<![CDATA[Tampa Bay Politics]]>Tue, 21 Sep 2021 15:00:05 +0000Captivate.fmAngelaclarkebirdsong@yahoo.com (Angela Birdsong)https://artwork.captivate.fm/8d39269d-408d-4c64-b1f1-fc5149102c44/mcXeTKsnxmomcKiIa30hCGrB.jpgTampa Bay PoliticsAngela BirdsongAngelaclarkebirdsong@yahoo.comAngela BirdsongWhy should you be concerned about what’s going on in the Tampa Bay Area? Because Tampa is a reflection of the Nation! Although the State of Florida went RED for Trump Hillsborough County went BLUE for Biden. Sitting right on the I-4 corridor it is in one of the most important Regions of the country in one of the most important States when it comes to deciding who will be President. It’s diversity represents our country with it’s Long Cuban history with those who came to support the cigar industry, Italian immigrants who left their mark on West Tampa, African Americans there since Reconstruction & Segregation, and the ever migrating newcomers from up north. It’s a melting pot dealing with every issue affecting our country. Get to know the Politicians and the movers and shakers who are navigating and running one of the most important and up and coming cities in the USA. They have to deal with it all! The shortage of affordable and workforce housing, The effect of discrimination on underserved communities, displacement due to gentrification, transportation solutions that are outdated by the time they are finished, fighting developers who don’t want to pay impact fees, crime, school to prison pipelines, voter suppression and so much more! It’s America!https://www.tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/noepisodicTampa's Public Defender Julianne M. HoltTampa's Public Defender Julianne M. HoltWith the crime rate on the rise Hillsborough County's Public Defender talks about what she has learned in the last 30 years about what causes crime and how to defend the poor. A Behind the scenes look at the court room from one of Tampa's most prominent Elected officials. Don't go to court without listening to this. Episode Resources And LinksVisit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/julianne-m-holt (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/julianne-m-holt) Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=warzjbmPHQw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=warzjbmPHQw) Find out more about our guest Juliette Holt here: http://www.pd13.state.fl.us/ (http://www.pd13.state.fl.us/) Connect With Julianne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-holt-041848134/ Connect With Julianne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/publicdefender13/ With the crime rate on the rise Hillsborough County's Public Defender talks about what she has learned in the last 30 years about what causes crime and how to defend the poor. A Behind the scenes look at the court room from one of Tampa's most prominent Elected officials. Don't go to court without listening to this.

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]]>23b45b36-8bcc-4b69-bf21-5a18e48a9698Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -040001:00:36nofull77With the crime rate on the rise Hillsborough County's Public Defender talks about what she has learned in the last 30 years about what causes crime and how to defend the poor. A Behind the scenes look at the court room from one of Tampa's most prominent Elected officials. Don't go to court without listening to this. Episode Resources And LinksVisit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/julianne-m-holt (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/julianne-m-holt) Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=warzjbmPHQw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=warzjbmPHQw) Find out more about our guest Juliette Holt here: http://www.pd13.state.fl.us/ (http://www.pd13.state.fl.us/) Connect With Julianne on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-holt-041848134/ Connect With Julianne on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/publicdefender13/Angela BirdsongUnions Fighting the Good Fight Back!Unions Fighting the Good Fight Back!Unions are Back! Jason Smith Union Rep from IBEW explains how and why they pick the candidates they do to support. Why union apprenticeships are something young people should consider if they are not college bound. The fight to get more union workplaces including AMAZON. Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/unions-fighting-back (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/unions-fighting-back) Episode Resources And LinksWatch this Episode on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E5FWbRzuj58 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E5FWbRzuj58) Find out more about our guest Jason Smith and the IBEW Union here: http://www.ibew915.org/ (http://www.ibew915.org/) Unions are Back! Jason Smith Union Rep from IBEW explains how and why they pick the candidates they do to support. Why union apprenticeships are something young people should consider if they are not college bound. The fight to get more union workplaces including AMAZON. Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/unions-fighting-back

