Inside Florida Politics
Inside Florida Politics
Join USA Today Network - Florida's all-star political lineup each week for a lively discussion and in-depth reporting on politics from the state of Florida. Zac Anderson from the Sarasota Herald Tribune and Gannett state capital correspondent John Kennedy bring you insight and analysis each week, along with special guest reporters fresh from the scene of breaking political news.Social links:
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A Florida primary that was quite contrary
Progressives won and lost, establishments won and lost and Trump-endorsed won and lost. What does all this mean for the November general election? Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Valentina Palm of the USA Today Network Florida explain it all in the Inside Florida Politics podcast.
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Primaries heat up, Moody faces Hope questions and do we really like Daylight Saving Time?
Florida’s primary campaigning resembles a “circular firing squad,” US Sen Ashley Moody faces renewed scrutiny about a charity scandal and President Donald Trump weighs in on Daylight Saving Time. Antonio Fins, John Pacenti and John Torres of the USA Today Network Florida explain it all in the Insi…
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DeSantis legacy loses luster, Alligator Alcatraz closes, World Cup takeaways
The governor's Stop Woke signature law loses in court, immigration arrests put faces on crackdown and lessons to be learned from the world's visit to America. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Valentina Palm of the USA TODAY Network Florida explain it all.
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GOP candidates demand debate, taxpayer dollars spending scrutinized
A key primary election is just two months away, one county pushes back against the state's claims of money-wasting and while Alligator Alcatraz is closing, just how much has been spent on that facility? Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Hannah Phillips of the USA Today Network Florida explain it all…
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DeSantis' last budget, redistricting shakes Dems, Epstein shadows Bondi
Habemus budget from Tallahassee, mid-decade congressional redistricting causes chaos for Democrats and Jeffrey Epstein haunts Pam Bondi again. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Hannah Phillips of the USA Today Network Florida unpack the headlines in the Inside Florida Politics podcast.
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Epstein hearing in “Trump County” and four more seats?
Gov. Ron DeSantis pulls four new congressional seats out of his lame duck hat, Democrats hear from Epstein survivors in the Palm Beaches and Trump wielding power in home county. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy, Hannah Phillips and Mike Diamond of the USA Today Network Florida explain it all in the Insid…
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Florida's redistricting, AI data center pushback and Trump-pope feud
Florida redraws congressional district to keep up with Democratic Joneses, DeSantis and President Donald Trump both see data economy resistance and the verbal volleying between Trump and Pope Leo XIV gets real in South Florida. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Valentina Palm of the USA Today Network …
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What's next for Pam Bondi, free speech litmus tests and TPS under fire
Pam Bondi gets fired, but will she testify? A new law lets DeSantis designate "domestic terrorists" and Trump rails against a federal refuge program after the murder of a convenience store employee in Fort Myers. Antonio Fins, Hannah Phillips, Stephany Matat and Valentina Palm of the USA Today Netw…
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Election conspiracy brews, a new voter law and rebuilding Cuba
Arrested election worker sparks conspiracies, why a new voter law could prove disruptive and Gov. Ron DeSantis tells exiles to go rebuild Cuba. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Hannah Phillips of the USA Today Network Florida reporters explain it all.
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The GOP’s deep divisions, cancel culture and Alligator Alcatraz spending
No budget big problem in Tallahassee? Turns out Florida state lawmakers do like cancel culture. And just how much has the state spent on Alligator Alcatraz and its selfie sign? Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Stephany Matat of the USA Today Network Florida unpack it all.
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