The Foolish Optimist, Anthony DeRibas running in Florida’s 16th District

Anthony DeRibas: Advocating for Real Change in Florida's 16th District

 

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Host Amy McDonald of The Foolish Optimist podcast engages with Anthony DeRibas, an independent candidate running for Florida's 16th Congressional District. DeRibas shares his journey from his first political run in 1998 to his current campaign, emphasizing the need for debt reform, civil liberties, and true working-class representation in Congress. He discusses the barriers faced by independent candidates, such as closed primaries and steep ballot fees, and outlines his platform focusing on housing, healthcare, and immigration. DeRibas also critiques the entrenched two-party system and highlights the importance of collaboration for meaningful change in American politics.

 

00:00 Introduction to the Foolish Optimist Podcast

00:13 Meet Anthony DeRibas: A Working-Class Candidate

00:50 Anthony's Political Journey: From 1998 to Now

02:34 Challenges of Running as an Independent

06:17 Campaign Finance and Ballot Access

15:54 Housing, Healthcare, and Immigration: Key Issues

21:11 Rental Fees and Corporate Abuses

21:43 Income Qualification Reform

21:54 Libertarian Views and Generational Challenges

23:33 Government Intervention and Corporate Accountability

24:10 Credit Score Protections and Application Fee Regulations

24:46 Local Oversight and Tenant Associations

25:42 Immigration Policies and Family Separation

27:35 Florida's Immigration Issues and Homelessness

29:08 Economic Arguments and Policy Choices

30:50 Complexity of Government and Long-Term Solutions

33:54 Military Spending and Domestic Needs

37:58 Campaign Information and Social Media

38:58 Get to Know the Candidate: Fun Questions

45:04 Closing Remarks and Podcast Information