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The South Florida Roundup

The South Florida Roundup

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 Each week, journalists and newsmakers from South Florida analyze and debate some of the most topical issues from across the region. Politics & Government
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  • FIFA World Cup, President of Broward's Black Democratic Caucus and the latest on Haiti

    FIFA World Cup, President of Broward's Black Democratic Caucus and the latest on Haiti
    May 15 2026
    On this week’s edition of The South Florida Roundup, we talk to Tom Hudson, host of The Florida Roundup, about the financial impact of hosting FIFA World Cup games in Miami (1:05). We’re also joined by special guest Corey Shearer, President of the Black Democratic Caucus of Broward County, to talk about the history of the 20th Congressional District, Black representation in Congress and the candidates running for office in the district (18:25). Finally, a sit down with Jacqueline Charles of the Miami Herald, for a talk about what’s happening in Haiti (35:20).
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    55 mins
  • Flight attendant on Spirit shutdown, Palm Beach airport's name change, and a crackdown on Cuban migrants

    Flight attendant on Spirit shutdown, Palm Beach airport's name change, and a crackdown on Cuban migrants
    May 8 2026
    On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we spoke with a former Spirit flight attendant based in Fort Lauderdale about the impacts of the airline's abrupt shutdown [0:11]. Host Tim Padgett also spoke with a Miami Herald reporter about the financial specifics of Palm Beach County International Airport's name change after current President Donald J. Trump [18:00]. We spoke with a Cuban American immigration attorney about a new CATO Institute study showing the immigration crackdown that Cubans, in particular, are facing. And, we also listen to some konpa music during Haitian Heritage Month [34:00].
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    54 mins
  • Redistricting on South Florida politics, health impacts of loneliness, and Venezuelan disapproval of Trump grows

    Redistricting on South Florida politics, health impacts of loneliness, and Venezuelan disapproval of Trump grows
    May 1 2026
    On this episode of The South Florida Roundup, we discussed Florida's new maps after state redistricting efforts [0:11]. Host Tim Padgett spoke with a former U.S. Surgeon General on the health impacts of loneliness [18:00]. We spoke with a South Florida Venezuelan expat who heads the nonprofit Venezuelan-American Caucus. And, we also look at how one South Florida organization is looking for solutions to loneliness through the 10 Days of Connection festival [34:00].
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    54 mins
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