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Democracy:Crisis or Not

Dr. Charles Zelden is a History and Politics professor, at Nova SE University in South Florida. He sits down with Brian Crowley and Michael Williams to discuss the current constitutional debate in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of adhering to the Constitution amidst polarized politics. He highlights Trump Administration actions, and U.S. Supreme Court's decisions on Trump's policies, including immigration enforcement and due process. Zelden warns of the dangers of concentrating too much power in one branch of government and the potential for corruption and oppression. He also addresses the challenges students face in navigating misinformation and the importance of critical thinking in a digital age.

Angie Santalo, also known as "That Pink Science Teacher," has a social media following of more than 200,000 across TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. Angie's unique teaching style, which includes humor and visual aids, has made science engaging for her students. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and maintaining a balance between her social media presence and teaching responsibilities. Angie's impact extends beyond her classroom, inspiring both students and other teachers to be more spontaneous and engaging. #TopofMindFlorida #ThatPinkScienceTeacher #AngieSantalo #socialmediafollowers #teachers #studentengagement #media #storytelling #educationalimpact #classroomhumor #teacherinfluence #Tiktok #Youtube #Instagram #Miami

Michael Williams and Brian Crowley are joined by Joel Engelhardt, co-founder of Stet News. We talk about the state of Florida journalism and where it's at.

0:44

Joel describes Stet News, explains what it means, and how local newspapers are fading.

3:23

Joel says the nonprofit model is the future of journalism. The for-profit model is collapsing.

4:31

Discussing the mission of providing accurate, fair and unbiased news and information that helps readers hold public officials accountable.

7:20

About the documentaries program involving private citizens trained to monitor their local governments.

11:02

Sometimes the government tells the public what it is doing when it is too late to change it. News organizations are pushing back on behalf of the public by keeping them informed.

15:52

Brian talks about the public’s lack of access to public records, the decline of the Sunshine Law and difficulty the public has getting information they need.

23:30

More examples of the public being left in the dark. And the need to keep people informed.

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The Crowley Closer.