Sunrise
News & Politics Podcasts
If nothing else, Florida politics is always entertaining.
Now you can hear the stories that make politics in the Sunshine State so special.
So, start the coffee and listen to the stories that are driving the day.
Welcome to SUNRISE, the daily podcast on the issues, people and policies behind The Process — and beyond.
SUNRISE features guests from all stops on the political spectrum in the Sunshine State: elected officials, consultants, and other behind-the-scenes players.
Also powered by the plugged-in journalists of Florida Politics and elsewhere. Hosted by broadcast veteran Craig Kopp and brought to you by Peter Schorsch, publisher and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics and "SUNBURN," the daily digest of what is hot in Florida politics.
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News & Politics Podcasts
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If nothing else, Florida politics is always entertaining. Now you can hear the stories that make politics in the Sunshine State so special. So, start the coffee and listen to the stories that are driving the day. Welcome to SUNRISE, the daily podcast on the issues, people and policies behind The Process — and beyond. SUNRISE features guests from all stops on the political spectrum in the Sunshine State: elected officials, consultants, and other behind-the-scenes players. Also powered by the plugged-in journalists of Florida Politics and elsewhere. Hosted by broadcast veteran Craig Kopp and brought to you by Peter Schorsch, publisher and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics and "SUNBURN," the daily digest of what is hot in Florida politics.
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@Fla_Pol
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https://sunrise.fireside.fm/
Episodes
Theater fan
3/18/2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis is not a theater fan … at least not a fan of “COVID-19” theater. He wants things like the masking on planes rules suspended.
— Charlie Crist released a video of himself pumping gas – for over 5 bucks a gallon. He wants the Governor to reduce the state gas tax … now.Christine Sexton
— The information was over the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been taken to a new level. Arnold Schwarzenegger speaks to the Russian people.
Duration:00:21:30
Skyrocketing
3/17/2022
So, we all know that the rent’s too damn high in Florida. Now, thanks to Gov. Ron DeSantis, we know why … it’s the Center for Disease Control, the Joe Biden administration and the COVID-19 rent moratorium.
— A powerful online speech to Congress from the besieged leader of Ukraine has Sen. Rick Scott criticizing the President and Congressman Charlie Crist criticizing Florida’s Governor.Marco Rubio
— And how have we lived without a pizza ATM?
Duration:00:19:48
No standards
3/16/2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis kills standardized testing in Florida schools with the stroke of a pen … and then knocks recently approved term limits for school board members, saying they’re too short.
— Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried likes all the AG money the Legislature put in the budget. The rest of the Session — not so much.
— Marco Rubio may be seeing light at the end of the tunnel in his campaign for permanent daylight saving time.
Duration:00:17:18
Sine Die
3/15/2022
Sine Die has come and gone. The 2022 Legislative Session is finally over, with a couple of days’ extension. Gov. Ron DeSantis says it was “the year of the parent” in the Legislature, with the passage of “Stop Woke” and the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bills.
— Redistricting maps have been drawn and approved, but they still aren’t on the Governor’s desk and he’s still hinting at a veto.
— The Democrats had a pretty soul-baring Session. They say it upped their visibility.
Duration:00:23:16
Stop Woke
3/10/2022
The “Stop Woke” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate approved the measure, but not before hearing so ‘uncomfortable’ debate about the bill banning ‘uncomfortable’ history conversations in schools.
— Senators also passed legislation that gives anyone the right to challenge books and teaching materials. Democrats say it will lead to book banning.
— And, as regular as the bi-yearly time change, Marco Rubio is once-again calling for an end to time changing.
Duration:00:19:56
Fact vs. fiction
3/10/2022
A tougher immigration law has passed the Florida House and is going to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. He’s sure to sign it. It was kind of his idea.
— Debate over the Immigration law was a battle of fact versus fiction, with Democrats saying Republican arguments about immigrants were short on facts.
— And, Rep. Bryan Ávila says his goodbyes … and clue us in on his “Moose” nickname.
Duration:00:21:14
Lawsuit time?
3/9/2022
Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Opponents say it’s grist for a lawsuit. Supporters say it’s all about parents.
— Equality Florida says it will be ready to file suit if anyone is harmed by the Don’t Say Gay bill. Sunrise has an interview.Nikki Fried
— And, this is a real economic sanction. McDonald's is shutting down, temporarily, in Russia.
Duration:00:02:24
Parental rights
3/8/2022
Call it what you may — Parental Rights in Education or Don’t Say Gay — the Senate debates; last stop before Gov. Ron DeSantis.
— Some of the more emotional testimony yet on the Don’t Say Gay bill came from Democratic Sen. Shevrin Jones.
— Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a big roundtable to bash the establishment’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duration:00:29:51
Pedophilia?
