In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with longtime educator, coach, mentor, and community advocate Ashley Toussaint for a conversation about education, identity, youth development, community building, and the responsibility to pour back into the places that helped shape us.

Ashley reflects on more than two decades in education and the experiences that shaped his philosophy of seeing the whole child, building relationships with students, and recognizing that education is about much more than content and test scores.

We talk about teaching in Miami and New York, coaching, mentoring younger educators, Haitian-American identity, running as a tool for community building, and Ashley's eventual return home to Miami.

The conversation also explores his involvement with the Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, neighborhood development, scholarships, preserving Little Haiti and Black Miami, and why residents need to better understand the local institutions and decisions affecting their everyday lives.

Throughout Ashley's journey, education keeps showing up in different forms.

Sometimes it's a classroom.

Sometimes it's a track.

Sometimes it's a conversation.

Sometimes it's helping someone understand what's happening in their own community.

So we ask:

What does it mean to educate beyond the classroom?

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Florida State Senator Shevrin Jones for a conversation about legislative experience, political division, bipartisanship, accountability, affordability, and what it takes to turn relationships into results.

Drawing from 14 years of legislative experience, Shevrin reflects on how Tallahassee has changed and how navigating an increasingly polarized political environment has shaped his approach to governing.

We discuss his work on Florida's police body-camera legislation, protecting incarcerated pregnant women, building relationships across party lines, and why he believes effective governing sometimes requires leaders to “lead with people and not lead with policy.”

The conversation also turns toward accountability. Shevrin discusses allowing constituents to evaluate his performance, remaining accessible outside traditional political spaces, and why elected officials need to listen even when the feedback isn't what they want to hear.

Now, as he seeks to take his legislative experience to Congress, we ask:

What does it take to deliver results in a divided government?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

Broadway shares his own experience of working, saving, buying property, learning how to maintain it, and using ownership as a tool for building greater stability.

But his story doesn't end with his own success.

After learning how to navigate homeownership, Broadway says he helped more than 14 other people become homeowners because he believes people have a moral obligation to share information that can help someone else move forward.

We discuss housing, income, credit, ownership, economic stability, community advocacy, nonprofit work, and why simply helping someone acquire a home isn't enough if they aren't economically positioned to sustain it.

Broadway also explains how years of community service and policy advocacy eventually pushed him toward seeking elected office. After repeatedly working to get lawmakers to address community concerns, he decided he wanted to move from asking others to act to being in a position to help make those decisions himself.

At the center of the conversation is a simple question:

How do you put people in a position to win?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Thera Johnson, write-in candidate for Miami-Dade County School Board District 1, for a conversation about making public education more responsive to the students, parents, teachers, and communities it serves.

Thera discusses the importance of giving students a larger voice in education, creating stronger communication with parents, supporting teachers, and understanding why some families are choosing alternatives to traditional public schools.

We also talk about literacy, early intervention, career readiness, trades, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, technology, arts education, and whether we're preparing students for the world they're actually entering.

The conversation expands beyond the classroom into the economic impact of the school system. Thera argues that local and minority-owned businesses need better information and clearer pathways to compete for contracts and participate in the opportunities created by public-school spending.

At the center of her approach is a simple idea: before deciding what students, parents, and teachers need, listen to them.

So we ask:

What happens when schools start listening again?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Christine Sanon Jules, candidate for Florida State Senate District 34, for a conversation about poverty, economic stability, housing, jobs, healthcare, and what government can do to help families move beyond simply surviving.

Christine shares how community activism and voter engagement shaped her approach to public service and explains why she believes leadership should begin long before someone receives an elected title.

We discuss her proposed Florida Stability Act, which she describes as a revolving emergency fund designed to help qualifying residents cover approximately three months of expenses during unexpected financial hardships.

The conversation also explores housing affordability, increasing homeownership and business ownership, creating jobs, bringing film and television production back to Florida, mental-health resources, telehealth, and making government assistance more accessible to the people who need it.

But Christine also challenges the idea that communities have to wait on Tallahassee to solve every problem. When asked about her first legislative session, she talks instead about bringing community leaders together immediately, listening to residents, and identifying what people can begin doing collectively right now.

At the center of the conversation is a bigger question:

How do you fight poverty through policy?

QNA doesn’t tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

Marshall reflects on his decades of work with the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center and the philosophy behind helping transform it into an institution focused on serious arts education, cultural development, discipline, exposure, and opportunity.

We discuss why successful programs need strategy, structure, systems, expectations, and measurable outcomes—and why the real measure of a program isn't simply that it exists, but what happens to the people who experience it.

The conversation expands into education, vocational training, marketable skills, housing, economic opportunity, and Marshall's belief that young people should leave our educational systems better prepared to build independent and productive lives.

