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Welcome to Florida

Welcome to Florida

Written by: Chadd Scott
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Best selling author, award winning reporter and Florida native Craig Pittman is joined by radio personality and Florida transplant Chadd Scott to discuss the state's history, people, politics, environment, animals, current events and weirdness. You'll hear great storytelling and have great fun in each weekly episode.© 2026 Welcome to Florida Biological Sciences Science Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary World
Episodes
  • Episode 312: Ma Barker Shootout

    Episode 312: Ma Barker Shootout
    Jun 30 2026

    Invasive Burmese pythons continue swallowing the Everglades while the state wastes money on concentration camps.

    Ma Barker and one of her sons engaged federal agents in an hours-long gunfight near Ocala in the 1930s. Wayne Hughes is a tour guide at the Ma Barker House and tells us the story.

    "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to your Florida Conservation Newsletter, a weekly roundup of the top conservation stories from around the state.
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    46 mins
  • Episode 311: The Revolutionary War in Florida

    Episode 311: The Revolutionary War in Florida
    Jun 23 2026

    A species of moth thought to be extinct was rediscovered by researches in Florida.

    Florida's role in the American Revolution is little known or discussed. That is our topic for this episode with historian David Head.

    "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive our weekly "Florida Conservation Newsletter" for only $5 per month.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 310: Keys Wreckers

    Episode 310: Keys Wreckers
    Jun 16 2026

    Our friend Jason Garcia from "Seeking Rents" takes a first look at everything wrong with the legislature and governor's proposed property tax break.

    Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli joins us on this episode to talk about the old wrecking industry that made Key West one of the wealthiest cities in America at the turn of the 19th century.

    "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our weekly Florida Conservation Newsletter for only $5 per month.
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    38 mins
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