In this episode, we talk with the author of, "Oh, Florida! How America's Weirdest State Influences the Rest of the Country." Listen as the veteran newspaper reporter and one of the foremost experts on "The Sunshine State" explains the origins of the "Florida Man." From scary animals, to Disney World, to hurricanes to climate change, Florida makes news day-in, day-out, just for being Florida. It's where one-of-a-kind politicians, too much humidity, too many drugs, gated communities and retirees mix, to form the perfect storm. But don't worry, he says, it's still a wonderful place to live!
He can be reached on Twitter @craigtimes
Axelbank Reports History and Today can be found on Twitter at @axelbankhistory
