Matthew Peddie
Host, Florida Matters Live & LocalI am the host of WUSF's Florida Matters Live & Local, where I get to indulge my curiosity in people and explore the endlessly fascinating stories that connect this community.
I’m originally from New Zealand, but I’ve lived in Florida for more than a decade. Among my first assignments as a radio reporter in the Sunshine state were covering the retirement of the iconic space shuttles and the dawn of the new commercial space race. I’ve also reported on Central Florida’s booming economy and its flip side: the affordable housing and homelessness crisis, and I’ve covered hurricanes and closely watched presidential elections.
Before WUSF I spent 10 years at WMFE in Orlando, where my roles included transportation reporter, acting news director and hosting the public affairs show Intersection. Working as a journalist in Florida has honed my skills as a host and developed my appreciation for the power of public radio to help illuminate complex issues. Prior to moving to the US I worked as a radio reporter in New Zealand, and my journalism career has taken me as far south as Scott Base, Antarctica.
Outside of work I enjoy sketching, street hockey, watching cricket and exploring Florida’s great outdoors with my family.
Contact Matthew at 813-974-8680, on X @matthew_peddie or by email at mpeddie@wusf.org
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The former Florida governor details his platform, policy positions and perspective on the challenges facing the city he calls a "jewel." -
This week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting some of our best conversations from the year. -
“Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting that and some other great conversations from the year. -
“Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting that and some other great conversations from the year. -
This week, “Florida Matters Live & Local” is revisiting some of our best conversations from the year. -
The United States is about to turn 250. For many Florida families, it means food, fun and fireworks. For others, it can be time to reflect on history — where we were and where we are going. -
Florida has embraced the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on immigration enforcement. But what happens when residents push back and ask local elected leaders to take a stand against it? -
A divided Supreme Court relies on the 14th Amendment in rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order. What's the fallout? Legal and immigration experts join the show. -
On "Florida Matters Live & Local," singer Destin Conrad spoke about how Tampa inspired his music, what he wants people to know about him as an artist and more. -
Ye is bringing his tour to Raymond James Stadium this weekend despite a push by Sen. Rick Scott to cancel over the performer's antisemitic statements. We delve into the controversy.
