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Florida Matters

Florida Matters is WUSF's weekly current affairs show that explores the events, ideas, politics and issues that matter to Floridians.

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Failed Hillsborough referendum adds to a long history of the county’s transportation funding woes

Failed Hillsborough referendum adds to a long history of the county’s transportation funding woes

We explore Hillsborough County’s transportation challenges and some possible solutions. Attempts to pass a sales tax for... Read more

14 Dec 2022

28mins

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Time and patience needed for rebuilding Hurricane Ian-impacted communities, North Port official says

Time and patience needed for rebuilding Hurricane Ian-impacted communities, North Port official says

We check back in on hurricane recovery in our region. WUSF’s Cathy Carter has been reporting on how Manatee and Sarasota... Read more

30 Nov 2022

19mins

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Rising inflation may lead to more food insecurity, changes in holiday spending

Rising inflation may lead to more food insecurity, changes in holiday spending

We explore inflation and its impact on food insecurity and the Tampa Bay region's economy, particularly around the holid... Read more

23 Nov 2022

28mins

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Florida's midterms solidified state Republican dominance, politics reporters say

Florida's midterms solidified state Republican dominance, politics reporters say

We talk about what the midterm elections mean for both parties, for how the state is governed and Florida’s role on the ... Read more

22 Nov 2022

28mins

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A former congressman shares his thoughts on Florida’s divided political environment

A former congressman shares his thoughts on Florida’s divided political environment

We talk with former St. Petersburg congressman David Jolly about bipartisanship in a polarized political landscape. The ... Read more

2 Nov 2022

28mins

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Two weeks before election, we break down the most important issues to you

Two weeks before election, we break down the most important issues to you

We talk with political reporters, to answer your questions about the upcoming election. The general election is two week... Read more

2 Nov 2022

28mins

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Young voters say their trust in political systems is gone but they’ll still vote next month

Young voters say their trust in political systems is gone but they’ll still vote next month

We check in with a growing part of the electorate — young voters — three weeks out from election day. As part of WUSF’s ... Read more

19 Oct 2022

28mins

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After a contentious 2020 election season, local elections officials gear up for November elections

After a contentious 2020 election season, local elections officials gear up for November elections

We talk with local election officials about voting in next month’s elections. Misinformation, disinformation and the aft... Read more

13 Oct 2022

28mins

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Southwest Florida residents reflect on Hurricane Ian’s life-changing impact

Southwest Florida residents reflect on Hurricane Ian’s life-changing impact

We hear from survivors of Hurricane Ian across Central and Southwest Florida and discuss the challenges of rebuilding go... Read more

4 Oct 2022

28mins

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Florida Matters features postcards from WUSF's COVID Conversations series

Florida Matters features postcards from WUSF's COVID Conversations series

We highlight a new oral history project about how the COVID-19 pandemic affected Black and Brown Floridians in the great... Read more

20 Sep 2022

28mins

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