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Nights With Uncle Remus13 - Brer Fox Brer Rabbit and King Deer's DaughterJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1310 minNights With Uncle Remus12 - Brer Rabbit Breaks Up a PartyJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1212 minNights With Uncle Remus11 - How Mr Rooster Lost His DinnerJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1109 minNights With Uncle Remus10 - Brer Rabbit's RiddleJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1111 minNights With Uncle Remus09 - Mr Benjamin Ram His Wonderful FiddleJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1113 minNights With Uncle Remus08 - The Story of the PigsJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1111 minNights With Uncle Remus07 - Mr Lion Hunts for Mr ManJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1111 minNights With Uncle Remus06 - Brer Rabbit Secures a MansionJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1112 minNights With Uncle Remus05 - Brer Rabbit's Astonishing PrankJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1110 minNights With Uncle Remus04 - Brer Fox Copies Brer RabbitJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1108 minNights With Uncle Remus03 - Brer Rabbit and the Little GirlJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1108 minNights With Uncle Remus02 - Brer Fox Catches Mr HorseJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1110 minNights With Uncle Remus01 - Mr Fox and Miss GooseJoin the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a...
2025-11-1109 min
Ding Dong ClubDing Dong Club with Karl Chandler: #48 - Joel Creasey & Danielle WalkerDing Dong! That's literally the sound of the doorbell as I visit JOEL CREASEY's city apartment with DANIELLE WALKER!We hear about Creasey's NEW accidental stage name; not one, but TWO INSANE dating stories from Danielle (one involving IKEA, and one involving having her material stolen); Creasey's dating stories PLUS him working with me on an Amazon special; and we learn more about Joel's parents Hollywood origin story. Plus of course: some Koh Samui gear. Great stuff!Plus: Blanket wants to play "would you rather" again.There is an EXTRA 15 MINUTES on...
2025-10-081h 05
UnsealedSection 119.12 Notice RequirementsIn this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler breaks down section 119.12 of the Florida Statutes and its critical notice requirement. Added in 2017, this provision requires requesters to provide written notice of their public records request at least five business days before filing suit—unless the agency has failed to properly post its custodian of records contact information.Joel discusses the Fourth District Court of Appeal’s decision in Roldan v. City of Hallandale Beach, 361 So. 3d 348 (Fla. 4th DCA 2023), which confirmed that an original written request does not satisfy the notice requirement. The case highlights the importance of send...
2025-10-0207 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 39 - Mintus v. City of West Palm Beach, 711 So. 2d 1359 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998)This episode provides a brief overview of Mintus v. City of West Palm Beach, 711 So. 2d 1359 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998).
2025-09-2410 min
UnsealedBoot Camp Cover-Up: The Killing of Martin Lee AndersonOn January 5, 2006, fourteen-year-old Martin Lee Anderson entered the Bay County Sheriff’s Office juvenile boot camp in Panama City, Florida. Less than twenty-four hours later, he was dead.This episode of Unsealed investigates the cover-up that followed Anderson’s death: a surveillance tape hidden from the public, a medical examiner’s questionable ruling of “natural causes,” and high-level officials who worked to protect the system instead of a child. When the video finally became public, outrage swept Florida—students staged sit-ins at Governor Jeb Bush’s office, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton joined protests in Tallahassee, and lawmakers were...
2025-09-1511 min
UnsealedWatergate, Epstine and a future without legacy media.In this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler takes us from the shadowy corners of the Watergate scandal to the lurid undoing of Jeffrey Epstein—and shows us what they have in common: legacy media that once had the power, resources, and guts to challenge the government and win. Joel reflects on the sobering realization that the watchdog press is fading fast. As legacy institutions collapse, who’s left to keep government honest? And can citizen journalists, podcasters, and public records activists really fill the void?Along the way, we dissect the critical role that investigative journalism played in o...
2025-09-1024 min
UnsealedWhat Gets Agencies in Trouble When Responding to Public Records Requests.In this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler breaks down the six most common—and completely avoidable—mistakes that get Florida agencies into legal trouble when responding to public records requests. Spoiler alert: it’s rarely about complex law and almost always about bad habits, bad attitudes, or bad advice.Joel walks through the real-world consequences of these mistakes and explains how agencies can do better—starting today. With citations from the 2025 Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, Florida Statutes, and key case law (Daniels v. Bryson), this episode isn’t just a lecture—it’s a public service announcement with teeth.
