The Bradenton Times Podcast

In this week's episode, TBT editor Mitch Maley and local government reporter Dawn Kitterman field questions submitted by listeners.

Mark Young is an Army veteran and conservative Journalist with decades of experience as a reporter in multiple markets. Most recently, he worked as an opinion columnist for The Manatee Herald, until he was fired for being unwilling to refrain from criticisms of local Republican officials. He joins TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman for a conversation about that experience and the ways that parti...

This week, former chair of the Manatee County Republican Liberty Caucus Kevin Wright joins TBT's Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman to discuss his experience of being made a pariah by the development cartel for the sin of attempting to hold the Republicans he supported for the Manatee County Commission accountable to their campaign promises.

TBT editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the "Real Manatee County Conservatives" attack on "old guard" Republican State Attorney Ed Brodsky. They also discuss a recent appearance by Ron DeSantis on a conservative podcast that has reignited the media's fascination with whether or not the governor is taking extreme measures to obscure his height (or lack thereof) and...

TBT editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the all-new Ron DeSantis Park and how ideology, groupthink, and the casting out of dissenters are impeding progress on local issues.

TBT Editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss an increasingly top-heavy Manatee County administration, a viral cartoon lampooning your county commissioners, the New College/USF land deal, and the raucous state of Republican politics in Manatee County.

TBT editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss recent reporting on the veteran housing project, as well as Mrs. Kitterman's recent investigation into the county's red-flag-ridden effort to outsource its human resources services.

TBT Editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss a circular firing squad in GOP politics that rippled from Washington to Manatee County this week, as Republicans argue over who is a "real conservative" and who is a RINO.

This week, TBT Editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss Lee Washington's recently reported whistleblower complaint, Charlie Bishop's county administrator contract, and candidates in the 2024 District 3 BOCC race.

TBT Editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the Manatee County Commission's decision to remove historical resources from the clerk of the court, hire Charlie Bishop as the permanent county administrator, and enact a policy that would punish any non-profit that is "affiliated" with Planned Parenthood.

Brice Claypoole is a 15-year-old Manatee County environmental activist and author of the blog The Kid Who Cares. Brice joins TBT's Mitch Maley this week to discuss local environmental issues, including the recent decision by the Manatee County Commission to gut our wetland protection policies. Brice's blog can be found at www.thekidwhocares.com.

TBT Publisher and 22-year Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash joins Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman this week to discuss the county gutting its wetland protections and a potential change of plans for the vacant county administrator position.

TBT Editor Mitch Maley and local government reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the county's shady handling of proposed changes to wetland policies, the proposed island parking garage, and a charter school campus that was recently approved despite concerns over potential safety issues at the site.

TBT Editor Mitch Maley and local government reporter Dawn Kitterman run down the week in Manatee County politics, including the search for a new county administrator, the reverse course on a veteran housing project, and Commissioner George Kruse's "rebranded" substack.

TBT editor Mitch Maley and local government reporter Dawn Kitterman run down a busy week in Manatee County politics, including recently announced utility rate increases and the mystery of who is currently running Manatee County Government.

Candy Luther is a local political activist concerned with animal rights and water quality issues. In 2018, she ran for Manatee County Commission. In this week's episode, she joins TBT Editor Mitch Maley for a discussion on those topics and what advice she would offer to other members of the community who may be considering a grassroots run for office.

For the 100th episode of The Bradenton Times Podcast, publisher and former 22-year Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash joins TBT Editor Mitch Maley and investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman to discuss the state of Manatee County politics

TBT Editor Mitch Maley and investigative journalist Dawn Kitterman discuss the fatal shooting of a 7-year-old boy at a Tampa beach on July 4th, while following up on reporting from Sunday's edition of The Bradenton Times.

TBT Editor Mitch Maley is joined this week by investigative reporter Dawn Kitterman to discuss her reporting on the "newsletter" incident regarding Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, as well as the state attorney's decision in the DUI case of Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse.

TBT editor Mitch Maley and local government reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh's pending resignation and recap the week in local politics.

Local radio luminary and pickleball junkie Henry Raines joins Mitch Maley this week to discuss the curious case of David Grusch, a former US intelligence officer who has claimed whistleblower status, alleging that the intelligence community has withheld extensive classified information about deeply covert programs that include the possession of retrieved intact and partially intact crafts of non-h...

Local restauranter Bob Slicker of Slicker's Eatery joins the podcast this week to talk about the second annual concert to benefit humanitarian aid in Ukraine, which takes place this Saturday from 3-7 p.m. at the Center on AMI. Bob also tells us about his trip to Poland following last year's event, where he was able to meet Ukrainian refugees and see firsthand the supplies provided by funds from la...

TBT reporter Dawn Kitterman sits down with Ginger McCallum from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense and Carol Resigno from Brady United Against Gun Violence to discuss the implications of Florida's new permitless carry statute, which goes into effect July 1, as well as the Manatee County Commission's decidedly pro-gun culture.

TBT Editor and Columnist Mitch Maley discusses the Manatee County School Board's selection of a new superintendent at Tuesday's meeting.

This week, TBT editor Mitch Maley and staff reporter Dawn Kitterman discuss the 2023 legislative session in Tallahassee and some of the most troubling legislation that was passed with support from our local representatives in the House and Senate.