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The King-domThe Voice of Florida Senator Shevrin JonesAs we close out the year and step into a season of reflection and renewal, I am joined by Florida Senator Shevrin Jones for a heartfelt conversation on resilience, empathy, and public service. In this candid episode, Senator Jones shares how he has learned to see obstacles as opportunities, the importance of meeting people where they are, and the bipartisan wins that put families first. We talk about his work to bring millions in infrastructure dollars to his district, his fight for foster care reform, and his ongoing push for solutions to Florida’s property insurance crisis. Beyond policy, Se...
2025-12-1940 min
Orlando News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Florida Bill Extends Renter's Grace Period, Bans Late FeesFlorida Legislature Introduces Bill to Ease Rent Late Fees: A New Grace Period and Fee BanA new bill, Senate Bill Seven Sixteen, aims to provide relief for Florida renters by extending the grace period for late rent payments from three to five days. This change, proposed by State Senator Shevrin Jones, also prohibits landlords from imposing fees during this extended period. Additionally, any part of a rental agreement attempting to impose fees for late payments would be void. If approved, these changes could take effect in July 2026, offering renters more flexibility and potentially preventing further financial strain.DNN | The...
2025-12-1901 min
Jacksonville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!DeSantis Uses AI for Budget Cuts, Despite CriticismsGovernor Ron DeSantis of Florida, despite expressing skepticism about AI, is using it in his DOGE team to review local government finances, identifying millions in overspending. However, a temporary account lock by Anthropic AI, due to shared login credentials, raised concerns about AIs integration and control. DeSantis has warned about AIs dangers since summer, promising policies, but none have been released. The debate around AI is bipartisan, with Democratic State Senator Shevrin Jones sharing concerns about scams and over-regulation.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s first global local news network.Every city. Every st...
2025-11-1401 min
For St. Pete's SakeBreaking Barriers in Florida PoliticsIn this episode of For St. Pete's Sake, host Christian Hotchkiss and co-host Laura Lee welcome Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones, the first openly LGBTQ black member of the Florida Senate. They discuss his journey in politics, advocacy for education and mental health, the challenges of navigating LGBTQ rights in a Republican-dominated legislature, and the importance of empowering young voices in shaping state policy. The conversation also touches on recent public policy changes in Florida and concludes with a shout-out to community activists and a critique of performative politics.
2025-09-1725 min
Teach the Babies w/ Dr. David J. JohnsThe Constitution Does Not Coronate KingsState Senator Shevrin Jones and Representative Michele Rayner take us inside "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's controversial immigration detention center, sharing firsthand accounts of what they witnessed. From the Supreme Court's dismantling of the Department of Education to the political takeover of HBCUs, these two trailblazing Black queer legislators reveal how Florida has become a testing ground for authoritarian policies spreading nationwide. With raw honesty, they discuss leading while broken, the power of walking in your convictions, and why "the Constitution does not coronate kings." A urgent conversation about resistance, democracy, what it means to sacrifice in service of the people and...
2025-07-221h 03
#RolandMartinUnfilteredNUL Conference, Moral Monday Protests, Alligator Alcatraz Tour, Texas Flood Aid & SAU Appeal7.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NUL Conference, Moral Monday Protests, Alligator Alcatraz Tour, Texas Flood Aid & SAU Appeal The National Urban League Conference is underway in Cleveland. President & CEO Marc Morial is here to give us a preview of the State of Black America report that's coming out later this week. It's Moral Monday, and protests are sweeping the South. Faith leaders are taking a stand against deep budget cuts targeting schools, healthcare, and safety net programs that impact our communities most. In Florida, State Representative Shevrin Jones recently toured the controversial migrant detention center known as A...
2025-07-161h 51
The WeeknightThe Weeknight July 14 8p: “They Do Not Believe In Government”Florida Democrats want Ron DeSantis’ new detention site in the Everglades shut down. State Sen. Shevrin Jones, who toured the facility, joins The Weeknight to reveal what he calls a “morally bankrupt” operation. Plus, former member of the Council of Economic Advisers Heather Boushey breaks down the latest threats from Trump in his self-imposed trade war.
