But will it be the right one?

An application process is ongoing to fill a vacant city council seat, although it looks like it will inevitably be retiring city manager Ken Frink. Here's the reason why the city should at least consider a fresh voice for the board.

This morning I wore a #teamRoyal shirt and yet still proudly am a diehard Prendergast supporter. Today's episode explains why these two things that some would see as at odds make sense in memory of the seven years since Phil's passing.

The Chronicle's rebrand launches tomorrow, but are outward looks the right thing to focus on?

While an initial take is not the right one, today's episode settles into a more optimistic view on the news of the Chronicle changing its press

One aspect of the commission meeting wasn't mentioned in the Chronicle's story about the subject nor in Just Wright Citrus' round up this morning. But it should be talked about.

A horrible personal prediction about the future of the county has actually led to some good outcomes as the new administration handles a distressing situation involving the tourism director.

Stop saying save the golf course.

The difference between morality and righteous was on display in Sunday's commentary section.

The new approach sets up how these podcasts are meant to be.

Twitter claimed that allegedly it was hard to find any display of an American Flag on the 4th in NYC. Why are we able to believe something like this to be true, even if it probably isn't?

The story behind the silence.

What is freedom? Today of all days is a good time to answer that question.

Is it possible to disagree with something by not insulting it? Let's give it a try.

Today's show quickly highlights some of the upcoming changes to the Concurrent in 2023 using a Long Island Republican who had a very bad week as an example.

Last week, I made some vicious comments on an otherwise innocuous story by Mike Wright about the Republican Party elections. Today's first topic details why I was so quick to respond so harshly, because the fall out of the elections is almost as important as the results.  The second topic is complimentary of the Chronicle Sunday sections, including a piece from last week, with some helpful to...

Local Republicans show they are ready for 2024 as leaders also encourage conversation, even in the face of criticism.  The Chronicle opinion section continues a strong of bad takes from the editorials, this time over the public portion proposal, and highlights the importance of more voices to keep things in context. 

One topic today as the Chronicle's lack of Sunday commentary about the late county administrator speaks volumes about the flaws in the community journalism approach. 

Today's episode changes the perspective on the role of government to explain why the commission must act to help Inverness Villages 4.  Also, the Chronicle editorial deserves a closer look as it sides with an independent regional agency rather than the county. 

A saying about what kind of watch someone chooses can help put into context why someone would also want to run for office. With candidates about to line up for 2024 including one announcement tonight, this tool becomes increasingly important.  The Chronicle commentary reaction isn't to any of the writers specifically, but rather to Sunday's section as a whole. Some of the readers might be mis...