The legislature this week continued its discussion on guns, but also worked on other topics with the session countdown in full effect. This week, we cover bills ranging from assault weapons to vegetable gardens.   Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

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Wonk and Circumstance 206 - The Legislature Marches On

This week's episode focuses on the tragedy at Marjorie Stoneman Douglas High School on February 14th, 2018, and its legislative aftermath.   Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 205 - Guns (Again)

It's the state vs cities in this week's episode of Wonk and Circumstance. Plus, a mention of the special election in FLH-72.   Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 204 - Who's the Boss?

This week's episode zeroes in on healthcare and bills that the legislature is looking to pass. Focus is on SB 524, HB 23, and HB 27. An update is given on four bills from past episodes.   Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 203 - An Apple a Day Keeps the Legislature Away

Guns are such a sensitive issue, we've now covered it in both of our seasons. Today, we discuss some of the gun-related bills that have been proposed for the 2018 session. Plus, an inside look at a lesson we learned this week while building the GovAid database.   Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 202 - Smith, Wesson, and me

The 2018 Florida legislative session has begun in earnest! Join us on our second season as we navigate the issues that will be facing the legislature throughout the next couple of months. Plus, a preview of a new tool from your friends at VoterAid!   Music At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

2018 Session Begins

This session was such a roller coaster ride, we've had to break up the review episode into two parts. Part 1 will fill you in on the fate of most of the bills we discussed this season. We can't completely wrap, however, because the state doesn't have a budget yet..... Don't forget to hit subscribe so you get all of our upcoming episodes in your sleep!   Theme Credit At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 111 - Post-Session Wrap (Pt. 1)

Just here to let you know that we need a couple more days to get the session wrap up. Stay tuned and we'll have it up shortly!

Post-session episode delayed

Immigration is a story that has been in the news throughout the election of 2016 and well into the administration of President Trump. While the issue has many facets, our focus in this episode is the relationship between local, state, and federal governments when it comes to immigration enforcement. We hear from Mario Ariza and Chris Sanchelima, who offer us differing perspectives on a Florida bill that would bar any city from serving as a "sanctuary city." Don't forget to hit subscribe so you get all of our upcoming episodes in your sleep!   Theme Credit At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 110 - Sanctuary Cities & Federal Supremacy

One of the most controversial issues of this year's legislative session is an agency that isn't a household name - Enterprise Florida. The House and Senate have wildly divergent views on the future of the agency, and its sister organization in Visit Florida. The fight has gotten so extreme that it has placed the budget, the legislature's primary responsibility, in jeopardy of not being completed on time.   Don't forget to hit subscribe so you can get all of our upcoming episodes in your sleep!   Theme credit: At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 109 - Enterprise Florida

On this week's show, we dip our toe into the waters of education by looking at a surprisingly controversial topic - recess. As the Florida Senate and House of Representatives battle it out to see whether recess should be mandatory, we welcome Rene Medina on to give us a look into the daily lives of students, teachers, and how recess fits into those snapshots. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you get all of our upcoming episodes in your sleep!   Theme Credit At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance 108 - Recess in Schools

It seems that one of the most popular topics for high school opinion essays is capital punishment, also known as the death penalty. It's an issue that divides opinion across the political spectrum, the country, and the world. Its origins can be traced back to Biblical times, with Hammurabi's Code ("eye for an eye") often being cited when discussing the issue. On today's podcast, we are joined by four esteemed guests to discuss this sensitive topic. Each of the four guests presents a different perspective and has a different preferred outcome for capital punishment. Father Willy Garcia-Tuñon advocates for repealing the death penalty on moral grounds. Francesca Corallo argues that the death penalty should be repealed, though her arguments are practical. Arthur Freyre offers a defense of the status quo - capital punishment used primarily for first-degree murder. Finally, Juan Perez makes the case for a death penalty that is expanded to include crimes other than murder. Don't forget to hit subscribe so you get all of our upcoming episodes in your sleep!   Theme Credit At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Wonk and Circumstance Episode 107 - The Death Penalty

Special episode! Today we are joined by Elaine de Valle, aka "Ladra" of the Political Cortadito, for a sneak peek at Tuesday's Coral Gables election. If you're a Coral Gables resident, or a local politics junkie, this is the episode for you. Remember to go to www.voteraid.co before you head to the polls!   Theme credit: At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Coral Gables Election Preview

This week, we tackle an issue that Florida's voters passed a constitutional amendment on just last year - marjuana. We touch on the medicinal aspects as well as the recreational side. We also look at how marijuana compares to other drugs, both legal and illegal.   Theme Credit: At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Also Used: Tongo's cover of Linkin Park's Numb https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcicOBS9mBU

Episode 106 - Marijuana

On this week's episode, we invite on four different guests to discuss a popular issue - AirBnb. You'll hear Alan Bradin, Jessica Fernandez, Armando Ibarra, and Nick Jimenez discuss what's going on in Tallahassee, what the differences are between hotels and short-term rental sites, and what the ideal regulatory structure for AirBnB (et al.) should look like. If you like our show, don't forget to subscribe so you can get the next episode automatically!   Theme credit: At Launch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Ad credit: Open Those Bright Eyes Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Episode 105 - AirBnB

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