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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, February 10, 2012
On today's show: How much will federal foreclosure relief help our region's troubled homeowners? As the legislature reaches its halfway point, what do redistricting changes mean for South Florida residents? Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen says, about the Keys, "I know I'll miss them a lot more than they'll miss me." Expanded casino gambling is dead in the legislature -- for now. Is a constitutional amendement in the works? Why won't Sen. Marco Rubio talk to local media? Is his stance on contraception coverage a battle cry for the GOP or a question of faith? And a move to ban hand-held cell phone use while driving fails again in Tallahassee. Florida is one of only 15 states without any such ban. Phil Latzman discusses the week that was around our region and state with the Palm Beach Post's Dara Kam, the Miami Herald's Doug Hanks, and Elliot Rodriguez of WFOR-TV.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, February 3, 2012
On today's show: Mitt Romney takes Florida after spending $15 million on mostly-negative campaign ads. If this is how it is now, what's in store this fall? Term limits and full-time salaries for county commissioners get a thumbs down from Miami-Dade voters. Occupiers get kicked out of their downtown Miami encampment. What legacy did they leave behind, and will the movement last? Redistricting results in South Florida congressmen playing "musical districts" -- is it all for the purpose of keeping Allen West in DC? And hopes of expanded resort casino gambling passing in Tallahassee this session are dead. Plus, what's the impact on the Everglades ecosystem by the proliferation of pythons and the disappearance of small mammals? Phil Latzman discusses the week that was around our region and state with NPR's Greg Allen, the Miami Herald's Marc Caputo, and Kelley Mitchell of WLRN-Miami Herald News. Listen now.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, January 27, 2012
On today's show: With the Florida presidential primary just days away, will negative ads and the millions spent on them help Florida Republicans decide between Mitt and Newt? And how will candidates' stances on Latin America factor in? We get local reaction on President Obama's State of the Union address. How will Miami-Dade voters decide on two important charter reforms? Plus, we get an update from Tallahassee -- on the table in the legislature this week: abortion, drug-testing, texting while driving, and a bill that could eliminate dog tracks. Also, could local sports arenas and stadiums double as homeless shelters? Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with El Nuevo Herald executive editor Manny Garcia, the Watchdog Report's Dan Ricker, and Tampa Bay Times/Politifact reporter Aaron Sharockman. Also, WLRN's Tallahassee reporter Gina Jordan.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, January 20, 2012
On today's show: Will Italy's Costa Concordia disaster during the height of cruise-booking season, also spell disaster for South Florida's cruise industry? Does Gov. Scott deserve the credit he's taking for the state's improving unemployment numbers? President Obama visits Disney to announce eased travel requirements for China, India, and Brazil. Will it help Florida's tourism industry? Is he out of touch with what Florida really needs to improve its economy? With the Florida presidential primary less than 2 weeks away, Mitt Romney thinks so. We get the latest from week 2 of Session 2012 in Tallahassee: education funding, prison closings, the gambling debate, and the state budget. Plus, have local governments been shortchanged by the region's sports franchises? Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with New York Times Miami bureau chief Lizette Alvarez, Daily Business Review editor-in-chief David Lyons, and Miami New Times editor-in-chief, "El Jefe" Chuck Strouse, as well as WLRN's Tallahassee reporter Gina Jordan.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, January 13, 2012
On today's show: Is Florida Mitt Romney's to lose? Can Newt Gingrich make a last ditch push to get conservative voters? And who will win over the state's Hispanics? Will the nascent legislative session in Tallahassee be put on hold until Florida's budgetary outlook improves? We review Gov. Scott's second State of the State address and his plan to cut Medicaid in order to restore funding for education. We remember the event that changed everything from Port-au-Prince to Miami. Two years after that Haiti's massive earthquake, how have things changed and how haven't they in the hemisphere's poorest country? Can an upcoming Papal visit bring on a Cuban spring? Not so fast, says one one of our panelists. Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was around our region, state, and hemisphere, with Laura Wides-Muñoz of the Associated Press, Time magazine's Tim Padgett, WLRN's Gina Jordan, and the Miami Herald's Mary Ellen Klas.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, Friday January 6th, 2012
On the first show of the new year, we preview the Florida Legislature's upcoming session. What issues will be top priorities for lawmakers? Will redistricting dominate the discussion? Where does expanded casino gaming fit in? How about public education funding, PIP fraud and Citizens Property Insurance reform? We set the stage for the two-month session in Tallahassee with our legislative preview show featuring Tampa Bay Times capitol bureau chief Steve Bousquet, Miami Herald reporter Patricia Mazzei and Antonio Fins of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Also on the table, has Governor Scott turned into an environmentalist? Can internet sales tax help to bail out the state? Plus, the fallout from Iowa and how it might impact Florida's presidential preference primary later this month.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, December 30, 2011
For the last show of the year, we're re-capping the biggest stories of 2011. We look at who had more impact: the Tea Party or the Occupy movement? We assess Gov. Rick Scott's first year in office. Our panelists say he kept his campaign promises, but that didn't seem to win him much favor with citizens or the Legislature. Sen. Marco Rubio's debut in D.C. leaves people speculating about whether he's bound for higher office, but could cloudy claims about when his family came from Cuba hold him back? We discuss the recall of Miami-Dade mayor Carlos Alvarez and the impact he had on the county during his tenure. And we take a look at his successor Carlos Gimenez and the changes he has implemented so far. Are women at the forefront of a changing Cuba? And nearly 2 years after the earthquake in Haiti, has life gotten any easier there? Finally, find out who our panelists chose as South Florida's "person of the year." Host Phil Latzman discusses the year that was in our region and state with Helen Aguirre Ferré of Diario Las Americas and WPBT TV, the Miami Herald's Juan Vasquez, and CBS-4's Jim Defede.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN: December 16, 2011
