A Florida Capitol How-To

Freedom Tower sits in the heart of Miami, a beacon for a community when they needed it most. This week, we explore Cuba's revolutionary history, the construction of a "lighthouse for the Americas", and the context for the current crisis unfolding between the United States and Cuba.   The Crisis in Cuba, Explained - Time Magazine Read Richard Gott's book of Cuban history right here! Visit the Freedom Tower here. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! All of the music was originally composed.

At the end of last year, the Florida government approved a hunt of our black bears. Environmental advocates had to get creative and find new brand new ways to fight back. Thank you to Sarah Younger from the Sierra Club for joining us this week!   Read more about the black bear hunt at the links below. Florida wildlife commissioners ignore science, law in saying yes to bear hunt Central Florida nonprofit sues state agency over bear hunt rules   All of the music was originally composed.

After eight years, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani has finished her tenure in the Florida State Legislature. In our exit interview, we talk about her regrets, her successes, her hope for the future, and the lessons she hopes Floridians can learn from her experience in our state's capitol. Thank you to Rep. Eskamani and her team for their time. Follow more of the Representative's work right here.   Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

Tallahassee can be intimidating. Today, we're making it less so. With the help of Amy Keith from Common Cause Florida, we're talking about phone calls, public comments, navigating the capitol, and so much more for when you want to have an impact on our state legislators. All that, plus music from Mr. Rogers! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the following audio clips used.  The Children's Corner [1955-02-12] Be Brave - Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood   Besides the above clips, all the music was originally composed.

The explosion of Deepwater Horizon changed the water around Florida. Sixteen years later, Florida politicians are standing up against future development off our coasts, and finding new ways to fight back. Thank you to Katie Bauman from Surfrider Foundation! Learn more about Surfrider's mission right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

Mar-a-Lago has had two owners in its existence: Marjorie Merriweather Post, and Donald Trump. This week, we explore the origins of the infamous home, the city that brought Marjorie to the Sunshine State, and the legacy the building is burdened with a century after its completion. Thank you to our guest this week, Les Standiford, for his help. Read more of Les' work right here. Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   All of the music was originally composed.

It's the holiday season once again, and before we head into the new year, we catch up friends and talk holiday choruses, old-fashioned decorations, boat parades, coquito and holiday parties.  Thank you to Rebecca and Heather for joining the show once again! Pay a visit to the Marco Island Historical Museum if you're in the area! Thank you to Dan from Permanent Vacation! Swing by for a drink next time you're in Orlando!   All of the music was originally composed.

We've lived through twenty-five years in the state of Florida in the 21st century. How did we get here?  Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   I do not own the rights to the clips in this episode. I've linked them below. Behind the Scenes Millennium Concert 1999 Gloria Estefan Part 1 Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers "American Girl" | Rock Hall 2002 Induction 2004 Daytona 500 Finish Dale Jr DON'T TASE ME BRO Obama: "Trayvon Martin could've been me 35 years ago"   Besides the clips above, all the music was originally composed.

Just north of Orlando, the Morse Museum is home to a collection of masterpieces. Created by Louis Comfort Tiffany, this work is made in a unique medium: stained glass. Depicting flowers, nature, and classical figures, this art is one-of-a-kind and tremendously influential the world over. But the best work might be the most flawed. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here!   Thank you to the team from the Morse Museum for their help! Visit the Morse Museum and see Tiffany's work in person!   All of the music was originally composed.

Andrew Carnegie was the father of American steel, but he established his legacy with his second act: donating funds to create libraries across the country. In Florida, few remain, but each tell a story for the community in which they were built. Pick up your copy of FLORIDA! right here! Thank you to Chelsea Rice for her incredible design of our logo! Follow Chelsea on Instagram here! Read more about Carnegie and his foundation here.   I do not own the right to the clips used in this episode. Watch the original video below. The American Adventure - EPCOT Attraction 2023   Besides the above clip, all music was originally composed.