Inside Florida Politics
Inside Florida Politics
Gannett
Join Gannett Florida's all-star political lineup each week for a lively discussion and in-depth reporting on politics from the state of Florida. Zac Anderson from the Sarasota Herald Tribune, Gannett state capital correspondent John Kennedy and Palm Beach Post politics editor Antonio Fins bring you insight and analysis each week, along with special guest reporters fresh from the scene of breaking political news.
Casey DeSantis goes MAHA, Bondi hides behind Dow and divisions deepen in Tally
Florida's first lady leans into RFK Jr.'s agenda, Pam Bondi has a rough go in defending the release of Jeffrey Epstein files and Republicans can't get along with themselves in Tallahassee. Antonio Fins,  John Kennedy and Hannah Phillips of the USA Today Network Florida talk it up. 
Feb 19
24 min
Trump-DeSantis differ on AI centers, Mar-a-Lago auction, would-be assassin sentenced
The governor and president differ on data centers, lunch with Trump auctioned for $2M and why a would-be presidential assassin got life sentence. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Hannah Phillips discuss it all on the Inside Florida Politics podcast.
Feb 5
18 min
DeSantis' last stand, HIV drug funding and what's next for Venezuela?
Ron DeSantis' final legislative session is not all kumbaya, why may thousands lose aid for a critical AIDS medication and Venezuelans clamor for democracy while Trump focused on oil. Antonio Fins, Ana Goni-Lessan and John Kennedy of the USA Today Florida Network explain it all.
Jan 22
22 min
Obamacare subsidies, insurance victory lap and uproar among Trump's neighbors
President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants hits his own Palm Beach backyard, expiring Obamacare subsidies will hit Florida even harder and state insurance regulators declare Florida's property insurance crisis over. Antonio Fins, Anne Geggis and Valentina Palm of the USA Today Florida Network unpack it all.
Dec 18, 2025
22 min
School vaccines, mid-decade redistricting and DeSantis' last stand in Tally
Vaccine skepticism rules Florida on 5th anniversary of the COVID "jab," crunch time for controversial congressional redistricting and priorities for Gov. Ron DeSantis' last Florida legislative rodeo. Antonio Fins, Ana Goni-Lessan and John Kennedy of the USA Today Florida Network unpack it all. 
Dec 5, 2025
27 min
MAGA meltdown? Is Trump's political powerhouse starting to crumble?
With President Trump tearing apart Marjorie Taylor Green this weekend from Mar-a-lago, is this another sign that the MAGA base may be crumbling? This is among the topics on this week's Inside Florida Politics podcast with USA Today Network - Florida crew Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Ana Goñi-Lessan. Other topics include Republican gerrymandering, H1B Visas and a push for learning cursive.
Nov 20, 2025
31 min
Trump & 2026, fetal personhood and property tax power grab
President Donald Trump sounds 2026 campaign themes in a speech in Miami. This week on the Inside Florida Politics podcast, USA Today Network - Florida's Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Ana Goni-Lessan discuss the impact of Tuesday's elections, moves in the Sunshine State to further restrict reproductive rights and the big push to end property taxes across the state.
Nov 7, 2025
20 min
No Kings, a Catholic bishop speaks out and the politics of a race to Mars
The protests, even in red Florida, got President Donald Trump's attention, a Catholic bishop speaks out against immigration crackdown and U.S. transportation chief Sean Duffy takes on role of NASA administrator. Antonio Fins, Ana Goni-Lessan, John Kennedy and Rob Landers of the USA Today Florida Network explain it all.
Oct 24, 2025
27 min
Government shutdown divides Florida GOP, but we're all in on Trump library
GOP allies divided over Obamacare tax credits amid the government shutdown, and does a land-for-library deal mean the Ron DeSantis-Donald Trump bromance is in on-again stage — again? Antonio Fins and John Kennedy of the USA Today Florida Network figure it all out on the Inside Florida Politics podcast.
Oct 9, 2025
16 min
Free speech and a gerrymandered election in 2026
Florida undergoes a Charlie Kirk-First Amendment stress test, GOP looks to lock up a US House majority next year by redrawing districts and Hurricane Helene's forgotten Floridians.Antonio Fins, Stephany Matat, John Kennedy and Ana Goni-Lessan of the USA Today Florida Network break it down in the Inside Florida Politics podcast.
Sep 25, 2025
28 min
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