Recent Florida Matters episodes
The Shuttle's Final Launch (July 5, 2011)
Soon, people in Tampa Bay will no longer be able to look to the east and see the long, thin trail after the launch of the space shuttle. We discuss what the shuttle’s retirement means for Florida and the future of Americans in space.
The Debate Over "Tomatoland" (June 28, 2011)
In winter, Florida provides virtually all of the fresh tomatoes in the U.S. But it's come at a cost to workers and consumers, according to a new book “Tomatoland: How Modern Industrial Agriculture Destroyed Our Most Alluring Fruit.”
The...
Social Media: What's Next? (Rebroadcast) (June 21, 2011)
MacDill Air Force Base is on Facebook. So are politicians, charity groups, u-pick farms and everyone else with a cause to promote -- or a product to sell. But at the same time that social media seems like something we can no longer live without,...
Tourism Makes a Comeback (June 14, 2011)
Despite the economic downturn, high gas prices and last year's oil spill, tourism in Florida appears to be staging a comeback.
Hurricane Season (June 6, 2011)
No major hurricane has hit the U.S. coast since 2005 -- but how long can our luck hold out? We're talking about hurricane season and how to get ready for it. Plus, a local historian tells us about the last "big one" to hit Tampa Bay.
Why Is Howard Troxler Leaving Florida? (May 31, 2011)
For three decades, columnist Howard Troxler has been railing against what he sees as the abuses of power in Tallahassee. Now, he's leaving Florida, just as he says some of the worst changes are coming our way.
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