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Talking Central Florida

Hosted by The News Collaborative of Central Florida · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 16 episodes

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About this podcast

Talking Central Florida host Steve Mort gets in-depth analysis from the journalists covering our region's most important issues. The show is a production of the News Collaborative of Central Florida.

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The Story Behind the Story of the Disney-DeSantis Fight

Jun 3, 202627m0

Gabrielle Russon from Florida Politics joins Talking Central Florida to discuss her recent piece, "The Untold Story of Ron DeSantis vs. Disney." Court depositions from a civil lawsuit related to the clash, obtained this

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Florida Budget Deal Heads for Final Approval

May 27, 202639m0

Florida lawmakers are preparing to give final approval to the Florida budget before sending it to Governor DeSantis for his signature and likely line-item vetoes. Jason Delgado from Spectrum News joins Talking Central Fl

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Central Florida Elections Officials Navigate Redistricting and Security Concerns

May 20, 202641m0

Sam Stockbridge from Central Florida Public Media discusses how elections supervisors are working to meet tight deadlines following the recent redrawing of the state's congressional map, along with concerns over security

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Sloth Deaths Spark Calls for Tougher Exotic Animal Regulations in Florida

May 13, 202629m0

As the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission temporarily halts sloth imports to Florida amid calls for changes to permitting rules, Molly Duerig from Central Florida Public Media joins Steve Mort to discuss t

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Redistricting's Impact on Central Florida and the Legal Fight Ahead Over Florida's New Map

May 6, 202641m0

Tristan Wood from WFSU Public Media in Tallahassee joins Talking Central Florida to discuss the legal fight ahead over Florida's new congressional map passed last week by the legislature. Then, Skyler Swisher from the Or

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Florida Redistricting Faces Legal Scrutiny

Apr 29, 202642m0

Kimberly Leonard, author of Politico's Florida Playbook, joins Talking Central Florida to outline the DeSantis administration's defense of a redrawn congressional map that could net Republicans four more seats, and how o

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Data Centers and Fight to Prevent Utility Bill Hikes in Florida

Apr 22, 202633m0

Amy Green from Inside Climate News and Molly Duerig from Central Florida Public Media join Talking Central Florida to discuss a recent report showing that utility company profit margins are driving customers' electricity

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Can Central Florida Improve Its Transit Connections?

Apr 15, 202642m0

Gary Huttmann of MetroPlan Orlando joins Talking Central Florida to discuss the future of transportation across the region, including long-term planning efforts and the challenges of keeping up with rapid growth. The con

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Artemis II Makes History, Trump Proposes NASA Budget Cuts

Apr 8, 202635m0

Brendan Byrne from Central Florida Public Media joins Talking Central Florida host Steve Mort to discuss the history-making flight of Artemis II, the data collected by the crew as they passed the far side of the Moon, an

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E-Bikes and Scooters Pose Challenges for Local Regulators

Apr 1, 202636m0

Stephanie Rodriguez of WKMG News 6 and Alexa Lorenzo of WFTV Channel 9 join Talking Central Florida to discuss the potential for a Brightline station in Cocoa and what it could mean for the Space Coast economy. The panel

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The Measles Outbreak, Plus the Challenge of Obtaining Public Records in Florida

Mar 25, 202635m0

Donovan Myrie from WKMG News 6 and Joe Mario Pedersen from Central Florida Public Media join Talking Central Florida to discuss their outlets' reporting on some of the state's most pressing healthcare issues, including h

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Déjà Vu in Tallahassee: No Budget or Tax Deal at Session's End

Mar 18, 202636m0

This week, Kimberly Leonard from Politico joins Talking Central Florida to break down electoral politics as Republicans and Democrats map out their strategies ahead of the 2026 primaries and midterms. Plus, Skyler Swishe

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The Fight Over Development and Density in a Growing State

Mar 11, 202632m0

Molly Duerig, environment reporter for Central Florida Public Media, and Abe Aboraya from the Oviedo Community News join Talking Central Florida to discuss the legal and philosophical battle over rural boundaries and oth

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Large Transportation Projects to Begin Soon in Central Florida

Mar 4, 202636m0

Ryan Lynch from the Orlando Business Journal joins Talking Central Florida to discuss transportation stories including massive road infrastructure projects in Osceola, Orange, Polk, and Seminole counties, robotaxis, and

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Negotiations Over ICE Detainee Costs

Feb 25, 202637m0

Orlando Sentinel reporter Ryan Gillespie discusses the dispute over federal reimbursements for the holding of ICE detainees and federal inmates at the Orange County jail. And Brendan Byrne from Central Florida Public Med

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A New Initiative to Support Local Journalism

Feb 17, 202627m0

This week, we take a look at the News Collaborative of Central Florida and how local outlets are working together to strengthen community journalism. Plus, Florida's "medical freedom" bill, and in-depth local reporting o

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Talking Central Florida is hosted by The News Collaborative of Central Florida. The show is categorised under news (commentary) and has published 16 episodes.

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