Wait Five Minutes
by waitfiveminutesWait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.
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Episodes
Education Funding in 2018
14m · PublishedThis week, we discuss public education and the things that stand in the way of its success. How is it funded? Why are we running so low on teachers? What can be done? All that and more.
Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.
Sources
https://www.politifact.com/florida/article/2018/aug/22/fact-checking-sen-bill-nelsons-claims-about-russia/
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/health/2018/08/23/lake-okeechobee-discharges-st-lucie-river-increasing/1077853002/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-teacher-shortage-florida-local-schools-20180817-story.html
https://www.flgov.com/2018/03/09/gov-rick-scott-signs-marjory-stoneman-douglas-high-school-public-safety-act/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/armed-school-safety-guardian-training-polk-county-florida/
https://gwengraham.com/priority/education/
https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/22/florida-legislatures-republican-leaders-clash-with-governors-school-security-request/
https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/08/09/enrollment-is-down-at-teacher-colleges-so.html
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-orange-teachers-pay-students-evaluations-20170213-story.html
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/features/education/school-zone/os-teachers-merit-pay-florida-20180104-story.html
https://miami.cbslocal.com/2011/03/24/gov-scott-to-sign-teacher-merit-pay-bill/
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2017/03/08/florida-lottery-not-education-jackpot/98265030/
https://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2018/mar/23/rick-scott/rick-scott-says-k-12-state-university-funding-high/
http://www.governing.com/gov-data/education-data/state-education-spending-per-pupil-data.html
https://www.economist.com/united-states/2018/08/11/many-states-are-purging-voters-from-the-rolls
http://www.flalottery.com/
2018 Florida Primaries
20m · PublishedThis week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we break down the seven main candidates running for governor and where exactly they stand. Who should you vote for? Well, that’s up to you, but this cheat sheet on the basics covers the major issues facing Florida voters this year.
Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.
Sources
https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/16/rick-scott-and-wife-invested-in-parent-company-bidding-on-tampa-high-speed-rail/
https://andrewgillum.com/
https://gwengraham.com/
https://www.jeffgreeneforflorida.com/
https://www.chriskingforflorida.com/
https://philiplevine2018.com/
https://rondesantis.com/
https://adamputnam.com/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-florida-governor-campaign-issues-scott-maxwell-20180202-story.html?
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/docs/Mason_Dixon_Florida_July_2017.pdf
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/gradebook/2018/06/06/florida-rates-poorly-in-per-student-funding-in-new-education-week-report/
https://www.politifact.com/florida/statements/2017/mar/07/janet-cruz/how-much-does-florida-teacher-pay-lag-behind-natio/
http://www.winknews.com/2018/07/18/campaign-finger-pointing-whos-taking-money-from-sugar-industry/
http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/02/23/florida-democratic-activists-love-andrew-gillum-they-seem-oblivious-to-the-dark-cloud/
http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/05/31/gwen-graham-isnt-running-from-her-congressional-record-despite-the-critics/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/01/11/what-does-a-15-minimum-wage-do-to-the-economy-economists-are-starting-to-find-out/?utm_term=.d0df1564767d
http://www.eqfl.org/Florida_Competitive_Workplace_Act
https://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/not-expecting-a-bible-thumping-liberal-to-run-for-florida-governor-meet/2325869
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-s5-affordable-housing-crisis-20180731-story.html
http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20180811/democratic-candidate-for-governor-philip-levine-talks-red-tide-election-security-in-sarasota
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article211326029.html
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/03/27/florida-governor-candidate-philip-levine-thinks-minimum-wage-should-be-left-up-to-cities
https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/15/dem-poll-phil-levine-edges-ahead-of-gwen-graham-for-lead/
https://www.gracemedicalhome.org/
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article216584570.html
https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/15/ron-desantis-to-visit-southwest-florida-to-view-toxic-green-algae/
https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/07/23/proud-nra-sellout-one-year-later-adam-putnam/
http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/06/08/adam-putnams-office-stopped-concealed-weapons-background-checks-for-a-year-because-it-couldnt-log-in/
https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/politics/2018/06/15/putnam-desantis-stick-tough-crime-campaign-promises/698587002/
https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article216627210.html
Algal Blooms
16m · PublishedThis week, we discuss the harmful algal blooms that are sweeping the coasts of Florida, as well as the people playing politics as the death toll increases.
