Episode 209: Heather Felton, Manatee County School Board

Manatee County School Board Member Heather Felton joins TBT Editor Mitch Maley to discuss the Schools of Hope fiasco, our overemphasis on standardized testing, as well as what the school district is getting right for families, students, and the community.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss a blogger's claim that Joe and Mitch are "breaking up the coalition" in local politics by being critical of the Trump administration, Florida's push to lower the age to purchase firearms, the upcoming "No Kings" protests, and much more.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the Manatee County Commission's proposal to name a roadway after conservative podcaster and political organizer Charlie Kirk, local crackdowns on illegal casinos, the new editor at CBS News, President Trump's politically charged speech to Navy soldiers, and much more.

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TBT Publisher Joe McClash and Editor Mitch Maley discuss the organized attack on TBT following Maley's column on the weaponization of Charlie Kirk's shooting.

This week, former Republican candidate for the Florida House D72 seat Richard Green joins TBT editor Mitch Maley to debate Mitch's controversial column on the weaponization of Charlie Kirk's killing and the response from the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the push to privatize New College, Florida's move toward eliminating vaccine requirements, Ron DeSantis' effort to remain relevant, the Department of War, India cozying up to China and Russia, and much more.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss Florida's war on public art, the Manatee County Commission's decision to join the fight against SB 180, whether Florida is ready for peak hurricane season, and more!

This week, Mitch & Dawn discuss the latest from President Trump and his administration, Manatee County's new superintendent, the county's ongoing battle with the state, and more!

To mark the 200th episode of The Bradenton Times Podcast. TBT Publisher Joe McClash joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss President Trump's threat to end vote-by-mail, the Manatee County Commission's decision to cancel Thursday's vote on wetland protections, and the county's new garbage pickup policies.