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Central Florida Seen & Heard'Living in the shadow': A family of Mexican immigrants tells their Florida storyNine of the Arroyo family siblings — along with their parents Donaciano Arroyo and Maria Vaca — are shown in a family photo taken, perhaps in the 1980s, before family members moved from Mexico to the U.S. in the 1990s. A tenth sibling — an undocument woman being referred to here as "Ave" — is not shown. Familly members say they believe she was taking the picture.(Family snapshot / Courtesy of the Arroyo family)Immigrant families are everywhere in Florida.A third of the state’s children live in those families, according to 2021 data from the Annie E. Casey FoundationMany...
2023-08-1107 minCentral Florida Seen & HeardSpotlight on the Immigration Divide: Mills-50's role in Orlando culture Quay Hu (center), owner of Qreate Coffee, speaks with Ricky Ly (left), special consultant for this episode of Spotlight, and WMFE's Nicole Darden Creston (right).(Julian Bond / WMFE)This week, WMFE is reporting on some of the issues surrounding Florida’s new immigration law, SB1718. It took effect at the beginning of July.So for Spotlight this week, WMFE's Nicole Darden Creston went to one of the Orlando neighborhoods where immigration and culture meet – the Mills-50 district. Orange County is home to Central Florida’s largest Asian-American population.After the Vietnam War, the Catholic Charities refuge...
2023-08-1011 minCentral Florida Seen & HeardUndocumented students face new challenges under Florida's immigration law A map hangs in a Hope classroom. (Danielle Prieur)Florida’s new immigration law has been in place for a month now. As part of our series Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide, WMFE’s Danielle Prieur takes a look at the impact on undocumented students.A note: We have changed the name of one of our sources in this story to Michael to protect his identity, and have not used Alejandra’s last name for the same reasons.From Nigeria to UCF: one student's journeyMichael is a 22-year-old junior at UCF...
2023-08-1003 minCentral Florida Seen & HeardUndocumented fear: how Florida's new law affects migrants & hospitalsValente Ruiz, 43 of Apopka, died due to COVID-19 in May 2021. Valente was an undocumented immigrant. He and his family are from Mexico. They crossed the Rio Grande into America in 2005 hoping to find more economic opportunity.(Joe Mario Pedersen / 90.7 WMFE News)Silvia Ruiz remembers the sound of her father's labored breathing in the days before he died. Two years ago, he got sick with COVID-19 but delayed seeking the medical care she says he clearly needed because he was undocumented and afraid. Many in healthcare fear other undocumented immigrants may suffer the same fate due to recent...
2023-08-0903 minCentral Florida Seen & HeardA word on words as WMFE covers Florida’s new immigration law Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 1718 into law on May 10. The new immigration law went into effect July 1. (Brendan Byrne / WMFE)WMFE’s first newsroom-wide multimedia series focusing on immigration rolls out this week. Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide explores the impacts of the state’s new immigration law SB 1718 which went into effect at the beginning of July.The series will focus on the history of immigration in Florida, why supporters say this law is needed, and how it’s affecting all people in our community. WMFE’s vision is to lead the community conversation based on...
2023-08-0906 minCentral Florida Seen & HeardCentral Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divides The Economy Maria is an undocumented farm worker in Florida. (Talia Blake / 90.7 WMFE News)Many businesses in Florida are navigating murky waters as they try to figure out the state’s new immigration laws. WMFE’s Talia Blake continues our series Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide with a look at the cost to businesses and undocumented workers.For this story, we are using only the first name of the undocumented immigrant we spoke with. Her name is Maria.Maria's Search for SafetyMaria and her husband fled their home in Tamaulipas, Mexico in 2...
2023-08-0803 minCentral Florida Seen & HeardImmigration Divide: Past and present with a lawmaker and a historianThis week, WMFE is reporting on some of the issues surrounding Florida’s new immigration law, SB-1718. It took effect at the beginning of July.The law limits social services for undocumented immigrants, tightens E-Verify requirements for businesses with at least 25 employees, and requires hospitals that get Medicaid dollars to ask for a patient's immigration status, among other things.While Florida is taking a tough stance on immigration, this has not always been the case.As part of our series, “Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide,” WMFE’s Talia Blake spoke with Republic...
