Politics in Polk Podcast
News & Politics Podcasts
Ledger reporters talk about the various political goings-on around Polk County.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Ledger reporters talk about the various political goings-on around Polk County.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.theledger.com/
Episodes
Polk County School Board member Billy Townsend on school safety and long-term goals
3/30/2018
Polk County School Board member Billy Townsend provides his take on school safety and the long-term issues that face the school district. Notably, he says, the real power of a local school board in the face of state education policy supremacy is to take a stand and refuse to follow through on orders he says will hurt schools.
Duration:00:52:03
Chambliss: Tomkow PAC releases flurry of negative campaign flyers attacking GOP rival Spath
2/13/2018
A political-action committee supporting Josie Tomkow has sent six flyers this month to Republican voters in District 39, including some that describe her opponent as a fan of Hillary Clinton who was soft on crime as a prosecutor.
Duration:00:02:08
Ferguson: Pierson resigns as mayor of Davenport amid allegations about out-of-state arrest warrant
2/7/2018
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Duration:00:01:49
Chambliss: Doyel makes bid for incumbent Stargel's District 22 seat
1/30/2018
Democrats are pushing to flip District 22 in a race that pits retired Circuit Court Judge Bob Doyel against Kelli Stargel, the Republican who has held the seat since 2012.
Duration:00:02:09
Politics in Polk: Four fresh commissioners heading to the Lakeland City Commission
12/7/2017
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Duration:00:02:33
Lakeland election update: Voters put faith in the local business community
11/9/2017
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Duration:00:02:52
An announcement by Rep. Neil Combee has created a chain reaction of elections in Polk
11/8/2017
John Chambliss
Duration:00:01:17
Lakeland City Commission agrees not to move Confederate monument in Munn Park
11/3/2017
Lakeland City Commission agrees not to move Confederate monument in Munn Park
Duration:00:02:24
Lakeland's City Commission race is heating up
10/27/2017
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Duration:00:02:44
East Polk Scene: Dundee, Haines City approve manager contracts, Winter Haven approved zoning codes, elections coming soon
10/27/2017
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Duration:00:02:22
Reporter Gary White talks about SEU grad student, Sayra Lozano, who is pushing for immigration change
10/27/2017
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Duration:00:01:53
Interview with Fl. Ag Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam
10/26/2017
Interview with Fl. Ag Commissioner and gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam
Duration:01:00:47
Ledger reporter Christopher Guinn talks about Lakeland's Confederate statue
10/25/2017
Christopher Guinn talks about Lakeland's Confederate statue
Duration:00:02:33
Ledger reporter Christopher Guinn talks about Lakeland's strong mayor issue
10/19/2017
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Duration:00:02:42
James Green, Christopher Diaz, Patrick Shawn Jones and Bill Mutz — Lakeland's race for mayor
10/13/2017
Lakeland voters will pick their next mayor on the same day they're figuring out the job description.
Duration:00:02:09
Kathy Barsotti, Stephanie Madden, Jim Malless, Laurel Pullo and Ricky Shirah: Lakeland City Commission Race — At-large District:
10/12/2017
Challengers in the five-way race for the Lakeland At-Large District commission seat have focused on themes rather than specifics, and have generally avoided direct criticism of the incumbent seeking re-election. The seat is currently held by Jim Malless, who is seeking a second four-year term. Challenging him are Kathy Smith Barsotti, Stephanie Madden, Laurel Pullo and Ricky Shirah.
Duration:00:02:17
Lakeland City Commission Race — SW District: Michael Dunn, Larry Durrence, Jorge Fonseca and Pablo Sologaistoa
10/12/2017
Four candidates with distinct backgrounds and styles seek the Southwest District commission seat being vacated by Don Selvage, who declined to run for a third term on the board. Lakeland City Government Reporter Christopher Guinn talks about the race for this seat on the Lakeland City Commission.
Duration:00:02:08
Ledger reporter Gary White talks about local reps and DACA
10/11/2017
President Donald Trump brought renewed attention to immigration with a letter he sent Sunday to Congress reaffirming his demand for a wall along the border with Mexico. So now, with the clock ticking toward the end of Trump’s six-month deadline, what are the prospects of legislation that would spare the Dreamers from rejoining the ranks of illegal residents in danger of deportation?
Duration:00:01:34
Lakeland City Commission Race — SE District: Scott Franklin vs Sandy Toledo
10/10/2017
Lakeland City Government Reporter Christopher Guinn talks about the race for a seat on the Lakeland City Commission. In this race, community super-volunteer Sandy Toledo is running against established business executive Scott Franklin.
Duration:00:01:33
North Lake Mirror development project unveiled
10/6/2017
North Lake Mirror development project unveiled
Duration:00:01:39