For Munch, this conversation is also personal because of his own connection to the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center and firsthand experience with the institution Marshall helped build.

At the center of it all is a simple question:

How do you build people, not just programs?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with James Wright, candidate for Miami-Dade County School Board District 1, for a conversation about what it takes to build a safer, more responsive, and more competitive public school system.

Drawing from his experience in law enforcement, executive leadership, public administration, small business, and procurement, James explains the perspective he wants to bring to the School Board.

We discuss student safety, academic performance, leadership, teacher retention, communication with parents, school facilities, data-driven decision-making, and preparing students for college, technical education, trades, apprenticeships, and life beyond graduation.

We also get into a part of the school system that often receives far less attention: its economic impact. James challenges the focus on how many small businesses are certified to work with public agencies and asks a different question—how many are actually receiving contracts?

At the center of the conversation is James's belief that families already have educational choices, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools should work to become the option they choose first.

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Miami-Dade County Commissioner and former Miami Gardens Mayor Oliver Gilbert for a conversation about leadership, problem-solving, economic development, affordability, and building stronger communities.

Oliver reflects on his experience leading Miami Gardens and serving in county government, explaining how he approaches issues by identifying the underlying problem and looking for policy solutions that can actually get done.

We discuss economic development, zoning, public safety, parks and youth programs, housing, healthcare, wages, organized labor, education, small businesses, homeownership, and what it takes to build wealth in communities that have experienced generations of poverty and disinvestment.

We also get into Oliver's argument that social programs can help people survive today—but long-term progress requires creating opportunities for people to own homes, build businesses, earn better wages, and participate in the economy.

Now, as Oliver seeks to take his experience to Congress, we ask:

How do you turn problems into policy?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Florida State Representative Angie Nixon for a conversation about political courage, community organizing, working families, and what happens when an organizer becomes a lawmaker.

Before elected office, Angie spent nearly two decades organizing around issues affecting everyday people. Now, after six years in the Florida House, she reflects on bringing that organizing mindset into government.

We talk about childcare, healthcare, housing, wages, community power, direct service, and why Angie believes more everyday working people need a seat at the tables where policy is made.

We also get into Angie's reputation as a fighter and challenge her to go beyond the fighting and talk about the results.

At the center of the conversation is a bigger question:

When the stakes are high, what does bold leadership actually require?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

John reflects on his journey from commissioner to vice mayor and mayor, as well as the challenges of leading a city operating under state financial oversight.

We talk about affordability, childcare, property insurance, infrastructure, parks, rental and mortgage assistance, homeownership, entrepreneurship, small-business support, and why simply having government programs isn't enough if residents don't know those resources exist.

John also explains why he believes elected officials should be judged by their record and held accountable for delivering what they promised.

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Satin Fye, candidate for Florida House District 109, for a wide-ranging conversation about the economic realities facing working people in Miami.

We get into Miami's cost of living, wages, affordable housing, gentrification and displacement, homelessness, development, government resources residents don't know exist, rising utility costs, automation, neighborhood jobs, and what economic growth actually means for the people already living here.

We also discuss why Satin believes communities shouldn't have to chase government for information and resources—and why elected officials need to build relationships with the people they're supposed to serve.

At the center of it all is a simple question:

Who's really benefiting from Miami's growth?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Angela Wynter for a conversation about community, accessibility, leadership, and what it means to truly show up for the people you're asking to serve.

Angela shares the experience at City Hall that helped push her toward seeking public office and why she believes residents deserve elected leaders who listen and remain accessible.

We talk about public safety and community policing, flooding and infrastructure, seniors and caregivers, vocational opportunities for young people, city spending, and the everyday issues she believes local government should address. Her personal experience caring for her mother also informs her interest in greater support for caregivers.

Throughout the conversation, one theme continues to surface:

Leadership starts with listening.

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

Dinah shares how her experiences as a teacher, small-business owner, and community leader shaped her approach to public service.

We talk about affordable housing and first-time homeownership, supporting small businesses, public education, development, political donors, and the realities of working across the aisle in Tallahassee.

We also get into a bigger question: How do we make room for a new generation of leaders without dismissing the experience and contributions of those who came before us?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Paul Wilson, candidate for Miami Gardens City Council Seat 2, for a conversation about leadership, education, mentorship, transparency, and serving a community long before asking for someone's vote.

Paul reflects on his work in education, juvenile justice, school administration, and mentoring young men through the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project.

We also discuss growing up as the son of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson while building his own identity and body of work in public service, public education, career pathways for young people, term limits, and the future of Miami Gardens.

Paul argues that transparency has been a constant throughout his professional life and is something residents should expect from government.

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with judicial candidate Arthur “Marty” McNeil for a conversation about justice, courtroom experience, public service, representation, and the responsibility that comes with serving on the bench.

