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0:42: Ernest and Chris discuss the airstrike that killed the head of Iran’s elite Quds military force, Qassem Soleimani.

9:49: Iran has threatened to strike back. What was the media's reaction to these statements? Does the White House need provide evidence that this attack was necessary?

23:22: What happens next? How will this affect U.S. - Iranian relations? What advice can Americans take to sift through all of the various news?

23:22: Karla joins us for a favorite segment of Ernest's. You haven't lived in Tampa Bay until you ____!

33:00: How does Tampa stack up against other similar cities?

38:31: We pivot to education in Florida. How much focus will there be on funding during this year's session?

41:37: Top brunch spots in Tampa Bay.

52:12: Are there any interesting local political races that have caught your attention? Is Florida a Red State or Blue State?

1:04:52: This week's #FloridaMan story, shout outs, and wrap-up!

0:42: Intros and BREAKING NEWS! Thanks everyone!
4:52: Chris has a press conference in Clearwater launching his website advocating for Jordan’s Law. This is a very important gesture on a bill that didn't pass last session, and Chris means business for 2020. We fully support his petition!
11:54: #DemDebatesPt2 are happening currently. How has this administration affected current party affiliation? Katie tells her story of changing parties during the last election cycle.
19:17: How should the news be reported in regards to President Trump by the media?
23:38: What are the three main issues that people will make their voter decisions on in 2020?
38:56: What do you want the main issues to be?
42:56: President Trump calls out Elijah Cummings and Baltimore, how did this come about? What are the hosts reactions?
46:29: Politics or pizza toppings? Easier topic to get folks to agree on?
49:10: Ernest talks about a project he's working on for the Tampa Bay Times.
51:27: This week's #Floridaman story, shout-outs, and send-off!

0:42: Pre-Intro Hardees deliciousness.
4:42: Intros and expounding on the Mueller Report, a week after the Attorney General released his statement. What's the next step for the Democrats?
6:50: Comparing the Report to the Starr Report and the Clinton Administration.
12:06: The election process and the affects of the 2016 election on 2020.
18:38: Former Vice President Joe Biden jumping into the election race? Will his past prevent him from launching a campaign?
24:39: How past transgressions affect elected officials; does context matter?
30:39: The State of Florida Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Dr. Steve Currall as the new President of the University of South Florida System; St. Petersburg Mayor Kriseman has some opinions.
31:21 : Currall’s challenges with consolidation, conducting business, supplier diversity, and athletics. Collin Sherwin jumps on!
40:46: The process of hiring with the Sunshine State law. How can these laws be changed to still keep the process in the public, but not deter quality candidates from the initial search process?
46:46: What's happening in Tallahassee? Representative Chris Latvala talks session half-way point, state budgets, and constitutional amendments.
52:12: Should 16-year-olds be eligible to vote?
56:27: The 2019 NCAA Women's Final Four is in Downtown Tampa this week. We talk events, concerts, and the process of hosting major events in our city. CC: Tampa Bay Sports Commission .
60:32: Hillsborough vs. Pinellas, can't we just get along? County Battle!
1:09:12: Today's Florida Man story!
1:13:54: Final Thoughts.

0:00: Michael Cohen’s testimony. Truth or Fallacy?

4:10: Will anything emerge that can damage the President’s reputation?

10:40: The story involving Congressman Matt Geotz stemming from the Cohen testimony.

16:13: How do some candidates get elected? Does the electorate need to do a better job?

18:14: The hosts talk cities in Pasco and Polk county. North of Kennedy crowd where you at?

20:45: Becca asks Ernest how has journalism changed? Tampa Bay Times has re-instituted a paywall, how many people have subscribed?

27:40: The United Methodist’s Church decision on LGBTQ members becoming clergy.

41:49: New Segment! Listener questions! But we’re just starting this off, so producer Collin Sherwin asks the questions. This segment will take listeners questions weekly so ask away in the comment section in this article, or on their Facebook and Twitter pages. #AskDishonorablePod

50:58: WrestleMania 36 coming to Tampa in 2020!

54:45: The dulcet tones of Mr. Ernest Hooper!

Topics discussed include:

0:20: K-12 Education system in the State of Florida. Public, Private, and Charter.
14:03: Can comedy go too far when it comes to politics and current events? Should there be boundaries for comedians?
21:38: Are we becoming too sensitive as a society?
27:25: We go off the rails and pivot to a food pod! We ask the hosts if they were on death row, what would be their last meal? With the optional question of how you got to that point in the first place.
35:16: Becca asks the other hosts If they could run and successfully be elected to any official position what would it be?
39:06 The hosts fantasize about their dream destination around the world.

Topics discussed include:

0:00: The Tampa Bay Mayoral Race, Jane Castor, David A. Straz, Dick Greco, Harry Cohen, Ed Turanchik; the hosts discuss who has the best chance at making the run off.
17:35: One month report on Governor Ron Desantis.
29:00: Projecting Mayor Andrew Gillum's political future after losing the Florida Governor's race.
31:27: Becca brings up a story out of Polk County pertaining to a substitute teacher calling for the arrest of an 11-year old student for not standing during the Pledge of Allegiance.
37:13: The Florida State Fair at the Florida State Fairgrounds! Art, entertainment, and of course the food!

Four of the most interesting people in Tampa Bay come together in studio to discuss politics: national, state, local, but from a place of love. And with an emphasis on funny.

Florida State Representative Chris Latvala, activist Becca Tieder, Tampa Bay Times Columnist Ernest Hooper and communications expert Dr. Karla Mastracchio. Four differing points of view will attempt to fix the problems of the world.

This is not your typical anything. See what happens when a journalist, a politician, a rhetorician and an activist break down the issues and take strong stances but without stabbing commentary.

Each episode will help you will laugh, learn and definitely have a favorite. No matter how different you see the world, the only way we can make a difference is to have healthy conversations. We are Dishonorable Mention.