Ep. 9: The High Cost of Bad Governance

Ep 13: Slushies not Slush Funds!

A&G get the Memorial Day Episode going by discussing the insane tax-payer funded Slush Fund which will potentially reward insurrectionists and give the Trump Family total immunity from ever being investigated by the IRS.  The two friends then talk about Tulsi and her trainwreck of a job.  This week’s bright Spotlight is on Representative Jose Alvarez.  A&G finish the show by talking about DeSantis and his impotent bid for what’s next, Trump getting worse treatment from Xi than Putin, the Arc de LPS (aka Arc de Chump), and Cuba.  G rounds it out with the G Spot!   Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ [https://inaudio.org/]  Upbeat Funk Retro by Infraction/ Funk Up.   Chapters   00:00 Welcome to Episode 13 – Memorial Day 01:03 Trump’s Slush Fund 08:12 Tulsi is OUT 11:53 Spotlight: Jose Alvarez 16:41 DeSantis Can’t Endorse Collins 20:12 Trump's Bestie - Xi and Eric’s ALT5 Denial 26:13 Arc de LPS aka Arc De Chump 31:47 Are We Gonna Invade Cuba? 36:45 Florida Still Doesn't Have a Budget 39:48 The G Spot!

Ep 12: The Dastardly Dozen

After a two-week hiatus, A&G celebrate their twelfth (dozenth) episode highlighting Florida’s Dastardly Dozen politicians.  Halfway through they put a spotlight on the amazing Angie Nixon to highlight what good representation looks like!  G ends the episode with the G Spot!      Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ [https://inaudio.org/]  Upbeat Funk Retro by Infraction/ Funk Up.   Chapters   00:00 Welcome Back and Episode Introduction 01:40 Dastardly Politicians in Florida 02:30 Rick Scott 05:54 Ron DeSantis 08:21 Ashley Moody 11:24 Byron Donalds 14:27 Joseph Ladapo 16:36 Randy Fine 20:56 Spotlight: Angie Nixon 27:30 Anna Paulina Luna 29:05 Clay Yarborough 29:54 Paul Renner 32:25 James Uthmeier 34:25 Marco Rubio 35:51 The G Spot!

Ep 11: DEI +A is a Good Thing!

In Episode 11, A & G, discuss the importance of recognizing days like Earth Day and point to Republican-initiated legislation that guts environmental protections.  The two friends discuss how the protection of the environment used to be a nonpartisan push. A & G put a bright Spotlight on First Responders and talk about the little things we can do to thank them for their service!  The conversation turns to recent anti-DEI legislation and how dangerous it is to actually achieving a meritocracy.  They discuss the upcoming Florida Legislature Special Sessions on redistricting, AI, Medical Freedom, and Florida’s Budget.  G ends the episode with the G Spot!    Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ [https://inaudio.org/]  Upbeat Funk Retro by Infraction/ Funk Up.   Chapters   00:00 Intro to Episode 11:  Celebrating Nature and Earth Day 02:08 Political Actions on Environmental Protections 04:17 The Economy vs. Environment Debate 07:47 The Florida Scrub Jay and State Rights 09:24 Florida Learns and Then it Doesn't 11:45 The Role of Activism in Environmental Protection 12:39 The Partisan Divide in Environmental Policy 15:44 Spotlight on First Responders 22:28 The DEI Debate and Its Implications 34:47 Florida's Legislative Landscape: Special Sessions and Redistricting 45:26 The G Spot!

Ep 10: What is Redistricting & Why Does it Matter?

Summary In this Episode 10, A & G, discuss the prospect of mid-decade redistricting.  They explain what redistricting is, why we need it in general, but that it’s totally unconstitutional right now.  This week’s Spotlight is none other than (Former) Senator Bill Nelson!  A&G take a hard right and talk about Florida’s current and inept Attorney General, James Uthmeier,  before A shares her favorite Bible quote and G ends the episode with the G Spot!    Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ [https://inaudio.org/] Upbeat Funk Retro by Infraction/ Funk Up.   Chapters   00:00 Welcome to Episode 10: Nature and Community Engagement 01:48 Understanding Redistricting: Importance and Implications 08:18 The Mechanics of Redistricting: How It Works 10:53 Florida's Fair District Amendments: A Constitutional Overview 13:05 The Political Landscape: Gerrymandering and Representation 19:51 Special Session Focus: Budget, Redistricting, and More 21:18 AI Data Centers: Environmental Concerns and Community Impact 24:29 Spotlight: Bill Nelson 35:14 FL's Atty General: James"di@#$%!D" Uthmeier 41:14 Cultural Commentary and Humor in Politics 44:53 The G Spot!

Ep. 9: The High Cost of Bad Governance

In this Episode, A & G, talk about the economic woes of the people of Florida, how Rick Scott upended the affordable housing plans for Florida, and how inept the Republican-controlled State Legislature actually is.  We still don’t have a budget and they’re attacking our first amendment rights and voting rights!  The featured Spotlight honoree for this episode is reporter and author, Carl Hiaasen.  Listen to the end to hear this week’s G Spots!   Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ [https://inaudio.org/] Upbeat Funk Retro by Infraction/ Funk Up.   Chapters   00:00 Introduction to Casting Our Pods 02:16 Rising Cost of Living in Florida 11:03 Spotlight on Carl Hiaasen 15:41 Florida's Legislative Challenges 19:26 Controversial Legislation in Florida 22:41 Political Targeting and First Amendment Rights 27:13 Voter ID Laws and Their Impact 29:16 Barriers to Voting for Marginalized Communities 34:20 Developers and Industry control the State of FL 36:16 Legislative Changes and Public Health 40:24 The G Spot!