https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup en Each week, journalists and newsmakers from South Florida analyze and debate some of the most topical issues from across the region. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/096b7680-9d5f-11eb-a5c6-ff0d2b648310/image/07e44609fb183944bd2d7f1e7a55a38e.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup no episodic WLRN News Each week, journalists and newsmakers from South Florida analyze and debate some of the most topical issues from across the region. WLRN podcasts@wlrnnews.org https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-05-01/redistricting-south-florida-health-impacts-of-loneliness-and-venezuelan-disapproval-of-trump On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed Florida's new maps after state redistricting efforts [0:11]. Host Tim Padgett spoke with a former U.S. Surgeon General on the health impacts of loneliness [18:00]. We spoke with a South Florida Venezuelan expat who heads the nonprofit Venezuelan-American Caucus. And, we also look at how one South Florida organization is looking for solutions to loneliness through the 10 Days of Connection festival [34:00]. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:55:31 -0000 Redistricting on South Florida politics, health impacts of loneliness, and Venezuelan disapproval of Trump grows full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed Florida's new maps… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed Florida's new maps after state redistricting efforts [0:11]. Host Tim Padgett spoke with a former U.S. Surgeon General on the health impacts of loneliness [18:00]. We spoke with a South Florida Venezuelan expat who heads the nonprofit Venezuelan-American Caucus. And, we also look at how one South Florida organization is looking for solutions to loneliness through the 10 Days of Connection festival [34:00]. 3224 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-04-24/sheila-cherfilus-mccormicks-seat-amazon-layoffs-in-homestead-and-the-dangers-of-rip-currents On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the resignation — and replacement — of Democratic Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick amid corruption allegations [1:08]. We examined whether Amazon is violating a jobs agreement with Miami-Dade County when it closes a Homestead shipping center this summer [18:09]. We looked at more heartbreaking rip current deaths here — and how to prevent more. And, we also remembered the life and music of New World Symphony conductor Michael Tilson Thomas [36:33]. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:57:45 -0000 Sheila Cherfilus McCormick's seat, Amazon layoffs in Homestead and the dangers of rip currents full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the resignation —… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the resignation — and replacement — of Democratic Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick amid corruption allegations [1:08]. We examined whether Amazon is violating a jobs agreement with Miami-Dade County when it closes a Homestead shipping center this summer [18:09]. We looked at more heartbreaking rip current deaths here — and how to prevent more. And, we also remembered the life and music of New World Symphony conductor Michael Tilson Thomas [36:33]. 3263 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-04-17/catholic-charities-college-immigration-cop-agreement-and-south-florida-climate-change-activists On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with Miami’s Roman Catholic Archbishop Thomas Wenski about the Trump Administration’s erasure of a program to aid unaccompanied child migrants — and the papal-presidential quarrel behind it [01:07]. We also examined a growing movement on Florida college campuses to rescind cooperation deals with federal immigration agencies [19:43]. And we discussed a new WLRN documentary that casts South Florida as a national climate resilience model [35:35]. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:48:13 -0000 Catholic Charities funding cuts, college immigration cop agreements and South Florida's climate change activists full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with Miami’s Roman… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with Miami’s Roman Catholic Archbishop Thomas Wenski about the Trump Administration’s erasure of a program to aid unaccompanied child migrants — and the papal-presidential quarrel behind it [01:07]. We also examined a growing movement on Florida college campuses to rescind cooperation deals with federal immigration agencies [19:43]. And we discussed a new WLRN documentary that casts South Florida as a national climate resilience model [35:35]. 3279 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-04-10/a-palm-beach-county-democrat-flips-a-legislative-seat-inter-miamis-nu-stadium-and-liberty-citys-art-treasure On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with newly elected Democratic state Representative Emily Gregory about her surprise win — in President Trump’s district. Was it a harbinger of November’s national midterms? [02:46]. We also reviewed last weekend’s debut of Nu Stadium — the new home of our Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and megastar Lionel Messi [18:15]. And we looked at a Miami Film Festival documentary on Liberty City’s revered arts school — and the stars it’s trained [34:39]. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:13:19 -0000 A Palm Beach County Democrat flips a legislative seat, Inter Miami's Nu Stadium and Liberty City's art treasure full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with newly elected… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with newly elected Democratic state Representative Emily Gregory about her surprise win — in President Trump’s district. Was it a harbinger of November’s national midterms? [02:46]. We also reviewed last weekend’s debut of Nu Stadium — the new home of our Major League Soccer club Inter Miami and megastar Lionel Messi [18:15]. And we looked at a Miami Film Festival documentary on Liberty City’s revered arts school — and the stars it’s trained [34:39]. 3267 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-04-03/an-interfaith-intersection-passover-and-easter On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we devoted the whole hour going through two religious holidays that intersected Friday: Good Friday for Christians — leading to Easter on Sunday — and the weeklong Passover celebration for Jews, which started Wednesday evening. So, we hosted Jews and Christians for an important discussion about each other’s faiths. Important because these days new wedges are being driven between those two faiths — and South Florida should be the exception to that troubling trend. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 20:04:38 -0000 An interfaith intersection: Passover and Easter full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we devoted the whole hour going… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we devoted the whole hour going through two religious holidays that intersected Friday: Good Friday for Christians — leading to Easter on Sunday — and the weeklong Passover celebration for Jews, which started Wednesday evening. So, we hosted Jews and Christians for an important discussion about each other’s faiths. Important because these days new wedges are being driven between those two faiths — and South Florida should be the exception to that troubling trend. 3272 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-03-27/south-florida-immigration-emily-gregory-ron-magill-career On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked about how a South Florida crackdown on immigration is impacting the community, despite the lack of national attention. We followed a family through the immigration court system [01:09]. Also, a Democrat has won a special election right in Trump’s backyard. Is reliably-red Florida in for a reckoning [18:31]? Plus, Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill announced his retirement after nearly 50 years [34:33]. Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:26:29 -0000 Impact of immigration crackdown in South Florida, a Democrat wins Florida Congress seat and Ron Magill's career full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked about how a South… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked about how a South Florida crackdown on immigration is impacting the community, despite the lack of national attention. We followed a family through the immigration court system [01:09]. Also, a Democrat has won a special election right in Trump’s backyard. Is reliably-red Florida in for a reckoning [18:31]? Plus, Zoo Miami’s Ron Magill announced his retirement after nearly 50 years [34:33]. 3265 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-03-20/college-conservatives-a-humanitarian-convoy-for-cuba-and-venezuelas-world-baseball-win On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the racist, sexist, homophobic and antisemitic online images and chat groups that have cast Florida’s young Republicans in a hate-mongering spotlight [01:21]. We also heard from a group that’s responding to the humanitarian crisis in Cuba by ferrying tons of aid to the island this weekend [14:19]. And we looked at how Venezuela’s first-ever World Baseball Classic championship has lifted up Venezuelans worldwide — when they needed it most [24:00]. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 20:45:41 -0000 College conservatives, a humanitarian convoy for Cuba and Venezuela's world baseball win full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the racist, sexist,… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the racist, sexist, homophobic and antisemitic online images and chat groups that have cast Florida’s young Republicans in a hate-mongering spotlight [01:21]. We also heard from a group that’s responding to the humanitarian crisis in Cuba by ferrying tons of aid to the island this weekend [14:19]. And we looked at how Venezuela’s first-ever World Baseball Classic championship has lifted up Venezuelans worldwide — when they needed it most [24:00]. 2355 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-03-13/fbi-investigation-on-carvalho-a-former-tv-anchor-runs-for-congress-and-black-spring-break On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed new WLRN reporting that shows larger Miami-Dade County ties to a firm at the center of an investigation involving former schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho [01:09]. We also spoke with former CBS4 news anchorman Eliott Rodriguez about his decision to run for the Miami congressional seat held by Maria Elvira Salazar [13:16]. And we looked at a new effort to make Spring Break more relevant — and enjoyable — for young Black people [27:20]. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:59:46 -0000 FBI investigation on Carvalho, a former TV anchor runs for Congress and Black Spring Break full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed new WLRN reporting… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed new WLRN reporting that shows larger Miami-Dade County ties to a firm at the center of an investigation involving former schools superintendent Alberto Carvalho [01:09]. We also spoke with former CBS4 news anchorman Eliott Rodriguez about his decision to run for the Miami congressional seat held by Maria Elvira Salazar [13:16]. And we looked at a new effort to make Spring Break more relevant — and enjoyable — for young Black people [27:20]. 2393 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-03-06/miamis-170-million-house-remembering-a-gun-violence-survivor-and-south-floridas-iranians On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at why Miami is now the “Billionaire Bunkers” capital [01:09]. More ultraluxury homes are sold here than any place in America — but where does that leave the rest of us? We also remembered Miami gunshot survivor Aaron Willis, who died by suicide last month — a reminder of the lasting pain young gun violence victims face [18:52]. And we talked with a local Iranian activist — and a local man stranded in the Middle East — about the hopes and risks of our new war [35:49]. Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:51:54 -0000 Miami's $170-million house, remembering a gun violence survivor and South Florida's Iranians full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at why Miami is now the… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at why Miami is now the “Billionaire Bunkers” capital [01:09]. More ultraluxury homes are sold here than any place in America — but where does that leave the rest of us? We also remembered Miami gunshot survivor Aaron Willis, who died by suicide last month — a reminder of the lasting pain young gun violence victims face [18:52]. And we talked with a local Iranian activist — and a local man stranded in the Middle East — about the hopes and risks of our new war [35:49]. 3276 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-02-27/desantis-anti-dei-crusade-the-investigation-of-miami-dade-schools-former-supt-and-cubas-latest-crisis On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newest campaign to eradicate Diversity Equity and Inclusion: a bill to let him remove local officials who dare to engage DEI [01:07]. We also looked at why the FBI this week searched the Los Angeles home of former Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho — and a home here [19:17]. And we tried to figure out the truth behind the alleged shootout between Cuban officials and Cuban expats off the Cuban coast [35:31]. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:33:09 -0000 DeSantis' anti-DEI crusade, the investigation of Miami-Dade Schools' former Supt. and Cuba's latest crisis full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed Florida Gov. Ron… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newest campaign to eradicate Diversity Equity and Inclusion: a bill to let him remove local officials who dare to engage DEI [01:07]. We also looked at why the FBI this week searched the Los Angeles home of former Miami-Dade Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho — and a home here [19:17]. And we tried to figure out the truth behind the alleged shootout between Cuban officials and Cuban expats off the Cuban coast [35:31]. 3267 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-02-20/florida-voting-access-a-miami-beach-fitness-spring-break-and-diversity-at-sobe-wine-food-fest On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we examined legislative efforts to rein in systems like Palm Beach County’s that make early voting easier [01:07]. Is it part of a larger campaign to make voting harder in upcoming elections? We also checked out Miami Beach’s Spring Break reform campaign to replace beer chugging with beach jogging — and toga parties with yoga parties [19:52]. And we looked at the 25th anniversary of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival: the increasing presence of Afro-Caribbean chefs and the ever-important role of FIU students [35:32]. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:04:00 -0000 Florida voting access, a Miami Beach fitness spring break and diversity at SOBE Wine & Food Fest full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we examined legislative efforts… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we examined legislative efforts to rein in systems like Palm Beach County’s that make early voting easier [01:07]. Is it part of a larger campaign to make voting harder in upcoming elections? We also checked out Miami Beach’s Spring Break reform campaign to replace beer chugging with beach jogging — and toga parties with yoga parties [19:52]. And we looked at the 25th anniversary of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival: the increasing presence of Afro-Caribbean chefs and the ever-important role of FIU students [35:32]. 3275 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-02-13/the-epstein-case-miamis-signature-bridge-and-bad-bunnys-half-time-show On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked to Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald journalist who’s done the most to keep the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case alive. How does she assess the massive new release of files [1:09]? We also looked at disturbing complaints of alleged design errors and defective materials as Miami’s once celebrated Fountain bridge project faces even more delays and costs [19:33]. And we discussed the trials and triumphs of Puerto Rico that Bad Bunny was singing about at the Super Bowl [35:41]. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:52:22 -0000 The Epstein Case, Miami's signature bridge and Bad Bunny's half-time show full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked to Julie K. Brown, the… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked to Julie K. Brown, the Miami Herald journalist who’s done the most to keep the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case alive. How does she assess the massive new release of files [1:09]? We also looked at disturbing complaints of alleged design errors and defective materials as Miami’s once celebrated Fountain bridge project faces even more delays and costs [19:33]. And we discussed the trials and triumphs of Puerto Rico that Bad Bunny was singing about at the Super Bowl [35:41]. 