On today's show, how did U.S. policy toward Cuba get so entwined in a congressional spending bill? Panelists debate whether or not there's been real change on the island. Slightly better news on Florida's jobs front, as the unemployment rate hits a two-and-a-half year low. The numbers are especially encouraging in Miami-Dade. But will it be enough to stem of the outflow of South Florida's young professionals? The Florida Panthers pounce on the casino bandwagon. We discuss we the latest developments in the debate over resort casino gambling. And a wide-ranging investigation raises questions about the way public charter schools operate. Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with Miami New Times' managing editor Tim Elfrink, NBC-6 reporter Steve Litz, and Miami Herald editorial board editor Myriam Marquez.
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The Florida Roundup, December 9, 2011
On today’s show: The governor unveils his budget, restoring some funding for education, but does it come at the expense of Medicaid? South Florida hospitals say it could be catastrophic, and is this region being disproportionately hit? And The Daily Show hits Tallahassee as the governor is asked to “pee in a cup.” A grand jury says the state needs to crack down on rogue assisted living facilities, more than one-third of which are in South Florida. The Securities and Exchange Commission investigates the Marlins stadium deal. Did the team pull a fast one on the city and the county? And why are the Marlins spending like “drunken sailfish” with taxpayers on the hook? We attempt to make the topic of redistricting fun, since you could wake up one day to find your representative has changed overnight. And the casino gambling debate is still on the table. Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with Dara Kam of the Palm Beach Post, Jeff Burnside of NBC-6, and Nancy Ancrum of the Miami Herald.
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The Florida Roundup, December 2, 2011
On today's show: With the Florida primary less than 2 months away, Mitt Romney picks up 3 key South Florida endorsements. Meanwhile, as the Herman Cain train derails, is Newt Gingrich picking up steam here in the Sunshine State? And will Connie Mack IV's political legacy land him the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate? The debate over resort casino gambling intensifies. Now there's talk of a public referendum to determine this region's future as a gambling destination. And 10 years in, how has Art Basel changed South Florida culturally and economically? Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was around our state and region with the Miami Herald's Jane Wooldridge, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Doug Lyons, and NPR's Greg Allen.
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The Florida Roundup, November 18, 2011
On this week's show, Occupy Miami gets a reprieve. Protesters are allowed to stay put for another week, and as it gets colder up north, will South Florida's Occupy movement swell with a new breed of snowbirds? And is Occupy Art Basel coming? It may not be as far-fetched as it sounds. Herman Cain pays a visit to Miami and puts a wet foot/dry foot in his mouth. Hialeah chooses present over past in the runoff election for mayor. Sen. Marco Rubio speaks out against fellow Republicans, asking them to tone down the rhetoric on immigration. Considering the all-important Hispanic vote, is he angling for a vice presidential bid? We hear the latest fact-checks from PolitiFact Florida. Entrepreneur Mitchell Kaplan wins a National Book Award for Outstanding Service to the American Literary Community. And whatever you do, don't eat any giant snails. Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with the Miami Herald's Douglas Hanks, El Nuevo Herald's Melissa Sanchez, and the St. Petersburg Times' Aaron Sharockman.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, November 11, 2011
On today's show: Why are Floridians so discontent with the direction of the state? Are politicians ignoring Florida's Puerto Rican vote? Genting makes a bet that the house always wins, but in the end the Florida House will decide. On troopergate: Is there a real feud between police departments, and are they putting the public in jeopardy? NBA lockout: Tangible effect, or high-profile tantrum? And as one panelist asks, "How many parakeets died for the new Marlins uniforms?" Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with Associated Press editor Terry Spencer, Miami Herald political reporter Marc Caputo and Mc Nelly Torres from Florida's Center for Investigative Reporting.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, November 4, 2011
On today's show: As a bill is introduced in Tallahassee, opposition mounts against expanded resort casino gambling. The one thing everyone seems to agree on: it's a good time to be a lobbyist. In this week's Miami-Dade municipal elections, incumbents ruled the day. And it's cops v. cops, as a Florida Highway Patrol trooper has a tense standoff with a Miami police officer going 120 mph in Broward County. Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state, with Kelley Mitchell of WLRN-Miami Herald News, the Palm Beach Post's John Lantigua, and the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Antonio Fins.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, October 28, 2011
Things always get a little raucous when Jim DeFede's in the host's seat. Sitting in for Phil Latzman this week, he takes on the controversy surrounding Marco Rubio's family history. Is the senator telling the truth about when his parents came to U.S. from Cuba? And does it matter? Citing search and seizure laws, a federal judge puts a stop to the governor's plan to make welfare recipients take drug tests. Who benefits from Florida's newly-compressed presidential primary season? And more on South Florida's potential future as a casino gambling hub: does it have legs, or with the Chamber of Commerce, the state's restaurant & lodging association, the Florida Baptist Convention, and Disneyworld against it, will it die in the legislature? In Broward, the new schools superintendent has his work cut out for him. Plus, why are football fans rooting for the Dolphins to "Lose, baby, lose!"? Guest host Jim DeFede from CBS4 discusses the week in news with Associated Press Hispanic Affairs reporter Laura Wides-Muñoz, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Brittany Wallman, and Jim Saunders from the News Service of Florida in Tallahassee.