2025-08-2614 min
UnsealedLowell Correctional: What the DOJ Found Behind the WallsIn this episode of Unsealed, Joel takes listeners inside the largest women’s prison in the United States—Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, Florida. Drawing on federal Department of Justice findings, investigative reporting from the Miami Herald, and recent PREA audits, this episode exposes a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse, retaliation, medical neglect, and impunity.From the mysterious death of Latandra Ellington to the brutal beating of Cheryl Weimar, the stories out of Lowell reveal a system where oversight failed, predators thrived, and women were left unprotected. We explore how federal investigators found “reasonable cause” that conditions at Lowel...
2025-08-2325 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 38 - Wood v. Marston, 442 So. 2d 934 (Fla. 1983)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of [Case Name], a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2119 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 37 - Wisner v. City of Tampa, 601 So. 2d 296 (Fla. 2d DCA 1992)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Wisner v. City of Tampa, 601 So. 2d 296 (Fla. 2d DCA 1992), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2111 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 36 - Weekly Planet v. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 829 So. 2d 970 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Weekly Planet v. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 829 So. 2d 970 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2115 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 35 - Warden v. Bennett, 340 So. 2d 977 (Fla. 2d DCA 1976)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Warden v. Bennett, 340 So. 2d 977 (Fla. 2d DCA 1976), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2111 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 34 - Wait v. Florida Power & Light Company, 372 So. 2d 420 (Fla. 1979)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Wait v. Florida Power & Light Company, 372 So. 2d 420 (Fla. 1979) (pr), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2112 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 33 - Tribune Co. v. Cannella, 458 So. 2d 1075 (Fla. 1984)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Tribune Co. v. Cannella, 458 So. 2d 1075 (Fla. 1984), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2113 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 32 - Fuller v. State ex rel. O’Donnell, 17 So. 2d 607 (Fla. 1944)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Fuller v. State ex rel. O’Donnell, 17 So. 2d 607 (Fla. 1944) (pr), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2113 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 31 - Downs v Austin, 559 So 2d 246 (Fla 1st DCA), review denied, 574 So 2d 140 (Fla 1990)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Downs v Austin, 559 So 2d 246 (Fla 1st DCA), review denied, 574 So 2d 140 (Fla 1990), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2114 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 30 - Daniels v Bryson, 548 So 2d 679 (Fla 3d DCA 1989)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Daniels v Bryson, 548 So 2d 679 (Fla 3d DCA 1989), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2116 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 29 - Curry v State, 811 So 2d 736 (Fla 4th DCA 2002)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Curry v State, 811 So 2d 736 (Fla 4th DCA 2002), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2115 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 28 - Church of Scientology Flag Service Org, Inc v Wood, No 97-688CI-07In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Church of Scientology Flag Service Org, Inc v Wood, No 97-688CI-07, a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2116 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 27 - Chandler v City of Sanford, 121 So 3d 657 (Fla 5th DCA 2013)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Chandler v City of Sanford, 121 So 3d 657 (Fla 5th DCA 2013), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2113 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 26 - Chandler v City of Greenacres, 140 So 3d 1080 (Fla 4th DCA 2014)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Chandler v City of Greenacres, 140 So 3d 1080 (Fla 4th DCA 2014), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2114 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 25 - Booksmart Enterprises, Inc v Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc, 718 So 2d 227 (Fla 3d DCA 1998)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Booksmart Enterprises, Inc v Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc, 718 So 2d 227 (Fla 3d DCA 1998), review denied, 729 So 2d 389 (Fla 1999), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2112 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 24 - Board of Trustees, Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund v Lee, 189 So 3d 120 (Fla 2016)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Board of Trustees, Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund v Lee, 189 So 3d 120 (Fla 2016), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2112 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 23 - Bevan v Wanicka, 505 So 2d 1116 (Fla 2d DCA 1987)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Bevan v Wanicka, 505 So 2d 1116 (Fla 2d DCA 1987), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2111 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 22 - Bennett v Warden, 333 So 2d 97 (Fla 2d DCA 1976)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Bennett v Warden, 333 So 2d 97 (Fla 2d DCA 1976), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2111 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 21 - Barfield v Town of Eatonville, 675 So 2d 223 (Fla 5th DCA 1996)In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Barfield v Town of Eatonville, 675 So 2d 223 (Fla 5th DCA 1996), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what it means for the future of public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.These episodes are created entirely using Notebook LM, with no additional writing or editing. What you hear is straight from the AI pipeline — caveat emptor.