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-02-06/english-only-driver-license-tests-broward-cities-break-up-with-sheriffs-office-and-whats-next-for-tps On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we went back to the future to discuss Florida’s new English-only drivers license test, which in Miami is a historically sore subject — and the subject of a new play that just opened here [1:09]. We also examined what’s feeling like a trend: cities in Broward County opting out of law enforcement contracts with the Broward Sheriff’s Office [19:22]. And we looked at what’s next after a federal judge blocked cancellation of Haitian TPS — and where TPS stands after 35 years [33:12]. Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:48:28 -0000 English-only driver license tests, Broward cities break up with Sheriff's Office and what's next for TPS full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we went back to the future to… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we went back to the future to discuss Florida’s new English-only drivers license test, which in Miami is a historically sore subject — and the subject of a new play that just opened here [1:09]. We also examined what’s feeling like a trend: cities in Broward County opting out of law enforcement contracts with the Broward Sheriff’s Office [19:22]. And we looked at what’s next after a federal judge blocked cancellation of Haitian TPS — and where TPS stands after 35 years [33:12]. 3248 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-01-30/live-from-little-haiti-the-uncertain-future-of-tps-for-haitians On this episode of The South Florida, our show came to you live from the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Miami, where we devoted the program to the immigration crisis facing our large and important Haitian community. Tuesday, Feb. 3, may see the cancellation of the Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, that has shielded more than 350,000 Haitians from deportation to Haiti — that is, back to a country that’s been rendered dystopian by the chaos of violent gang rule. Does Trump have a case? Or will the U.S courts block him? Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:38:26 -0000 Live from Little Haiti: The uncertain future of TPS for Haitians full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida, our show came to you live from the Little… On this episode of The South Florida, our show came to you live from the Little Haiti Cultural Complex in Miami, where we devoted the program to the immigration crisis facing our large and important Haitian community. Tuesday, Feb. 3, may see the cancellation of the Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, that has shielded more than 350,000 Haitians from deportation to Haiti — that is, back to a country that’s been rendered dystopian by the chaos of violent gang rule. Does Trump have a case? Or will the U.S courts block him? 3282 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-01-23/palm-beach-county-leads-with-ai-calle-ochos-revitalization-and-um-football On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at a citizen revolt brewing in Palm Beach County against those massive A.I., or artificial intelligence, data centers. Water waste. Noise. And big power bills (01:09). We also examined why a decade-old plan to create less driving and more walking along Miami’s iconic Calle Ocho in Little Havana is still in limbo (18:04). And after the Hurricane’s championship bid here Monday, we asked: Is there really such a thing as college football anymore? Or just money (34:39)? Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:23:53 -0000 Palm Beach County leads with AI, Calle Ocho's revitalization and UM football full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at a citizen revolt… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at a citizen revolt brewing in Palm Beach County against those massive A.I., or artificial intelligence, data centers. Water waste. Noise. And big power bills (01:09). We also examined why a decade-old plan to create less driving and more walking along Miami’s iconic Calle Ocho in Little Havana is still in limbo (18:04). And after the Hurricane’s championship bid here Monday, we asked: Is there really such a thing as college football anymore? Or just money (34:39)? 3265 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-01-09/the-aftermath-of-maduros-ouster-and-the-miami-hurricanes-return-to-national-prominence On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we unpacked what has happened in Venezuela since that stunning U.S. special forces operation that captured dictator Nicolás Maduro early Saturday. What is the Trump administration’s plan now for restoring democracy — as Venezuela’s regime holdovers order new repression? What about María Corina Machado — or is this just about oil? (01:09) And we also looked at the return of University of Miami football to national prominence (40:00). Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:19:52 -0000 The aftermath of Maduro's ouster and the Miami Hurricanes' return to national prominence full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we unpacked what has happened in… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we unpacked what has happened in Venezuela since that stunning U.S. special forces operation that captured dictator Nicolás Maduro early Saturday. What is the Trump administration’s plan now for restoring democracy — as Venezuela’s regime holdovers order new repression? What about María Corina Machado — or is this just about oil? (01:09) And we also looked at the return of University of Miami football to national prominence (40:00). 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2026-01-02/encore-history-we-call-home-100-years-of-south-florida In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited the stories WLRN reporters followed in 2025 on the South Florida cities that turned 100 years. It's WLRN’s fascinating series “History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida.” The reports take us back to the epic real estate boom of the 1920s, which spawned city charters up and down our coast. Was Al Capone a founding father of Deerfield Beach? Why did all those pink flamingos stay in Hialeah? And how did Boca Raton become a reverse, North-to-South Black migration magnet? Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:00:00 -0000 Encore: 'History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida' full WLRN News In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited the stories WLRN… In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited the stories WLRN reporters followed in 2025 on the South Florida cities that turned 100 years. It's WLRN’s fascinating series “History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida.” The reports take us back to the epic real estate boom of the 1920s, which spawned city charters up and down our coast. Was Al Capone a founding father of Deerfield Beach? Why did all those pink flamingos stay in Hialeah? And how did Boca Raton become a reverse, North-to-South Black migration magnet? 3283 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-12-26/encore-an-immigration-mystery-bilingual-odes-to-miami-and-a-post-literate-world In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited conversations we aired last month with Miami Book Fair authors. Award-winning Miami journalist Mirta Ojito talks about her debut novel Deeper Than the Ocean — and the immigration mysteries it solves [01:09]. Honduran-American Oscar Fuentes — the Biscayne Poet — shares his odes to Miami in English and Spanish… with a little music [18:56]. And Miami Book Fair co-founder Mitchell Kaplan discusses why reading, against all odds, still has a future [36:37]. Fri, 26 Dec 2025 19:00:00 -0000 Encore: An immigration mystery, bilingual odes to Miami and a post-literate world full WLRN News In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited conversations we… In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited conversations we aired last month with Miami Book Fair authors. Award-winning Miami journalist Mirta Ojito talks about her debut novel Deeper Than the Ocean — and the immigration mysteries it solves [01:09]. Honduran-American Oscar Fuentes — the Biscayne Poet — shares his odes to Miami in English and Spanish… with a little music [18:56]. And Miami Book Fair co-founder Mitchell Kaplan discusses why reading, against all odds, still has a future [36:37]. 3281 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-12-19/miami-dades-charter-schools-debate-sexual-violence-in-haiti-and-interfaith-efforts-in-the-holidays On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at an unusual, if not unconstitutional, move by the state to authorize charter schools in Miami-Dade County — without the authorization of Miami-Dade public schools [01:09]. We also discussed an important new Miami Herald series, “Haiti’s Lost Generation,” on the growing horror of women and girls raped by violent gangs [13:05]. And we tried to understand the uneasy place that our faiths — and our inter-faith efforts — are at in this year’s holiday season [29:58]. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:46:33 -0000 Miami-Dade's charter schools debate, sexual violence in Haiti and interfaith efforts in the holidays full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at an unusual, if not… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at an unusual, if not unconstitutional, move by the state to authorize charter schools in Miami-Dade County — without the authorization of Miami-Dade public schools [01:09]. We also discussed an important new Miami Herald series, “Haiti’s Lost Generation,” on the growing horror of women and girls raped by violent gangs [13:05]. And we tried to understand the uneasy place that our faiths — and our inter-faith efforts — are at in this year’s holiday season [29:58]. 3280 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-12-12/miamis-new-mayor-the-expiration-of-obamacare-subsidies-and-holiday-travel On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed this week’s historic Miami mayoral election — and preview its possible national repercussions after President Trump’s endorsement loses in a landslide [01:09]. We also looked at the big local repercussions of the possible expiration of Obamacare subsidies — especially in the largest enrollment group here: Latinos [20:35]. And we discussed how to navigate what’s being forecast as unprecedented holiday travel volume starting next week. [35:47]. Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:19:04 -0000 Miami's new mayor, the expiration of Obamacare subsidies and holiday travel full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed this week’s historic… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed this week’s historic Miami mayoral election — and preview its possible national repercussions after President Trump’s endorsement loses in a landslide [01:09]. We also looked at the big local repercussions of the possible expiration of Obamacare subsidies — especially in the largest enrollment group here: Latinos [20:35]. And we discussed how to navigate what’s being forecast as unprecedented holiday travel volume starting next week. [35:47]. 3267 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-12-05/a-south-florida-congresswomans-indictment-inter-miami-in-the-mls-final-and-haitians-loss-of-tps On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we dissected the heads-pinning federal campaign fraud charges against Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, including that diamond ring [01:19]. We also looked at Inter Miami’s future on the eve of their Major League Soccer championship game [14:26]. And we discussed our immigration anxiety with Gepsie Metellus, who’s stepping down as the revered director of the Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center —and just had a street named for her [27:58]. Fri, 05 Dec 2025 21:12:19 -0000 A South Florida congresswoman's indictment, Inter Miami in the MLS final and Haitians' loss of TPS full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we dissected the heads-pinning… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we dissected the heads-pinning federal campaign fraud charges against Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, including that diamond ring [01:19]. We also looked at Inter Miami’s future on the eve of their Major League Soccer championship game [14:26]. And we discussed our immigration anxiety with Gepsie Metellus, who’s stepping down as the revered director of the Sant La Haitian Neighborhood Center —and just had a street named for her [27:58]. 2517 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-11-28/behind-history-we-call-home-100-years-of-south-florida On this special episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at WLRN’s fascinating series “History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida.” The reports take us back to the epic real estate boom of the 1920s, which spawned city charters up and down our coast. The stories are captivating: Was Al Capone a founding father of Deerfield Beach? Why did all those pink flamingos stay in Hialeah? And how did Boca Raton become a reverse, North-to-South Black migration magnet? Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0000 Behind ‘History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida’ full WLRN News On this special episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at WLRN’s… On this special episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at WLRN’s fascinating series “History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida.” The reports take us back to the epic real estate boom of the 1920s, which spawned city charters up and down our coast. The stories are captivating: Was Al Capone a founding father of Deerfield Beach? Why did all those pink flamingos stay in Hialeah? And how did Boca Raton become a reverse, North-to-South Black migration magnet? 3279 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-11-21/miami-book-fair-mirta-ojito-oscar-fuentes-mitchell-kaplan On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with the award-winning Miami journalist Mirta Ojito about her debut novel Deeper Than the Ocean — and the immigration mysteries it solves [01:09]. We also spoke with Oscar Fuentes — the Biscayne Poet — and got to hear his odes to Miami in English and Spanish…with a little music [18:56]. And Miami Book Fair co-founder Mitchell Kaplan discussed why reading, against all odds, still has a future [36:37]. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:22:38 -0000 Miami Book Fair: an immigration mystery, bilingual odes to Miami and a post-literate world full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with the award-winning… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we talked with the award-winning Miami journalist Mirta Ojito about her debut novel Deeper Than the Ocean — and the immigration mysteries it solves [01:09]. We also spoke with Oscar Fuentes — the Biscayne Poet — and got to hear his odes to Miami in English and Spanish…with a little music [18:56]. And Miami Book Fair co-founder Mitchell Kaplan discussed why reading, against all odds, still has a future [36:37]. 3278 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-11-14/the-epstein-files-hialeahs-youngest-mayor-anti-drug-attacks-in-venezuela On this episode of the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new Jeffrey Epstein revelations coming out of Washington and how they’re landing in Palm Beach County, the sex-trafficking scandal’s epicenter [01:09]. We also talked to Hialeah Mayor-elect Bryan Calvo about why the current mayor seems to be making the power shift there less than amicable [19:24]. And we examined the human targets of the U.S. military’s anti-narcotics strikes in the Caribbean — and what’s next for Venezuela as a U.S. aircraft carrier arrives [36:45]. Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:52:03 -0000 The Epstein files, Hialeah's youngest mayor and the anti-drug attacks in Venezuela full WLRN News On this episode of the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new Jeffrey… On this episode of the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new Jeffrey Epstein revelations coming out of Washington and how they’re landing in Palm Beach County, the sex-trafficking scandal’s epicenter [01:09]. We also talked to Hialeah Mayor-elect Bryan Calvo about why the current mayor seems to be making the power shift there less than amicable [19:24]. And we examined the human targets of the U.S. military’s anti-narcotics strikes in the Caribbean — and what’s next for Venezuela as a U.S. aircraft carrier arrives [36:45]. 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-11-07/miami-dade-2025-elections-mayors-runoffs-and-referendums On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we took a look at the spate of elections that took place throughout South Florida this week, and how the political patterns of the past several decades seem to be shifting in some major city governments. We spoke with the two mayoral candidates for the City of Miami that are now set to battle in a runoff in December: Emilio Gonzalez and Eileen Higgins [01:09]. Then, we moved the conversation onto Hialeah to discuss the city's youngest mayor in its 100-year history — Bryan Calvo — and what the outlook is for a city facing economic uncertainty [22:43]. Finally, we rounded up local elections in cities on the coast and to the south from Miami-Dade to Monroe County [35:55]. Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:43:25 -0000 Miami-Dade 2025 elections: Mayors, runoffs and referendums full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we took a look at the spate of… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we took a look at the spate of elections that took place throughout South Florida this week, and how the political patterns of the past several decades seem to be shifting in some major city governments. We spoke with the two mayoral candidates for the City of Miami that are now set to battle in a runoff in December: Emilio Gonzalez and Eileen Higgins [01:09]. Then, we moved the conversation onto Hialeah to discuss the city's youngest mayor in its 100-year history — Bryan Calvo — and what the outlook is for a city facing economic uncertainty [22:43]. Finally, we rounded up local elections in cities on the coast and to the south from Miami-Dade to Monroe County [35:55]. 3280 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-10-31/the-government-shutdown-hurricane-melissas-aftermath-and-a-hollywood-movie On the latest episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed how the government shutdown could cause skyrocketing premiums for those who use government subsidized healthcare. In Florida, that's nearly 3 million people. And how SNAP running out of funding further compounds the affordability squeeze [1:06]. We also checked in on the recovery from Hurricane Melissa which devastated the Caribbean earlier this week. We heard from those mobilizing aid efforts here[18:30]. And we discussed Canvas, a 2006 film set and filmed in Hollywood, which comes home this weekend [34:10]. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:38:19 -0000 The government shutdown, hurricane Melissa's aftermath and a Hollywood movie full WLRN News On the latest episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed how the… On the latest episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed how the government shutdown could cause skyrocketing premiums for those who use government subsidized healthcare. In Florida, that's nearly 3 million people. And how SNAP running out of funding further compounds the affordability squeeze [1:06]. We also checked in on the recovery from Hurricane Melissa which devastated the Caribbean earlier this week. We heard from those mobilizing aid efforts here[18:30]. And we discussed Canvas, a 2006 film set and filmed in Hollywood, which comes home this weekend [34:10]. 3282 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-10-24/charter-schools-in-public-schools-the-worlds-most-revered-holocaust-witness-and-argentinas-election On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we tried try to understand why and how charter schools can literally move into public schools like South Florida’s — and enjoy public school resources…for free [01:03]. Is this the death knell for public education? We also talked to Elisha Wiesel, who's the son of the late Holocaust survivor and Nobel peace laureate Elie Wiesel about the new documentary of his life, Soul on Fire [20:11] . And we asked why this Sunday’s mid-term elections in Argentina matter so much here in America [35:37]. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 20:01:48 -0000 Charter schools in public schools, the world's most revered Holocaust witness and Argentina's election full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we tried try to understand why… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we tried try to understand why and how charter schools can literally move into public schools like South Florida’s — and enjoy public school resources…for free [01:03]. Is this the death knell for public education? We also talked to Elisha Wiesel, who's the son of the late Holocaust survivor and Nobel peace laureate Elie Wiesel about the new documentary of his life, Soul on Fire [20:11] . And we asked why this Sunday’s mid-term elections in Argentina matter so much here in America [35:37]. 3275 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-10-17/the-alligator-alcatraz-lawsuit-comeback-the-loss-of-liberty-citys-role-model-activist-and-miamis-great On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the sudden revival of the plaintiffs’ case in their challenge to the state - or is it the federal? - migrant detention center in the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz [01:09]. We also spoke with a close friend of Dwight Wells, the beloved Liberty City community activist and mentor who was shot dead on Oct. 10 [19:07]. And we talked with Karen Dustman, the author of the book Miami’s Great Hurricane about how that storm a century ago made us better prepared in this century [35:03]. Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:24:43 -0000 Alligator Alcatraz lawsuit, the loss of a Liberty City activist and Miami's Great Hurricane full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the sudden… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the sudden revival of the plaintiffs’ case in their challenge to the state - or is it the federal? - migrant detention center in the Everglades known as Alligator Alcatraz [01:09]. We also spoke with a close friend of Dwight Wells, the beloved Liberty City community activist and mentor who was shot dead on Oct. 10 [19:07]. And we talked with Karen Dustman, the author of the book Miami’s Great Hurricane about how that storm a century ago made us better prepared in this century [35:03]. 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-10-10/maria-corina-machados-nobel-peace-prize-trumps-presidential-library-and-the-end-of-floridas-pride-crosswalks On The South Florida Roundup, we hailed today’s announcement that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize — an award for democracy movements across the Americas [1:09]. We also looked at the controversy — and now a lawsuit — over Miami-Dade College’s gift of valuable downtown property for Trump’s presidential library [18:40]. And we talked about the response of Florida’s LGBTQ community to the state's campaign to eradicate crosswalk art [35:50]. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 18:53:24 -0000 Maria Corina Machado's Nobel Peace Prize, Trump's presidential library and the end of Florida's pride crosswalks full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we hailed today’s announcement that Venezuelan… On The South Florida Roundup, we hailed today’s announcement that Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize — an award for democracy movements across the Americas [1:09]. We also looked at the controversy — and now a lawsuit — over Miami-Dade College’s gift of valuable downtown property for Trump’s presidential library [18:40]. And we talked about the response of Florida’s LGBTQ community to the state's campaign to eradicate crosswalk art [35:50]. 3279 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-10-03/miami-politics-fius-turning-point-chapter-and-west-palm-beachs-new-high-tech-coup On the latest episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed Tuesday night’s nasty Miami mayoral debate — and asked whether this crowded and cacophonous race can improve before the Nov. 4 election. (We’re not counting on it.) (1:09) We also spoke to a Florida International University alum about the late activist Charlie Kirk and how his Turning Point USA has galvanized campus conservatives (18:37). And we looked at West Palm Beach’s latest win in its campaign to become Wall Street South (34:37). Fri, 03 Oct 2025 19:40:11 -0000 Miami politics, FIU's Turning Point chapter and West Palm Beach's new high-tech coup full WLRN News On the latest episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed Tuesday night’s… On the latest episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed Tuesday night’s nasty Miami mayoral debate — and asked whether this crowded and cacophonous race can improve before the Nov. 4 election. (We’re not counting on it.) (1:09) We also spoke to a Florida International University alum about the late activist Charlie Kirk and how his Turning Point USA has galvanized campus conservatives (18:37). And we looked at West Palm Beach’s latest win in its campaign to become Wall Street South (34:37). 3279 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-09-26/making-ends-meet-in-south-florida-trumps-presidential-library-and-south-miamis-lawsuit-on-ice-agreements On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed United Way’s discouraging new revelation that half or most residents in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are living paycheck to paycheck [01:11]. We also looked at the vote Miami Dade College's Board made this week to transfer a downtown lot to the state, which Gov. Ron DeSantis says it will be the space for the future Trump Presidential Library [24:47]. And South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez discussed the less-than-clear end to his city’s suit challenging immigration enforcement cooperation [34:41]. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:26:58 -0000 Making ends meet in South Florida, Trump's presidential library and South Miami's lawsuit on ICE agreements full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed United Way’s… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed United Way’s discouraging new revelation that half or most residents in Broward and Miami-Dade counties are living paycheck to paycheck [01:11]. We also looked at the vote Miami Dade College's Board made this week to transfer a downtown lot to the state, which Gov. Ron DeSantis says it will be the space for the future Trump Presidential Library [24:47]. And South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez discussed the less-than-clear end to his city’s suit challenging immigration enforcement cooperation [34:41]. 3278 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-09-19/palmetto-bay-charlie-kirk-death-aftermath-miami-dades-budget-stand-your-ground-statue On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the free-speech debate raging after Charlie Kirk’s death — specifically in Palmetto Bay, whose mayor, Karyn Cunningham, talked about ousting Councilman Steve Cody after a social media post he made on the matter (01:20). We also talked with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava about how a county budget that looked wrecked got repaired, and approved (14:15). And we discussed why a Broward County judge just let a police officer off in a deadly shooting case (26:59). Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:31:59 -0000 Aftermath of Charlie Kirk's death in Palmetto Bay, Miami-Dade's budget and the stand-your-ground statue full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the free-speech debate raging after Charlie Kirk’s death — specifically in Palmetto Bay, whose mayor, Karyn Cunningham, talked about ousting Councilman Steve Cody after a social media post he made on the matter (01:20). We also talked with Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava about how a county budget that looked wrecked got repaired, and approved (14:15). And we discussed why a Broward County judge just let a police officer off in a deadly shooting case (26:59). 2453 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-09-12/the-epstein-files-freedom-tower-and-miamis-punk-scene On this episode of The South Florida Roundup — whether or not that really is Donald Trump’s signature — we examined all the still unanswered questions in the Epstein sex-trafficking atrocity that still traumatizes South Florida [01:20]. We also looked at next week’s centennial re-opening of Miami’s Freedom Tower — but also at why Miami’s Cubans may be feeling more ambivalent than exultant at the ribbon-cutting [14:15]. And we said farewell to one popular hip music venue — but welcomed back another [27:08]. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:17:24 -0000 The Epstein Files, Freedom Tower and Miami's punk scene full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup — whether or not that really is… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup — whether or not that really is Donald Trump’s signature — we examined all the still unanswered questions in the Epstein sex-trafficking atrocity that still traumatizes South Florida [01:20]. We also looked at next week’s centennial re-opening of Miami’s Freedom Tower — but also at why Miami’s Cubans may be feeling more ambivalent than exultant at the ribbon-cutting [14:15]. And we said farewell to one popular hip music venue — but welcomed back another [27:08]. 2462 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-09-05/out-of-network-in-broward On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we examined the standoff between Broward County’s major hospital systems, Memorial Healthcare and Broward Health, and its largest healthcare insurer, Florida Blue — which has stranded some 50,000 patients (01:09). We also looked at more Conch Republic controversy after Key West’s planning director resigned this week, adding to the ugly city hall optics there (21:31). And we discussed this week’s U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug boat — and what it portends (33:36). Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:31:56 -0000 Out-of-network in Broward, Conch Republic controversies and U.S military strike on a Venezuela drug boat full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we examined the standoff between… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we examined the standoff between Broward County’s major hospital systems, Memorial Healthcare and Broward Health, and its largest healthcare insurer, Florida Blue — which has stranded some 50,000 patients (01:09). We also looked at more Conch Republic controversy after Key West’s planning director resigned this week, adding to the ugly city hall optics there (21:31). And we discussed this week’s U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug boat — and what it portends (33:36). 3276 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-08-29/is-mass-deportation-the-answer-to-floridas-labor-situation On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we devoted the whole show to the realities — and myths — of our undocumented migrant workers. President Trump is out to demonize them and expel them for good. It’s not likely he can do that — but even if he could, what then? Especially in Florida, a state where today there are only 53 available workers for every 100 available jobs, and a state where undocumented migrants pay some $2 billion in taxes. Should we evict these folks, or embrace them? Fri, 29 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0000 Is mass deportation the answer to Florida's labor situation? full WLRN News On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we devoted the whole show… On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we devoted the whole show to the realities — and myths — of our undocumented migrant workers. President Trump is out to demonize them and expel them for good. It’s not likely he can do that — but even if he could, what then? Especially in Florida, a state where today there are only 53 available workers for every 100 available jobs, and a state where undocumented migrants pay some $2 billion in taxes. Should we evict these folks, or embrace them? 3280 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-08-22/alligator-alcatraz-ordered-to-shut-down-floridas-gay-pride-crosswalks-and-trumps-fight-against-latin-americas-drug-cartels On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed why a federal judge Thursday night gave the controversial migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz 60 days to close down and allow no new detainees (01:10). We also asked why Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis seem obsessed with eradicating any public tribute to the LGBTQ community (20:56). And we examined President Trump’s urge to send the U.S. military into Latin America to battle the region’s drug cartels (35:40). Fri, 22 Aug 2025 20:40:14 -0000 Alligator Alcatraz ordered to shut down, Florida's gay pride crosswalks and Trump's fight against Latin America's drug cartels full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed why a federal… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed why a federal judge Thursday night gave the controversial migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz 60 days to close down and allow no new detainees (01:10). We also asked why Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis seem obsessed with eradicating any public tribute to the LGBTQ community (20:56). And we examined President Trump’s urge to send the U.S. military into Latin America to battle the region’s drug cartels (35:40). 3280 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-08-15/tri-rail-funding-crisis-pill-mill-resurgence-and-gen-zs-salsa-revival On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we discuss why the state legislature yanked two-thirds of funding from one of South Florida’s most popular transit services, Tri-Rail (0:10). We also looked at a new federal investigation into a possible pill mill resurgence in Florida and questions surrounding the state laws that were supposed to prevent it (19:05). And we listened to why even reggaeton superstars like Bad Bunny are hopping into the salsa music revival (33:05). Fri, 15 Aug 2025 20:26:27 -0000 Tri-Rail funding crisis, pill mill resurgence and the Gen Z-driven salsa revival full WLRN News On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we discuss why the state… On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we discuss why the state legislature yanked two-thirds of funding from one of South Florida’s most popular transit services, Tri-Rail (0:10). We also looked at a new federal investigation into a possible pill mill resurgence in Florida and questions surrounding the state laws that were supposed to prevent it (19:05). And we listened to why even reggaeton superstars like Bad Bunny are hopping into the salsa music revival (33:05). 