Racism in the NFL? Professor Richard Lapchick

TWO MAJOR  SEX CRIME cases are now top of mind for many Key Biscayne residents, with defendants facing potential life sentences. Our guest is a former state and federal prosecutor who now is one of Miami's top defense lawyers -- David S, Weinstein. 

We ask hin how these cases are likely to play out and how they will proceed in court, 

We also discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to take Donald Trump's bid to stop his insurrection prosecution based on claim of "presidential immunity." 

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SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS and a fatal crash involving an e-bike collision. Idyllic Key Biscayne has been dealing with a series of serious problems that would challenge any town.

Our guest is former Anti-Social host THOM MOZLOOM, an expert in crisis communications and marketing. How can a government better communicate with its citizens?

We also discuss the new bid by former Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey to be the region's new member of Congress. 

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A series of sexual misconduct cases have  roiled the "Island Paradise" of Key Biscayne. Our guests are  two reporters from the Miami Herald -- Clara-Sophia Daly and Ana Claudia Chacin whose stories about accusations against gymnastic coach Oscar Olea have led police to consider reopening  an investigation. Some of the accusations  are more than a decade old. Olea has not bee charged. 
The stories came to light after the July arrest of a  Key Biscayne attorney William McCaughan Jr., on child porn charges.

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WALT DISNEY WORLD is Florida's largest private employer, but few know that it's also a heavily unionized workforce. Contracts at Disney influence the entire state. Our guest is Mike Schneider, an AP correspondent and author of the book "MICKEY AND THE TEAMSTERS: A fight for fair unions at Disney" which looks at a years-long battle involving the "cast members" who play Mickey, Goofy, and other characters. 

Plus, our regular discussion of upcoming news in the Key Biscayne Independent. 

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WITH CONDO COMPLAINTS rising all over Florida, State Rep. Vicky Lopez has filed sweeping legislation that would add new criminal penalties for wayward condo boards. She talks about why the legislation is needed -- and the support she expects to get when the Florida Legislature convenes January 9th. 

We also discuss the arrest of a Key Biscayne attorney accused of receiving child sex abuse images on his computer, a case that has many residents in shock. 

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WE CLOSE 2023 with something every Key Biscayne motorist sees every day -- the big new electronic sign welcoming people to the Island Paradise. But a local group wants to add some cheery messages to the sign to boost spirits and promote the sense of community.

Our guest Oscar Sardiñas, a member of the Village Council,  talks about this idea to promote goodwill.  

John and Tony also talk about our upcoming end-of-the-year news items, such as the first ever KEY BISCAYNE PERSON of the YEAR and the the top stories list. Plus the usual discussion of things on social media. 

Peace and Goodwill, everyone. 

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$300 Million, $200 Million, $100 Million?

 Next month, the Key Biscayne Village Council is expected to revise just how much flood water it needs to pump as sea level rise threatens the barrier island.

Our guest is Council Member Oscar Sardiñas, who is serving his first term and will be one of seven making this monumental decision

And we have a BIG ANNOUCEMENT about journalism for Miami. We're expanding 

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It's not Sundance yet, but Key Biscayne is getting its own film festival. Our guests Isabel Custer and Maite Garrado Thornton talk about the first event in January and how the festival uniquely connects with the Island Paradise.

You can learn more about the festival here

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is the leading cause of injury to women in the U.S. Every year, more than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their homes.

Our Guest is Miami's top prosecutor, Katherine Fernandez Rundle, who has worked for years to improve the criminal justice system's response to these family-destroying problems.

The hotline for domestic violence  305-547-0140, or call 9-1-1

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IT WILL COST HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS -- making Key Biscayne hardened against sea level rise, increasing rains, and hurricanes.  But protecting one of Miami's most scenic barrier islands is facing a big vote in the coming weeks -- a final decision on just how dry the streets should be, and whether there is the political will to borrow, spend, and manage a mammoth job. 

STEVE WILLIAMSON, a former Army of Corps of Engineers colonel, is Key Biscayne's village manager. We ask him the latest on the costs, the trade-offs, and why his adminstration is pushing hard to get work started. 

With Guest Host Jan Dillow -- and discussions on the latest news on social media. 
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