2025-08-2111 min
UnsealedThe Sunland Hospital SystemIn this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler exposes the dark history of Florida’s Sunland Hospital System. Originally designed to provide care for individuals with developmental disabilities, Sunland became synonymous with abuse, neglect, and systemic failure. Joel traces how these state-run institutions, hidden behind bureaucratic walls, became places of suffering rather than healing.Through public records, investigations, and survivor accounts, this episode uncovers how Florida leaders ignored warning signs, allowed decades of mistreatment, and left families and patients without answers. The story of Sunland is more than history—it’s a warning about what happens when government secrec...
2025-08-2123 min
UnsealedThe Poor and Minority Justice Association (PMJA)In this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler introduces listeners to the Poor and Minority Justice Association (PMJA), an organization dedicated to advancing transparency, accountability, and equal justice in Florida. Joel shares PMJA’s history, its mission, and the projects it leads to uncover the truth through public records and Sunshine Law enforcement.With stories from years of advocacy, Joel highlights why PMJA exists, the communities it serves, and the role ordinary citizens can play in ensuring fairness and government accountability. This episode is both an introduction and an invitation to join the work.
2025-08-2109 min
UnsealedOpen Government Resources and a Standing InvitationIn this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler highlights the resources available to citizens, journalists, and advocates who want to better understand and use Florida’s Public Records and Sunshine Laws. From the Florida Attorney General’s Sunshine Manual to grassroots networks of open government supporters, Joel explains where to find the tools and knowledge you need to hold government accountable.He also extends a standing invitation to listeners: reach out, get involved, and use these resources to shine more light on public business. With decades of experience, Joel shows that transparency is strongest when it’s a shared...
2025-08-2108 min
UnsealedHow to Avoid Public Records Litigation – Staying Out of CourtIn this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler takes listeners inside the world of Florida’s Public Records Act to show how both citizens and government agencies can avoid the courtroom. Drawing from years of experience and hundreds of cases, Joel explains the common mistakes that land agencies in litigation—and the simple steps that can prevent it.With practical advice for requesters, strategies for agencies, and candid stories from his own battles, Joel highlights the importance of communication, good faith, and transparency. This episode is as much about building trust as it is about following the law, remi...
2025-08-2011 min
UnsealedHow to Make a Public Records Request – A Citizen’s GuideIn this practical episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler breaks down the essentials of Florida’s Public Records Act and gives listeners a clear, step-by-step guide to making their own public records requests. From identifying the right custodian to crafting an effective written request, Joel explains how everyday citizens can use the law to hold government accountable.Along the way, he shares real-world stories from his own experience—highlighting both the successes and the roadblocks that often come with seeking public records. Listeners will learn not only how to frame their requests, but also how to respond when agen...
2025-08-2009 min
UnsealedThe Dozier School for Boys – Florida’s Forgotten HorrorIn this powerful episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler unpacks the brutal history of the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida. For over a century, the reform school operated under the guise of discipline and rehabilitation while hiding a legacy of abuse, forced labor, and systemic cover-ups.Drawing on public records, survivor accounts, and decades of official investigations that led nowhere, Joel reveals how political leaders knew early on about the horrors inside Dozier but chose inaction. The episode explores how the institution was originally designed as a pipeline for free child labor...
2025-08-2037 min
UnsealedThe Public Housing Project – Predators, Power, and the Broken SystemIn this harrowing long-form episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler takes listeners inside one of the darkest investigations of his career: Florida’s public housing authorities. What began in 2017 with a single phone call about a slap inside the Lakeland Housing Authority spiraled into a years-long battle uncovering systemic abuse, sexual harassment, exploitation, and secrecy.From whistleblowers and victims to commissioners, police detectives, and even predators themselves, Joel follows the threads through a maze of intimidation, cover-ups, and impunity. The investigation reveals not just individual misconduct, but a system designed to protect itself—where commissioners are stripped of powe...