3040 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-08-08/back-to-school-in-south-florida-school-choice-ai-budget-cuts On the latest episode of The South Florida, we devoted the whole hour to pick the brains of the superintendents of South Florida’s three largest schools systems: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (1:09), Broward County Public Schools (21:12) and Palm Beach County School District (39:09). And while they’re all feeling pretty good about receiving A-grades, they’ve got challenges ahead in the new school year that starts next week. Among them: stiff competition from private and charter schools, budget cuts and this new thing called A.I. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:24:58 -0000 Back to School in South Florida: School choice, AI, budget cuts and more full WLRN News On the latest episode of The South Florida, we devoted the whole hour to pick… On the latest episode of The South Florida, we devoted the whole hour to pick the brains of the superintendents of South Florida’s three largest schools systems: Miami-Dade County Public Schools (1:09), Broward County Public Schools (21:12) and Palm Beach County School District (39:09). And while they’re all feeling pretty good about receiving A-grades, they’ve got challenges ahead in the new school year that starts next week. Among them: stiff competition from private and charter schools, budget cuts and this new thing called A.I. 3281 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-08-01/south-floridas-latest-boating-tragedy-a-controversial-immigration-arrest-and-the-golden-age-of-media On The South Florida Roundup, we examined Monday’s traumatic collision between a barge and a sailboat in Biscayne Bay that left two children dead — and again reminded us how chaotic our local waters seem to be (01:08). We also looked at a controversial immigration arrest in Palm Beach County that mistakenly collared a young U.S. citizen — who was told he “had no rights” (19:24). And we talked with former CBS chairman and Palm Beach resident Gene Jankowski about his new media memoir (36:09). Fri, 01 Aug 2025 20:19:56 -0000 South Florida's latest boating tragedy, a controversial immigration arrest and the 'Golden Age' of media full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we examined Monday’s traumatic collision between… On The South Florida Roundup, we examined Monday’s traumatic collision between a barge and a sailboat in Biscayne Bay that left two children dead — and again reminded us how chaotic our local waters seem to be (01:08). We also looked at a controversial immigration arrest in Palm Beach County that mistakenly collared a young U.S. citizen — who was told he “had no rights” (19:24). And we talked with former CBS chairman and Palm Beach resident Gene Jankowski about his new media memoir (36:09). 3278 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-07-25/a-human-rights-report-on-south-florida-immigrant-detention-facilities-desantis-doge-threats-and On The South Florida Roundup, we examined a scathing new study that calls conditions in South Florida’s migrant detention centers “dehumanizing” — and getting worse as the Trump administration keeps filling them up [01:09]. We also spoke with the mayor of Broward County, whose budget is being targeted by Governor Ron DeSantis’ state version of DOGE [20:04]. And our WLRN reporters mark the centennial anniversaries of South Florida’s cities — and their rich stories, from Pearl City to Al Capone [35:27]. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 19:36:36 -0000 'Dehumanizing' conditions at immigrant detention facilities, DeSantis' DOGE threats and WLRN's 'History We Call Home' series full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we examined a scathing new study that calls… On The South Florida Roundup, we examined a scathing new study that calls conditions in South Florida’s migrant detention centers “dehumanizing” — and getting worse as the Trump administration keeps filling them up [01:09]. We also spoke with the mayor of Broward County, whose budget is being targeted by Governor Ron DeSantis’ state version of DOGE [20:04]. And our WLRN reporters mark the centennial anniversaries of South Florida’s cities — and their rich stories, from Pearl City to Al Capone [35:27]. 3275 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-07-18/mayor-levine-cava-on-miami-dades-budget-brightlines-death-toll-and-immigration-crackdown-hits-assisted-living-facilities On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we spoke with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava about her proposed budget for the new fiscal year [1:09]. We also talked to two reporters behind Killer Train, WLRN and the Miami Herald’s new podcast and reporting series on Brightline [22:36]. And we asked how the Trump administration’s immigration agenda is affecting a South Florida assisted-living facility [37:18]. Fri, 18 Jul 2025 19:12:21 -0000 Mayor Levine Cava on Miami-Dade's budget, Brightline's death toll and immigration crackdown hits assisted-living facilities full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we spoke with Miami-Dade… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we spoke with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava about her proposed budget for the new fiscal year [1:09]. We also talked to two reporters behind Killer Train, WLRN and the Miami Herald’s new podcast and reporting series on Brightline [22:36]. And we asked how the Trump administration’s immigration agenda is affecting a South Florida assisted-living facility [37:18]. 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-07-11/first-arrivals-at-alligator-alcatraz-end-of-tps-for-haitians-and-key-wests-ice-partnership On this week's South Florida Roundup episode, we talked with the reporters who’ve heard from the first inmates at Florida’s controversial new migrant detention center out in the Everglades, Alligator Alcatraz — a place Miami-Dade County’s mayor says “is not who we are” (1:08). We also discussed how Haitians and other migrants here are coping with President Trump’s efforts to strip them of their deportation protections (20:50). And we looked at why Key West did a 180 on partnering with the feds on immigration (35:45). Fri, 11 Jul 2025 19:51:47 -0000 First arrivals at Alligator Alcatraz, end of TPS for Haitians and Key West's ICE partnership full WLRN News On this week's South Florida Roundup episode, we talked with the reporters… On this week's South Florida Roundup episode, we talked with the reporters who’ve heard from the first inmates at Florida’s controversial new migrant detention center out in the Everglades, Alligator Alcatraz — a place Miami-Dade County’s mayor says “is not who we are” (1:08). We also discussed how Haitians and other migrants here are coping with President Trump’s efforts to strip them of their deportation protections (20:50). And we looked at why Key West did a 180 on partnering with the feds on immigration (35:45). 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-07-04/encore-miami-author-on-her-pulitzer-winning-harriet-tubman-book-south-floridas-new-boating-laws-and-floridas-weak-patriotism On The South Florida Roundup for this Fourth of July weekend, we revisited our Memorial Day weekend conversation with Miami native Edda Fields-Black about her Pulitzer Prize-winning history of Harriet Tubman and a pivotal Civil War raid (01:08). We also examined Lucy’s Law, which strengthens the state’s boating codes after Luciana Fernandez’s tragic death (19:34). And we looked at how we measure patriotism — and why Florida keeps finishing near the bottom in one patriotism survey (34:18). Fri, 04 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0000 Encore: Miami author on her Pulitzer-winning Harriet Tubman book, South Florida's new boating laws and Florida's weak patriotism full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup for this Fourth of July weekend, we revisited our… On The South Florida Roundup for this Fourth of July weekend, we revisited our Memorial Day weekend conversation with Miami native Edda Fields-Black about her Pulitzer Prize-winning history of Harriet Tubman and a pivotal Civil War raid (01:08). We also examined Lucy’s Law, which strengthens the state’s boating codes after Luciana Fernandez’s tragic death (19:34). And we looked at how we measure patriotism — and why Florida keeps finishing near the bottom in one patriotism survey (34:18). 3281 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-06-27/alligator-alcatraz-development-in-fort-lauderdales-sistrunk-and-a-blow-to-gender-affirming-care On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at Alligator Alcatraz which has gone from out-there idea to reality in less than a week. Miami-Dade County is pushing back and so are environmental groups as construction begins in the Everglades [01:09]. We also headed to Fort Lauderdale, where Sistrunk Boulevard, a historically Black neighborhood in the city’s downtown, is hailed as a development darling, but is all that new growth hurting the people who live there [19:19]? And, we discussed a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that may have a chilling effect on gender affirming care nationwide. How does that impact the community in South Florida [37:11]? Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:40:26 -0000 Alligator Alcatraz, development in Fort Lauderdale's Sistrunk and a blow to gender-affirming care full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at Alligator Alcatraz which has gone… On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at Alligator Alcatraz which has gone from out-there idea to reality in less than a week. Miami-Dade County is pushing back and so are environmental groups as construction begins in the Everglades [01:09]. We also headed to Fort Lauderdale, where Sistrunk Boulevard, a historically Black neighborhood in the city’s downtown, is hailed as a development darling, but is all that new growth hurting the people who live there [19:19]? And, we discussed a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that may have a chilling effect on gender affirming care nationwide. How does that impact the community in South Florida [37:11]? 3279 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-06-20/south-floridas-immigration-crisis-the-last-voices-of-the-holocaust-and-the-panthers-2nd-stanley-cup On the South Florida Roundup, we assessed another week of immigration controversy — from Miami’s vote to partner with the feds to Florida’s plan to build a migrant detention center in the Everglades that’s being called Alligator Alcatraz [1:08]. We also spoke to a South Florida journalist who’s recording what the last surviving witnesses of the Holocaust have to tell us — here, today [20:38]. And we saluted our repeat Stanley Cup champs, the Florida Panthers, who’ve made us the hottest thing on ice [35:51]. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 19:43:03 -0000 South Florida's immigration crisis, the last voices of the Holocaust and The Panthers' 2nd Stanley Cup full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we assessed another week of immigration… On the South Florida Roundup, we assessed another week of immigration controversy — from Miami’s vote to partner with the feds to Florida’s plan to build a migrant detention center in the Everglades that’s being called Alligator Alcatraz [1:08]. We also spoke to a South Florida journalist who’s recording what the last surviving witnesses of the Holocaust have to tell us — here, today [20:38]. And we saluted our repeat Stanley Cup champs, the Florida Panthers, who’ve made us the hottest thing on ice [35:51]. 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-06-13/protests-against-trumps-deportation-crusade-miami-beach-wants-the-metromover-and-a-fifa-club-world-cup-preview On the South Florida Roundup, we unpacked a tumultuous week — and what may be a tumultuous weekend — involving America’s and South Florida’s angry dispute over President Trump’s migrant deportation crusade (0:09). We also examined why a new poll shows the denizens of Miami Beach favor a Metromover connection to Miami — even if their mayor and city commissioners don’t (20:44). And we previewed the soccer Club World Cup kicking off in Miami and around the U.S. Saturday (35:07). Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:06:57 -0000 Protests against Trump's deportation crusade, Miami Beach wants the Metromover and a FIFA Club World Cup preview full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we unpacked a tumultuous week — and what may be a… On the South Florida Roundup, we unpacked a tumultuous week — and what may be a tumultuous weekend — involving America’s and South Florida’s angry dispute over President Trump’s migrant deportation crusade (0:09). We also examined why a new poll shows the denizens of Miami Beach favor a Metromover connection to Miami — even if their mayor and city commissioners don’t (20:44). And we previewed the soccer Club World Cup kicking off in Miami and around the U.S. Saturday (35:07). 3274 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-06-06/trumps-new-travel-bans-how-federal-cuts-will-hit-hurricane-forecasting-and-a-mayors-lawsuit-to-keep-ice-out On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Trump’s new travel bans and restrictions — and the impact, if not the insult, it’s registering in our Haitian, Venezuelan and Cuban communities (01:08). We also talked with acclaimed NBC 6 meteorologist John Morales about his concerns that Trump’s budget cuts could have weathermen like him “flying blind” this hurricane season (20:02). And we heard from South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez about his suit to keep his cops out of immigration enforcement(35:40). Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:00:01 -0000 Trump's new travel bans, how federal cuts will hit hurricane forecasting and a mayor's lawsuit to keep ICE out full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Trump’s new travel bans… On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Trump’s new travel bans and restrictions — and the impact, if not the insult, it’s registering in our Haitian, Venezuelan and Cuban communities (01:08). We also talked with acclaimed NBC 6 meteorologist John Morales about his concerns that Trump’s budget cuts could have weathermen like him “flying blind” this hurricane season (20:02). And we heard from South Miami Mayor Javier Fernandez about his suit to keep his cops out of immigration enforcement(35:40). 3276 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-05-30/a-look-ahead-at-hurricane-season-storm-forecast-property-insurance-and-emergency-management-in-the-keys On The South Florida Roundup, we said hello to another hurricane season. Forecasters — the ones still employed — again expect an above-average roster of named storms, from Andrea to Wendy, including as many as five major hurricanes (01:08). But here are two big questions if one of them hits us: Will your overpriced windstorm policy actually cover the damage anymore (19:05)? And with FEMA funding and staffing on the ropes, what will storm response look like in storm-prone places like the Keys (34:51)? Fri, 30 May 2025 20:27:05 -0000 A look ahead at hurricane season: Storm forecast, property insurance and emergency management in the Keys full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we said hello to another hurricane season.… On The South Florida Roundup, we said hello to another hurricane season. Forecasters — the ones still employed — again expect an above-average roster of named storms, from Andrea to Wendy, including as many as five major hurricanes (01:08). But here are two big questions if one of them hits us: Will your overpriced windstorm policy actually cover the damage anymore (19:05)? And with FEMA funding and staffing on the ropes, what will storm response look like in storm-prone places like the Keys (34:51)? 3277 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-05-23/harriet-tubman-civil-war-south-florida-new-boating-laws-florida-low-patriotism On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with the Miami native Edda Fields-Black — winner of the Pulitzer Prize for her history of Harriet Tubman and the pivotal Civil War raid on the Combahee River (01:08). We also examined Lucy’s Law — a bill that was just passed by the Florida Legislature to strengthen the state’s boating codes after Luciana Fernandez’s tragic death (19:34). And we looked at how we measure patriotism — and why Florida keeps finishing near the bottom in one patriotism survey (34:18). Fri, 23 May 2025 18:48:57 -0000 Miami author on her Pulitzer-winning Harriet Tubman book, South Florida's new boating laws and Florida's weak patriotism full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with the Miami native Edda Fields-Black… On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with the Miami native Edda Fields-Black — winner of the Pulitzer Prize for her history of Harriet Tubman and the pivotal Civil War raid on the Combahee River (01:08). We also examined Lucy’s Law — a bill that was just passed by the Florida Legislature to strengthen the state’s boating codes after Luciana Fernandez’s tragic death (19:34). And we looked at how we measure patriotism — and why Florida keeps finishing near the bottom in one patriotism survey (34:18). 