Podcast
Battleground Florida
Hosted by WFLA Now · ENGLISH
Hosts Ty Russell and Tara Newsom talk all things Florida politics, breaking down the candidates and races that impact voters.
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A conversation with the democratic candidates in Florida's CFO race | Battleground Florida
6d ago00:50:43Tap to summarizeThe Gubernatorial race won't be the only interesting election on ballots in November. In this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic candidates Annette Taddeo and Earle Ford discuss what they bring to the election for Florida's next Chief Financial Officer. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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Getting to know the underdogs in the Florida gubernatorial race | Battleground Florida
2w ago00:22:49Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Battleground Florida, Gubernatorial candidates Bobby Williams (R) and Representative Dotie Joseph (D) discuss their backgrounds, as well as what makes them different from their more well-known opponents. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters
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Tampa Bay lawmakers discuss regular, special sessions | Battleground Floirda
3w ago00:25:23Tap to summarizeWith the regular and special sessions coming to an end, State Rep. Michael Owen (R- Apollo Beach) and State Rep. Michele Rayner (D - St. Petersburg) discuss legislation that made it into the budget and the bills that died in committee. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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Could data centers be good for taxpayers? | Battleground Florida
4w ago00:24:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Battleground Florida, a discussion of how data centers could impact Floridians. Karen Baldwin and Michael Hill of No Data Center Citrus County share why their organization is against data centers, and Matt Putnam of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation discusses why he thinks the centers could be good for taxpayers. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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A discussion on 'Faith and Family Month' vs 'Pride Month' in Florida | Battleground Florida
Jun 2400:24:53Tap to summarizeGovernor Ron DeSantis declared June “Faith and Family Month” in Florida. In this week's Battleground Florida episode, Elizabeth Santeramo of the Hillsborough LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus and Florida LGBTQ+ Democratic Caucus President Kristen Browde react to the proclamation. Also, Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala explains the goals behind the local proclamation. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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A discussion on U.S.-Cuba relations and midterm polling | Battleground Florida
Jun 1700:26:25Tap to summarizeIt has been almost a month since the United States announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Barbara Casanova of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Florida and Victor DiMaio of the Democratic Hispanic Caucus of Florida discuss Cuba's complicated history with the United States. Plus, a look at how voters are feeling as the November midterm election approaches. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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A conversation with Congresswoman Laurel Lee | Battleground Florida
Jun 1000:26:19Tap to summarizeSome Black democrats in Hillsborough County are expressing concern after some minority neighborhoods were moved into Republican-leaning congressional districts. On this episode of Battleground Florida, Democratic Black Caucus President Angela Birdsong discusses the situation, and Congresswoman Laurel Lee works to ease those concerns. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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Florida lawmakers approve $114.5B budget | Battleground Florida
Jun 300:25:21Tap to summarizeLawmakers in Tallahassee on Friday approved a finalized state budget. On this episode of Battleground Florida, Rep. Toby Overdorf discusses the process of passing the budget, and Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar expresses concern about how it will impact teachers. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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Debate rages over SCOTUS ruling on Voting Rights Act | Battleground Florida
May 2000:24:53Tap to summarizeHeidi Davis with the St. Petersburg League of Women's Voters and James Madison Institute CEO Bob McClure react to the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the Voting Rights Act. Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters.
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A conversation with a Florida congresswoman | Battleground Florida
May 1300:24:24Tap to summarizeFlorida Congresswoman Kathy Castor and Tampa Bay Young Republicans Executive Director Jake Hoffman discuss the upcoming November Election. "Battleground Florida, hosted by WFLA's Ty Russell and political expert Tara Newsom, is the exclusive podcast of Your Local Election Headquarters."
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