2025-08-202h 01
UnsealedThe Charter School Project – Florida’s Hidden Charter School CrisisJoel Chandler investigates Florida’s charter schools and uncovers systemic violations of Sunshine and Public Records laws. What began as a simple request reveals a culture of secrecy, ghosting, and unlawful board practices in publicly funded education.
2025-08-2015 min
UnsealedSaul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals – What It Really Means for Power and AccountabilitySaul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals has been called everything from the Devil’s playbook to a democracy saver. In this episode of Unsealed, Joel Chandler unpacks the myths, the infamous Lucifer epigraph, and the 13 rules for grassroots change—and explains why both activists and public officials should still be paying attention today.
2025-08-2015 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 20 – Public Records Law: Exemptions, Federal Law, Fees, Remedies, and MaintenanceEpisode 20 – Public Records Law: Exemptions, Federal Law, Fees, Remedies, and MaintenanceWelcome back to Artificially Informed, where we dissect Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition—section by section and citation by citation.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this extended episode, we cover pages 178 through 206, completing Part Two of the Manual: Public Records Law. This episode includes critical topics that affect how agencies handle, restrict, charge for, and maintain public records—and what happens when they get it wrong.
2025-06-2628 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 19 – Public Records Law: Providing Public RecordsEpisode 19 – Public Records Law: Providing Public RecordsWelcome back to Artificially Informed, the podcast that walks you line by line through Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this extended episode, we tackle Part Two, Section D: Providing Public Records, covering pages 163 through 178. This is one of the most detailed and practical sections in the Manual—it outlines exactly how records are requested, handled, and released by agencies.
2025-06-2626 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 18 – Public Records Law: Personnel, Security, SSN, Telephone, Trade SecretsEpisode 18 – Public Records Law: Personnel, Security, SSN, Telephone, Trade SecretsWelcome back to Artificially Informed, the deep-dive podcast series on Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in today’s extended episode, we complete the Manual’s exhaustive treatment of Part Two, Section C: What Records Are Covered?, spanning pages 148 through 163. This is one of the most detailed and wide-ranging sections in the Manual—and for good reason. The categories covered here involve high-risk professions, critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, and business confidentiality.
2025-06-2620 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 17 – Public Records Law: Personnel Records Episode 17 – Public Records Law: Personnel Records (Part 2)Welcome back to Artificially Informed, where we work our way—line by line—through the Florida Attorney General’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this extended episode, we’re continuing Part Two, Section C: What Records Are Covered?, specifically focusing on personnel records, spanning pages 139 through 148.
2025-06-2619 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 16 – Public Records Law: Litigation, Personal, and Personnel Records Episode 16 – Public Records Law: Litigation, Personal, and Personnel RecordsWelcome back to Artificially Informed, where we take an in-depth journey through the Florida Attorney General’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this episode, we cover pages 127 through 139, continuing our analysis of Part Two, Section C: What Records Are Covered? with a focus on records related to litigation, personal communications, and public employee personnel files.
2025-06-2616 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 15 – Public Records Law: Law Enforcement Records Episode 15 – Public Records Law: Law Enforcement Records (Part 2)Welcome back to Artificially Informed, your exhaustive guide to Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this extended episode, we continue our deep dive into Part Two, Section C: What Records Are Covered?, with a focus on law enforcement records, covering pages 115 through 127.
2025-06-2623 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 14 – Public Records Law: Law Enforcement Records Episode 14 – Public Records Law: Law Enforcement RecordsWelcome back to Artificially Informed, your comprehensive walkthrough of Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this extended episode, we cover pages 102 through 114, diving into the public records implications of law enforcement records—arguably one of the most complex and frequently contested areas under Florida’s Public Records Act.
2025-06-2619 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 13 – Public Records Law: Subcontractors and Other Statutory ProvisionsEpisode 13 – Public Records Law: Subcontractors and Other Statutory Provisions, Part 1Welcome back to Artificially Informed, where we break down Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition, line by line and citation by citation.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this episode we cover page 65 of the Manual, continuing Part Two, Section B: What Entities Are Covered? We explore how Florida’s Public Records Act applies to subcontractors and through specific statutory mandates affecting private entities.