3268 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-05-16/south-floridas-hiv-battle-miami-crime-prevention-programs-suffer-and-palm-beach-county-pays-for-trumps-security On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the HIV infection crisis in South Florida – and the serious cuts in federal funding for detection and prevention that could make it worse (1:09). We also took a look at the quarter-million-dollar per day cost of protecting President Trump that Palm Beach County bears each time he visits Mar-a-Lago – and whether it will get paid back again (18:48). And we asked whether the Circle of Brotherhood’s important anti-crime and violence community work will continue here (35:12). Fri, 16 May 2025 19:59:48 -0000 South Florida's HIV battle, Miami crime-prevention programs suffer, Palm Beach County pays for Trump's protection full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the HIV… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the HIV infection crisis in South Florida – and the serious cuts in federal funding for detection and prevention that could make it worse (1:09). We also took a look at the quarter-million-dollar per day cost of protecting President Trump that Palm Beach County bears each time he visits Mar-a-Lago – and whether it will get paid back again (18:48). And we asked whether the Circle of Brotherhood’s important anti-crime and violence community work will continue here (35:12). 3278 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-05-09/the-first-american-pope-ft-lauderdales-community-court-and-rescued-venezuelan-opposition-leaders On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new pope, Robert Francis Prevost, now Leo XIV – and talk with a nun who knew and worked with him in Peru. How will his American and Latin American, ties influence his papacy (01:08)? We also discussed a community court in Fort Lauderdale, and why Florida’s new homelessness law makes it an important innovation (22:13). And we examined that rescue of Venezuelan opposition leaders who are now here (35:09). Fri, 09 May 2025 20:46:24 -0000 The first American pope, Ft. Lauderdale's community court and rescued Venezuelan opposition leaders full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new pope, Robert Francis… On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new pope, Robert Francis Prevost, now Leo XIV – and talk with a nun who knew and worked with him in Peru. How will his American and Latin American, ties influence his papacy (01:08)? We also discussed a community court in Fort Lauderdale, and why Florida’s new homelessness law makes it an important innovation (22:13). And we examined that rescue of Venezuelan opposition leaders who are now here (35:09). 3271 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-05-02/fluoride-fight-miamis-cuban-leaders-controversy-drought-concerns On the South Florida Roundup, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava discussed her fight against Florida’s controversial move to remove fluoride from local drinking water (01:15). We also talked about Cuban exile healthcare billionaire Mike Fernandez’s claims that Miami’s Cuban political leaders are betraying their community (19:02). And a weather expert weighed in on the drought and if we should be as concerned as the alligators are (35:14). Fri, 02 May 2025 21:48:10 -0000 Fluoride fight, Miami’s Cuban leaders controversy, drought concerns full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava… On the South Florida Roundup, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava discussed her fight against Florida’s controversial move to remove fluoride from local drinking water (01:15). We also talked about Cuban exile healthcare billionaire Mike Fernandez’s claims that Miami’s Cuban political leaders are betraying their community (19:02). And a weather expert weighed in on the drought and if we should be as concerned as the alligators are (35:14). 3270 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-04-25/palm-beach-public-schools-nix-dei-operation-tidal-wave-hits-florida-and-remembering-pope-francis On this week’s South Florida Roundup, we examine the Palm Beach County School Board’s scramble to revise its diversity, equity and inclusion programs in order to salvage $300 million federal funding (1:12). We also examine Operation Tidal Wave, and how the feds, with state help, are specifically targeting undocumented migrants in Florida. (18:57) And we remember Francis, the first Latin American pope, and how he and his home region influenced one another (35:33). Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:46:51 -0000 Palm Beach Public Schools nix DEI, Operation Tidal Wave hits Florida and remembering Pope Francis full WLRN News On this week’s South Florida Roundup, we examine the Palm Beach County School… On this week’s South Florida Roundup, we examine the Palm Beach County School Board’s scramble to revise its diversity, equity and inclusion programs in order to salvage $300 million federal funding (1:12). We also examine Operation Tidal Wave, and how the feds, with state help, are specifically targeting undocumented migrants in Florida. (18:57) And we remember Francis, the first Latin American pope, and how he and his home region influenced one another (35:33). 3275 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-04-18/universities-partner-with-ice-remembering-ft-lauderdale-floods-and-no-sabo-kids On The South Florida Roundup, we looked into local universities that have partnered with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the 18 Florida International University students who had their visas revoked (01:08). We also looked at what the city of Fort Lauderdale has been doing to avoid flood damage, like the kind caused by dramatic rainfall two years ago (16:06). And, we explored the unique ways in which bilingual people in South Florida go about being fluent in two languages (32:30). Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:42:49 -0000 Universities partner with ICE, remembering Ft. Lauderdale floods and No Sabo Kids full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we looked into local universities that have… On The South Florida Roundup, we looked into local universities that have partnered with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the 18 Florida International University students who had their visas revoked (01:08). We also looked at what the city of Fort Lauderdale has been doing to avoid flood damage, like the kind caused by dramatic rainfall two years ago (16:06). And, we explored the unique ways in which bilingual people in South Florida go about being fluent in two languages (32:30). 3265 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-04-11/trump-tariffs-elderly-evictions-miami-beach-spring-break-follow-up On the South Florida Roundup, we look at how President Trump’s tariffs go after small countries like Guyana (1:23). We also examine how elderly residents are getting evicted in Fort Lauderdale (13:50). Plus, a check-in with a Miami Beach commissioner to find out how spring breakers behaved (26:22). Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:32:29 -0000 Trump tariffs, elderly evictions, Miami Beach Spring Break follow-up full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we look at how President Trump’s tariffs go after… On the South Florida Roundup, we look at how President Trump’s tariffs go after small countries like Guyana (1:23). We also examine how elderly residents are getting evicted in Fort Lauderdale (13:50). Plus, a check-in with a Miami Beach commissioner to find out how spring breakers behaved (26:22). 2448 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-04-04/immigration-crackdown-the-end-of-tps-humanitarian-parole-leaves-migrants-subject-to-deportation On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we had a panel of immigration experts helping sift through the questions that are haunting South Florida’s immigrant-rich community — particularly Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants who are suddenly unlawful and subject to deportation (01:19). We looked at how these migrants can go about looking for ways to adjust their status to something longer-lasting (16:27). And we analyzed the sort of conditions awaiting migrants in their home countries in the event they getting deported (27:28). Fri, 04 Apr 2025 19:40:40 -0000 Immigration crackdown: The end of TPS, humanitarian parole leaves migrants subject to deportation full WLRN News On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we had a panel of immigration… On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we had a panel of immigration experts helping sift through the questions that are haunting South Florida’s immigrant-rich community — particularly Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian and Nicaraguan migrants who are suddenly unlawful and subject to deportation (01:19). We looked at how these migrants can go about looking for ways to adjust their status to something longer-lasting (16:27). And we analyzed the sort of conditions awaiting migrants in their home countries in the event they getting deported (27:28). 2500 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-03-28/deaths-at-krome-detention-center-wplg-local-10-divorces-abc-and-jupiters-centennial On the South Florida Roundup, we examined new controversies — including two new deaths — at the federal Krome Detention Center for migrants in Miami-Dade. Why do these problems keep recurring (01:10)? We also discussed WPLG-Local 10’s decision to split with the ABC network. Will it usher in bold new local television programming and journalism – or is it a huge business risk (20:35)? And we looked at WLRN’s new series, History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida, starting with Jupiter (25:48). Sat, 29 Mar 2025 01:08:47 -0000 Deaths at Krome detention center, WPLG-Local 10 divorces ABC and Jupiter's centennial full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we examined new controversies — including two new… On the South Florida Roundup, we examined new controversies — including two new deaths — at the federal Krome Detention Center for migrants in Miami-Dade. Why do these problems keep recurring (01:10)? We also discussed WPLG-Local 10’s decision to split with the ABC network. Will it usher in bold new local television programming and journalism – or is it a huge business risk (20:35)? And we looked at WLRN’s new series, History We Call Home: 100 Years of South Florida, starting with Jupiter (25:48). 3278 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-03-21/o-cinema-debate-venezuelan-migrant-deported-radio-tv-marti-silencing On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the dispute between Miami Beach and O Cinema over the screening of a controversial, Oscar-winning documentary about Israel and Palestinians (1:03). We also talked to the Miami attorney of one of the Venezuelan migrants who was deported — perhaps illegally — to El Salvador last weekend (19:15). And we examined the dismantling of Radio and TV Martí and their actual effect on the Cuban regime (35:08). Fri, 21 Mar 2025 21:08:34 -0000 O Cinema debate, Venezuela migrant deported, Radio TV Martí silencing full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the dispute between Miami Beach and O… On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the dispute between Miami Beach and O Cinema over the screening of a controversial, Oscar-winning documentary about Israel and Palestinians (1:03). We also talked to the Miami attorney of one of the Venezuelan migrants who was deported — perhaps illegally — to El Salvador last weekend (19:15). And we examined the dismantling of Radio and TV Martí and their actual effect on the Cuban regime (35:08). 3261 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-03-14/south-florida-cities-partner-with-ice-elections-in-broward-and-palm-beach-counties-and-the-tamarac-triple-murder On the South Florida Roundup, we sorted fact from fiction — but acknowledged the fear — when it comes to the immigration policing agreements several South Florida cities just struck with the Trump Administration (01:11). We also looked at the results from important local elections in Broward and Palm Beach Counties: Can Deerfield Beach still be great again (19:06)? And we examined how last month’s ghastly homicides in Tamarac could affect a new push to revoke Florida’s red-flag gun law (35:40). Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:56:22 -0000 South Florida cities partner with ICE, elections in Broward and Palm Beach counties and the Tamarac triple murder full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we sorted fact from fiction — but acknowledged… On the South Florida Roundup, we sorted fact from fiction — but acknowledged the fear — when it comes to the immigration policing agreements several South Florida cities just struck with the Trump Administration (01:11). We also looked at the results from important local elections in Broward and Palm Beach Counties: Can Deerfield Beach still be great again (19:06)? And we examined how last month’s ghastly homicides in Tamarac could affect a new push to revoke Florida’s red-flag gun law (35:40). 3276 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-03-07/noaa-scientists-laid-off-editor-fired-over-a-gaza-cartoon-and-pro-democracy-aid-in-latin-america-is-halted On this week's South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Trump Administration’s layoffs and cutbacks at key science agencies here – not least of which involve the researchers who revolutionized hurricane forecasting (01:10). We also talked to Tony Doris, the editorial page editor of the Palm Beach Post. who was fired after he ran an editorial cartoon that some Jewish advocates called antisemitic (18:42). And we asked why America of all countries is shutting down so much support for democratic struggles in Latin America (34:50). Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:29 -0000 NOAA scientists laid off, editor fired over a Gaza cartoon and pro-democracy aid in Latin America is halted full WLRN News On this week's South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Trump Administration’s… On this week's South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Trump Administration’s layoffs and cutbacks at key science agencies here – not least of which involve the researchers who revolutionized hurricane forecasting (01:10). We also talked to Tony Doris, the editorial page editor of the Palm Beach Post. who was fired after he ran an editorial cartoon that some Jewish advocates called antisemitic (18:42). And we asked why America of all countries is shutting down so much support for democratic struggles in Latin America (34:50). 3276 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-02-28/immigrant-community-on-alert-tps-terminated-for-haitians-and-venezuelans-migrants-sent-to-guantanamo-and-arrests-in-palm-beach-county On the South Florida Roundup, we dedicated the entire show to the issue that’s got this community tied in knots at the moment: immigration. Or maybe: anti-immigration. We had a candid conversation about our wrecked immigration system: Do we rely too much on stop-gap measures like TPS and parole (01:11)? Did the Trump Administration brand non-criminal migrants as “criminals” and send them to Guantánamo this month (21:23)? And were law-abiding migrants arrested in Palm Beach County this week (36:12)? Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:24:54 -0000 Immigrant community on alert: TPS terminated for Haitians and Venezuelans, migrants sent to Guantanamo and arrests in Palm Beach County full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we dedicated the entire show to the issue that’s… On the South Florida Roundup, we dedicated the entire show to the issue that’s got this community tied in knots at the moment: immigration. Or maybe: anti-immigration. We had a candid conversation about our wrecked immigration system: Do we rely too much on stop-gap measures like TPS and parole (01:11)? Did the Trump Administration brand non-criminal migrants as “criminals” and send them to Guantánamo this month (21:23)? And were law-abiding migrants arrested in Palm Beach County this week (36:12)? 3280 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-02-26/special-haiti-on-the-line The South Florida Roundup's Tim Padgett co-hosts the 90-minute call-in special “Haiti on the Line,” a collaboration between WLRN, WNYC (New York City) and GBH News (Boston) which aired live on Feb. 24, 2025. Last year more than 5,000 people in Haiti were killed in gang-related violence. The country has been in a political crisis for years. And for Haitians in America with feet in two worlds, reality in both countries is unstable. To better understand the story, public radio stations in the three cities with the largest Haitian populations in America teamed up to open the phones and hear from Haitian listeners in these communities. The hosts were joined by special guests and experts on Haiti. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 21:05:21 -0000 Special: Haiti On The Line full WLRN News The South Florida Roundup's Tim Padgett co-hosts the 90-minute call-in special… The South Florida Roundup's Tim Padgett co-hosts the 90-minute call-in special “Haiti on the Line,” a collaboration between WLRN, WNYC (New York City) and GBH News (Boston) which aired live on Feb. 24, 2025. Last year more than 5,000 people in Haiti were killed in gang-related violence. The country has been in a political crisis for years. And for Haitians in America with feet in two worlds, reality in both countries is unstable. To better understand the story, public radio stations in the three cities with the largest Haitian populations in America teamed up to open the phones and hear from Haitian listeners in these communities. The hosts were joined by special guests and experts on Haiti. 