Our theme song is Good Thoughts by Lobo Loco.
Sources
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931
https://www.winknews.com/2018/07/23/some-critics-place-algae-blame-on-sugar-farming-industry/
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sfl-ahurricane14sep14-story.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/02/us/sea-turtles-florida-red-tide-wxc-trnd/index.html
https://www.flgov.com/2018/07/09/gov-scott-issues-emergency-order-to-combat-algal-blooms-in-south-florida/
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/indian-river-lagoon/politics/2018/08/03/rick-scott-and-bill-nelson-battle-over-algae-blooms/864227002/
https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/harmful-algal-blooms
https://www.epa.gov/nutrientpollution/sources-and-solutions
https://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/08/06/only-one-candidate-for-governor-still-takes-money-from-big-sugar-adam-putnam/
http://weatherplus.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2017/04/28/ten-things-to-know-about-the-herbert-hoover-dike-and-why-trump-is-weighing-in/
http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Lake-Okeechobee/Herbert-Hoover-Dike/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/opinion/os-sugar-florida-bill-nelson-rick-scott-maxwell-20180417-story.html
http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/stateroundup/why-wont-florida-gop-leaders-talk-about-hunting-trips-to-king-ranch-in/2190083
https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/recips.php?ind=A1200&recipdetail=S&sortorder=U&mem=Y&cycle=2018
The Trust Act
13m · PublishedThis week on Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we delve into the recently passed Trust Act and its impact on Orlando, and the country at large. Then, we explore the history of immigrants in Florida and the strong opinions held by different Florida politicians.
Our theme song is Good Life by Loco Lobo.
Sources:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-orlando-trust-vote-20180723-story.html
http://www.brevardtimes.com/2018/07/brevard-county-non-sanctuary-county-orlando-trust-act-illegal-immigration/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-gainesville-immigration-policy-20180405-story.html
http://www.commonsenseimmigrationtx.org/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/07/08/4-big-things-to-know-about-sanctuary-cities-and-illegal-immigration/?utm_term=.c0db11ee5829
http://time.com/4890845/miami-sanctuary-city-immigration-donald-trump/
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/article146091594.html
http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-castro-florida-20161127-story.html
http://time.com/5268572/jeff-sessions-illegal-border-separated/
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/american_latino_heritage/ybor_city_historic_district.html
https://www.migrationpolicy.org/article/cuban-immigrants-united-states
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/even-as-trump-tightens-asylum-rules-thousands-of-venezuelans-find-a-warm-welcome-in-miami/2018/05/15/5e747fec-52cf-11e8-a551-5b648abe29ef_story.html?utm_term=.99777d94d25a
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/05/01/what-does-mean-seek-asylum-united-states/564262002/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/politics/political-pulse/os-gillum-abolish-ice-20180705-story.html
http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20180618/immigration-hardliner-ron-desantis-id-keep-family-together
Brightline Trains
14m · PublishedIn our first episode of Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast, we discuss the impacts that high-speed rail expansion have on the state. We discuss these impacts with Brent Hanlon, the Chairman of Steering Committe for Citizens Against Rail Expansion. Don't forget to register to vote for the Florida Primaries by July 30th. You can register at RegisterToVoteFlorida.gov
Our theme song is Good Life by Loco Lobo.
Sources:
http://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2018/06/19/brightline-passenger-rail-moves-forward-with-orlando-expansion
http://projects.mypalmbeachpost.com/all-aboard/
http://corporate.sunrail.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/20588_SUN_2016MediaKit_1.pdf
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/opinion/contributors/2018/05/01/brightline-place-undue-hardship-treasure-coast-guest-column/565540002/
http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/06/22/rick-scott-announces-potential-high-speed-rail-linking-tampa-and-orlando/
http://malled.blog.mypalmbeachpost.com/2016/12/22/brightline-opponents-call-financing-plan-shift-a-scheme-to-avoid-lawsuit/
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange/os-brightline-gets-orange-ok-20180619-story.html
https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/local/shaping-our-future/all-aboard-florida/2018/02/13/martin-indian-river-counties-file-new-lawsuit-attempt-block-brightline-expansion/334842002/
https://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/business/brightline-trains-look-empty-post-counts-how-many-were-board/WeNuCY7pgphQYy7Ywv6jFO/
Wait Five Minutes has 255 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 112:42:22. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 28th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 5th, 2024 00:12.