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2025-07-1542 min
The WeekendThe Weekend July 5 8a: Trump's Immigration CrackdownCritics are calling President Donald Trump's approach to immigration cruel after a new court filing by Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys argued that during Garcia's time at the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador he suffered psychological and physical torture. Also the first detainees have arrived at the Florida detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones and Immigration Attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg join The Weekend to discuss President Trump's immigration policy.
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2025-07-0541 min
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast252: Where Discipline Reform Has Gone Wrong (in Some Schools)While the shift to restorative practices should be improving student behavior, that's not happening in every school. Some teachers say the discipline systems at their schools have completely broken down, creating an environment where students do whatever they want with no consequences. This has made teachers feel frustrated, angry, unsupported, and in some cases, unsafe. What has gone wrong? In this episode, I have an in-depth conversation about this issue with restorative justice educator bink jones and trauma-informed educator Alex Shevrin Venet. Both educators are well aware that restorative practices are getting a bad rap for all the wrong...
2025-05-271h 27
The Florida RoundupProperty tax elimination, consumer sentiment dips in Florida, ‘Your Florida’ legislative session week 3 and weekly news briefingThis week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke about a bill to study the impact if property taxes were eliminated with state Sen. Shevrin Jones, who sits on several committees slated to take up the legislation (04:04). Then, we spoke about a dip in consumer sentiment in Florida with Mihaela Pintea, chair of FIU’s economics department (22:00). Plus, we checked in with WUSF’s state government reporter Douglas Soule for an update on week 3 of the legislative session (33:43). And later, we bring you more news from the week including a federal judge’s ruling to deny a request to block Florida's social...
2025-03-2150 min
Rachel Maddow PresentsDéjà News - Ep. 2: Florida’s First War on WokeLong before Governor Ron DeSantis declared a new war on wokeness, Florida lawmakers in the 1950s and 60s tried going after the NAACP, suspected communists and gay people in Florida schools and universities. The lawmakers upended life for countless numbers of their fellow Floridians before being upended themselves by their own zeal for the cause. Now that DeSantis is bringing this playbook to a presidential campaign, Rachel Maddow and Isaac-Davy Aronson ask what we can learn from the last time Florida went down this path.Featuring guests:Stacy Braukman, author of Communists and Perverts Under...
2024-11-2642 minThe Florida RoundupFEMA disaster response, tuning out of politics and Florida's new leadershipThis week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor about FEMA’s response to hurricanes Helene and Milton (01:27). We asked Kelly McBride, NPR Public Editor and Chair of Ethics and Leadership at The Poynter Institute, about how Americans are consuming political news (14:27) and then spoke with Sen. Shevrin Jones about how the Florida Democratic party can reengage apathetic voters (21:59). And later, we turned to Samantha Putterman with our partner PolitiFact for more on what’s next for former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz (33:06). Plus, we learned more about the Florida legislature’s new leadership (37:33) and heard...
2024-11-2249 min
This Week in South Florida PodcastThis Week In South Florida Podcast: Nov. 3, 2024 episodeLocal 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Florida Rep. Alex Rizo, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones, and Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. Don't Trash Our Treasure Correspondent Louis Aguirre explains the Miami-Dade County incinerator controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-11-0441 min
Native Land PodLIVE at Florida A&M University HomecomingHosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum are live on FAMU campus in Tallahassee, Florida for homecoming weekend! Featuring a rotating panel of esteemed guests. Guests include: Civil Rights Attorney Daryl Parks State Senator Shevrin Jones National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President Melanie Campbell Zeta Phi Beta Sorority President Dr. Stacie Grant National Council of Negro Women CEO Shavon Arline-Bradley FAMU Trustee & Student Body President Loryn May Director of Harris for President Florida State Ja...
