The Bradenton Times Podcast

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This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the BOCC boat ramp vote, Congressmen Buchanan and Steube's votes on a bill to further reduce wetland and hazardous discharge protections, the Susie Wiles interview, and much, much more!

This week, Mitch discusses Democrats flipping the mayoral race in Miami for the first time in three decades, President Trump's wild week, the flip-flop on releasing the second strike videos of a boat in Venezuela, the potential mergers for Warner Bros., and more.

Back after a week off for the holiday, Mitch & Dawn discuss the Manatee County Commission's vote for a new chairperson, and Mitch's column on what is really driving the push for war in Venezuela.

Glenn Pearson is a Democrat running for the District 16 House seat currently held by Vern Buchanan. Glenn joins TBT's Mitch Maley to discuss why he's running and what he thinks Democrats must do to meet the current moment in American politics.

Mitch and Dawn discuss a book on how social media is changing childhood development, the Manatee County Commission's recent denial of a dubious development ploy, Dems caving on the shutdown, and much more!

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the new high school approved for Lakewood Ranch, Tuesday's election results, massive layoffs, President Trump's 60-minute interview, and his pardon of a crypto exec, who recently enriched his family's exchange.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the proposal to change port oversight, citizens pleading with state legislators to reverse SB 180, the SOE audit, ICE hiring faux pas, and dueling efforts to "protect" the upcoming elections.

Manatee County School Board Member Heather Felton joins TBT Editor Mitch Maley to discuss the Schools of Hope fiasco, our overemphasis on standardized testing, as well as what the school district is getting right for families, students, and the community.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss a blogger's claim that Joe and Mitch are "breaking up the coalition" in local politics by being critical of the Trump administration, Florida's push to lower the age to purchase firearms, the upcoming "No Kings" protests, and much more.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the Manatee County Commission's proposal to name a roadway after conservative podcaster and political organizer Charlie Kirk, local crackdowns on illegal casinos, the new editor at CBS News, President Trump's politically charged speech to Navy soldiers, and much more.

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TBT Publisher Joe McClash and Editor Mitch Maley discuss the organized attack on TBT following Maley's column on the weaponization of Charlie Kirk's shooting.

This week, former Republican candidate for the Florida House D72 seat Richard Green joins TBT editor Mitch Maley to debate Mitch's controversial column on the weaponization of Charlie Kirk's killing and the response from the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the push to privatize New College, Florida's move toward eliminating vaccine requirements, Ron DeSantis' effort to remain relevant, the Department of War, India cozying up to China and Russia, and much more.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss Florida's war on public art, the Manatee County Commission's decision to join the fight against SB 180, whether Florida is ready for peak hurricane season, and more!

This week, Mitch & Dawn discuss the latest from President Trump and his administration, Manatee County's new superintendent, the county's ongoing battle with the state, and more!

To mark the 200th episode of The Bradenton Times Podcast. TBT Publisher Joe McClash joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss President Trump's threat to end vote-by-mail, the Manatee County Commission's decision to cancel Thursday's vote on wetland protections, and the county's new garbage pickup policies.

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This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the Congressional war over redistricting, a beauty pageant winner's complaint against a Florida Congressman, the Bradenton City Council's newest member, a teen curfew in Manatee County, and more.

This week, Brice Claypool sits in for Dawn Kitterman. Mitch and Brice discuss the so-called Big Beautiful Bill's impacts on our energy independence and vital environmental issues, and whether or not Democrats are meeting the moment as Republicans show signs of fracturing over the Epstein files and support for Israel's war in Gaza.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss flooding and ballooning costs at the ICE's Everglades detention center; the response to catastrophic flooding in Texas, and what that suggests about hurricane readiness in Florida; and the Trump administration abruptly closing the book on Jeffery Epstein.

This week, Manatee County Commissioner Tal Siddique joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss issues in District 3 as well as the county at large, including traffic and development issues.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the BOCC's denial of a development application for increased density near a flood-prone area of east county, the ceasefire between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, and troubling new requirements for those seeking visas.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the hiring of a new deputy county administrator, drama within the Manatee County Commission, and the possibility of World War III.