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]]>b14ef0d6-c27c-4935-87bb-0c296956940eTue, 24 Aug 2021 08:30:00 -040059:49nofull76Unions are Back! Jason Smith Union Rep from IBEW explains how and why they pick the candidates they do to support. Why union apprenticeships are something young people should consider if they are not college bound. The fight to get more union workplaces including AMAZON. Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/unions-fighting-back (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/unions-fighting-back) Episode Resources And LinksWatch this Episode on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E5FWbRzuj58 (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E5FWbRzuj58) Find out more about our guest Jason Smith and the IBEW Union here: http://www.ibew915.org/ (http://www.ibew915.org/)Angela BirdsongCan the Hispanic Vote Turn Florida Back to BLUE!Can the Hispanic Vote Turn Florida Back to BLUE!Tampa Native and Political Mover &amp; Shaker Victor DiMaio stops by to talk about Tampa Politics Past, Present and Future. His opinion on the Cuban influence on Florida voting and why his friend Manny Diaz the new President of the Florida Democratic Party can turn Florida back to BLUE! Episode Resources And Links--- Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/hispanic-vote (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/hispanic-vote) https://www.facebook.com/tampabaypolitics (https://www.facebook.com/tampabaypolitics) Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gig6uaxlbFw (https://youtu.be/gig6uaxlbFw) Find out more about our guest Victor DiMaio here: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-dimaio-655ba514/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-dimaio-655ba514/) On The Web: https://www.facebook.com/victor.dimaio (https://www.facebook.com/victor.dimaio) On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Diaz_(Florida_politician) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Diaz_(Florida_politician)) Also check out: https://www.tampabay.com/news/With-congressional-help-Tiger-Bay-honors-elders-Castor-Bilirakis_165484705/ (https://www.tampabay.com/news/With-congressional-help-Tiger-Bay-honors-elders-Castor-Bilirakis_165484705/) Tampa Native and Political Mover & Shaker Victor DiMaio stops by to talk about Tampa Politics Past, Present and Future. His opinion on the Cuban influence on Florida voting and why his friend Manny Diaz the new President of the Florida Democratic Party can turn Florida back to BLUE!

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]]>cca25d0f-e54a-4aeb-818c-1a4bc5bdedf0Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -040058:59nofull75Tampa Native and Political Mover and Shaker Victor DiMaio stops by to talk about Tampa Politics Past, Present and Future. His opinion on the Cuban influence on Florida voting and why his friend Manny Diaz the new President of the Florida Democratic Party can turn Florida back to BLUE! Episode Resources And Links--- Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/hispanic-vote (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/hispanic-vote) https://www.facebook.com/tampabaypolitics (https://www.facebook.com/tampabaypolitics) Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gig6uaxlbFw (https://youtu.be/gig6uaxlbFw) Find out more about our guest Victor DiMaio here: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-dimaio-655ba514/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-dimaio-655ba514/) On The Web: https://www.facebook.com/victor.dimaio (https://www.facebook.com/victor.dimaio) On Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Diaz_(Florida_politician) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manny_Diaz_(Florida_politician)) Also check out: https://www.tampabay.com/news/With-congressional-help-Tiger-Bay-honors-elders-Castor-Bilirakis_165484705/ (https://www.tampabay.com/news/With-congressional-help-Tiger-Bay-honors-elders-Castor-Bilirakis_165484705/)Angela BirdsongThey Have Gone Buck Wild Crazy in Tallahassee!They Have Gone Buck Wild Crazy in Tallahassee!With a Republican Majority the Florida Legislature and Governors office has gone Buck Wild!. From Voter suppression to permission to run over protesters with your car the laws coming down from the State Houses in Tallahassee have become a Republican horror show. Getting Democrats elected seems to be the only answer but listening to former candidates like Julie Jenkins you will see it's not easy. Episode Resources And LinksVisit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/crazy-in-tallahassee (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/crazy-in-tallahassee) Find out more about our guest Julie Jenkins, former Candidate Florida State Representative, here: https://ballotpedia.org/Julie_Ann_Jenkins (https://ballotpedia.org/Julie_Ann_Jenkins) https://floridapolitics.com/archives/347727-meet-julie-jenkins-a-democrat-running-for-house-district-60/ (https://floridapolitics.com/archives/347727-meet-julie-jenkins-a-democrat-running-for-house-district-60/) With a Republican Majority the Florida Legislature and Governors office has gone Buck Wild!. From Voter suppression to permission to run over protesters with your car the laws coming down from the State Houses in Tallahassee have become a Republican horror show. Getting Democrats elected seems to be the only answer but listening to former candidates like Julie Jenkins you will see it's not easy.