2024-11-021h 49
The Play Typer Guy#40 Senator Shevrin Jones Thinks Florida is in PlayIn this week’s episode, Florida state senator Shevrin Jones discusses the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, climate change, and the Democrats’ chances in this year’s elections.You will hear:Policy conversations that need to be happening, even in states like Florida where the current government officials want to wipe anything to do with climate change off the map, especially with an annual hurricane season that seems to be getting worse every yearWhy Republicans are more focused on excluding marginalized communities in lawmaking than on solving problems that affect all AmericansHow gerrymandering impacts the voices of the pe...
2024-10-1632 min
Clay Cane Extended!Black Trivia Quiz! Politicians, Shevrin Jones Vs. Malcolm KenyattaHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2024-09-1120 min
Deeper Dive with Dara KamEpisode 105: No Beyoncé, but Plenty of BratSen. Shevrin Jones joins Deeper Dive this week to chat with Dara about attending his first Democratic National Convention and shares some takeaways from the Sunshine State primaries. Shev, who's chair of the Democratic Executive Committee in Miami-Dade County, also weighs in on Dems' biggest challenges heading into the November election. The pair also share playlists that might surprise you.
2024-09-0134 minThis Week in South Florida PodcastThis Week In South Florida Podcast: July 28, 2024 episodeTo discuss the changing dynamic of this year’s elections, Local 10 News This Week In South Florida Anchor Glenna Milberg interviews Florida lawmakers Shevrin Jones, a Democrat, and Alex Rizo, a Republican.Carlton Gillespie, of Florida International University; Laralyn Jackson, of the University of Miami; and Liv Caputo, of Florida State University joined Milberg for the TWISF NextGen Roundtable.For the Tell Me Something Good segment, Milberg interviews Miami Northwestern High's track and field coach Carmen Jackson, who is going to Paris to cheer for a group of her mentees competing in the Olympic Games.
2024-07-2942 min
The Sean Pittman PodcastEpisode 251 - City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox and State Senator Shevrin JonesThis week's episode focuses on the great effort being made to rally people behind Vice President Kamala Harris' Presidential Campaign.
2024-07-2829 min
Teachers UnifyVoices for Change: Sen. Shevrin JonesThis episode features Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones, a Democrat who represents the state's 35th District.He speaks about being an educator, the work he’s done within his community, why politics matters, and how we can all work to keep communities safe from gun violence.
2024-06-3039 min
Queer News TonightTue, April 2, 2024 Daily LIVE LGBTQ+ News Broadcast
Get the top headlines from the LGBTQ+ community with anchors Dr. Edward Summers, Alison Burgos, Jacqueline Lorber, Peter Bisuito, and Gregg Shapiro.
In This Episode:
- Out, Black Florida Senator Shevrin Jones Takes On DeSantis Again. This Time It's Homelessness.
- Girls In Wonderland: One Of The World's Great Lesbian And Queer Women Parties Returns on May 30
- Newspaper Publishes Hilarious List On How To Spot Gay Men And Lesbians. They Were Not Joking!
- Miami Film Festival Celebrates 12 LGBTQ+ Films April 5 - 14
- The Out Lesbian CEO Of South Florida Symphony Orchestra Leads Classical Music To New Heights
2024-04-0341 min
The Beat with Ari MelberTrump pleads not guilty in Georgia RICO caseMSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, August 31, and reports on Donald Trump, hate crimes, Ron DeSantis and Clarence Thomas. Kristy Greenberg, Kurt Bardella, Elie Mystal, Meagan Burrows, Senator Shevrin Jones and Daryle Jenkins join.
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2023-09-0141 min
Rachel Maddow Presents: Déjà NewsEpisode 2: Florida’s First War on WokeLong before Governor Ron DeSantis declared a new war on wokeness, Florida lawmakers in the 1950s and 60s tried going after the NAACP, suspected communists and gay people in Florida schools and universities. The lawmakers upended life for countless numbers of their fellow Floridians before being upended themselves by their own zeal for the cause. Now that DeSantis is bringing this playbook to a presidential campaign, Rachel Maddow and Isaac-Davy Aronson ask what we can learn from the last time Florida went down this path. Featuring guests:Stacy Braukman, author of Communists and P...
