Gov. Ron DeSantis is not a theater fan … at least not a fan of “COVID-19” theater. He wants things like the masking on planes rules suspended. Also, on today’s Sunrise …— Charlie Crist released a video of himself pumping gas – for over 5 buck

Skyrocketing

Mar 17th, 2022 19m 55s

So, we all know that the rent’s too damn high in Florida. Now, thanks to Gov. Ron DeSantis, we know why … it’s the Center for Disease Control, the Joe Biden administration and the COVID-19 rent moratorium. Also on Today’s Sunrise …— A powerfu

No standards

Mar 16th, 2022 17m 46s

Gov. Ron DeSantis kills standardized testing in Florida schools with the stroke of a pen … and then knocks recently approved term limits for school board members, saying they’re too short.Also, on today’s Sunrise …— Agriculture Commissioner N

Sine Die

Mar 15th, 2022 23m 27s

Sine Die has come and gone. The 2022 Legislative Session is finally over, with a couple of days’ extension. Gov. Ron DeSantis says it was “the year of the parent” in the Legislature, with the passage of “Stop Woke” and the so-called “Don’t Say

Fact vs. fiction

Mar 10th, 2022 21m 36s

A tougher immigration law has passed the Florida House and is going to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. He’s sure to sign it. It was kind of his idea.Also on today’s Sunrise:— Debate over the Immigration law was a battle of fact versus fiction, with

Stop Woke

Mar 10th, 2022 19m 56s

The “Stop Woke” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate approved the measure, but not before hearing so ‘uncomfortable’ debate about the bill banning ‘uncomfortable’ history conversations in schools.Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Sen

Lawsuit time?

Mar 9th, 2022 26m 13s

Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Opponents say it’s grist for a lawsuit. Supporters say it’s all about parents.Also, on today’s Sunrise:— Equality Florida says it will be ready to file suit if anyon

Parental rights

Mar 8th, 2022 29m 54s

Call it what you may — Parental Rights in Education or Don’t Say Gay — the Senate debates; last stop before Gov. Ron DeSantis.Also on today’s Sunrise:— Some of the more emotional testimony yet on the Don’t Say Gay bill came from Democratic S

Pedophilia?

Mar 7th, 2022 22m 10s

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary accuses people opposed to the Parental Rights in Education bill of endorsing pedophilia. So, maybe it is the “Don’t Say Gay” bill after all.Also, on today’s Sunrise:— Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon take

15-weeks

Mar 4th, 2022 22m 1s

Florida legislators voted to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a move that would severely restrict access to the procedure in a state that for decades has served as a refuge for women from across the South.Also on today’s Sunrise

Scolding

Mar 3rd, 2022 21m 9s

Gov. Ron DeSantis scolds some high schoolers for wearing masks at his news conference. The mic was on. Twitter and TikTok ran with it.Also, on today’s Sunrise:— The Governor also went on record against Vladimir Putin on the invasion of Ukrain

Banned

Mar 2nd, 2022 24m 48s

Backers say it makes all elementary school reading materials transparent. Opponents say it opens the door to book banning. What everyone knows for sure is this bill is headed to the Senate floor for a vote.Also, on today’s Sunrise:— A represe

Say gay

Mar 1st, 2022 24m 5s

The so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on its way to a Senate floor vote — without an amendment to soften its language singling out sexual orientation.Also, on today’s Sunrise:House Democratic leadership still wonders about punishing mask mand

CPAC

Feb 28th, 2022 25m 47s

“Woke” was the word of the day when Rick Scott addressed CPAC. Donald Trump is still the presidential candidate of choice for attendees. But Ron DeSantis does pretty well when Trump’s name is not on the list.Also on today’s Sunrise:— Republic

Culture war laws

Feb 25th, 2022 23m 14s

The House passed the so-called “Stop Woke” bill and “Don’t Say Gay” bills, but not before Democrats took their last shots at what they call “Culture War legislation.”Also, on today’s Sunrise:— Gov. Ron DeSantis takes aim at the “Woke” movemen

Confirmed

Feb 24th, 2022 18m 59s

Joseph Ladapo has been confirmed as Florida’s Surgeon General — but not before Democrats have their last say against the nomination of the doctor who won’t endorse vaccines.Also, on today’s Sunrise:— Republican Aaron Bean says Ladapo’s refusa

Flipped

Feb 23rd, 2022 24m 33s

Republicans flip a Democratic council seat in Jacksonville. Tea leaf readers say that’s good news for Gov. Ron DeSantis.Also, on today’s Sunrise:— Rep. Michele Rayner has a pointed message for the Governor about culture war legislation.— Jus

Worst ever

Feb 22nd, 2022 22m 30s

Worst. Legislative Session. Ever. Democratic Sen. Lauren Book lashes out at the culture war agenda of the Republican-controlled Legislature. In her words, “What the hell are we doing?”Also, on today’s Sunrise:— Democratic Rep. Carlos Guillerm

Dust-up

Feb 18th, 2022 16m 40s

The action didn’t stop when the debate was over on the 15-week abortion ban. There was a dust-up of sorts between a Republican House member and members of the House Black Caucus. The Speaker got involved.Also on today’s Sunrise:— Agriculture

15-week

Feb 17th, 2022 21m 5s

A long, emotional night of debate on the House floor over HB 5, which will impose a ban on abortions after 15 weeks.Also on Today’s Sunrise:— The House unanimously approves a bill aimed at relieving the Fatherhood Crisis.— A bill to curb “po

Change-of-heart

Feb 16th, 2022 22m 54s

The House learns of the Governor’s change-of-heart on holding back money to schools who kept mandating masks — on Twitter — in the middle of a floor Session. Also on today’s Sunrise:— Abortion rights activists get ready to march on the Capito

Untitled Episode

Feb 15th, 2022 20m 13s

Gun safety

Feb 15th, 2022 20m 13s

On the anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Democrats point out that no meaningful gun safety laws have been passed. And, they say, it’s not for a lack of trying.Also on today’s Sunrise:— With an affordabl

No signature

Feb 14th, 2022 17m 29s

Supreme Court advice or no Supreme Court advice, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he won’t sign current redistricting maps without a change.Also on today’s Sunrise:— Flags at half-mast to remember the victims of the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Dougla

Rogan

Feb 11th, 2022 18m 11s

Gov. Ron DeSantis says controversial Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan should not be apologizing. Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist says if that includes Rogan’s use of the N-word, there’s a problem … Also on today’s Sunrise:— A