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Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/crazy-in-tallahassee

Find out more about our guest Julie Jenkins, former Candidate Florida State Representative, here:

]]>46575f7c-7053-4b14-a559-0929d205ada3Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -040056:49nofull74With a Republican Majority the Florida Legislature and Governors office has gone Buck Wild!. From Voter suppression to permission to run over protesters with your car the laws coming down from the State Houses in Tallahassee have become a Republican horror show. Getting Democrats elected seems to be the only answer but listening to former candidates like Julie Jenkins you will see it's not easy. Episode Resources And LinksVisit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/crazy-in-tallahassee (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/crazy-in-tallahassee) Find out more about our guest Julie Jenkins, former Candidate Florida State Representative, here: https://ballotpedia.org/Julie_Ann_Jenkins (https://ballotpedia.org/Julie_Ann_Jenkins) https://floridapolitics.com/archives/347727-meet-julie-jenkins-a-democrat-running-for-house-district-60/ (https://floridapolitics.com/archives/347727-meet-julie-jenkins-a-democrat-running-for-house-district-60/)Angela BirdsongMeet the New Chairman of the Tampa City Council, Orlando GudesMeet the New Chairman of the Tampa City Council, Orlando GudesFormer Tampa Police Officer Orlando Gudes who was unanimously elected City Council Chairman faces the competing interests of concerned residents, developers and newcomers in the city bringing "MONEY, POWER &amp; POLITICS to the table. Councilman Gudes also talks about the challenges of serving on the East Tampa CRA as affordable housing becomes non-existent.&nbsp; The Governor and the Florida House and Senate pushing more and more Home Rule and over ruling local government decisions. Episode Resources And LinksVisit us at&nbsp;https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/orlando-gudes (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/orlando-gudes) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sVZdNsw0Nw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sVZdNsw0Nw) Find out more about Orlando Gudes and his role on the council here: https://www.tampa.gov/city-council/about-us/orlando-gudes (https://www.tampa.gov/city-council/about-us/orlando-gudes) Former Tampa Police Officer Orlando Gudes who was unanimously elected City Council Chairman faces the competing interests of concerned residents, developers and newcomers in the city bringing "MONEY, POWER & POLITICS to the table.

Councilman Gudes also talks about the challenges of serving on the East Tampa CRA as affordable housing becomes non-existent. 

The Governor and the Florida House and Senate pushing more and more Home Rule and over ruling local government decisions.

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]]>b78efef4-ec8f-45cb-aa54-e95d59e2a8b7Tue, 25 May 2021 09:00:00 -040001:00:00nofull73Former Tampa Police Officer Orlando Gudes who was unanimously elected City Council Chairman faces the competing interests of concerned residents, developers and newcomers in the city bringing "MONEY, POWER & POLITICS to the table. Councilman Gudes also talks about the challenges of serving on the East Tampa CRA as affordable housing becomes non-existent. The Governor and the Florida House and Senate pushing more and more Home Rule and over ruling local government decisions. Episode Resources And Links Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/orlando-gudesAngela BirdsongTransportation Woes and What Is Takes to Run Tampa, With City Councilman Luis VieraTransportation Woes and What Is Takes to Run Tampa, With City Councilman Luis VieraLuis Viera is one of the most exciting politicians in Tampa. In this episode of the Tampa Bay Politics Podcast, we discuss transportation, affordable housing, and facing racial issues. The city councilman has been a stalwart supporter of progressive policies, championing for affordable housing and LGBT rights among other issues. He’s not afraid to take on the establishment either.&nbsp; Episode Resources And LinksVisit us at&nbsp;https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/transportation-woes (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/transportation-woes) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXJWaDzzb4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXJWaDzzb4) Find out more about Luis Viera and his role on the council here: The council: https://www.tampa.gov/city-council/about-us/luis-viera (https://www.tampa.gov/city-council/about-us/luis-viera) Luis Viera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-viera-95151324/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-viera-95151324/) Luis Viera is one of the most exciting politicians in Tampa. In this episode of the Tampa Bay Politics Podcast, we discuss transportation, affordable housing, and facing racial issues. The city councilman has been a stalwart supporter of progressive policies, championing for affordable housing and LGBT rights among other issues. He’s not afraid to take on the establishment either. 

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Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/transportation-woes

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXJWaDzzb4

Find out more about Luis Viera and his role on the council here:

