Tropical Depression

Episode 42: Power Grab w/ Kartik Krishnaiyer

Friend of the show and Florida historian Kartik Krishnaiyer makes his return to the show to talk about Florida Republicans' gerrymandering power grab. We already knew the GOP were rigging districts to benefit their own party, but Kartik breaks it down further and shows how Republicans from rural areas are attacking the very concept of having urban voters represented in government. Kartik and Ryan explore how gerrymandering combined with urban planning can influence not just the state's political landscape, but its community life. You can keep in touch with Kartik at the Florida History Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-florida-history-podcast/id1466866445]and the Florida Squeeze [https://thefloridasqueeze.com/].

Episode 41: Double Trouble w/ Alexandra Glorioso and Lawrence Mower

Spring has sprung, and love is in the air. This week, we welcomed the iconic duo of Lawrence Mower with the Tampa Bay Times and Alexandra Glorioso of the Miami Herald to the show. They were gracious enough to take our call live from their car, and on their anniversary no less! As the saying goes, the couple that reports together stays together. The all-star duo has been at the forefront of the ongoing Hope Florida scandal. Millions of Medicaid dollars were allegedly misused for a taxpayer-funded propaganda campaign against popular citizen-led amendments in 2024 to legalize marijuana and limit government interference with abortion. On top of that, we talk about Florida's new anti-free speech law that gives the governor the power to designate groups as "domestic terrorists." No way that could ever be abused! Follow Tropical Depression on all social platforms at @TropDepPod!  Fan of the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Tropical Depression on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/c/TropicalDepression]

Episode 40: Public Futilities w/ Bryan Eastman

On today's episode, Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman makes his Trop Dep debut! You already know Ryan's itching to talk to the Commish about the state hijacking the city's public utilities -- but did you know Republicans are also trying to carve out a district in ocean blue G-Ville for themselves? Along the way, we talk about what makes Gainesville a truly unique city in Florida, and how the nationalization of local politics has made everyone worse off. To learn more about Bryan and get involved, visit bryaneastman.com [https://bryaneastman.com/]. Follow Tropical Depression on all social platforms at @TropDepPod!  Fan of the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Tropical Depression on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/c/TropicalDepression]

Episode 39: Tropical De-Session w/ Mitch Perry

Ryan links up with Tampa Bay media legend, WMNF and Florida Phoenix reporter Mitch Perry to make sense of what exactly is going on in the Capitol with just two weeks left in legislative session. The fast-paced conversation ranges from Ron DeSantis's attempt to get Florida into the redistricting wars, the Tampa mayor race, and the GOP race for governor. Follow Tropical Depression on all social platforms at @TropDepPod!  Fan of the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Tropical Depression on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/c/TropicalDepression]

Episode 38: A New Tallahassee w/ Jeremy Matlow

On today's episode, Ryan is joined by Tallahassee City Commissioner Jeremy Matlow, who launched his campaign for Mayor last year. Jeremy shares his thoughts on the Democratic Party's message to voters, the rise of economic populism among the far-right, and lays out his vision for the future of Florida's capital city. Follow Tropical Depression on all social platforms at @TropDepPod!  Fan of the show? ⁠⁠⁠Support Tropical Depression on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/c/TropicalDepression]