Dishonorable Mention

84 DM Returns: The 2024 Election Edition Featuring Katie Blaxberg!

For the first time since July 2021, the critically acclaimed Tampa Politiainment Podcast is back! With another general election in the books, the gang returns to its’ roots sticking with local first. Ernest interviews former Dishonorable Mention Associate Producer, podcast guest, and newly elected Pinellas County School Board Member Katie Blaxberg. She discusses her reaction to the outcome, her decision to run for the school board after working with Chris, and what it means to “make school board meetings boring again.” Then the band gets back together to discuss lessons that they’ve learned from the General Election up and down the ballot. What factors led to the outcome on Election Night? What’s next for both parties? Who’s the leader in the clubhouse for 2028 and beyond? What can we do for our communities? All this and more! It's good to be back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

83 Florida Session, Divisive Politics, and Future Elections

We're back! After a slightly longer hiatus than expected Ernest, Becca, and Chris come together in person for the first time in over a year for a "just three of us" edition of Dishonorable Mention.*0:12: We open with Governor Desantis requesting former President Trump to not start a rally in Sarasota so close to the tragedy of Surfside. Thoughts? Is Desantis taking the lead over Trump as the 2024 Republican favorite? 18:22: For Ron DeSantis to make a run at president, does he need to win re-election in 2022? We also discuss Twitter bottle rockets and this year’s session.27:03: Why did things get so divisive politically? Does a Democratic nominee have any chance of beating Ron DeSantis for Governor? Plus, other important future elections.37:28: We dust off the old Florida Man Story machine and wrap-up with shout-outs.*-We didn't have our normal studio gear so the audio isn't perfect, but we couldn't say no to a chance at recording! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minisode: #GaetzGate

History rarely repeats itself, but its echoes never go away. We revisit a previous podcast that discusses a Twitter battle between co-host and State Representative Chris Latvala and Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz in which Gaetz tweeted negatively on a meeting between civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton and Chris. The viral dispute raged on after Chris pointed out a dubious game created by Gaetz in Tallahassee. Join us as we look back at this conversation that rings true perhaps now more than ever. Courageous bipartisanship conversations are rare, but they need not be. And as a bonus - this is the one time everyone agreed that Representative Latvala was right. That alone makes it a must listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

82 Biden's First Month, Desantis' Future, and Polititainment

0:12: We open discussing President Biden’s first month in office. 14:28: Session resumes in Tallahassee, what forthcoming bills are we looking at?25:12: We pivot to the pandemic and Florida’s covid response and current situation under Ron DeSantis, the Govenor’s call to fly the flag at half-staff for Rush Limbaugh’s death, and his future political endeavors. 51:52: Classic polititainment! 56:22: Becca asks where has the empathy gone?1:01:38: This week’s Floridaman story, shout-outs, and wrap-up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

81 The Becca and Chris Show! Featuring Special Guest Katie Blaxberg

0:12: Ernest and Karla are on assignment so we welcome Katie Blaxberg to the pod! Let’s talk about the inauguration and how reaching across the aisle and being bi-partisan is important to successful public service.24:34: Let’s discuss some state and local news.38:15: This week’s #Floridaman Story, shout-outs, and wrap-up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.