]]>8ab8963a-80eb-45db-8a62-51779af9c2f0Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -040058:36nofull72Luis Viera is one of the most exciting politicians in Tampa. In this episode of the Tampa Bay Politics Podcast, we discuss transportation, affordable housing, and facing racial issues. The city councilman has been a stalwart supporter of progressive policies, championing for affordable housing and LGBT rights among other issues. He’s not afraid to take on the establishment either. Episode Resources And LinksVisit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/transportation-woes (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/transportation-woes) Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXJWaDzzb4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXJWaDzzb4) Find out more about Luis Viera and his role on the council here: The council: https://www.tampa.gov/city-council/about-us/luis-viera (https://www.tampa.gov/city-council/about-us/luis-viera) Luis Viera on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-viera-95151324/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-viera-95151324/)Angela BirdsongThe Legacy of Racism and What It Took to Get Elected President of the NAACP of Hillsborough County, with Yvette LewisThe Legacy of Racism and What It Took to Get Elected President of the NAACP of Hillsborough County, with Yvette LewisYvette Lewis, the President of the NAACP in Hillsborough County Florida on the School to Prison pipeline, the history of Lynching, the effects of gerrymandering and answering all the calls from the community. She also has to manage one of the Biggest Fundraisers in Tampa. Get to hear from one of the people always in the news in Tampa. For our site and episode details, visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/racism-legacy (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/racism-legacy) About the NAACP in Hillsborough County:For more details on the NAACP in Hillsborough County, please visit: http://naacphillsborough.org/ (http://naacphillsborough.org/) You Can Also Watch This Episode on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL_6BJGKMjc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL_6BJGKMjc) Yvette Lewis, the President of the NAACP in Hillsborough County Florida on the School to Prison pipeline, the history of Lynching, the effects of gerrymandering and answering all the calls from the community. She also has to manage one of the Biggest Fundraisers in Tampa. Get to hear from one of the people always in the news in Tampa. For our site and episode details, visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/racism-legacy


About the NAACP in Hillsborough County:

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]]>bb24d817-6dfc-4f62-8af8-c7f72182f6bfWed, 07 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -040032:23nofull71Yvette Lewis, the President of the NAACP in Hillsborough County Florida on the School to Prison pipeline, the history of Lynching, the effects of gerrymandering and answering all the calls from the community. She also has to manage one of the Biggest Fundraisers in Tampa. Get to hear from one of the people always in the news in Tampa. For our site and episode details, visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/racism-legacy (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/racism-legacy) About the NAACP in Hillsborough County:For more details on the NAACP in Hillsborough County, please visit: http://naacphillsborough.org/ (http://naacphillsborough.org/) You Can Also Watch This Episode on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL_6BJGKMjc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL_6BJGKMjc)Angela BirdsongAffordable Housing, Workforce Housing and the Fight Against Gentrification, With Leroy MooreAffordable Housing, Workforce Housing and the Fight Against Gentrification, With Leroy MooreIn this podcast interview with Leroy Moore, the Regional Director of Housing for the Tampa Bay area, we discuss affordable and workforce housing. He covers how each sector is different in regards to affordability and what role they play in a community. About our Guest Leroy MooreLeroy Moore is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Tampa Housing Authority. He has a long history in affordable housing, as he was the Assistant Director for HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing in Washington D.C., where he oversaw public housing developments across four states. Leroy now oversees all aspects of Affordable and Workforce Housing for Hillsborough County, Florida which includes overseeing approximately $200 million dollars worth of federal programs that provide rental assistance to almost 8,000 low income households with about 10% being elderly or disabled. Episode Resources and LinksLeroy Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-moore-07b07b43/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-moore-07b07b43/) Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/affordable-housing-workforce-housing-gentrification-leroy-moore (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/affordable-housing-workforce-housing-gentrification-leroy-moore) Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE_vbDdvUKE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE_vbDdvUKE) In this podcast interview with Leroy Moore, the Regional Director of Housing for the Tampa Bay area, we discuss affordable and workforce housing. He covers how each sector is different in regards to affordability and what role they play in a community.

About our Guest Leroy Moore

Leroy Moore is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Tampa Housing Authority. He has a long history in affordable housing, as he was the Assistant Director for HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing in Washington D.C., where he oversaw public housing developments across four states. Leroy now oversees all aspects of Affordable and Workforce Housing for Hillsborough County, Florida which includes overseeing approximately $200 million dollars worth of federal programs that provide rental assistance to almost 8,000 low income households with about 10% being elderly or disabled.

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]]>7e798780-b016-4b34-b354-f711ba61bfd3Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -040059:07nofull70In this podcast interview with Leroy Moore, the Regional Director of Housing for the Tampa Bay area, we discuss affordable and workforce housing. He covers how each sector is different in regards to affordability and what role they play in a community. About our Guest Leroy MooreLeroy Moore is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Tampa Housing Authority. He has a long history in affordable housing, as he was the Assistant Director for HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing in Washington D.C., where he oversaw public housing developments across four states. Leroy now oversees all aspects of Affordable and Workforce Housing for Hillsborough County, Florida which includes overseeing approximately $200 million dollars worth of federal programs that provide rental assistance to almost 8,000 low income households with about 10% being elderly or disabled. Episode Resources and LinksLeroy Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-moore-07b07b43/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leroy-moore-07b07b43/) Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/affordable-housing-workforce-housing-gentrification-leroy-moore (https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/affordable-housing-workforce-housing-gentrification-leroy-moore) Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE_vbDdvUKE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE_vbDdvUKE)Angela Birdsong