2023-08-0708 minCentral Florida Seen & HeardIntroducing Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide, a series exploring immigrationNext week, WMFE News will begin airing a series called Central Florida Seen and Heard: Immigration Divide.The series will explore the impacts of the state’s new immigration law SB 1718 which went into effect at the beginning of July.The law has stepped up requirements on businesses to verify the immigration status of employees using a system called E-Verify. It has made it illegal to transport undocumented people across state lines, and requires hospitals to ask about a person’s immigration status.Florida has also stopped accepting out-of-state driver's licenses for undocumented peop...
2023-08-0406 min
90.7 WMFE's IntersectionIntersection: Sanford City leaders reflect on Trayvon Martin case; Stand Your Ground laws 10 years onThis week WMFE is marking 10 years since Trayvon Martin was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer while walking home to his father’s house in Sanford. We’re examining Trayvon’s legacy and asking what’s changed in the decade since then.
2022-02-2400 min90.7 WMFE's IntersectionIntersection: Trayvon Martin, 10 years on; Miya Foundation; Black History & nerd cultureOn this episode of Intersection we talk with WMFE News Director LaToya Dennis and Morning Edition Host Nicole Darden Creston about Travyon Martin’s legacy, 10 years after he was killed by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Sanford.
2022-02-1700 min90.7 WMFE's IntersectionIntersection: fighting hate speech; tackling health disparitiesThis week on Intersection we’ll hear more about the hate group behind last weekend’s neo-Nazi demonstration. Susan Corke of the Southern Poverty Law Center tells WMFE’s Joe Byrnes that while this group has a frightening ideology- they’ve dwindled in size in recent years.
2022-02-0300 min90.7 WMFE's IntersectionIntersection year in review: the pandemic; the environment; space explorationOn this episode of Intersection we’ll look back at the milestones in the second year of the pandemic and what’s in store for 2022, with WMFE health reporter Abe Aboraya and WLRN health reporter Verónica Zaragovia. WMFE's Amy Green discusses the highlights from a year of environmental reporting. And space reporter Brendan Byrne runs through the milestones for astronaut launches and deep space exploration.
2021-12-2300 min
WMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoFrank Murray and Cindy Murray“I almost ran them over and the guy turned around, and it was Bob Hope."
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2019-08-2900 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoAndrea Jiraud and Alex Banks“I never thought I would ever leave public housing typically because you're led to believe sometimes that you can't."
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2019-08-0100 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoMordecai Walker and Andrew Mordecai Walker“The alligator had come in the house and was standing up on his tall looking into the baby bed where I was lying."
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2019-07-1800 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoAlma I. Javier and Malinda Santiago Torres“You’re alive… but you don’t know what’s happening, what year you’re in.”
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2019-07-1100 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoSusiann Reynolds-Akapelwa and Mickey Reynolds“The driver who hit us was on her phone. She wasn’t paying attention."
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2019-06-2700 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoHelen Galloway and Kena Lewis“I was about the only one there to start with."
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2019-06-1900 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoAlice McMahon and Anne Domescek“We all ... huddled together like a bunch of little puppies to try and keep warm."
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2019-06-1200 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoVal Demings and Jerry Demings“We have been able to accomplish the hopes and dreams of our parents."
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2019-06-0600 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoCindy LaVigne and Chris LaVigne“You've brought me farther left and I've brought you farther right, so we're both kind of right in the middle."
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2019-06-0400 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoDr. Son Chau and Dr. Annie Chau“How are you able to work so hard every day but you're still so happy?”
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2019-06-0400 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoLinda and Grey Chapin"When I was... about where you are now, girls were just beginning to think that they could do other things."
2019-05-3003 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoLeah, Lennox and Paula Flynn"I tell Leah, even now, the three Ps: persevere, practice and pray."