3/7/2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary accuses people opposed to the Parental Rights in Education bill of endorsing pedophilia. So, maybe it is the “Don’t Say Gay” bill after all.
— Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon takes aim at DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.Kelli StargelMichele Rayner
— And with the Session set to end Friday, today is the day to play #CateSineDie on Twitter.
Duration:00:22:03
15-weeks
3/4/2022
Florida legislators voted to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a move that would severely restrict access to the procedure in a state that for decades has served as a refuge for women from across the South.
— The Florida Supreme Court has approved House and Senate redistricting maps. But it’s not over yet. Sunrise talks with** Jacob Ogles** of Florida Politics.
— The Governor also deliver good medical news about his wife’s cancer.Audrey Gibson
Duration:00:21:49
Scolding
3/2/2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis scolds some high schoolers for wearing masks at his news conference. The mic was on. Twitter and TikTok ran with it.
— The Governor also went on record against Vladimir Putin on the invasion of Ukraine. But blamed Joe Biden for emboldening Putin. And, the Governor dissed France?
— The AARP plans to lobby the Governor for a veto of nursing home bills that cut Certified Nursing Assistant hours.
Duration:00:20:57
Banned
3/2/2022
Backers say it makes all elementary school reading materials transparent. Opponents say it opens the door to book banning. What everyone knows for sure is this bill is headed to the Senate floor for a vote.
— A representative of the Florida PTA says books are already being held back in schools for fear they’ll be yanked.
— And a very strange ‘wave of support’ of legislation keeping lottery winner names confidential. It’s from a woman in prison for killing a lottery winner.
Duration:00:24:43
Say gay
3/1/2022
The so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on its way to a Senate floor vote — without an amendment to soften its language singling out sexual orientation.
House Democratic leadership still wonders about punishing mask mandating schools in the budget and using two maps for redistricting.
And, before filing for office you might want to make sure you’re old enough.
Duration:00:23:47
CPAC
2/28/2022
“Woke” was the word of the day when Rick Scott addressed CPAC. Donald Trump is still the presidential candidate of choice for attendees. But Ron DeSantis does pretty well when Trump’s name is not on the list.
— Republicans say new house maps still have districts that ‘perform’ for Black voters. Democrats say define perform.
— Manatee poop is being sighted. And that’s good news.
Duration:00:25:37
Culture war laws
2/25/2022
The House passed the so-called “Stop Woke” bill and “Don’t Say Gay” bills, but not before Democrats took their last shots at what they call “Culture War legislation.”
— Gov. Ron DeSantis takes aim at the “Woke” movement and the media in a CPAC speech.Charlie Crist
— A Dunedin TV chef finds out a recipe for trouble is breaking into the nations’ Capitol building.
Duration:00:22:54
Confirmed
2/24/2022
Joseph Ladapo has been confirmed as Florida’s Surgeon General — but not before Democrats have their last say against the nomination of the doctor who won’t endorse vaccines.
— Republican Aaron Bean says Ladapo’s refusal to wear a mask in the office of a Senator fighting breast cancer was – a poor bedside manner.
— Lookin’ good Tallahassee. Sunrise talks to Volunteer Florida about the annual “Suits for Session” clothing drive.
Duration:00:18:53
Flipped
2/23/2022
Republicans flip a Democratic council seat in Jacksonville. Tea leaf readers say that’s good news for Gov. Ron DeSantis.
— Rep. Michele Rayner has a pointed message for the Governor about culture war legislation.
— And the organization dedicated to protecting panthers now want to kill one.
Duration:00:24:21
Worst ever
2/22/2022
Worst. Legislative Session. Ever. Democratic Sen. Lauren Book lashes out at the culture war agenda of the Republican-controlled Legislature. In her words, “What the hell are we doing?”
— Democratic Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith says an amended “Don’t Say Gay” bill will have the state ‘outing’ young people.A.G. Gancarski
— Donald Trump’s new social media app was the No. 1 download at the Apple store for a while. But it was a pretty glitchy roll-out.
Duration:00:22:23
Dust-up
2/18/2022
The action didn’t stop when the debate was over on the 15-week abortion ban. There was a dust-up of sorts between a Republican House member and members of the House Black Caucus. The Speaker got involved.
— Agriculture Secretary and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried gives gov. Ron DeSantis some driving lessons when it comes to redistricting.
— And the tale of mutual admiration between Charlie Crist … and Britney Spears.
Duration:00:16:40
15-week
2/17/2022
A long, emotional night of debate on the House floor over HB 5, which will impose a ban on abortions after 15 weeks.
— The House unanimously approves a bill aimed at relieving the Fatherhood Crisis.
— And a police chase in the Orlando International Airport. The perpetrator was riding a motorized suitcase.
Duration:00:20:52