2023-06-1942 min
The Sifu Mimi Chan Show337. Senator Shevrin Jones on operating outside of the boxSenator Shevrin Jones is one of my favorite legislators. He serves the Miami Dade district in Florida and has been a key supporter of the AAPI history bill that recently passed in Florida.
We have a brief, but important conversation on some of the nuance of government and what it takes to get legislation passed in Florida. I appreciate the candid conversation about compartmentalization and the challenges of navigating the Florida Senate.
It is an honor to have guests like Senator Jones on the show. I truly enjoy these conversations and hope you do too. Pl...
2023-06-0625 min
Chit Chatter with RiaSine Die - Florida's Legislative Session ends - now what?Ria interviews FL State Senator Shevrin D. Jones to discuss the close of the Florida Legislative session, the discriminatory and harmful bills that have been passed this session and the debt ceiling crisis.
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2023-05-2955 min
Politics Weekly AmericaIs Ron DeSantis failing before he’s even started?This week, Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that would exempt him from Florida’s ‘resign-to-run’ law, so he won’t have to give up his office in order to run for president. He also continued his attack on teachers, signing into law a ban on the state’s public colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Jonathan Freedland speaks to Democratic state senator Shevrin Jones, the first LGBTQ+ black person to serve in the Florida legislature about the likelihood of a DeSantis run in 2024. Plus, teacher Don Falls explains why he’s suing the governor...
2023-05-1935 min
Big TakeA Record Number of Anti-LGBTQ Bills Across the USMore than 400 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in U.S. state legislatures this year, and more than twenty have been signed into law. That’s greater than the last five years–combined. Some of these pieces of legislation seek to outlaw access to gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth. Others would make it easier to ban books from school libraries. Bloomberg reporter Ella Ceron joins this episode to talk about the momentum behind this push and which states are pressing ahead with these bills. We also hear from Democratic state senator Shevrin Jones of Florida—where ten anti-LGBTQ bills...
2023-04-0524 min#RolandMartinUnfilteredFL GOP Try to Block DEI in Education, FL Propose Flag Ban,7 Deputies Charged W/2nd-Degree Murder3.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL GOP Try to Block DEI in Education, FL Propose Flag Ban,7 Deputies Charged W/2nd-Degree Murder Florida Republicans are using new legislation that threatens Black fraternities and sororities by stopping college funding for any program or campus activity supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, or Critical Race Theory. We will speak with State Senator Shevrin Jones about his efforts to protect the divine 9 in Florida. We have some good news out of Florida. After serving 34 years of a 400-year prison sentence, a man is finally exonerated after a new probe finds he was wrongfully convicted. I...
2023-03-162h 00
JENerational ChangeWhat’s Taught In AP African American Studies...We'll be speaking with FL State Senator Shevrin Jones about Governor DeSantis's controversial decision to ban AP African American Studies in FL public schools.
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2023-02-031h 07
The Hake ReportRacism, Reparations, Mental Health — All Lies! | Fri. 1-20-23"Racism," oh dear! "Reparations" kissing-up! "Mental health" makes it worse! Gay black FL Democrat. Pronounce "Achilles." 0:00:00 Fri, Jan 20, 2023 AD0:02:24 Hey, guys! "Uniting the races" JLP tee0:05:43 RaCiSm in Buffalo (old clip)0:14:34 Girl knocks boy down0:21:02 RePaRaTiOnS in SF0:29:12 Bobby Hemmitt: Look within, be gods0:33:56 RICK, ME: had to hit a gal0:37:34 Follow-up (Substack mention)0:38:27 B-ballers at Biden WH0:43:11 ERWIN, HOLLAND (disconnects)0:44:34 ART, OH: Specify which blacks!0:53:33 "The Unknown Soldier" - David Meece0:59:01 mEnTaL h...
2023-01-201h 59
The Muck PodcastLi'l Muck Episode 48: Jayden D'OnofrioHillary and Tina interview teen activist Jayden D’Onofrio, Founder of the Teen Aspect and President of Voters of Tomorrow Florida.
