Tropical Storms, Political Storms
TROPICAL STORM ETA is threatening with nearly a foot of rain, storm surge, and sustained winds of 65 mph - and the barrier island of Key Biscayne is in the warning area. Our guest is Village Fire Chief Eric Lang, who talks about the threat and how residents should prepare before Eta arrives late Sunday THE OTHER POLITICAL STORM -- is the election. Now that Joe Biden has been called the winner, does that mean storm clouds are clearing? And what about fierce contest on Key Biscayne? Will ...
7 Nov 202038min
Police Chief Press, The Election & The Bullhorn Guy
TRICK OR TREAT -- - Key Biscayne Police Chief Charles Press joins us to talk about how his team took down a group of suspected car thieves, his recommendations for Halloween safety, and what is being done to gear up for election day security. Also We discuss a case of a candidate demanding a retraction for a letter to the editor and the use of a bullhorn in politicsAnd we attempt to do a Halloween radio costume party that, predictably, gets silly. Send us a text Support the show ...
31 Okt 202039min
We're All Doomed -- But Is One Party Double-Doomed?
SINKING FEELING Author, reporter and climate change expert Mario Ariza joins us to talk about his new book "Disposable City: Miami's Future On The Shores of a Climate Catastrophe. Can Key Biscayne escape the rising tides, and what will that cost? STATE OF THE RACE Plus, we thought Republican strategist, Adam Belmar and Democratic strategist, Fernand Amandi would give us very different views on how the presidential election would turn out. We were wrong. Find out why both are predictin...
24 Okt 202047min
Straight Outta Key Colony
HAVE WHATSAPP CHATS GOTTEN OUT OF CONTROL? Join us with former Key Biscayne Council Member Luis de la Cruz to discuss the vitriol going on in the "4LTX" discussion group and other social media forums. How do the online conversations and attitudes bleed into real life? And how does that impact politics, policy, and to civility? We also talk about the recent meltdown in the collective bargaining process with the fire and police departments, COVID protocol in our schools, and what w...
17 Okt 20201h
Daniella Levine Cava, The Constitution, and Dark Money
WILL SHE BE MIAMI-DADE's FIRST WOMAN MAYOR? Daniella Levine Cava stops by the studio to tell us why she should be elected to the most powerful position in South Florida. Also, the Miami Herald's Mary Ellen Klass makes sense of the sometimes confusing Florida constitutional amendments on this year's ballot. Plus, learn about the dark money tactics that helped get some of those amendments on the ballot, while keeping other amendments off. Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to the K...
10 Okt 20201h 1min
Tales From The Hellmouth: From Donald Trump to Local Condo Boards.
ARE SCARY THINGS HAPPENING BOTH NATIONALLY AND LOCALLY? AUTHOR INTERVIEW Rhetoric professor Jennifer Mercieca, Demagogue for President: The Rhetorical Genius of Donald Trump a joins us to talk about the last Presidential debate. Also joining us: Sunny Isles Beach commissioner and expert on homeowners association law, Dana Goldman comes to save Tony and Thom from being sued. She also clarifies the role condo associations can and should play in local politics with Key Biscayne being an...
3 Okt 20201h
Steve Bovo, mayor candidate /Manager Agha says goodbye - & More Bond B.S.
WHO SHOULD HOLD THE MOST POWERFUL POSITION IN Miami-Dade County? Current commissioner and candidate for mayor Steve Bovo joins us to talk about why he's just the man for the job. Also Key Biscayne Village Manager Andrea Agha put in her resignation. Now she's joining us to talk about why, what's next, and what are the issues Key Biscayne is going to need to face... without her. And, of course, no show can go without some controversy over the resilency bond question on the ballot. Send u...
26 Sep 202057min
Cindy Lerner and Reynaldo Figueredo, & ❤️ for RBG
COUNTY COMMISSION CANDIDATE CINDY LERNER talks about what's broken and how she can fix it representing Key Biscayne and much of coastal Miami And VILLAGE COUNCIL CANDIDATE REYNALDO FIGUEREDO tells us why he's a "no" on a proposed $100 million resiliency bond -- but also, what would turn that vote to a "yes."And -- a special guest tells a personal story about how Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg touched his life. Listen now. Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to the Key B...
19 Sep 202055min
