With the crime rate on the rise Hillsborough County's Public Defender talks about what she has learned in the last 30 years about what causes crime and how to defend the poor. A Behind the scenes look at the court room from one of Tampa's most prominent Elected officials. Don't go to court without listening to this. Episode Resources And Links Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/julianne-m-holt Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=warzjbmPHQw Find out more about our guest Juliette Holt here: http://www.pd13.state.fl.us/ Connect With Julianne on Li ..read more

Unions are Back! Jason Smith Union Rep from IBEW explains how and why they pick the candidates they do to support. Why union apprenticeships are something young people should consider if they are not college bound. The fight to get more union workplaces including AMAZON. Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/unions-fighting-back Episode Resources And Links Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=E5FWbRzuj58 Find out more about our guest Jason Smith and the IBEW Union here: http://www.ibew915.org ..read more

Tampa Native and Political Mover & Shaker Victor DiMaio stops by to talk about Tampa Politics Past, Present and Future. His opinion on the Cuban influence on Florida voting and why his friend Manny Diaz the new President of the Florida Democratic Party can turn Florida back to BLUE! Episode Resources And Links --- Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/hispanic-vote https://www.facebook.com/tampabaypolitics Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gig6uaxlbFw Find out more about our guest Victor DiMaio here: On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-dimaio ..read more

With a Republican Majority the Florida Legislature and Governors office has gone Buck Wild!. From Voter suppression to permission to run over protesters with your car the laws coming down from the State Houses in Tallahassee have become a Republican horror show. Getting Democrats elected seems to be the only answer but listening to former candidates like Julie Jenkins you will see it's not easy. Episode Resources And Links Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/crazy-in-tallahassee Find out more about our guest Julie Jenkins, former Candidate Florida State Representative, here ..read more

Former Tampa Police Officer Orlando Gudes who was unanimously elected City Council Chairman faces the competing interests of concerned residents, developers and newcomers in the city bringing "MONEY, POWER & POLITICS to the table. Councilman Gudes also talks about the challenges of serving on the East Tampa CRA as affordable housing becomes non-existent.  The Governor and the Florida House and Senate pushing more and more Home Rule and over ruling local government decisions. Episode Resources And Links Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/orlando-gudes Watch t ..read more

Luis Viera is one of the most exciting politicians in Tampa. In this episode of the Tampa Bay Politics Podcast, we discuss transportation, affordable housing, and facing racial issues. The city councilman has been a stalwart supporter of progressive policies, championing for affordable housing and LGBT rights among other issues. He’s not afraid to take on the establishment either.  Episode Resources And Links Visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/transportation-woes Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=snXJWaDzzb4 Find out more about Luis V ..read more

Yvette Lewis, the President of the NAACP in Hillsborough County Florida on the School to Prison pipeline, the history of Lynching, the effects of gerrymandering and answering all the calls from the community. She also has to manage one of the Biggest Fundraisers in Tampa. Get to hear from one of the people always in the news in Tampa. For our site and episode details, visit us at https://tampabaypoliticspodcast.com/episode/racism-legacy About the NAACP in Hillsborough County: For more details on the NAACP in Hillsborough County, please visit: http://naacphillsborough.org/ You Can Also Watch ..read more

In this podcast interview with Leroy Moore, the Regional Director of Housing for the Tampa Bay area, we discuss affordable and workforce housing. He covers how each sector is different in regards to affordability and what role they play in a community. About our Guest Leroy Moore Leroy Moore is the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Tampa Housing Authority. He has a long history in affordable housing, as he was the Assistant Director for HUD's Office of Public and Indian Housing in Washington D.C., where he oversaw public housing developments across four states. Leroy now oversees al ..read more