Jayden D’Onofrio has a lengthy political background and found it necessary to create the Teen Aspect organization to further the goals of youth education and awareness. Fighting for stronger influence in the political sphere for Generation Z, Jayden is the President of VOTFlorida, Deputy Strategy Director for Voters of Tomorrow, and formerly involved with Florida Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book's election campaign, as well as Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz and Florida Senator Shevrin Jones' respective district offi...
2022-11-1848 min
The Keepin it old fashioned showSpecial Interview with Florida State Senator Shevrin JonesA very special interview with Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones
2022-10-1829 min
This Month in Biscayne TimesRedrawn district brings race to Miami-Dade and two challengers against Shevrin Jones The reconfigured Senate District 34 seat, formerly District 35, has three opponents on the Aug. 23 primary ballot, fighting for a fair shot at representing its constituents. Incumbent Sen. Shevrin “Shev” Jones, Florida’s first openly gay senator, has served in the seat for two years since the 2020 election and is now seeking another term. Before that, he served in the Florida House of Representatives for eight years.Thanks for listening! For more local news visit BiscayneTimes.com.
2022-08-1108 min
UMass Amherst History DepartmentTelling The Truth About HistoryA panel conversation responding to the ongoing attacks on teaching accurate history, with Shevrin Jones, Laura Briggs, Raphael Rogers, and Jennifer Rich, moderated by Barbara Krauthamer.
For not the first time in U.S. history, the content of public school curricula is being challenged across the country. Since January 2021, 41 states have introduced bills or taken other steps that would restrict the teaching or discussion of “divisive concepts,” such as racism, sexism, critical race theory, and the 1619 Project. A Tennessee school board recently banned teaching the Pulitzer Prize-winning Holocaust novel Maus. And at least 16 states are considering "don't say gay" laws, whic...
2022-04-131h 27
Colors: A Dialogue on Race in AmericaEP. 91 | Senator takes on Florida's, "Don't Say Gay", Abortion and Black History legislationFlorida State Senator Shevrin Jones says don't waste your time trying to "trying to legislate gay people away". He says we should spend our time on more productive exploits. Tweet us at @podcastcolors. Check out our partner program on international affairs, Global with JJ Green on Substack. Please subscribe. Email us at colors@the colorspodcast.com.
2022-03-1234 min
The Benjamin Dixon Show3-9-22 | Ukraine Refugee Crisis ft Nomiki Konst | Finally an Anti-Lynching Law | Sen. Shevrin Jones on Florida's "Don't Say Gay" BillWe hate ads as much as you. Get access to the ad-free version of every show: Patreon.com/TheBpDShow OR Patreon.com/LikeItOrNot3-9-22 | Ukraine Refugee Crisis Reaches 2 Million | Finally an Anti-Lynching Law | Florida Passes "Don't Say Gay" Bill
2022-03-101h 54
The Morning Beat With AJ and Mikalah3/9 Florida’s First Openly Gay Senator Rebukes The Don’t Say Gay BillUnfortunately the 'Don't Say Gay' bill passed. But that will never stop our community from fighting. Senator Shevrin Jones, FL state’s first openly gay senator joins us with an impassioned plea to keep fighting for our right to exist. We also discuss gas prices honey! Plus, do you have "F*ck you money"? Special guests: FL State Senator Shevrin Jones Ryan Heath - Senior Editor at Politico.
2022-03-091h 13
The Morning Beat With AJ and MikalahFlorida Senator Shevrin JonesFlorida’s 'Don’t Say Gay' Bill passed yesterday & the state’s first openly gay senator Shevrin Jones joins The Morning Beat with an impassioned plea to keep fighting for our right to exist.
2022-03-0909 minThe Benjamin Dixon Show1-19-22 | Kroger's Disrespects Workers ft Nomiki Konst | The Metaverse Materializes | Florida's White Tears ft Sen. Shevrin JonesWe hate ads as much as you. Get access to the ad-free version of every show: Patreon.com/TheBpDShow OR Patreon.com/LikeItOrNot1-19-22 | Kroger's Disrespects Workers | The Metaverse Materializes | Florida's White Tears
2022-01-201h 58The Sean Pittman PodcastEpisode 102- Senator Shevrin JonesThis year's Legislative Session was one for the books, and the Legislators will return for a special session on gaming in just a few weeks.