Marty walks us through his experience as a Public Defender, private attorney, mediator, trial lawyer, trainer, and supervising attorney.

We discuss how our courts work, misconceptions about Public Defenders, trial experience, mentorship, judicial diversity, and why representation and experience can affect the public's relationship with the justice system.

Marty also reflects on his long history of mentorship and community service and why he sees serving as a judge as another opportunity to give back.

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with judicial candidate Renee Gordon for a conversation about fairness, experience, cultural competency, rehabilitation, and what qualities we should expect from the people entrusted with administering justice.

With more than 35 years of legal experience, Renee reflects on her work as a Public Defender, attorney, educator, social worker, and community servant.

We discuss misconceptions about Public Defenders, juvenile justice, rehabilitation, judicial experience, cultural competency, and whether compassion and accountability can coexist. Renee also explains how her knowledge of community resources influences the way she thinks about public safety and helping people who enter the justice system.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Florida State Representative Ashley Gantt for a conversation about public service, Florida politics, civic engagement, and what actually happens after someone gets elected.

Ashley shares her journey from teaching in the Mississippi Delta to becoming an attorney and eventually serving in the Florida Legislature.

We talk about how bills become law, working across party lines, voting and civic participation, the pressures of public service, political succession, and developing the next generation of leadership.

More importantly, the conversation helps demystify a position many of us vote for without fully understanding.

What does a State Representative actually do?

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can better understand the people, positions, and institutions shaping our communities.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Rod Mack, former University of Miami football player and candidate for Miami Gardens City Council.

Rod talks about the difficult transition that came when his journey as an athlete ended, earning dual degrees in Finance and Business Administration, and eventually finding another purpose through developing and mentoring young people.

We discuss his youth sports program, leadership, accountability, community engagement, and why he believes the work he's done with young people can translate into service at City Hall.

At its core, this conversation is about what happens when one chapter of your life ends—and you find another way to lead.

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with attorney and judicial candidate Bonita Jones-Peabody for a conversation about law, justice, experience, and cultural competency.

Bonita shares her journey from becoming a teenage mother to working as a journalist and ultimately becoming an attorney. We discuss how those different life experiences shaped the way she understands people, the legal system, and the responsibility that comes with serving on the bench.

The conversation goes beyond credentials and asks what fairness looks like when judges encounter people whose backgrounds and circumstances may be very different from their own.

QNA doesn't tell you who to vote for. We ask the questions so you can hear directly from the people seeking to serve our communities and make an informed decision for yourself.

In this episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch sits down with Kenneth Kilpatrick, a longtime community leader whose work spans neighborhood advocacy, transportation, youth services, and civic engagement.

Kenneth serves as President of the Brownsville Community Neighborhood Association, Chair of the North Central Municipal Advisory Committee, Executive Director of Alternative Programs, and a member of the Citizens' Independent Transportation Trust.

We talk about the history of our community, incorporation, political disenfranchisement, expanding transit north to County Line Road, community development, and what decades of experience have taught Kenneth about the systems shaping our neighborhoods.

For Munch, the conversation is also personal, as Kenneth reflects on knowing his father during his years as a community organizer.

At the center of the episode is the importance of understanding our history so the next generation doesn't have to start from scratch.

Seats are opening up. Politicians are making moves. Campaigns are forming.

But what's the end game?

In this episode, Munch sits down with attorney and community advocate Stephen Hunter Johnson to discuss the future of Black political power, Senate Bill 1134, leadership succession, voter engagement, and why being involved in your community means more than just voting every election cycle.

We Discuss:

• Frederica Wilson's retirement
• The political domino effect happening across South Florida
• Senate Bill 1134 and Black Affairs Advisory Boards
• Why some millennials feel disconnected from politics
• Leadership succession and preparing the next generation
• Why civic engagement starts before Election Day

Question of the Day:

What's the end game?

The real question is: successful by whose standards?

On the first episode of QNA: Questions Need Answers, Munch challenges us to think about something most people never stop to define for themselves.

What does success actually look like?

For some people, success is money.

For others, it's peace.

For some, it's making it out.

For others, it's making sure nobody gets left behind.

In this conversation, we unpack:

• Where our definition of success comes from
• How social media has changed the way we measure success
• The difference between looking successful and feeling fulfilled
• Why survival mode makes it hard to think long-term
• When success became disconnected from community
• The pressure many Black men carry to constantly prove their worth
• Why peace, purpose, health, and relationships matter more as we get older

Most importantly, we ask:

Are we chasing success, or are we chasing the appearance of success?

Because at some point, the money, titles, and recognition stop being enough.

Then you're left asking yourself:

Am I actually happy?

Question of the Week

What does success look like to you today?

And is that the same answer you would've given ten years ago?

Listen. Reflect. Join the conversation.

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