2025-06-2609 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 12 – Public Records Law: Private Entities, Delegation of Function, and Delegated RecordsEpisode 12 – Public Records Law: Private Entities, Delegation of Function, and Delegated RecordsWelcome back to Artificially Informed, where we dissect Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition, one section at a time.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this episode we continue our deep dive into Part Two, Section B: What Entities Are Covered?, focusing on pages 63–64 of the Manual. Our focus is on the delegation of governmental functions to private entities, and when those private entities become subject to Florida’s Public Records Act.
2025-06-2611 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 11 – Public Records Law: What Records Are Covered?Episode 11 – Public Records Law: What Records Are Covered? Part 1Welcome back to Artificially Informed, your step-by-step walkthrough of Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this episode we begin our analysis of Part Two, Section C: What Records Are Covered?, covering pages 73 through 82 of the Manual. This episode is a deep dive into specific types of records that are either public or confidential under Florida law—including some of the most sensitive categories.
2025-06-2621 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 10 – Public Records Law: Judicial, Legislative, Governor and Cabinet, Constitutional CommissionsEpisode 10 – Public Records Law: Judicial, Legislative, Governor and Cabinet, Constitutional CommissionsWelcome back to Artificially Informed, the podcast series breaking down the Florida Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition, one citation at a time.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this episode we continue Part Two of the Manual, covering pages 66 through 72. We finish our discussion on which entities are subject to the Public Records Act, focusing on the judicial branch, the Florida Legislature, the Governor and Cabinet, and constitutionally created commissions.
2025-06-2619 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 09 – Public Records Law: Scope and Entities CoveredEpisode 09 – Public Records Law: Scope and Entities CoveredWelcome back to Artificially Informed, your deep-dive guide to Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, and in this episode, we begin our journey into Part Two of the Manual: Florida’s Public Records Act, covering pages 59 through 66. This is the foundation of open government in Florida, and we’re laying the groundwork for everything that follows.
2025-06-2623 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 08 – Sunshine Law: Exemptions and EnforcementEpisode 08 – Sunshine Law: Exemptions and EnforcementWelcome back to Artificially Informed, a master class on Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler in this episode we’re concluding Part One of the Manual with pages 56 through 58, taking a granular look at Sunshine Law exemptions, enforcement, and penalties.
2025-06-2618 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 07 – Sunshine Law: Notice and ProceduresEpisode 07 – Sunshine Law: Notice and ProceduresWelcome back to Artificially Informed, a master class podcast on Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, in this episode we’re covering pages 40 through 55 of the Manual, focusing on the procedural mechanics of Florida’s open meetings law. We’ll walk through the rules governing public notice, meeting locations, meeting minutes, and the public’s right to attend and participate.
2025-06-2611 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 06 – What Meetings Are Covered? Part 3: Personnel, Purchasing, Quasi-Judicial, Security, Social, VirtualEpisode 06 – What Meetings Are Covered? Part 3: Personnel, Purchasing, Quasi-Judicial, Security, Social, VirtualWelcome back to Artificially Informed, a master class on Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, in this episode we wrap up Part One, Section C of the Manual, covering pages 31 through 39. Our focus is on the Sunshine Law’s application to personnel-related matters, purchasing decisions, quasi-judicial hearings, security protocols, social gatherings, and virtual/telephonic meetings.
2025-06-2633 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 05 – What Meetings Are Covered? Part 2: Informal, Investigative, LitigationEpisode 05 – What Meetings Are Covered? Part 2: Informal, Investigative, LitigationWelcome back to Artificially Informed, your citation-by-citation breakdown of Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m Joel Chandler, in this episode we’re continuing Part One, Section C of the Manual, covering pages 24 through 31. This installment focuses on the Sunshine Law’s application to fact-finding trips, informal discussions, investigative sessions, and litigation-related meetings.