To break down the highlights and lowlights of the 2021 Session, Senator Shevrin Jones joins Sean Pittman in the studio.
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2021-05-1123 minThe Sean Pittman PodcastEpisode 102- Senator Shevrin JonesThis year's Legislative Session was one for the books, and the Legislators will return for a special session on gaming in just a few weeks.
To break down the highlights and lowlights of the 2021 Session, Senator Shevrin Jones joins Sean Pittman in the studio.
Pittman Point: A Special Mother's Day
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2021-05-0902 min
The Benjamin Dixon ShowLike It Or Not: Ft Shevrin Jones | Haiti's ZERO Vaccines | McConnell’s Corp Shenanigans*** Support the show and get access to TWICE the content at the AFTER PARTY! Patreon.com/thebpdshow ***On today's edition of Like It Or Not w/ Benjamin Dixon and Rebecca Azor: Florida state Senator Shevrin Jones joins us to discuss the passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings and the resulting special election in Florida’s 20th district. Plus Fox News’ Peter Doocey misrepresents Colorado’s voting law and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell All that and more on Like It Or Not
2021-04-071h 57
We Educate MiamiCOVID-19 Death; Teachers To Start Receiving Vaccinations; Legislative PrioritiesThanks to Federal support, Teachers age 50 and older will soon get access to COVID-19 vaccine in Florida Demand for vaccinations has outpaced supply, so the federal CDC outlined a three-phase vaccine rollout plan. The first phase, issued in early December, recommended vaccinating health care workers and long-term care residents. The second phase, issued three weeks later, recommended vaccinating people ages 75 and older and non-health care frontline “essential” workers, including teachers, police officers and grocery store employees. The CDC included vaccinating people ages 65 to 74 in a third phase, along with younger people who have unde...
2021-02-2328 min
The Benjamin Dixon ShowLike It Or Not: Ft Shevrin Jones & Rosa Clemente | Ted Cruz Bails on Texans | NASA Rover On MarsSupport the show by becoming a patron: Patreon.com/thebpdshow
2021-02-191h 54
The Muck PodcastLi'l Muck Episode 16: Shevrin JonesHillary and Tina interview Senator Shevrin “Shev” Jones. Senator Jones was first elected to the Florida House, championing meaningful bipartisan legislation, including two consecutive bills to secure dignity for incarcerated women; statewide expansion of a clean syringe exchange program; safety and oversight for athletic coaches for youth athletic teams; and ensuring transparency and accountability via police body cameras. Today, Jones proudly serves Florida’s 35th Senate District, which includes portions of Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. Senator Jones served on President Barack Obama’s College Promise Task Force and is an active member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Young El...
2020-12-1816 min
Dive Right InE.29- Election Dissection"My views can shift, but I am not shifting my ideas because you want to see my views shift. I want to say what I believe in so that I can make a change and that change that I am making is the change that I want to see happen." -Jackie and Hannah
In this post-election episode, we unwrap our views on what has happened over the past couple days. We wanted to specifically address the media's role in the election and the vote counting since Tuesday night. We talk about what a Biden win will mean...
2020-11-0636 min
Local SelectionEp. 1 - Shevrin Jones, Florida State Senator"Even after Nov. 3rd, we have to make sure that civic engagement is at the top of our list" - Shev JonesWelcome to Local Selection!Follow us!Instagram: @LocalSelectionPodcastTwitter: @LocalSelectionShevrin Jones, candidate for Florida state senate in district 35Twitter: @ShevrinJonesInstagram: @shevrinjones(editor's note: Shev was a candidate for Florida State Senator at the time of this interview and has since been ELECTED!!!)Why should I care about local representation? Don't we have bigger fish to fry?The media...
