Podcast
Reclaiming My Mind
Hosted by Jessica Vaughn · EN
Politics, activism, and happenings in the Tampa Bay area as well as statewide in Florida.
Hosted by Jessica Vaughn, an elected official and community organizer with a passion for political engagement, grassroots advocacy, and the Tampa Bay area
22episodes
Episodes
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So…What Does the County Commission Do? A Real Talk Conversation with Neil Manimala
Jan 2701:13:00Tap to summarizeEver wish politics felt more human? Same. This episode with Dr. Neil Manimala, Hillsborough County Commission District 5 Countywide candidate, was smart, thoughtful, and genuinely fun—like talking to someone you could easily chat with for hours. We cover what the County Commission does, how decisions about budgets, transportation, nonprofit funding, affordable housing, and infrastructure impact your daily life—and why Neil believes local government should be accessible, transparent, and people-first. This conversation is full of laughs, clarity, and real insight into why Neil Manimala is someone worth voting for. 🎧 Listen in and check out his campaign here: 👉 https://www.neilmanimala.com/
Transcribe →Schools of HOPE or Schools of NOPE?
Jan 1501:12:28Tap to summarizeAs part of our Education Series, please join us for a conversation with longtime public school advocates Damaris Allen and Ami Marie Granger Welch. Together, we will discuss the dangers that Schools of Hope and school co-location pose to our public schools. Learn how we got here, what this means for public education in Florida, and how you can take action to help.
Transcribe →Episode 44: The Emergency Education Episode
Aug 4, 202101:14:30Tap to summarizeOur host Jessica Vaughn speaks to guest Scott Hottenstein, president of the Democratic Public Education Caucus of Florida, about the state of education in Florida https://www.facebook.com/DPECF/
Transcribe →Episode 43: Florida's Attack on Public Education
Apr 12, 202101:29:51Tap to summarizeJessica Vaughn speaks to guest Veronica McDonald about Florida's Attack on Public Education
Transcribe →Episode 42: Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson on MLF
Jul 15, 202001:12:12Tap to summarizeJessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak to Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson to discuss the Federal Reserve's new "Municipal Liquidity Facility" (MLF) and how it can help Hillsborough County & Hillsborough County schools during the present current budget crisis
Transcribe →Episode 41: Jessica Vaughn, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3
Jun 22, 202001:24:53Tap to summarizeKin Cook interviews Jessica Vaughn regarding her candidacy for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3 https://jessicavaughn.us/ https://www.facebook.com/electjessicavaughn/ https://twitter.com/jessicavaughnsb https://www.instagram.com/votejessicav/
Transcribe →Episode 40: Lynn Gray, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide)
May 21, 202001:31:07Tap to summarizeJessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Lynn Gray, who is running for re-election for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide) https://lynngrayforschoolboard.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LynnforSchoolBoard/ https://twitter.com/LynnSchoolBoard
Transcribe →Episode 39: Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3
May 7, 202001:06:52Tap to summarizeJessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3 https://www.votegwenmyers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Vote-Gwen-Myers-258901205025532 https://twitter.com/VoteGwenMyers https://www.instagram.com/votegwenmyers/
Transcribe →Episode 38: Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3
Apr 24, 202000:50:46Tap to summarizeOur host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks with Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3 https://www.skyuwhite.com/ https://www.facebook.com/skyuwhite/ https://twitter.com/SkyUWhite https://www.instagram.com/skyuwhite/
Transcribe →Episode 37: Cris Carlson on Medicare for All
Mar 12, 202001:17:20Tap to summarizeJessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Cris Carlson, co-chair of Tampa DSA’s Health Justice Working Group and co-founder of Tampa Bay about Medicare for All Coalition https://www.facebook.com/tampabayM4Acoalition/ https://www.tampabaydsa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/tampadsa/ https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/ Contact Cris Carlson: crismcarlson@gmail.com
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