5565 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-02-21/coral-gables-and-human-smuggling-red-light-camera-tickets-and-miami-sends-park-funds-to-inter-miami On the latest episode of South Florida Roundup, we talked about how the city of Coral Gables became an end-point for smuggled migrants between the Bahamas and South Florida in recent weeks (01:06). We also looked into red light camera tickets and how cities like Aventura are making major profits from them (16:30). And we examined the city of Miami commission’s recent vote to shift millions meant for new city parks BACK to Miami Freedom Park—the future home of the Inter Miami Soccer team (33:42). Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:12:59 -0000 Coral Gables and human smuggling, red light camera tickets and Miami sends park funds to Inter Miami full WLRN News On the latest episode of South Florida Roundup, we talked about how the city of… On the latest episode of South Florida Roundup, we talked about how the city of Coral Gables became an end-point for smuggled migrants between the Bahamas and South Florida in recent weeks (01:06). We also looked into red light camera tickets and how cities like Aventura are making major profits from them (16:30). And we examined the city of Miami commission’s recent vote to shift millions meant for new city parks BACK to Miami Freedom Park—the future home of the Inter Miami Soccer team (33:42). 3282 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-02-14/miamis-catholic-leader-hits-back-at-deportations-more-politicians-lead-universities-and-republicans-question-colombian-justice This week on the South Florida Roundup, we talked with Miami’s Roman Catholic Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who’s had a lot to say about the Trump administration’s controversial pursuit of undocumented migrants — and its swipes at the Church (01:11). We also looked at another controversial trend: top Republican politicos taking the helm at colleges like Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University (20:09). And we examined the trial of Colombia’s former president: is it politicized justice (35:33)? Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:56:20 -0000 Miami's Catholic leader hits back at deportations, more politicians lead universities and Republicans question Colombian justice full WLRN News This week on the South Florida Roundup, we talked with Miami’s Roman Catholic… This week on the South Florida Roundup, we talked with Miami’s Roman Catholic Archbishop Thomas Wenski, who’s had a lot to say about the Trump administration’s controversial pursuit of undocumented migrants — and its swipes at the Church (01:11). We also looked at another controversial trend: top Republican politicos taking the helm at colleges like Florida International University and Florida Atlantic University (20:09). And we examined the trial of Colombia’s former president: is it politicized justice (35:33)? 3282 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-02-07/trump-revokes-tps-for-venezuelans-miami-dade-black-neighborhoods-could-become-a-city-and-haitis-creole-pig On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Trump’s alarming decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans here — who now face deportation back to a brutal dictatorship (01:06). We also looked at a Miami-Dade effort just underway that could turn traditionally Black communities into a new city (20:22). And we talked with the filmmaker behind a new WLRN-produced documentary that traces much of Haiti’s crisis to the demise of the Creole pig (35:08). Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:47:15 -0000 Trump revokes TPS for Venezuelans, Miami-Dade Black neighborhoods could become a city and Haiti's Creole Pig full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Trump’s alarming decision… On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Trump’s alarming decision to revoke Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans here — who now face deportation back to a brutal dictatorship (01:06). We also looked at a Miami-Dade effort just underway that could turn traditionally Black communities into a new city (20:22). And we talked with the filmmaker behind a new WLRN-produced documentary that traces much of Haiti’s crisis to the demise of the Creole pig (35:08). 3281 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-01-31/south-floridas-garbage-problem-elon-musks-brain-chip-trial-at-um-and-dreamers-uncertain-future On the South Florida Roundup, we took a deep dive into this region’s deepening waste management crisis (01:02). We also looked at the University of Miami’s new mission to test Elon Musk’s brain chip to help paralyzed persons lead more normal lives (20:00). And we examined what’s next for the undocumented residents known as Dreamers now that Florida may reduce their access to college (35:20). Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:30:01 -0000 South Florida's garbage problem, Elon Musk's brain chip trial at UM and Dreamers' uncertain future full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we took a deep dive into this region’s deepening… On the South Florida Roundup, we took a deep dive into this region’s deepening waste management crisis (01:02). We also looked at the University of Miami’s new mission to test Elon Musk’s brain chip to help paralyzed persons lead more normal lives (20:00). And we examined what’s next for the undocumented residents known as Dreamers now that Florida may reduce their access to college (35:20). 3276 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-01-24/climate-change-and-property-taxes-proud-boys-get-pardoned-and-trump-targets-the-panama-canal On the South Florida roundup, we discussed the new proposal from Miami-Dade County’s new property appraiser, Tomas Regalado, to calculate climate change risk into our home values (01:11). We also looked at the possibility of a resurgence here of the hate group Proud Boys after the presidential pardon of Jan. 6 convicts like Enrique Tarrio (19:25). And we examined President Trump’s threat to take the Panama Canal — and drive away China (35:34). Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:50:20 -0000 Climate change and property taxes, Proud Boys get pardoned and Trump targets the Panama Canal full WLRN News On the South Florida roundup, we discussed the new proposal from Miami-Dade… On the South Florida roundup, we discussed the new proposal from Miami-Dade County’s new property appraiser, Tomas Regalado, to calculate climate change risk into our home values (01:11). We also looked at the possibility of a resurgence here of the hate group Proud Boys after the presidential pardon of Jan. 6 convicts like Enrique Tarrio (19:25). And we examined President Trump’s threat to take the Panama Canal — and drive away China (35:34). 3281 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-01-17/desantis-deportation-effort-kid-coders-in-miami-gardens-and-removal-of-cuba-from-u-s-terrorism-list On the South Florida Roundup we discussed the constitutional questions surrounding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand that local authorities assist federal immigration officials. South Florida may not be on board (1:12). We also looked at a popular new program in Miami Gardens that teaches kids a vital but not always accessible skill: computer coding (19:28). And we examined the new deal that takes Cuba off the U.S.’ state sponsors of terrorism list — and dissidents out of Cuba’s prisons (35:21). Fri, 17 Jan 2025 20:26:07 -0000 DeSantis’ deportation effort, kid coders in Miami Gardens and removal of Cuba from U.S. terrorism list full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we discussed the constitutional questions… On the South Florida Roundup we discussed the constitutional questions surrounding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ demand that local authorities assist federal immigration officials. South Florida may not be on board (1:12). We also looked at a popular new program in Miami Gardens that teaches kids a vital but not always accessible skill: computer coding (19:28). And we examined the new deal that takes Cuba off the U.S.’ state sponsors of terrorism list — and dissidents out of Cuba’s prisons (35:21). 3206 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-01-10/south-floridas-sex-trafficking-plague-palm-beach-county-rebuilds-mental-health-care-and-venezuelas-dictatorship On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we took a closer and deeper look at the decades of rapes of dozens of women allegedly committed by the wealthy Alexander brothers. Why is South Florida so often the scene of this horror (01:09)? We also examined a groundbreaking, $60 million effort in Palm Beach County to create a more modern and effective central mental health facility (19:34). And we discussed the drama unfolding in Venezuela today as the dictator who brutally stole an election swears himself in (34:33) . Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:38:02 -0000 South Florida's sex-trafficking plague, Palm Beach County rebuilds mental health care and Venezuela's dictatorship full WLRN News On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we took a closer and deeper… On the latest episode of the South Florida Roundup, we took a closer and deeper look at the decades of rapes of dozens of women allegedly committed by the wealthy Alexander brothers. Why is South Florida so often the scene of this horror (01:09)? We also examined a groundbreaking, $60 million effort in Palm Beach County to create a more modern and effective central mental health facility (19:34). And we discussed the drama unfolding in Venezuela today as the dictator who brutally stole an election swears himself in (34:33) . 3292 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2025-01-03/2024-review-2025-preview-south-florida-miamidade-broward-palmbeach-keys-counties On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed 2024, and previewed 2025, for the paradise — or at least the traffic-jammed region — that we call South Florida (01:13), as well as for that annex of South Florida that we call Latin America and the Caribbean (34:47). Our panel of journalists and experts guided us through the good and the bad that shaped us last year and promise to define this year. Such as, where are we ever going to put that garbage incinerator and will Venezuela ever be free? Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:42:19 -0000 The year that 2024 was - and the year that 2025 will be - in South Florida full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed 2024, and… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup, we reviewed 2024, and previewed 2025, for the paradise — or at least the traffic-jammed region — that we call South Florida (01:13), as well as for that annex of South Florida that we call Latin America and the Caribbean (34:47). Our panel of journalists and experts guided us through the good and the bad that shaped us last year and promise to define this year. Such as, where are we ever going to put that garbage incinerator and will Venezuela ever be free? 3280 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-12-27/encore-miami-beach-real-housewives-a-transgender-journey-and-marcus-garvey In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited conversations we aired last month with local Miami Book Fair authors. Asha Elias talks about her new novel of Miami Beach dysfunction, Pink Glass Houses (01:11); Haitian-American educator Isabelle Camille discusses her poignant memoir of her child’s transgender journey, Sole’s Mom (18:28); and Jamaican-American poet Geoffrey Philips tells us about his graphic biography of Black nationalist hero Marcus Garvey for young readers, My Name Is Marcus (34:56). Fri, 27 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Encore: Miami Beach's real housewives, a transgender journey and Marcus Garvey full WLRN News In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited conversations we… In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we revisited conversations we aired last month with local Miami Book Fair authors. Asha Elias talks about her new novel of Miami Beach dysfunction, Pink Glass Houses (01:11); Haitian-American educator Isabelle Camille discusses her poignant memoir of her child’s transgender journey, Sole’s Mom (18:28); and Jamaican-American poet Geoffrey Philips tells us about his graphic biography of Black nationalist hero Marcus Garvey for young readers, My Name Is Marcus (34:56). 3283 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-12-20/south-florida-holidays-travel-mia-interfaith-food-hallacas-latkes-brokenwindow On the South Florida this week, we devoted the hour to the holidays — starting with just getting there: What to expect on the roads and in the skies, especially with Miami International Airport in the midst of a $9 billion makeover (01:12). We also looked at our community’s growing number of interfaith programs and projects, whose efforts to build religious understanding matter a lot this time of year (18:13). And we looked back on some of the tasty holiday food stories WLRN has brought you in years past (34:07). Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Holidays in South Florida: 'tis the season for travel, interfaith mingling and food full WLRN News On the South Florida this week, we devoted the hour to the holidays — starting… On the South Florida this week, we devoted the hour to the holidays — starting with just getting there: What to expect on the roads and in the skies, especially with Miami International Airport in the midst of a $9 billion makeover (01:12). We also looked at our community’s growing number of interfaith programs and projects, whose efforts to build religious understanding matter a lot this time of year (18:13). And we looked back on some of the tasty holiday food stories WLRN has brought you in years past (34:07). 3282 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-12-13/miami-diaz-de-la-portilla-palm-beach-hospitals-get-failing-grades-and-broward-schools-debate-god-and-satan On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup: Corruption charges against former Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla collapsed – and why the watchdog in this case looks worse than the dog. We also ask why five of Palm Beach County’s largest medical centers – all owned by Tenet Healthcare – just got F or D ratings by a national nonprofit. And we examine a new Broward school board proposal to keep religion – including Satanology – off school signs. Lastly, we look to the rise of gun violence in the Caribbean; Barbados, to be exact. This week regional leaders attended an urgent public security conference hosted by the InterAmerican Development Bank. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 22:50:35 -0000 The Diaz de la Portilla saga, Palm Beach hospitals' failing grades and religion in Broward schools full WLRN News On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup: Corruption charges against… On this week's episode of The South Florida Roundup: Corruption charges against former Miami City Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla collapsed – and why the watchdog in this case looks worse than the dog. We also ask why five of Palm Beach County’s largest medical centers – all owned by Tenet Healthcare – just got F or D ratings by a national nonprofit. And we examine a new Broward school board proposal to keep religion – including Satanology – off school signs. Lastly, we look to the rise of gun violence in the Caribbean; Barbados, to be exact. This week regional leaders attended an urgent public security conference hosted by the InterAmerican Development Bank. 3721 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-12-06/miami-dades-incinerator-condo-crisis-unicef-haiti On The South Florida Roundup, we kicked Miami-Dade County’s garbage incinerator can down the road once more. And we asked: is the plan dead in Doral because President-elect Donald Trump killed it (01:20)? We also looked back at this week’s Condo Summit in Davie – and looked ahead to the pocketbook pain condo owners face starting this month with no deadline extension in sight (14:33). And we examined how bad the gang nightmare is now for women and children in Haiti. What can be done (27:00)? Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:03:09 -0000 Miami-Dade's incinerator, the condo crisis and a UNICEF report on Haiti full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we kicked Miami-Dade County’s garbage incinerator… On The South Florida Roundup, we kicked Miami-Dade County’s garbage incinerator can down the road once more. And we asked: is the plan dead in Doral because President-elect Donald Trump killed it (01:20)? We also looked back at this week’s Condo Summit in Davie – and looked ahead to the pocketbook pain condo owners face starting this month with no deadline extension in sight (14:33). And we examined how bad the gang nightmare is now for women and children in Haiti. What can be done (27:00)? 2414 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-11-29/deadly-rip-currents-plastic-ban-miami-dade-holiday-help-food-insecuruty On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with a Florida International University coastal expert known as "Dr. Beach" about the growing number of people caught — and dying — in rip currents. And it’s not just a summer hazard (01:10). We also looked at Miami-Dade’s recent resolution to ban single-use plastics at its county-owned venues — and how it reflects the national trend to quit the plastics habit, even in red Florida (20:13). And, we spoke with South Florida’s leading hunger relief group about the holiday work ahead for all of us (35:44). Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0000 Deadly rip currents, plastic ban in Miami-Dade and holiday help for the food-insecure full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with a Florida International University… On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with a Florida International University coastal expert known as "Dr. Beach" about the growing number of people caught — and dying — in rip currents. And it’s not just a summer hazard (01:10). We also looked at Miami-Dade’s recent resolution to ban single-use plastics at its county-owned venues — and how it reflects the national trend to quit the plastics habit, even in red Florida (20:13). And, we spoke with South Florida’s leading hunger relief group about the holiday work ahead for all of us (35:44). 3284 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-11-22/miami-book-fair-pink-glass-houses-soles-mom-my-name-is-marcus On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with three of the Miami Book Fair’s featured local authors. Asha Elias’ new novel Pink Glass Houses shows us Miami Beach social climbers battling for control of their kids’ school PTA (01:11). Haitian-American educator Isabelle Camille’s poignant memoir Sole’s Mom embraces her child’s transgender journey (18:28). And Jamaican-American poet Geoffrey Philip’s graphic book My Name Is Marcus presents young readers to Black nationalist hero Marcus Garvey (34:56). Fri, 22 Nov 2024 23:00:33 -0000 Miami Book Fair: Miami Beach's real housewives, a transgender journey and Marcus Garvey full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with three of the Miami Book Fair’s… On the South Florida Roundup, we talked with three of the Miami Book Fair’s featured local authors. Asha Elias’ new novel Pink Glass Houses shows us Miami Beach social climbers battling for control of their kids’ school PTA (01:11). Haitian-American educator Isabelle Camille’s poignant memoir Sole’s Mom embraces her child’s transgender journey (18:28). And Jamaican-American poet Geoffrey Philip’s graphic book My Name Is Marcus presents young readers to Black nationalist hero Marcus Garvey (34:56). 3268 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-11-15/miami-dade-countys-dispute-with-miami-beach-south-florida-black-voters-opt-for-trump-and-expectations-from-marco-rubios-as-trumps On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the dispute between Miami-Dade County and Miami Beach that just resulted in the Beach ponying up $10 million to the County’s Homeless Trust (01:11). We also discussed why President-elect Donald Trump won so many Black — especially Black male — votes in South Florida. Was it a sexist thing, as Barack Obama said, or something deeper? (20:22) And we examined what to expect from Marco Rubio, if he’s confirmed as Trump’s top diplomat, in Latin America — and its ties to China (35:48). Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:19:43 -0000 Miami-Dade's dispute with Miami Beach, South Florida Black voters opt for Trump and what to expect from Marco Rubio full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the dispute between Miami-Dade… On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the dispute between Miami-Dade County and Miami Beach that just resulted in the Beach ponying up $10 million to the County’s Homeless Trust (01:11). We also discussed why President-elect Donald Trump won so many Black — especially Black male — votes in South Florida. Was it a sexist thing, as Barack Obama said, or something deeper? (20:22) And we examined what to expect from Marco Rubio, if he’s confirmed as Trump’s top diplomat, in Latin America — and its ties to China (35:48). 3267 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-11-08/election-2024-miami-dade-countys-shift-to-red-and-black-and-latino-voters On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Trump triumph, the MAGA makeover, the GOP juggernaut, the Republican rout – whatever you want to call this week’s general election in Miami-Dade County. You could also call it the Democratic disaster (01:06). Donald Trump became the first Republican and up and down the ballot, GOP candidates here marched in on his coattails. And, if you thought this was just a Latino thing — think again (37:10). Fri, 08 Nov 2024 21:09:03 -0000 Election 2024: Miami-Dade County's shift to red and Black and Latino voters full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Trump triumph, the MAGA… On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Trump triumph, the MAGA makeover, the GOP juggernaut, the Republican rout – whatever you want to call this week’s general election in Miami-Dade County. You could also call it the Democratic disaster (01:06). Donald Trump became the first Republican and up and down the ballot, GOP candidates here marched in on his coattails. And, if you thought this was just a Latino thing — think again (37:10). 3307 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-11-01/election-2024-local-races-in-south-florida On the South Florida Roundup, a panel of South Florida journalists help make sense of what voters face on Tuesday (01:08). From a million-dollar Palm Beach County state attorney race and a competitive mayoral contest in Fort Lauderdale to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s election and Monroe County elections supervisor match featuring charges of election fraud. Plus, should newspapers still endorse candidates? (35:00). Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:34:30 -0000 Election 2024: Local races in South Florida full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, a panel of South Florida journalists help make… On the South Florida Roundup, a panel of South Florida journalists help make sense of what voters face on Tuesday (01:08). From a million-dollar Palm Beach County state attorney race and a competitive mayoral contest in Fort Lauderdale to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s election and Monroe County elections supervisor match featuring charges of election fraud. Plus, should newspapers still endorse candidates? (35:00). 3274 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-10-25/latinos-amendment-4-new-school-bus-cameras-miamidade-cubas-chronic-blackout On the South Florida Roundup, we discussed the all-out outreach to Latino voters on Florida’s Amendment 4 – and other abortion access ballot measures across the country. Will Latinos be the issue’s swing vote (1:10)? We also looked at the controversial company and candidate behind the admittedly popular new school bus traffic cameras now used in Miami-Dade County (21:27). And, we looked at the causes — and the possible fallout — of communist Cuba’s chronic blackout nightmare (36:25). Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:03:33 -0000 Latinos and Amendment 4, new school bus cameras in Miami-Dade County and Cuba's chronic blackout full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we discussed the all-out outreach to Latino… On the South Florida Roundup, we discussed the all-out outreach to Latino voters on Florida’s Amendment 4 – and other abortion access ballot measures across the country. Will Latinos be the issue’s swing vote (1:10)? We also looked at the controversial company and candidate behind the admittedly popular new school bus traffic cameras now used in Miami-Dade County (21:27). And, we looked at the causes — and the possible fallout — of communist Cuba’s chronic blackout nightmare (36:25). 3265 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-10-18/tornadoes-in-south-florida-miami-culture-of-neglect-and-tren-de-aragua On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the spate of deadly tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton last week — 26 of them — which made Florida feel more like Kansas (01:10). We also discussed WLRN’s new series “Culture of Neglect,” which looks at efforts to restore Miami’s important but too often uncared for cultural institutions (19:15). And we examined the violent Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua that’s now at the center of the presidential election’s immigration debate (34:50). Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:23:35 -0000 Tornadoes in South Florida, Miami's culture of neglect and Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the spate of deadly tornadoes spawned… On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the spate of deadly tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton last week — 26 of them — which made Florida feel more like Kansas (01:10). We also discussed WLRN’s new series “Culture of Neglect,” which looks at efforts to restore Miami’s important but too often uncared for cultural institutions (19:15). And we examined the violent Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua that’s now at the center of the presidential election’s immigration debate (34:50). 3268 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-10-11/hispanic-vote-presidential-candidate-town-halls-election-disinformation On the South Florida Roundup, we focus on the Hispanic vote — one of the most important in this region and this state. We reviewed Vice President Kamala Harris’ televised Hispanic town hall in Las Vegas Thursday and preview the one that former President Donald Trump will hold Wednesday in Miami (01:10). A panel of Hispanic journalists and experts helped us examine why election disinformation is so rampant in Spanish-language media (19:23) — and what, if anything, can be done about it (35:40). Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:11:23 -0000 Hispanic vote: presidential candidate town halls and election disinformation full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we focus on the Hispanic vote — one of the most… On the South Florida Roundup, we focus on the Hispanic vote — one of the most important in this region and this state. We reviewed Vice President Kamala Harris’ televised Hispanic town hall in Las Vegas Thursday and preview the one that former President Donald Trump will hold Wednesday in Miami (01:10). A panel of Hispanic journalists and experts helped us examine why election disinformation is so rampant in Spanish-language media (19:23) — and what, if anything, can be done about it (35:40). 3208 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-10-04/frank-artiles-trial-2024-elections-miami-artist-census On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the so-called ghost candidate scandal of 2020, which rocked South Florida politics with a fake candidate siphoning votes away from a Democrat and helping the Republican win. That trial wrapped up this week and we have all the details (01:06). With election season in full swing, we looked at all the nuts and bolts of casting a ballot for the Nov. 5 elections. From ballot drop boxes to early voting dates, we got you covered (18:42). And, we discussed a new effort by Miami artists to better advocate for themselves with data (37:45). Fri, 04 Oct 2024 20:33:15 -0000 Former Senator Frank Artiles' criminal trial, elections and Miami artists' census full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the so-called ghost candidate… On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the so-called ghost candidate scandal of 2020, which rocked South Florida politics with a fake candidate siphoning votes away from a Democrat and helping the Republican win. That trial wrapped up this week and we have all the details (01:06). With election season in full swing, we looked at all the nuts and bolts of casting a ballot for the Nov. 5 elections. From ballot drop boxes to early voting dates, we got you covered (18:42). And, we discussed a new effort by Miami artists to better advocate for themselves with data (37:45). 3271 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-09-27/broward-county-memorial-healthcare-systems-leader-miami-arts-lifeline-keys-emergency-operations-center On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed a major leadership merger of Broward County’s taxpayer-funded north and south health systems. Can Shane Strum pull off this double duty (01:21)? We also looked at how arts institutions in Miami-Dade County are finding ways to overcome Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ elimination of state funding – because, well, the show must go on (14:32). And, we asked why it took hurricane-prone Monroe County so long to get a hurricane emergency center (25:36). Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:44:17 -0000 A new leader for Broward's healthcare merger, a lifeline for Miami arts and an EOC for the Keys full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed a major leadership merger of Broward… On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed a major leadership merger of Broward County’s taxpayer-funded north and south health systems. Can Shane Strum pull off this double duty (01:21)? We also looked at how arts institutions in Miami-Dade County are finding ways to overcome Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ elimination of state funding – because, well, the show must go on (14:32). And, we asked why it took hurricane-prone Monroe County so long to get a hurricane emergency center (25:36). 2326 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-09-20/miami-dades-trash-incinerator-saga-homeless-arrests-and-tua-tagovailoas-concussion On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Miami-Dade County Commission’s decision to delay its vote on a new, $1.5 billion waste incinerator – so it can find a site where it’s actually welcome (01:23). We also discussed how a new state law has led to a sudden and controversial spike in the arrests of people experiencing homelessness (14:27). And, like many football fans, we asked if Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion crisis means he should leave the sport – and how unsafe that sport is (26:49). Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:27:38 -0000 Miami-Dade's trash incinerator saga, homeless arrests and Tua Tagovailoa's concussion full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Miami-Dade County Commission’s… On The South Florida Roundup, we looked at the Miami-Dade County Commission’s decision to delay its vote on a new, $1.5 billion waste incinerator – so it can find a site where it’s actually welcome (01:23). We also discussed how a new state law has led to a sudden and controversial spike in the arrests of people experiencing homelessness (14:27). And, like many football fans, we asked if Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s concussion crisis means he should leave the sport – and how unsafe that sport is (26:49). 2417 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-09-13/tyreek-hill-mahi-matter-trump-insults-haitians On The South Florida Roundup, we examined the controversial body camera footage that’s gripped our community. What does last Sunday’s traffic stop involving Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill remind us about our police – and ourselves (01:11)? We also looked at some new WLRN reporting on what climate change is doing to the mahi mahi we so much love to catch and eat (20:45). And we discussed the deplorable lie Donald Trump and his campaign spread about Haitians in Ohio that resonates here (34:59). Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:51:25 -0000 Tyreek Hill controversy, mahi in danger and Trump insults Haitians full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we examined the controversial body camera footage… On The South Florida Roundup, we examined the controversial body camera footage that’s gripped our community. What does last Sunday’s traffic stop involving Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill remind us about our police – and ourselves (01:11)? We also looked at some new WLRN reporting on what climate change is doing to the mahi mahi we so much love to catch and eat (20:45). And we discussed the deplorable lie Donald Trump and his campaign spread about Haitians in Ohio that resonates here (34:59). 3263 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-09-06/south-florida-condo-crisis-food-insecurity-florida-keys-and-brazils-ban-on-x On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at our deepening condominium crisis. As stricter new regulations come online, values are dropping – and so are sales. Could it mean a rental revival here (01:10)? We also examined an acute food-insecurity crisis in the Florida Keys, where cost-of-living struggles keep mounting for Monroe County workers (19:40). And we discussed why Elon Musk and his social media platform X have been blocked in Brazil — and how it mirrors our own disinformation wars (35:08). Fri, 06 Sep 2024 19:16:06 -0000 South Florida's condo crisis, food insecurity in the Keys and Brazil's ban on X full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at our deepening condominium crisis. As… On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at our deepening condominium crisis. As stricter new regulations come online, values are dropping – and so are sales. Could it mean a rental revival here (01:10)? We also examined an acute food-insecurity crisis in the Florida Keys, where cost-of-living struggles keep mounting for Monroe County workers (19:40). And we discussed why Elon Musk and his social media platform X have been blocked in Brazil — and how it mirrors our own disinformation wars (35:08). 