2019-05-2804 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoAnna and Ida Eskamani"I wish she was here to live the life that she really deserved."
2019-05-2303 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoWilna Destin and Lorena Jimenez"It's a big motivation for me to keep fighting."
2019-05-1703 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoLyn and David Berelsman"He said, 'I go in there every week and get a haircut ..."
2019-05-1604 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoGilda and Audrey"Finally he pointed to me and said, 'Just say goodbye to your mom.'"
2019-05-0903 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoKali Pawless and Sam Solomon"I could have lost my whole relationship and my whole family."
2019-05-0203 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoKenneth Sanchez and Karina Ledesma"In one second, my mom knew who I was."
2019-05-0103 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoTucker Gibbs, Denny Gibbs and Emilie Gibbs"Free-range chickens are the best, so why not free-range children?"
2019-04-2504 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoAnn Hellmuth and Jean Eckles Siegfried"It was the most wonderful, moving thing to see."
2019-04-1803 minWMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoA preview of StoryCorps: Orlando"What's your favorite thing about Orlando?" "It has to be the people."
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2019-03-1400 min
WMFE In-DepthOne Year After Irma, Everglades City Struggles to RebuildState climate change denial leaves coastal communities on their own to face the risks. By Amy Green Florida Center for Investigative Reporting This report, part of an FCIR series on climate change, was produced in partnership with WMFE, the NPR member station in Orlando. Click on the player below to hear a radio version. EVERGLADES […]
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2018-09-0900 minWMFE In-DepthWith Governor and Legislators in Denial, This Tiny Florida Town Tries to Adapt to Climate ChangeYankeetown looks to natural environment for protection By Amy Green Florida Center for Investigative Reporting This report, part of an FCIR series on climate change, was produced in partnership with WMFE, the NPR member station in Orlando. Click on the player below to hear a radio version. YANKEETOWN, Florida – While Florida state government bans […]
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2018-07-0800 min
Life After PulseLife After Pulse IntroductionLife After Pulse. A podcast looking back and also looking forward one year after 49 people were killed and more than 50 injured after a gunman opened fire at the Pulse nightclub.
2017-06-0600 min2017-06-0600 min2017-06-0600 min2017-06-0600 min2017-06-0600 min2017-06-0600 min2017-06-0600 minLife After PulsePulse One Year LaterIn WMFE’s special one-hour program marking one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting, we hear from survivors about what the next year will look like. We hear from syndicated columnist Dan Savage about how the shooting changed the LGBT community across the country, and we look into plans for a permanent memorial at the nightclub – all scored with music about and inspired by the shooting.
2017-06-0600 min
WMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Citizens United must goThe citizens United Case must be overturned. Church and State must be separate. This attack by the right wing must end.
The state republican party was the big loser in the election.
2012-11-0901 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Political LessonsThis week Billy Manes talks about President Obama's victory and the political lessons to be learned.
Considering the results of Tuesday's election, will honesty and social compassion prevail in future political races?
2012-11-0901 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Central Florida leadershipWe have been spoiled with Leaders from our area in the State Capital. Next session however, we will not have a voice in a leadership roll.
However Central Florida will again have strong voices in the 2015-2016 session.
2012-11-0400 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Deirdre Macnab Issues on the BallotAgain this year we have Constitutional Amendments on the ballot. What do the proposed amendments mean and what will they change?
Educate yourself and be ready to make an informed decision this election season.
2012-10-1901 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan FL Constitutional AmendmentsOrlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the proposed constitutional amendments on the 2012 ballot.
Learn more about the 2012 Florida constitutional amendments on the November ballot. The issues include reproductive rights, health care and property taxes.
2012-10-1901 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Westgate Resorts Owner EmailThis week Billy Manes talks about the email sent by Westgate Resorts owner David Siegel to his employees advising them to vote against President Obama.
David Siegel, owner of Westgate Resorts, sent an email to his 7,000 employees Monday advising them to vote against President Barack Obama.
