Florida Matters
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Florida Matters tackles tough issues, highlights little-known stories from our part of the world, and provides a greater perspective of what it means to live in the Sunshine State. Join us each week as we journey across the state to explore the issues important to Floridians and cover the challenges facing our community and our state.
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Latest Episodes
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Thaddeus Bullard talks about overcoming poverty, finding fame as professional wrestler Titus O'Neil, and helping the next generation. -
This November, Floridians get to vote on abortion rights and recreational marijuana. -
On Florida Matters, Stetson law professor Louis Virelli said the Florida Supreme Court's ruling "shined a very bright light on the importance of the abortion amendment." -
The issue of a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays been debated for decades. And in the next few months, make-or-break decisions will be made on the redevelopment plans. -
This week, we speak with two women veterans about their military experiences and opportunities and challenges for women veterans. -
Florida Matters digs into the details of what passed in the 2024 legislative session, what didn't make it through and how it affects Tampa Bay. -
A nonprofit is providing shelter and support to unhoused, unaccompanied youth. A graduate from the program speaks about his experience. -
Dalia Colón talks with Florida Matters about hosting The Zest podcast and releasing her new cookbook, "The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook." -
As Florida changed its Black history curriculum and removed books from public schools, first-time Tampa City Councilwoman Gwen Henderson pushed back and opened a bookstore. -
Former State Sen. Arthenia Joyner talks with Florida Matters about her trailblazing career in law and politics. -
This week, we are talking with two Black women who are leaders in the community and who have each taken a different approach to politics. -
Four self-proclaimed Blerds discuss what Blerd culture is and how the Black lived experience affects artforms associated with nerdom, like comics and cosplay.
