The Florida Roundup
Friday Noon-1PM
The Florida Roundup is a live, weekly call-in show with a distinct focus on the issues affecting Floridians. Each Friday at noon, listeners can engage in the conversation with journalists, newsmakers and other Floridians about change, policy and the future of our lives in the sunshine state.
Join host WLRN’s Tom Hudson, broadcasting from Miami.
Connect With Us: Twitter: @FloridaRoundup and (305) 995-1800
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how the property insurance market has been in crisis for several years in Florida. Some insurance companies like Farmers and Progressive are not writing any new home insurance policies. Others, like United Property and Casualty, have gone bankrupt.
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Florida Supreme Court considers abortion ban, special session will address Iran and flood mitigationThis week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about the legal limbo around abortion access as the Florida Supreme Court considers a challenge to the state’s 15-week ban. Plus, a preview of November’s special legislative session. And later, a collection of stories about coastal communities' efforts to mitigate flooding.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss the U.S. Humanitarian Parole Program with Luis Miranda, principal deputy assistant secretary for communications at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Plus, we look at Florida’s chartered flights from Israel with the Miami Herald’s Ana Ceballos. And later, an update on how school districts are navigating book reviews.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss Florida settling a COVID infection information lawsuit that it fought for two years, new laws that may change how you cast your ballot in the 2024 election, and the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Michael's impact on parts of the panhandle.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how Florida schools have removed more books from public school libraries than any other state. Plus, a Florida Republican leads the charge to bring down the U.S. Speaker of the House. Wandering bears, a livestream of eagles and hazy skies from wildfires: we present wildlife stories throughout the state.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we look back at Hurricane Ian one year later with reporting from Florida Public Radio member stations. Plus, we look at the state’s minimum wage increase with FIU’s Dr. Maria Ilcheva and WUSF’s Gabriella Paul. And later, fact-checking Florida claims in the latest GOP Debate with PolitiFact’s Samantha Putterman.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how pandemic era federal funds for child care centers have been used, the looming federal government shutdown and what it means for Florida, and how a South Florida hockey team is fostering a generation of female players.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how, for the first time, Medicare will negotiate the prices of 10 common medicines. Plus, we look at the latest in education news and hear about how a Florida woman and her granddaughter made history – six decades apart.
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This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how inflation, higher interest rates and the high cost of housing are stretching paychecks; Florida's low union membership; and how Duval and Miami-Dade jails are under fire.
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Hurricane Idalia hits Florida and brings historic high water. Are record high storm surges and rapidly strengthening storms our future? This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at the impact of Hurricane Idalia and recovery efforts in Florida's Big Bend and other communities along the Gulf Coast.