The Ryan Gorman Show

Florida Political Strategist Steve Schale examines stronger Democratic early turnout, questions about the state’s registration gap and the Republican Election Day surge he expects could determine how competitive the races become. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Elections Deputy Editor Jacob Rubashkin explains what goes into forecasting House, Senate and Florida races, and where uncertainty remains in the polling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Gallup poll finds the economy, healthcare and the Iran war leading voters’ concerns, with notable differences in priorities among Republicans, Democrats and independents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House Correspondent Jon Decker discusses Trump’s planned Florida rally and the cancellation of his weekend campaign stops in Kansas and Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An FIU poll of Cuban Americans in Miami-Dade finds strong support for pressure on Cuba’s government alongside opposition to deporting Cubans without criminal records and support for resuming immigration benefits processing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputies say a Miami-Dade man struck a child with a handgun after a group of kids played “ding dong ditch,” leaving the boy needing stitches and the man facing felony charges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Law enforcement urges parents to check Florida’s sex offender registry before trick-or-treating, as Hillsborough deputies announce arrests for registration and supervision violations and explain Halloween restrictions for offenders under supervision. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Skittles move ahead of Reese’s in CandyStore.com’s sales-based Florida Halloween rankings, while candy corn remains a strong seller despite its unpopular reputation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan shares a Latin version of “Only in Florida” for Nathalie Rodriguez after she wasn’t sold on his original state anthem. This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners weigh in on Ryan’s “Only in Florida” song, from enthusiastic praise to criticism that it reduces the state to headlines and stereotypes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WNBA player Sophie Cunningham criticizes skipping the national anthem and speaks about her pride in being American. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why Brewers superfan Amy Williams went viral after celebrating Milwaukee’s championship, and why Ryan recognized her.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tampa City Council votes 4-3 to approve a Rays community benefits agreement committing $21 million to local projects, while a separate Hillsborough County agreement still needs approval. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Governor DeSantis declaring “Seminole Wind” Florida’s new anthem, Ryan shares his own song, “Only in Florida,” which he thinks might be a bit better.  This episode includes AI-generated content. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch breaks down the final St. Pete Polls survey of Florida’s statewide races with five days left until Election Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rays’ season ends with a 4-1 loss to Milwaukee, and Ryan says the blame belongs on Dana and Chris Trenkmann.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UCF Political Scientist Dr. Aubrey Jewett explains the proposed changes to Florida’s rainy-day fund and property taxes on agricultural equipment, including the arguments for and against each amendment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan argues that Amendment 3 was rushed onto the ballot to boost Republican turnout, while examining competing claims about tax relief and the uneven impact on local services. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A look at the seven toss-up Senate races that could determine the majority, the role of candidate quality and the political environment, and why Florida remains a tougher pickup for Democrats. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

White House Correspondent Jon Decker discusses Trump’s return to South Carolina as polling points to a more competitive Senate race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Correspondent Rory O’Neill examines reporting that Democratic operatives recruited a second Dan Sullivan to confuse Alaska voters, the campaign denials and how ranked-choice voting complicates the alleged strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Republican internal poll shows Amy Acton leading Vivek Ramaswamy by eight points, with respondents familiar with his controversial ad more likely to say it increased their support for Acton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Flooding continues along Florida’s Atlantic coast after peak king tides.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listeners react to Ryan’s “Only in Florida” song, the Rays’ World Series loss and his interview with Byron Donalds, including the debate over high gas prices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An update on the Florida mother accused of leaving four children without overnight adult supervision, as police say she refused to fly home even after her son was hospitalized. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.