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This week, we dive deep in search of ships allegedly lost in the infamous Bermuda Triangle, in the waters just east of Florida. Michael Barnette finds ships like this - and debunks the myths that surround the ghost ships off our coast.

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Thank you to Michael Barnette for his time! Check out more of his work on his History Channel show, with new episodes starting November 14th!

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Discovery Of A WWII Plane (Opening Scene) | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | Voyage

SS Cotopaxi In The Desert | Close Encounters of the Third Kind | Voyage

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This week, we dive deep into regional filmmaking in Florida's history, celebrating the weird and wonderful genre pictures made in the mid-20th century - and we pay a visit to Orlando's favorite arthouse theater.

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Thank you to Tim Anderson from Enzian for guesting on this week's episode! Be sure to check out their remaining slate of Halloween movies!

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Across the bridges in our state, spectral lights float from the waters below, leaving locals terrified and attributing ghost stories to the phenomena. But where do the lights come from - and can science help us understand these strange lights in our forests?

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Learn more about the Oviedo Lights right here.

Learn more about the Graceville Spook Lights right here.

Learn more about the cause of swamp gas right here.

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WELCOME, once again, to Wait Fright Minutes, our exploration of horror-themed episodes as we prepare for the spookiest season of all!

This week, we take a deep dive into the wonderful film MATINEE, the iconic director William Castle and his horror gimmicks, and the complicated history of the Cuban Missile Crisis in Florida.

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MATINEE (1993) Trailer

William Castle - Introduction to 'The Tingler'

The Tingler Loose in the Movie Theater

Matinee (1993) - Clip 1: Mant!

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This week, we head out on a boat into the waters of Tampa Bay, searching for answers about red tide, pollution, seagrass, sea turtles, politicians, fish, and so much more.

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Learn more about Tampa Bay Waterkeeper right here!

Read more from Jack Prator right here!

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Check out this study about the connection between nitrogen and red tide right here!

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Below is a list of articles used in the research of this episode.

https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2023/08/21/st-petersburg-sewage-spill-riviera-bay-weedon-island/

https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2023/08/03/whats-polluting-tampa-bays-water-new-study-maps-its-nutrient-fingerprint/

https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/earth-systems/blog/a-timeline-of-the-piney-point-wastewater-disaster/#:~:text=The%20Piney%20Point%20crisis%20was,was%20pumped%20into%20Tampa%20Bay.

https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/general/about/

https://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/environment/2022-08-01/connection-human-pollution-florida-red-tide-outbreaks

https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2023/06/16/florida-fertilizer-ban-desantis-budget-water-rain-algae/

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/05/01/fertilizer-use-restriction-ban-rainy-season-environment-budget/

https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2023/03/08/red-tide-florida-2023-tampa-bay-pinellas-beach-spring-break/

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The past few years have put Florida's education in the spotlight, as educators, parents and politicians clash. What authors are banned, and why? What happens when a book is banned, and how does that, in the long term, affect students?

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Read the current list of books banned in Florida counties here

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Have you visited your local library lately? This week, we pay a visit to the library in the heart of downtown Orlando to explore its surprising offerings, specific design and unique history - and we make some new friends.

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Over the last year, the governor of Florida has found himself in a very public debate with the largest single-sight employer in the state. The company is now suing Governor Ron DeSantis as the governor enters into a fraught presidential race. What happens next? 

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Listen to our previous episode about Disney's property in Orlando!

Listen to our previous episode about the Don't Say Gay bill.

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Here are assorted links referenced in this episode!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2022/04/22/disney-world-losing-its-special-district-status-could-be-catastrophic-for-local-taxpayers/?sh=5529ead51b1a

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/01/desantis-disney-board-scraps-minority-based-hiring-and-contracting/

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/08/1085130633/disney-response-florida-bill-dont-say-gay

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/11/disney-donation-florida-republicans-00024417

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/26/business/disney-desantis-board-florida.html#:~:text=The%20company%20claimed%20%E2%80%9Ca%20targeted,a%20contentious%20state%20education%20law.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/07/28/disney-rejects-desantis-lawsuit/70482753007/

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/30/1167042594/disney-desantis-board-reedy-creek-charles

https://www.npr.org/2023/03/06/1160997679/disney-board-desantis-ziegler-peri-garcia-special-district

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/3955160-desantis-floats-building-prison-on-land-next-to-disney-world/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-appointed-board-nullifies-controversial-disney-agreement-rcna81224

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/04/26/disney-sues-florida-gov-ron-desantis-alleges-political-effort-to-hurt-its-business.html

https://apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-dei-theme-park-e3b526acfc6078b6f78626229de2786d

Andrew Jackson is the only governor of Florida to ever become President of the United States - though he was never elected governor. His run for president was unique, and the fallout changed the shape of American politics for the ensuing two-hundred years. 

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Read the account of the six men who were allegedly executed by Jackson in 1815 right here.

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Listen to our discussion of Jackson and West Florida here!

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The title of this show was originally written by Mark Twain. Except it wasn't. Mark Twain was born in Florida. Except he wasn't. In this week's FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, we explore Mark Twain, the mystery of his quotes, and unpredictability of Florida weather.

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Read more of the investigation into Mark Twain and the weather quote right here!

Read the study of the predictability of weather here!

Learn more about the complex history of Tom Sawyer here!

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