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Woke WarsThe Miami Herald opinion team takes you inside the 'war on woke,' discussing the cultural issues that dominate Florida's legislative session. Author: Miami Herald
What does woke actually mean? And how does one legislate against it? Each week throughout Florida's legislative session, the Miami Herald Editorial Board dives deep into the culture wars that have dominated Florida's political landscape. We'll discuss book bans, DeSantis presidential aspirations and the re-shaping of our state university system. Join us for a spirited, no-holds-barred discussion on why Florida has become the epicenter of the 'war on woke.' Language: en Genres: News, News Commentary, Politics Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How free is the free state of Florida?
Episode 8
Thursday, 27 April, 2023
Florida is all about being free these days, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis. He can’t say it often enough, it seems. He wrote a book he called “The Courage to be Free.” He’s called the state a “citadel of freedom.” His budget is called a “framework of freedom.” His inauguration speech used the word “freedom” 12 times — and the speech was only about 16 minutes long. But his words run counter to a lot of his actions and the actions of the state Legislature as they hand him as many “wins” as possible before he officially declares he’s running for president. They’re imposing all sorts of restrictions on freedom in Florida. From abortion and free speech — just ask Disney — to what’s taught in public schools, DeSantis and the Republicans running the state are intent on curtailing some rights to favor others. In this episode you'll hear from Editorial Board members Isadora Rangel, Luisa Yanez and Nancy Ancrum. Special thanks to WLRN studios in downtown Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
