The Florida Roundup

Hear from three authors during the special winter reading program.

This week on a special ‘Film Fest’ edition of "The Florida Roundup," we spoke with directors of three documentaries related to the Sunshine State.

On "The Florida Roundup," Sonja Schmer-Galunder, a professor in AI and ethics, compared regulations on artificial intelligence to those on seat belts and food safety.

Maeve McGoran, the reporter and host of the podcast “Shipwreck: How a Captain, Company and Culture Sank the SS El Faro” joined WLRN’s Danny Rivero on "The Florida Roundup" to discuss the series.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look at Texas’ foray into universal school vouchers; how Florida’s voucher program is going; and mounting tensions between condo owners and condo board associations in the wake of condo reforms.

A University of Florida political science professor joined "The Florida Roundup" to break down the difference as the congressional map debate heats up, and answer other questions related to congressional mapping.

David Jolly spoke on "The Florida Roundup" about his current run for governor as a Democrat and his stand on several key issues, including housing affordability, property taxes, immigration, and more.

On "The Florida Roundup," council members Nick Howland and Jimmy Peluso wrangle over a new city ordinance mandating up to 60 days in jail for immigrants in the city without legal status.

Ninety-seven of the 140 law enforcement agencies that have signed 287 (g) agreements with ICE are in Florida. "The Florida Roundup" discusses the collaboration.

On "The Florida Roundup," state Sen. Shevrin Jones discusses a bill to study eliminating property taxes; FIU Economics Chair Mihaela Pintea on consumer sentiment; and WUSF government reporter Douglas Soule catches us up on the Legislature.

There's a bill filed that would ban fluoridation statewide. On "The Florida Roundup," Melbourne's mayor and a pediatric dentist give differing views on whether the practice should continue.

This week: a previously unpublished study found affiliates of Florida insurance companies paid out $680 million to investors while claiming to be running out of money. Plus, the growing debate over whether or not to adding fluoride to public water supplies.