2012-10-1201 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal One month to the electionIt's time to start thinking about your votes. The Amendments, Merit retention of The Supreme Court Justices and the policies and candidates to support.
Forget the TV commercials for politicians, it's time to think beyond the election to the return of Car salesmen on the tube.
2012-10-1201 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Redistricting success or failureLast time Floridians changed our constitution, we approved amendments 5 and 6 allowing for fairer districts. We have now had our first test with the primary election.
You still need good candidates no matter how the district looks.
2012-10-0601 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Ammunition DetectionOrlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about "Weapondetect". The device can detect the chemical signature of the primer and powder charge in a bullet.
The development of the "Comprehensive ELTRO-SIGNATURE INDETIFIER” (CSI)", a joint venture of DKLABS of Virginia and Florida's Emerging Growth Institute will enable detection of a nearby bullet before it reaches an entrance.
2012-10-0601 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Deirdre Macnab One vote does countYour vote is important this year. Look at how many times throughout history a single vote made the difference.
It is your duty as an American to vote and to make an informed decision.
2012-09-2801 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Won't Back DownThis week Billy Manes talks about the new film "Won't Back Down". It's backed by billionaire Philip Anschutz and promotes parent trigger laws.
The new movie “Won’t Back Down” is funded by Walden Media, a company owned by conservative mogul and charter school advocate Philip Anschutz.
2012-09-2801 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Sick Leave on BallotAgree or Disagree with the proposal, the proponents of the Sick Leave Initiative met the burden to be on the Ballot in Orange County.
Orange county elected officials are duty bound to grant the petitioners the right to be on the ballot.
2012-09-2100 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Amendment 8Orlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about Amendment 8, also known as the Florida Religious Freedom Amendment that will be on the November 6th ballot.
Amendment eight will eliminate a provision in the State constitution that prevents public funds from subsidizing religious organizations.
2012-09-2101 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Paid time off for part time employeesOrange County is debating adding Paid Time Off for part time employees. This is bad for business.
Many employees are part time for seasonal reasons of the employer or lifestyle choices for the employee. To add paid time off would be a burdon for small businesses.
2012-09-1400 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Sick Time Likely Off Nov. BallotThis week Billy Manes talks about the Orange County Board of Commissioners vote to delay and revise the sick time initiative.
The Orange County Board of commissioners voted to delay the worker sick time initiative. The delay will likely keep the measure off the November 6th ballot.
2012-09-1401 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Deirdre Macnab Cost of Health CareA young South Floridian lost his arm while escaping an alligator. Can he escape the high costs of health care.
Florida is number 2 in uncovered families in the nation. Healthcare reform will go a long way to fix this.
2012-09-0700 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Walk on ByOrlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the art exhibition "Walk on By" part of the Corridor Project.
Wednesday morning September 5th a group of Orlando artists presented “Walk on By,” part of the Corridor Project. An outdoor art museum without a fixed location.
2012-09-0601 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Climate changeThe climate change skeptics will have to change their opinions as it becomes evident that climate change is a fact.
Time to blame someone for climate change, who will it be.
2012-08-3000 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Republican National ConventionOrlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the information we're not hearing from the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
The Republican National Convention is currently gathering in Tampa. There has been plenty of coverage on the speeches and audience response, but where is the analysis?
2012-08-3001 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Mica versus AdamsThe recent congressional race showed the voters can tell the difference between attacks and alternatives.
Sandy Adams could not show an alternative for the voters, instead she relied on attacking her opponent.
2012-08-2400 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Earned Sick Time InitiativeThis week Billy Manes talks about the earned sick time initiative and the politicians and business groups that are attempting to remove the initiative from the ballot.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a study reporting that lack of paid sick leave can prevent people from getting the health care services they need.
2012-08-2401 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Jessica Bryce Young | YA NovelsOrlando Weekly's Jessica Bryce Young talks about the rise in popularity of young adult novels, by readers of all ages. There are many reasons young adult novels appeal to all readers.