3247 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-08-30/miami-loses-civilian-police-oversight-desantis-bid-change-state-parks-cuba-private-sector-loses-its-battle-with-the-communist-regime On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the end of Miami’s police Civilian Investigative Panel – which a new state law has made illegal. We looked at what might replace it and why Miamians hoped to keep it (1:10). We also asked why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suddenly ditched plans to turn state parks into what critics called commercial resorts (19:54). And, we examined Cuba’s hard new obstacles for private entrepreneurs – and a supposed exodus of communist regime officials to Florida (34:26). Fri, 30 Aug 2024 20:56:14 -0000 Miami loses its civilian police oversight, DeSantis' bid to change state parks and Cuba's private sector full WLRN News On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the end of Miami’s police Civilian… On The South Florida Roundup, we discussed the end of Miami’s police Civilian Investigative Panel – which a new state law has made illegal. We looked at what might replace it and why Miamians hoped to keep it (1:10). We also asked why Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suddenly ditched plans to turn state parks into what critics called commercial resorts (19:54). And, we examined Cuba’s hard new obstacles for private entrepreneurs – and a supposed exodus of communist regime officials to Florida (34:26). 3231 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-08-23/miami-dades-public-transit-gets-mandate-palm-beach-countys-new-university-and-a-former-haitian-president-gets-sanctions On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the impact of two results from Tuesday’s primary election: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s landslide re-election – and landslide approval of a call for expanded Miami-Dade rapid transit (01:10). We also examined why elite Vanderbilt University is opening an unusual satellite campus in Palm Beach County (20:18). And we discussed the drug trafficking and gang sponsorship sanctions the U.S. just slapped on former Haitian President Michel Martelly (34:58). Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:36:03 -0000 Miami-Dade's public transit gets mandate, Palm Beach County's new university and a former Haitian president gets sanctions full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the impact of two results from… On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the impact of two results from Tuesday’s primary election: Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava’s landslide re-election – and landslide approval of a call for expanded Miami-Dade rapid transit (01:10). We also examined why elite Vanderbilt University is opening an unusual satellite campus in Palm Beach County (20:18). And we discussed the drug trafficking and gang sponsorship sanctions the U.S. just slapped on former Haitian President Michel Martelly (34:58). 3242 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-08-16/primary-elections-2024-miami-dade-broward-and-palm-beach-counties On the South Florida Roundup the WLRN team previewed Tuesday’s primary election for South Florida. And we talked about a lot more than sheriffs. In Miami-Dade County voters are weighing in on a mayor – and Joe Carollo’s gym equipment (01:06). In Broward County, Sheriff Gregory Tony faces real competition and most of the embattled school board’s seats are up for grabs, too (21:58). And in Palm Beach County, there’s a race to replace the first Haitian-American commissioner (34:49). Fri, 16 Aug 2024 20:07:54 -0000 Primary elections preview: Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup the WLRN team previewed Tuesday’s primary election… On the South Florida Roundup the WLRN team previewed Tuesday’s primary election for South Florida. And we talked about a lot more than sheriffs. In Miami-Dade County voters are weighing in on a mayor – and Joe Carollo’s gym equipment (01:06). In Broward County, Sheriff Gregory Tony faces real competition and most of the embattled school board’s seats are up for grabs, too (21:58). And in Palm Beach County, there’s a race to replace the first Haitian-American commissioner (34:49). 3247 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-08-09/2024-2025-school-year-metal-detectors-private-schools-starting-times On the South Florida Roundup, we dove into the new school year with a panel of some of the region’s best education journalists (01:10) and, more importantly, a teacher (33:47). We looked at urgent security issues like the current metal detectors debate, whether or not we’ve put the classroom culture wars behind us, the charter and private schools boom and a new law that may have the little kids starting school at the crack of dawn – while the teenagers sleep in. Put on your backpack and get ready for the bell. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:15:17 -0000 The new school year: Metal detectors, private schools, starting times and more full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we dove into the new school year with a panel of… On the South Florida Roundup, we dove into the new school year with a panel of some of the region’s best education journalists (01:10) and, more importantly, a teacher (33:47). We looked at urgent security issues like the current metal detectors debate, whether or not we’ve put the classroom culture wars behind us, the charter and private schools boom and a new law that may have the little kids starting school at the crack of dawn – while the teenagers sleep in. Put on your backpack and get ready for the bell. 3193 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-08-02/venezuelas-electoral-fraud-crisis-inspector-general-report-guardianship-program-dade-county-florida-lagging-film-industry On the South Florida Roundup we assessed what if anything the U.S., the international community and the diaspora here can do to dislodge Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro from power after his allegedly massive voter fraud (01:09). We also examined an Inspector General report that bears out WLRN's probe of Miami-Dade County's Guardianship Program for the vulnerable and elderly (19:45). And, we looked at a push in places like Palm Beach County to bring moviemaking back to the Sunshine State (35:33). Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:49:51 -0000 Venezuela's electoral fraud, Inspector General report on Guardianship Program and Florida's lagging film industry full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we assessed what if anything the U.S., the… On the South Florida Roundup we assessed what if anything the U.S., the international community and the diaspora here can do to dislodge Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro from power after his allegedly massive voter fraud (01:09). We also examined an Inspector General report that bears out WLRN's probe of Miami-Dade County's Guardianship Program for the vulnerable and elderly (19:45). And, we looked at a push in places like Palm Beach County to bring moviemaking back to the Sunshine State (35:33). 3244 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-07-26/new-positions-vote-in-local-elections-condo-laws-venezuela-presidential-election On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new independent constitutional offices voters in Broward and Miami-Dade counties will have to vote for in the August primary elections, and what do they mean for the way local government works (01:06). We also examined the state regulations passed after the Surfside condo collapse, which are coming into effect soon — and they are already impacting the real estate market (17:40). And we looked ahead to Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday. Will the Maduro regime allow an honest vote to take place? (32:53) Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:30:27 -0000 New positions to vote for in local elections, condo laws and Venezuela's presidential election full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new independent constitutional… On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at the new independent constitutional offices voters in Broward and Miami-Dade counties will have to vote for in the August primary elections, and what do they mean for the way local government works (01:06). We also examined the state regulations passed after the Surfside condo collapse, which are coming into effect soon — and they are already impacting the real estate market (17:40). And we looked ahead to Venezuela’s presidential election on Sunday. Will the Maduro regime allow an honest vote to take place? (32:53) 3247 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-07-19/copa-america-chaos-sergio-pinos-legacy-shark-anxiety On the South Florida Roundup we discussed what went so wrong on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium — when security lost control of gate-crashing (and air vent-crashing) soccer fans before the Copa America final. What lessons must Miami learn before the 2026 World Cup? (1:09) We also looked at the important impact developer Sergio Pino had here, before his life ended in scandal and suicide this week (23:09). And we asked: What’s reality and what’s myth regarding this summer’s big fears about sharks? (36:06) Fri, 19 Jul 2024 19:48:13 -0000 Copa America chaos, Sergio Pino's legacy and shark anxiety full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we discussed what went so wrong on Sunday at Hard… On the South Florida Roundup we discussed what went so wrong on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium — when security lost control of gate-crashing (and air vent-crashing) soccer fans before the Copa America final. What lessons must Miami learn before the 2026 World Cup? (1:09) We also looked at the important impact developer Sergio Pino had here, before his life ended in scandal and suicide this week (23:09). And we asked: What’s reality and what’s myth regarding this summer’s big fears about sharks? (36:06) 3219 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-07-12/worker-heat-protections-south-florida-cities-homeless-ban-future-of-little-haiti-cultural-complex On the South Florida Roundup we examined new federal rules that preempt a Florida state law that preempts local government laws to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat. Given the new temperature norms we face, the stakes are high (01:10). We also looked at how local governments here are scrambling to adapt to a new state law that bans the homeless – with U.S. Supreme Court approval – from sleeping in public spaces (18:43). And, we assessed the future of Little Haiti’s marquee institution (35:51). Fri, 12 Jul 2024 22:00:39 -0000 Worker heat protections, South Florida's response to homeless ban and the future of Little Haiti Cultural Complex full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we examined new federal rules that preempt a… On the South Florida Roundup we examined new federal rules that preempt a Florida state law that preempts local government laws to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat. Given the new temperature norms we face, the stakes are high (01:10). We also looked at how local governments here are scrambling to adapt to a new state law that bans the homeless – with U.S. Supreme Court approval – from sleeping in public spaces (18:43). And, we assessed the future of Little Haiti’s marquee institution (35:51). 3234 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-07-05/south-floridas-affordable-housing-crisis-vouchers-housing-density-possible-solutions In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we looked back at our show from May 3 which was dedicated entirely to the ongoing housing crisis in South Florida. We explored how to create more affordable housing as the cost of renting or owning a home, from Palm Beach to Key West, becomes more and more out of reach. We also discussed the remedies that are gaining consensus across the region and across the state, from increased housing density to ramped-up housing vouchers. And we looked at how South Florida is or isn’t putting those answers to work. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:47:16 -0000 Encore: South Florida's affordable housing crisis full WLRN News In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we looked back at our show from… In a re-broadcast of The South Florida Roundup, we looked back at our show from May 3 which was dedicated entirely to the ongoing housing crisis in South Florida. We explored how to create more affordable housing as the cost of renting or owning a home, from Palm Beach to Key West, becomes more and more out of reach. We also discussed the remedies that are gaining consensus across the region and across the state, from increased housing density to ramped-up housing vouchers. And we looked at how South Florida is or isn’t putting those answers to work. 3179 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-06-28/miami-urban-development-scene-hialeah-healthcare-fraud-kenyan-cops-haiti On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the ugly remains of what was supposed to be a marquee Miami attraction — and a potentially ugly threat to an actual Miami showcase: Wynwood. Does urban planning stand a chance in Miami (01:10)? After a Hialeah councilwoman is indicted and suspended, we also examined why that city is home to so much healthcare fraud (19:12). And we discussed how a multinational security support mission will help rescue gang-ravaged Haiti — now that it’s finally there (34:54). Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:27:32 -0000 Miami's urban development scene, healthcare fraud in Hialeah and Kenyan cops arrive in Haiti full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the ugly remains of what was supposed… On the South Florida Roundup we looked at the ugly remains of what was supposed to be a marquee Miami attraction — and a potentially ugly threat to an actual Miami showcase: Wynwood. Does urban planning stand a chance in Miami (01:10)? After a Hialeah councilwoman is indicted and suspended, we also examined why that city is home to so much healthcare fraud (19:12). And we discussed how a multinational security support mission will help rescue gang-ravaged Haiti — now that it’s finally there (34:54). 3243 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-06-21/biden-new-immigration-policies-surfiside-collapse-champlain-towers-copa-america On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Biden's latest attempts to get ahead of the all-important immigration issue – and how profoundly they could affect families and communities in South Florida (01:06). We also discussed a long-awaited engineering firm’s conclusions about what brought down the Champlain Towers condominium building, killing 98 people three years ago this month (18:42). And we welcome the Copa América soccer tournament as it kicks off in the U.S — and in Miami (35:36). Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:36:02 -0000 Biden's new immigration policies, third anniversary of Surfside collapse and the Copa América full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Biden's latest attempts to… On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at President Biden's latest attempts to get ahead of the all-important immigration issue – and how profoundly they could affect families and communities in South Florida (01:06). We also discussed a long-awaited engineering firm’s conclusions about what brought down the Champlain Towers condominium building, killing 98 people three years ago this month (18:42). And we welcome the Copa América soccer tournament as it kicks off in the U.S — and in Miami (35:36). 3249 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-06-14/rainstorms-flood-south-florida-child-water-safety-ghost-candidate On the South Florida Roundup, we examined this week's flash flood emergency. How common are these once-in-a-lifetime rains becoming? (01:03). After another child drowned in a South Florida pool this month, we also looked into efforts to ramp up swimming instruction, especially for minority children (16:30). And ahead of the August primary election, we examined the epidemic of bogus candidates (33:19). Fri, 14 Jun 2024 21:53:00 -0000 Flooding in South Florida, child water safety and a possible ghost candidate full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we examined this week's flash flood emergency.… On the South Florida Roundup, we examined this week's flash flood emergency. How common are these once-in-a-lifetime rains becoming? (01:03). After another child drowned in a South Florida pool this month, we also looked into efforts to ramp up swimming instruction, especially for minority children (16:30). And ahead of the August primary election, we examined the epidemic of bogus candidates (33:19). 3235 https://www.wlrn.org/podcast/the-south-florida-roundup/2024-06-07/miami-state-attorney-ethics-immigrant-heritage-month-cricket-world-cup On the South Florida Roundup, we examined charges of rogue prosecutors under Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. Will a new appointment restore public trust? (01:02). It's Immigrant Heritage Month, so we looked at a new study underway to profile the rich and indispensable legacy of South Florida’s migrant farmworkers. (18:21) And with the Cricket World Cup coming to Broward – including a match featuring the U.S. team – we asked: how do you play this game? (33:55) Fri, 07 Jun 2024 20:14:52 -0000 Miami state attorney's office ethics dilemma, immigrant heritage month and the cricket World Cup full WLRN News On the South Florida Roundup, we examined charges of rogue prosecutors under… On the South Florida Roundup, we examined charges of rogue prosecutors under Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle. Will a new appointment restore public trust? (01:02). It's Immigrant Heritage Month, so we looked at a new study underway to profile the rich and indispensable legacy of South Florida’s migrant farmworkers. (18:21) And with the Cricket World Cup coming to Broward – including a match featuring the U.S. team – we asked: how do you play this game? (33:55) 3235