Fighting Florida Scandals Across the Aisle - A Democrat and a Republican Walk Into a Bar

Dr. Cindy Banyai (Democrat) and Sean Hartman (Republican)as they dive into discussions over drinks about various topics including national park conservation efforts, ending school year activities, the Florida political landscape, and utility rate hikes. They also highlight the issues and scandals in Cape Coral's local politics and debate about federal budget concerns and the failure of Republican fiscal policies. With a seamless blend of humor and serious discourse, this episode is an insightful look at current affairs from both sides of the political spectrum.

Protect Our Parks Project - https://www.save-our-democracy.com/projects

FPL Rate Hike opposition -

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00:00 Welcome to the Show

00:33 Back at the Bar

01:38 End of the School Year

01:54 Protect Our Park Project

02:57 Juneteenth Celebration at the White House

04:01 Florida's Congressional District 19

05:36 Republican Party's Tax Cut Dilemma

09:10 Medicaid and Welfare Programs Debate

22:58 Cape Coral's Local Issues

27:19 Short-Term Rentals and Local Regulation Challenges

29:07 Rental Registration and Fee Controversy

31:56 Mayor Recall and City Government Frustrations

37:28 Cape Coral's Infrastructure and Budget Issues

43:28 Public Utilities Commission and Rate Hike Debate

52:23 Conclusion and Call to Action