Rick Outzen: (we don’t) color on the dog

This is a recap of Rick Outzen's interviews with developer Chad Henderson, State Rep. Alex Andrade, TDC Chair David Bear, Sheriff Chip Simmons and Landrum President Kara Bloomberg.

State Representative Alex Andrade, chair of the Florida House Health Care Budget Subcommittee, joins host Rick Outzen to discuss the heated budget negotiations between the House and Senate. Andrade reveals his strategy to withhold paychecks from agency heads until they comply with data sharing requirements, explains why he's refusing to fund new Hope Florida navigator positions, and addresses...

Join host Rick Outzen as he sits down with Landrum President Kara Bloomberg to discuss the company's exciting transformation and move to downtown Pensacola. In this engaging conversation, Bloomberg shares insights into Landrum's evolution from a traditional staffing company to a comprehensive people services organization, dropping "HR" from their name to reflect their expanded mi...

In this August 5, 2015 episode of Pensacola Speaks on News Talk 1370 WCOA, host Rick Outzen interviews Congressman David Jolly, who was running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Marco Rubio. The Florida Republican discusses his Pensacola family connections, his transition from freshman congressman to Senate candidate, and key policy positions important to Northwest Florida.

Join host Rick Outzen for an in-depth conversation with Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons as they discuss the sheriff's office's latest major victories in the fight against drugs and gun violence. Sheriff Simmons details two significant drug busts that netted dangerous weapons, including fully automatic firearms, large quantities of narcotics, and substantial cash seizures, explaining h...

Florida State Representative Alex Andrade joins host Rick Outzen to break down the heated budget negotiations happening in Tallahassee. In this episode, Rep. Andrade discusses the framework agreement between House and Senate leadership, his aggressive plan to eliminate over 1,600 vacant state positions that haven't been filled in six months, and the ongoing fight over a $160 million Medicaid f...

Host Rick Outzen interviews Tourist Development Council Chairman David Bear about a growing crisis affecting Pensacola's tourism industry. With over $2.5 million in tourism marketing bills going unpaid and the visitor center's utilities unpaid, the county's tourism promotion efforts have ground to a halt. Bear explains how the clerk of court's ever-changing and unpublished rules fo...

In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with developer Chad Henderson to discuss the long-awaited OLF 8 development deal set to go before the Escambia County Commission. Henderson explains how his partnership with the Wilson family and team brings proven experience from projects like Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal, which has created over 8,000 jo...

Host Rick Outzen sits down with veteran investigative journalist Duwayne Escobedo to revisit one of Escambia County's most explosive political scandals. In this candid March 2015 interview, Escobedo—who covered the story extensively for Inweekly—shares insider details about the corruption case that brought down powerful state senator-turned-county commissioner WD Childers and the mysterious de...

Episode Description: In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding Florida's $10 million Medicaid settlement with Centene Corporation and its connection to the Hope Florida Foundation. Key Topics Covered: The conversation dives deep into what Andrade calls a "bung...

In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen engages in a candid conversation with Florida State Rep. Alex Andrade about the ongoing legislative session extension to finalize the state budget. They dive into the heated debate between the House, Senate, and Governor DeSantis over competing tax cut proposals—specifically examining the tension between sales tax cuts...

In this compelling episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen speaks with attorney Brian Barr of Levin Papantonio about the recently filed federal lawsuit in the tragic shooting death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. The decorated airman was shot six times by an Okaloosa County deputy in his own apartment after a false domestic disturbance report. Barr details how the la...

In an August 2024 interview with former Florida Senate President Don Gaetz, he discussed why he opposed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's proposal to build golf courses and hotels in state parks. "My daddy taught me to follow the money, and when you do a bit of digging and find out that there was a group nobody's ever heard of before called the 'Tuskegee Dunes F...

In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen speaks with Lindsey Cannon, Executive Director of Escambia Children's Trust, about an innovative interlocal agreement with Escambia County. Cannon discusses how the Trust is working to address funding shortfalls in the county's summer youth employment program through a proposed partnership. The conversation expl...

In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen sits down with Florida State Representative Alex Andrade to discuss the latest legislative session. Rep. Andrade shares insights on his successful charter school initiative, his ongoing fight for cash bond reform, and his committee work uncovering agency mismanagement. The conversation highlights the legislature's efforts to cut taxe...

From March 2016, Nancy Fetterman and Jim Green of the Pensacola Heritage Foundation discuss plans to honor Gen. Bernardo de Gálvez, hero of the Battle of Pensacola. 

"We Don't Color On the Dog" - Jim McClellan Discusses His New Children's Book on Sea Turtle Conservation In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen interviews author Jim McClellan about his new children's book, "Starla." The book follows a female sea turtle returning to shore for her first nesting experience and the challenges she...

In this episode of "We Don't Color On the Dog," host Rick Outzen interviews Lauren Clark from United Way of West Florida about two major upcoming community events. Lauren shares exciting details about the Glitz and Gallop fundraiser on May 3rd, where attendees can enjoy Kentucky Derby festivities while supporting local initiatives. She also highlights the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive...

State Representative Alex Andrade discusses his decision to end the subcommittee probe after key witnesses refused to testify about alleged misappropriation of millions in Medicaid settlement funds. Rep. Andrade explains the established money trail, the limitations of legislative investigations versus criminal prosecutions, and his plans to craft policy solutions for the next session.

Rep. Alex Andrade exposes how $10M in public funds vanished through DeSantis' 'comically incompetent' administration as tensions explode

In this episode, we dive into Florida's controversial House Bills 1221 and 7033, which threaten to redirect tourism development funds toward minimal property tax relief. Join us as we speak with Visit Pensacola CEO Darien Schaefer about how these bills could devastate local restaurants, events, and cultural institutions while providing homeowners just $156 in tax savings. We'll explore the...

In this urgent episode, we speak with Emily Echevarria and Alesia Macklin from the Council on Aging of West Florida about the sudden funding crisis threatening vital senior volunteer programs. Learn how administrative changes at AmeriCorps are jeopardizing services that support children in schools and help elderly residents stay independent. Discover the real-world impact these programs have on ou...

From August 2024: The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has launched #UKunduGood, a social good campaign designed to ignite positive change and foster a sense of community across the University of West Florida and beyond. The campaign prompts participants to look for acts of selfless good in the community of any magnitude, from picking up litter on the street to curing cancer, and to recognize thos...

In this revealing episode, Rick Outzen interviews Florida State Representative Alex Andrade about recent committee hearings investigating the Hope Florida Foundation. Rep. Andrade discusses troubling findings regarding the foundation's operations, including allegations of improper transfers of Medicaid funds, lack of proper documentation, and connections to political action committees. The con...

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with environmental attorney Ned McWilliams from the Levin Papantonio law firm to uncover the shocking truth about PFAS contamination in our water. McWilliams, a leader in the $10 billion PFAS litigation, discusses the upcoming Earth Day screening of "How to Poison a Planet" at the Pensacola Little Theater and reveals what chemical manufacturers kn...