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Seeking Rents – The PodcastChallenging corporate power — and winningIn this episode: The first twins of Florida politics — Anna Eskamani, a state representative from Orlando, and Ida Eskamani, a long-time advocate in the Florida Legislature who now organizes in state legislatures across the country — join the podcast to talk about corporate influence in the Sunshine State and how to defeat it. Hint: It takes a lot of hard work. (Note: Ida Eskamani appeared on the show in her personal capacity.)Questions or comments? Send ‘em to Garcia.JasonR@gmail.comListen to the show: Apple | SpotifyWatch the show: YouTube Get ful...2024-11-1859 min
Why Are We Like This?Interview: Thomas' Own Great Resignation, Miami & Tallahassee Check-In, feat. Ryan Ray & Ida EskamaniWe're joined for this episode by longtime friend and guest Ryan Ray (@ryanray_Fla) who talked through the latest spates of Miami corruption and local politics, the changes afoot at New College of Florida, and Iowa caucus predictions. Ryan stuck around as we talked with Ida Eskamani (@Ida_v_e) to preview the toxic legislative calendar coming out of Tallahassee and threatening to afflict our state. Along with his podcast Tropical Depression, Ryan is also starting up the Florida Signal, a news site that will cover the Sunshine State, so stay tuned! 2024-01-161h 22
Sithty MinutesThe Eskamani Dyad - Rep. Eskamani and Ida EskamaniWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés and Paula have Florida's Dyad in the Force, Rep. Eskamani, and her twin sister Ida Eskamani to discuss the victories in Florida's progressive movements, and how to build effective campaigns in a state that has been a stronghold for the Empire. Come for the sounds of people booing DeSantis, stay for the Florida Joy and the most fascinating Lightning Round! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Rep. Eskamani @AnnaforFlorida...2023-09-291h 07Why Are We Like This?I Know Everything Sucks Yeah And This Is (Not) Gonna Be The Last Time You Hear Us Complain - Florida Legislative Session Preview feat. Ida EskamaniOur humble podcast achieves the rare Eskamani Trifecta as we welcome back Ida Eskamani to help us preview what promises to be Florida's most unhinged legislative session in living memory, with GOP supermajorities in both houses and a governor focused on earning national conservative bona fides. We discuss the threats to groups like renters, LGBTQ Floridians, Black communities, and undocumented immigrants and their families. Super fun stuff, but we wrap up on a high note with our Oscar picks. 2023-01-261h 07Why Are We Like This?INTERVIEW: Of Mice and Men Who Are Into Men feat. Ida EskamaniWe talked with Ida V. Eskamani (@ida_v_e) about Florida's place in the war on LGBTQ+ rights, and the moving target that is straight-cisgendered hate for nonbinary people. Schools and scholastic sports are the new battlegrounds, and it all comes to a head with the passage of the "Don't Say Gay" bill in 2022. 2022-11-0149 min
Florida This WeekTallahassee Power Grab, Disney v Desantis Costs, Affordable Housing, Solar Power Bill VetoedIda Eskamani is a political advocate and organizer. She has worked as a public policy director for a number of Florida organizations to expand democracy, criminal justice reform, and community wealth issues.Sean Shaw is an attorney, former Candidate for Florida Attorney General and a DemocratDeborah Tamargo is the immediate past President of the Florida Federation of Republican Womenand Rosemary Goudreau O’Hara is the former Editorial Page Editor for the South-Florida Sun SentinelFlorida mayors try to stop another power grab by Tallahassee….Will taxpayers be on the hook for the G...2022-04-2926 min
WMFE Presents StoryCorps OrlandoAnna and Ida Eskamani"I wish she was here to live the life that she really deserved."2019-05-2303 min
WMFE In-DepthAnna and Ida Eskamani"I wish she was here to live the life that she really deserved."
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