2012-08-1701 min
WMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Mayor Teresa JacobsThis week Billy Manes talks about Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and her views on county wide domestic partnership registry.
2012-02-0801 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Governor Scott is great for jobsWho should get the Credit for new unemployment numbers in the state.
Love him or hate him, Rick Scott deserves credit for creating jobs in the State.
2012-02-0800 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Protests against SOPAOrlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the Protests against SOPA The Stop Online Piracy Act that took place on January 18th.
Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about the January 18th series of coordinated protests that occurred against he Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA).
2012-01-3101 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Presidential DebateIs it a debate or is it fight club?
The Florida presidential debate makes for entertaining televison but it is not very presidential in nature. Insults, fights, personal attacks. What candidate should you vote for?.
2012-01-3100 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Mitt RomneyThis week Billy Manes talks about Mitt Romney's finances and his relationship with Full Sail University.
2012-01-2001 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Bullying and HazingIt's time to get tough on bullying and hazing.
Bullying and Hazing is something no child should ever be subject to.
2012-01-2000 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Affordable Care ActErin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about how the number of uninsured Floridians has grown and how the affordable care act could provide much needed help.
2012-01-1301 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Sales Tax CollectionFlorida needs to collect Sales Tax on Online purchases.
The state needs to bring back to Florida the millions of dollars in Sales Tax paid to online retailers.
2012-01-1301 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Republican Party AnalysisThis week Billy Manes talks about the Republican National Convention in Tampa and has his analysis of the Iowa Caucus results.
2012-01-0901 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Orlando HomelessOrlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about the issues facing the homeless in Downtown Orlando.
Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly talks about homelessness in Downtown Orlando and the fees that shelters charge.
2012-01-0901 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Voter suppressionThis week Billy Manes talks about the new Florida voter registration law and how it's being challenged.
Who is allowed to vote these days? Since House Bill 1355 passed earlier this year many are calling for the law to be reviewed.
2012-01-0901 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Republican PrimaryThe Republican primary process has failed the strongest candidates.
The Presidential primary process has once again turned into a farce with the candidates who offer the best for the future of the country being overlooked.
2012-01-0900 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt SunRailWith the commuter rail service coming soon, we should thank those who made it possible.
Many local political leaders took great risks to bring SunRail to Central Florida. They need to be applauded.
2012-01-0901 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Term LimitsThe Florida Legislature needs to get rid of term limits.
Members of The Florida Legislature spend time hustling for the Speaker's job instead of going about the business of working for Florida. It's a consequence of term limits. That needs to change.
2012-01-0900 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Create new JobsShould public dollars be used as an incentive to create jobs in Florida?
Reducing the unemployment numbers is important. Giving public funds to employers to keep jobs in the state and create new ones is a good use of taxpayer's funds.
2011-12-1701 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Orlando Domestic-Partnership RegistryThis week Billy Manes talks about Orlando's approval of the Domestic-Partnership Registry.
Orlando's City Council voted unanimously to enact the Domestic-Partnership Registry, which will be open to gay and straight couples starting January 12th.
2011-12-1701 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan | Drug ShortagesOrlando Weekly's Erin Sullivan talks about how many medications are in large demand but are in short supply.
Erin Sullivan from the Orlando Weekly shares her experince with prescription drug shortages and talks about how manufacturers are not required to report the reasons of shortages to the FDA.
2011-12-0901 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Sarah Rumpf Primary Voting DatesFlorida should be able to vote first in the primaries.
The moving Target of Primary election dates should end. Who represents America better, small states who vote early or a big one like Florida. We should have a bigger say in who the candidate is.
2011-12-0900 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal Prison SentencingMany punishments in Florida do not fit the crime. The Governor wants to save the state some money. Look at the prison system. Many inmates are in prison when they can better serve the community out of prison and getting back to work.
2011-12-0200 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Campaign financeThis week Billy Manes talks about the influence of corporate dollars in state politics.
2011-12-0201 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Expanded GamblingDestination Casino Resorts may come to Florida. Is it a good bet?
