Tropical Depression

Ever wonder what the hell's going on in Florida? Host Ryan Ray brings guests and interviews that get to the core of the political moment the Sunshine State is having. As we're now seeing at the highest levels of government, Florida IS America.

Tropical Depression is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Tropical Depression, a news show with 45 episodes published.

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  Tropical Depression

  Blog of War II: Remembering the Dark Star

  Aug 6, 20261h 2m

  Tropical Depression is back, baby! And with a doozy for you: Florida Politics publisher Peter Schorsch on the titanic legacy of former Sen. Jack Latvala — the Dark Star of the Florida Senate. The irascible combination journalist offers his takes on forg. Listen to the end for perhaps the most Tropically Depressed Florida gubernatorial politics stories of all time. S/o to Bill Nelson for Governor 1990 Deep-cut link for the perversely curious via Saint PetersBlog. Thanks for listening!

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  Episode 42: Power Grab w/ Kartik Krishnaiyer

  May 22, 202658 minS0

  <p>Friend of the show and Florida historian Kartik Krishnaiyer makes his return to the show to talk about Florida Republicans' gerrymandering power grab. </p><p>We already knew the GOP were rigging districts to benefit their own party, but Kartik breaks it down further and shows how Republicans from rural areas are attacking the very concept of having urban voters represented in government. Kartik and Ryan explore how gerrymandering combined with urban planning can influence not just the state's political landscape, but its community life.</p><p>You can keep in touch with Kartik at the Florida History Podcast...

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  Episode 41: Double Trouble w/ Alexandra Glorioso and Lawrence Mower

  Apr 9, 20261h 11mS0

  <p>Spring has sprung, and love is in the air. This week, we welcomed the iconic duo of Lawrence Mower with the Tampa Bay Times and Alexandra Glorioso of the Miami Herald to the show. They were gracious enough to take our call live from their car, and on their anniversary no less! As the saying goes, the couple that reports together stays together.</p><p>The all-star duo has been at the forefront of the ongoing Hope Florida scandal. Millions of Medicaid dollars were allegedly misused for a taxpayer-funded propaganda campaign against popular citizen-led amendments in 2024 to legalize marijuana...

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  Episode #40

  Episode 40: Public Futilities w/ Bryan Eastman

  Mar 19, 202652 minS0

  <p>On today's episode, Gainesville City Commissioner Bryan Eastman makes his Trop Dep debut! You already know Ryan's itching to talk to the Commish about the state hijacking the city's public utilities -- but did you know Republicans are also trying to carve out a district in ocean blue G-Ville for themselves? Along the way, we talk about what makes Gainesville a truly unique city in Florida, and how the nationalization of local politics has made everyone worse off. </p><p>To learn more about Bryan and get involved, visit bryaneastman.com.</p><p>Follow Tropical Depression on all social...

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  Episode #39

  Episode 39: Tropical De-Session w/ Mitch Perry

  Mar 3, 20261h 10mS0

  <p>Ryan links up with Tampa Bay media legend, WMNF and Florida Phoenix reporter Mitch Perry to make sense of what exactly is going on in the Capitol with just two weeks left in legislative session. The fast-paced conversation ranges from Ron DeSantis's attempt to get Florida into the redistricting wars, the Tampa mayor race, and the GOP race for governor.</p><p>Follow Tropical Depression on all social platforms at @TropDepPod! </p><p>Fan of the show? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Tropical Depression on Patreon!</p><p></p>

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