2020-10-2753 min
We the (Young) PeopleEPISODE 5: Coronavirus Pandemic with Shevrin JonesIn the April 2020 edition of We the (Young) People, Alana and Michelle interview Florida State Representative for the 101st District Shevrin Jones, who discusses his actions relating to the coronavirus, and his on a letter to Governor DeSantis on eviction and utility shutoffs amid the pandemic. Michelle imparts some YEO-provided advice to our audience about how to survive life in quarantine and working from home.
Next month, we'll be discussing policy relating to the undermining and defunding of the United States Postal Service, and advice about maintaining personal relationships in these difficult times for our YEOs. Please...
2020-10-1319 min
We See You, TeacherThe People's Representative ft. Rep. Shevrin JonesIn this episode, Rep. Shevrin Jones shares how his experiences as an educator help to shape the way he governs as a state legislator. You'll hear his passion for teachers and how he continues to use his voice to ensure that teachers are valued and respected in legislative circles. A man of the people, Representative Jones makes a compelling case for the importance of diversity and equity in the field at large.
2020-06-2923 minThe Sean Pittman PodcastEpisode 23- Rep. Shevrin JonesJoin us as State Representative Shevrin Jones talks about the state of The Bahamas after Hurricane Dorian, and how we can still help rebuild the affected communities. Jones also discusses the upcoming Legislative session, and the importance of voter participation for change.
2019-10-2020 min
Iv The Culture PodcastEpisode 71 Live Your Truth (Feat. Shevrin Jones)This Week Shevrin Jones Talks Running For Senate, Do Voting Really Count, Coming Out Gay, Jay z & NFl + More
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2019-10-1350 min
Battleground Florida with Christopher HeathHurricane Dorian and the BahamasState Representative Shevrin Jones is leading the Florida effort to help the Bahamas recover from Hurricane Dorian. With family living on the islands, Jones watched as the lethal category five storm slammed into the islands, flattening homes and washing away roads. He discusses the scope of the damage and what Floridians can do to help, including where to donate (https://www.nabmiami.org ). We also talk to WFTV Meteorologist Rusty McCranie about Hurricane Dorian’s path and why it stalled out over the Bahamas, how close it came to hitting Florida, and why technology is giving us more information than ev...
2019-09-0600 min
FCD: Rising UpCollege Democrats on Candidates!: Kamala HarrisToday on FCD: Rising Up, Co-host and FCD Communications Director, Gabby Miernik sits down with Marina Braynon, Legislative Assistant for REpresentative Shevrin Jones, to talk about Kamala Harris and why she's the right choice to be not only the first african-american woman but also the clear choice to be the 2020 presidential nominee.
2019-08-2121 min
The ConversationJulia Peacock, Shevrin Jones - May 28, 2019High School teacher takes on GOP congressman. The fight to protect Florida's youth against gun violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-08-0828 min
Brothaspeak PodcastTime to Represent! Ep. 78In this Brothaspeak Podcast episode 78, we speak to State Representative Shevrin D. Jones. In this conversation we talk about the current political environment, what it means to be progressive, the job of a state representative, LGBTQ issues, and more. Shevrin D. Jones Shevrin Jones, a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing the 101st District, which includes southeastern Broward County. First elected in 2012, served as the Democratic Deputy Whip from 2014-2016, and again from 2016-2018. Email: Shevrin.Jones@myfloridahouse.gov IG: @shevrinjones Twitter: @shevrinjones Bro...
2018-09-2432 min
The Rotunda with Trimmel GomesEpisode 153: Coming OutOn Trimmel Gomes’ latest episode of “The Rotunda,” Rep. Shevrin Jones, a Democrat from Broward County shares his ‘announcement of freedom’ that he is gay. Jones chats with Gomes about his decision to step out of the closet and his plans to continue being an advocate for the LGBTQ community in Tallahassee. Gomes also offers up a quick guide to Florida’s primary election. Follow on @RotundaPodcast on Twitter and visit www.rotundapodcast.com for daily updates.
2018-08-2713 min