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The Florida Roundup, October 21, 2011
On today's show: Governor Scott questions the value of liberal arts and posts professor salaries online. Is he at war against academia? And is he trying to backtrack from his promise to create new jobs? Sen. Marco Rubio becomes the next target of birthers. Meanwhile, is he telling the truth about being the son of exiles from Castro's Cuba? Are Occupy movements in South Florida having an impact or is their message too amorphous? PolitiFact goes Miami-Dade with the Carlos-o-meter, looking at Mayor Gimenez's first months in office. How has he fared and how does he feel about it? Host Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with the Palm Beach Post's Dara Kam from Tallahassee, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel's Michael Mayo, and Amy Sherman of the Miami Herald and PolitiFact Florida. Listen here.
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The Florida Roundup, October 14, 2011
On today's show: Has Occupy Wall Street now occupied South Florida, or is it just fringe movement here? New free trade agreements could help revive South Florida's stagnant economy, but what about human rights concerns? As drinkable water runs low in West Palm Beach, how can this region address water supply issues? One panelist asks, is there a "wild-eyed frenzy" to bring casino gambling to South Florida? Business leaders worry it could hurt efforts to bring highly-paid professionals to the area. A major environmental conference comes to Miami next week. Which issues are most pressing to Floridians? Phil Latzman discusses the week that was in our region and state with the Miami Herald's Jane Wooldridge and Jeff Burnside from NBC-6. Listen here.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, October 7, 2011
On today's show, we look at Univision's alleged blackmailing of Sen. Marco Rubio. One panelist says it "smells of Rupert Murdoch, but it's vintage Miami." Miami-Dade's public hospital, Jackson Memorial, continues to struggle under new leadership. New census figures show surprising numbers of uninsured among South Florida's middle class. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen takes a controversial stance against the Defense of Marriage Act and tells us why she's against relaxed travel restrictions to Cuba. And could gambling offer a boost to our economy, or just a "stimulus package for lobbyists," as one of our panelists puts it? Phil Latzman discusses the week that was with New York Times Miami bureau chief Lizette Alvarez, Miami New Times editor Chuck Strouse, and the Miami Herald's John Dorschner.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, September 30, 2011
This week on the Florida Roundup: What did Vice President Joe Biden say on WLRN that has the political world buzzing? Gov. Rick Scott and the case of the missing e-mails. Did he break the law and what can be done about it? Florida moves up its presidential primaries. Should the state be allowed to cut in line? Two of the Florida's most flamboyant political figures died this week. What legacies are left by former Republican Governor Claude Kirk and ex-Broward Sheriff Nick Navarro? Host Phil Latzman discusses this week in news with Patricia Mazzei and Matt Haggman of the Miami Herald and Steve Bousquet of the St. Petersburg Times.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, September 23, 2011
This week on the Florida Roundup: The GOP candidates swing through Florida. Is Social Security the wedge issue between front runners Mitt Romney and Rick Perry? What does an execution in Georgia have to do with Florida? Is Vegas-style gambling coming to Florida via Miami? Are public pensions out of control in South Florida? Phil Latzman discusses this week in news with Doug Lyons of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Myriam Marquez of the Miami Herald and Tim Padgett of Time Magazine.
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The Florida Roundup on WLRN, September 16, 2011
This week on The Florida Roundup: lots of shakeups in South Florida government –is the real loser transparency? Genting Group plans a casino wonderland in downtown Miami—is it already a done deal? And republican presidential hopefuls court Florida voters. Phil Latzman discusses the week in news with Dan Christensen of BrowardBulldog.com, Greg Allen of NPR, and Nancy Smith of Sunshine State News.
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