Podcasts and Column Reads

Defensive Posturing Should Consider If Criticism is an Attack or Learning Opportunity

U.S. 19 Widening, Halls River Questions Not Answered - Media Needs to Standup Watch the column read here .

No county commissioners were elected by the majority of people in Citrus County. Only one was elected with the majority of registered voters. A shift in perspective of how elected officials are chosen in today's show may help to give commissioners some cover when they have to make unpopular decisions like what Commissioner Ruthie Schlabach should do with the Central Ridge Park.  Today's show...

Clearly Defined Objectives Needed for Leadership, Park Restoration Read the column here. Watch the column read here . 

Prosperity Citrus Decision Difficult but Correctly Preserves Structure Read the column here.  Watch the column read here . 

Gerry Mulligan's retirement leads this episode and why his allusion to comparing his retirement to that of George Washington, America's Cincinnatus, might not be the most apt comparison.  Topic 2 discussing Prosperity Citrus, an incredibly worthy endeavor, but one that the BOCC should take certain actions with while avoiding others.  Watch the simulcast here . 

The Complicated Legacy of Chronicle Publisher Gerry Mulligan Read the column here .  Watch the column read here . 

Learning Leadership from Elected Officials and the Public Read the column here . Watch the column read here . 

Topic 1 breaks down a hard truth we have to admit about our school system. In topic 2, Bobby takes a look at some tax policy sleight of hand and discusses what the new budget millage rate means.  Watch the simulcast here . 

Career Crossroads for US Crew and Citrus County Commissioners Read the column here .  Watch the column read here . 

The Antidote to Media-Fueled Outrage Read the column here . Watch the column read here .  

Theme of the day is hypocrisy. Topic 1 analyzes the hypocrisy of past columns talking about how the county should handle DAB now that the company has closed its doors.  Topic 2 discusses hypocrisy when covering the library displays and vaccinations, two topics prevalent in this week's local news coverage. 

Board Should Make Marine Patrols a Priority Read the column here . Watch the column read here . 

Understanding Begins with a Conversation Read the column here . Watch the column read here . 

Today's show breaks down misdirection and how it applies to the recent reasons not to pursue an appeal in the case of an attempted annexation of a property into Inverness.  The misdirection continues as the sound off section is the antithesis of a section that should run in a community newspaper for certain reasons. 

A Rower's Perspective of an Annexation Court Case Cut Short

Contested Board Decisions Deserve Benefit of Understanding Read the column here . Watch the column read here . 

Today's show takes place in the middle of a meetings marathon after three or in some cases almost four full weeks of vacation. Today Bobby talks about the reason why this commission might get a bad reputation despite upholding good governing procedure.  In topic two, we discuss how the truth tries to keep up with certain local lies and how the Chronicle sometimes helps the lie. 

A Decision Inconsistent and Duplicitous, Not Journalistic Read the column here. Watch the column read here . 

The Wreckage of What Was and What is to Come Read the column here .  Watch the column read here . 

In the first topic, Bobby highlights some letters to the editor that have expressed frustration with the direction of the Chronicle's editorial page.  Topic two turns to law enforcement body cameras and why the commission should let CCSO apply for a federal grant to help pay for the program even as details remain murky.  Watch the simulcast here . 

The Difference between Freedom To and Freedom From Read the column here .  Watch the column read here . 

Inter-Agency Missions Should be Encouraged, Not Sensationalized Read the column here . Watch the column read here . 

Bobby responds to Gerry Mulligan's Sunday commentary in agreement that plans are an important thing but can't be the only thing.  In topic 2, Bobby talks about why it's understandable for commissioners to want to help when times get bad, like in the case of what's going on in Crystal Manor, but why government shouldn't take short cuts at the expense of personal liberties.  Watch the simu...

Boards Discount Prior Experience of Fellow Members Read the column here .  Watch the column read here .