2025-06-2637 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 04 – What Meetings Are Covered? Part 1: Inter-Board, Confidential, ElectronicEpisode 04 – What Meetings Are Covered? Part 1: Inter-Board, Confidential, ElectronicWelcome back to Artificially Informed, a podcast series breaking down Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition—caption by caption and citation by citation.In this episode, I’m Joel Chandler, and we’re covering pages 21–24 of the Manual, exploring how Florida’s Sunshine Law applies to different types of meetings and communications between public officials—whether they’re in person, online, or written.
2025-06-2621 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 03 – Scope of the Sunshine Law, Part 2: Entities CoveredEpisode 03 – Scope of the Sunshine Law, Part 2: Entities CoveredWelcome back to Artificially Informed, the master class podcast examining Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition—caption by caption and citation by citation.I’m Joel Chandler, in this episode we’re continuing Part One, Section A of the Manual: “What Entities Are Covered by the Sunshine Law?” This is a comprehensive review of pages 6 through 20, and it expands our focus to include both traditional and nontraditional actors in the public sphere.
2025-06-2651 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 02 – Scope of the Sunshine Law, Part 1: Entities CoveredEpisode 02 – Scope of the Sunshine Law, Part 1: Entities CoveredWelcome back to Artificially Informed, the podcast where we break down Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition—caption by caption and citation by citation.I’m Joel Chandler, in this episode we begin our in-depth analysis of the Sunshine Law itself, starting on page 1 of the Manual. We examine exactly which entities are covered by the Sunshine Law—from advisory boards and staff committees to ex officio members and constitutional commissions.
2025-06-2628 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 01 – Introduction and Legislative HighlightsEpisode 01 – Introduction and Legislative HighlightsWelcome back to Artificially Informed, the podcast that delivers a master class in Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition.I’m your host, Joel Chandler. In this episode, we cover the Manual’s Introduction (page 12) and the 2024 Legislative Highlights (page 13), exploring Florida’s constitutional commitment to transparency and the most recent statutory changes impacting public access to meetings and records.
2025-06-2612 min
Artificially InformedEpisode 00 – Welcome to Artificially InformedEpisode 00 – Welcome to Artificially InformedWelcome to Artificially Informed, a limited series podcast exploring Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual—chapter by chapter, citation by citation.I’m Joel Chandler. Since 2008, I’ve reviewed every edition of the Sunshine Manual, the most authoritative guide to Florida’s open government laws. This year, I’ve turned that annual review into a podcast I can listen to while I ride… and now you can too.In this introductory episode, I’ll explain the purpose behind the project, how it’s produced using artificial intelligence—including a voice clone of me—and why th...
2025-06-2604 min
Lincolns Kidnapping & Other War-Time Detective Tales14 - Lincolns Kidnapping and Other War-Time Detective Tales by Joel Chandler HarrisUnravel the thrilling mysteries of war-time detective work in this captivating collection of stories. Witness detectives navigate through treacherous war zones, facing danger at every juncture as they solve enigmatic cases - including the audacious kidnapping of President Lincoln. - Summary by Carolin
2025-06-1018 minLincolns Kidnapping & Other War-Time Detective Tales13 - Lincolns Kidnapping and Other War-Time Detective Tales by Joel Chandler HarrisUnravel the thrilling mysteries of war-time detective work in this captivating collection of stories. Witness detectives navigate through treacherous war zones, facing danger at every juncture as they solve enigmatic cases - including the audacious kidnapping of President Lincoln. - Summary by Carolin
2025-06-1018 minLincolns Kidnapping & Other War-Time Detective Tales12 - Lincolns Kidnapping and Other War-Time Detective Tales by Joel Chandler HarrisUnravel the thrilling mysteries of war-time detective work in this captivating collection of stories. Witness detectives navigate through treacherous war zones, facing danger at every juncture as they solve enigmatic cases - including the audacious kidnapping of President Lincoln. - Summary by Carolin
2025-06-1017 minLincolns Kidnapping & Other War-Time Detective Tales11 - Lincolns Kidnapping and Other War-Time Detective Tales by Joel Chandler HarrisUnravel the thrilling mysteries of war-time detective work in this captivating collection of stories. Witness detectives navigate through treacherous war zones, facing danger at every juncture as they solve enigmatic cases - including the audacious kidnapping of President Lincoln. - Summary by Carolin
2025-06-1009 min