Resort Casino executives claim that by expanding Gambling in the state, we will add jobs and improve the economy. Or will it just drive other hotels and resorts out of business?
2011-11-2901 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Orlando Sentinel LayoffsThis week the Orlando Sentinel cut back on staff. Erin takes a look at the relevance of print media and how it is often the source for blogs and tweets.
The Orlando Sentinel cut back on staff this week. Erin Sullivan takes a look at the relevance of newspapers in the digital landscape and how many blogs and tweets use print media as their main source of news.
2011-11-2901 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Fetal PersonhoodWith the ballot measure defeated in Mississippi it is not time to rest.
Attention will turn to other states like Florida to define Fetal Personhood in upcoming ballot measures. Maybe we should do more to look after those "persons" already here.
2011-11-1701 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Sarah Rumpf Citizens InsuranceWith the Hurricane season ending, it's time to look at fixing Citizens Insurance
We may not have sustained damage this Hurricane season but we all one day will with the underfunding of the state run Citizens Insurance unless the legislature fixes the program soon.
2011-11-1600 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Job creation in FloridaGood news for unemployment numbers but bad news for types of jobs created.
The Florida unemployment rate has dropped but the kind of jobs created are nothing to be proud of. Low paying jobs have added workers, high paying jobs have not. The income gap continues to also widen in the state.
2011-11-1101 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Bill Segal, Taxes on the wealthyRestore taxes on the wealthy to Clinton and Regan era levels as a balanced approach to deficit reduction.
Compromise is needed in the Republican Party to raise taxes on the richest Americans as a balanced approach to tackle the deficit.
2011-11-1100 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt Privatizing Florida PrisonsA good way to get Floridians back to work is through the Privatization of Government run programs like prisons.
Trying to privatize the entire prison system in Florida is facing some setbacks. One way to create more jobs in the state is by taking the work release and placement program private.
2011-11-0401 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Margot Knight Exit InterviewMargot Knight was a polarizing figure in the Central Florida Arts Community.
Margot Knight, former United Arts President and CEO will be remembered for much in the Central Florida Arts community. Billy takes on the naysayers who spent more time trying to bring her down than support her work in Orlando.
2011-11-0401 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Sarah Rumpf talks RegulationsRegulations do not help the economy.
To regulate or deregulate. Regulation does not work. It does not help the economy, unemployment or business growth.
2011-10-2700 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Halloween and HealthIt may be Halloween but the real scare is what is happening to the Florida Agency for Health care Administration.
With the removal of the head of the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, we have already seen less regulation, more problems and a health system in shambles.
2011-10-2701 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Fred Leonhardt RedistrictingForget the political battle on the Federal Level, we have a big battle looming in Florida
Every 10 years the political districts are redrawn. What does that mean for current office holders and potential candidates.
2011-10-2001 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Why does the Governor hate the ArtsGovernor Rick Scott wants less funding for education which he deems less worthy.
With his goal to create 700 000 new jobs, The Governor is turning his attention to education programs that do not create enough jobs like anthropology. Funny, it seems his own daughter has what Governor Scott would call a worthless degree in Anthropology.
2011-10-2001 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Erin Sullivan Occupy Wall StreetOccupy Wall Street and The Tea Party have much in common.
The Protests to occupy Wall Street are seen as a grass root effort to change the way things are done. Sound familiar? The Tea Party have the same claim. What they share and what is different between these two anti-establishment organizations.
2011-10-1301 minWMFE - Talking Politics PodcastTalking Politics | Sarah Rumpf Procrastinating PoliticiansTo run or not to run, that is the question.
With the recent delay of Candidates entering the Republican race, the question arises who does this serve? Not the American public. Either get in or get out, just decide and let's get on with the race.
2011-10-1201 minWMFE - Orlando Weekly's PodcastOrlando Weekly | Billy Manes Come Out With PrideBeyond the dancing, the parade and the music, The Annual Come Out With Pride Celebration this weekend is all about looking to what the gay community has achieved and the challenges still ahead.
2011-10-0901 min