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Politics, activism, and happenings in the Tampa Bay area as well as statewide in Florida.Hosted by Jessica Vaughn, an elected official and community organizer with a passion for political engagement, grassroots advocacy, and the Tampa Bay area
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District 65 Spotlight: A Conversation with Kell Cameron
Hidden gemHost Jessica Vaughn interviews Florida House candidate Kel Cameron about his campaign and district.
Apr 13, 2026·43m·2 clips - 2
Alan Henderson's Vision - The Blueprint for a Better Tampa
Hidden gemHost Jessica Vaughn interviews Tampa mayoral candidate Alan Henderson and discusses vote-by-mail enrollment changes.
Mar 31, 2026·49m·2 clips - 3
Pasco's Path Forward
Hidden gemHost Jessica Vaughn interviews a candidate for Pasco County Commission and provides a public service announcement about re-enrolling in vote-by-mail.
Mar 8, 2026·45m·2 clips - 4
Roots, Growth & Resilience for Plant City
Hidden gemHost Jessica Vaughn interviews Tony Smith, a candidate for Plant City Commissioner, discussing his background and the local election.
Feb 26, 2026·45m·2 clips - 5
From the Classroom to Congress
Hidden gemHost Jessica Vaughn interviews congressional candidate Brant Robinson about Florida's 13th district, gerrymandering, and the political landscape.
Jan 28, 2026·1h 5m·2 clips - 6
So…What Does the County Commission Do? A Real Talk Conversation with Neil Manimala
Host Jessica Vaughn interviews a candidate for Hillsborough County Commission about his background and reasons for running.
Jan 27, 2026·1h 13m - 7
Schools of HOPE or Schools of NOPE?
Host Jessica Vaughn, an elected school board member, discusses local Florida education policy, specifically the co-location of schools of hope, with guest Damaris Allen.
Jan 15, 2026·1h 12m - 8
The Emergency Education Episode
Aug 4, 2021·1h 15m - 9
Florida's Attack on Public Education
Apr 12, 2021·1h 30m - 10
Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson on MLF
Jul 15, 2020·1h 12m - 11
Jessica Vaughn, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3
Jun 22, 2020·1h 25m - 12
Lynn Gray, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide)
May 21, 2020·1h 31m - 13
Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3
May 7, 2020·1h 7m - 14
Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3
Apr 24, 2020·51m - 15
Cris Carlson on Medicare for All
Mar 12, 2020·1h 17m - 16
Liz Chatelain Lanier, Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder
Oct 4, 2019·1h 17m - 17
Sustainable Fashion with Rachel Karioki and Taryn Hipwell
Host Jessica Vaughn interviews guests about the environmental impact of the fashion industry and sustainable alternatives.
Sep 16, 2019·53m - 18
Scott Ferguson on Modern Monetary Theory
Jun 5, 2019·1h 13m - 19
Nicholas Glover, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)
Feb 28, 2019·1h 6m - 20
Vibha Shevade, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)
Feb 22, 2019·49m - 21
John Godwin, candidate for Tampa City Council District 2 (Citywide)
Feb 9, 2019·1h 14m - 22
Quinton F Robinson, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7
Feb 6, 2019·1h 41m - 23
Walter L. Smith II, candidate for Tampa City Council District 1 (Citywide)
Feb 3, 2019·1h 16m - 24
John Dingfelder, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 (Citywide)
Feb 1, 2019·1h 17m - 25
Joe Citro, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 (Citywide)
Feb 1, 2019·57m - 26
Luis Viera, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7
Jan 29, 2019·1h 5m - 27
Harry Cohen, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Jan 23, 2019·1h 5m - 28
Mike Suarez, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Jan 23, 2019·1h 14m - 29
LaVaughn King
Jan 23, 2019·1h 14m - 30
Ed Turanchik, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Jan 19, 2019·1h 22m - 31
Angela Birdsong, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 2
Oct 12, 2018·48m - 32
Kimberly Overman, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 7 County Wide
Oct 10, 2018·1h 21m - 33
Debra Bellanti, candidate for Florida House District 60
Oct 3, 2018·54m - 34
Jeff Weaver on How Bernie Won
Sep 13, 2018·1h 4m - 35
Meghan Hamer, Candidate for Pasco County School Board, District 3
Aug 11, 2018·58m - 36
Elvis Piggott, Candidate for County Commission, Countywide District 5
Aug 9, 2018·58m - 37
Chris Cano, Candidate for State Representative District 62
Aug 8, 2018·1h 10m - 38
Joy Gibson, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20
Aug 7, 2018·1h 5m - 39
Kathy Lewis, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20
Aug 5, 2018·47m - 40
Kala Ivy Tedder, Candidate for Polk County School Board, District 3
Aug 3, 2018·47m - 41
Starr Brookins, Candidate for Judge, Circuit 13, Group 25
Jul 27, 2018·52m - 42
Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder Erin Aebel
Jul 26, 2018·51m - 43
How Can the Democratic Party Do a Better Job to Engage and Support Communities of Color?
Jul 12, 2018·1h 5m - 44
Natasha Goodley, Feeding Tampa Bay, One Hungry Child at a Time
Host Jessica Vaughn interviews Natasha Goodley about her background in law, higher education, and property management, with a focus on local political engagement.
Jun 30, 2018·51m - 45
Health Care, is it a Human Right?
May 28, 2018·1h 25m - 46
Shining a Light on Democracy and the Hillsborough County Commission
May 11, 2018·1h 56m - 47
What Do You Think the Word Progressive Means?
Apr 25, 2018·55m - 48
Weighted Woes
Apr 25, 2018·1h 8m - 49
All about the Democratic Party, Tampa politics, and the weighted vote
Mar 19, 2018·1h 42m - 50
2018 Midterm Elections: The True Test of Democracy?
Host Jessica Vaughn introduces the podcast's mission inspired by Maxine Waters, then interviews activist Rosalyn Moffitt about local Democratic organizing in Hillsborough County.
Feb 8, 2018·1h 18m