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Tired of the lack of coverage in local elections and the bias in reporting in politics, our host Camila, hopes to bring to light local issues through a non-partisan approach. We're seeking the truth and talking about the real issues that plague our community and nation, and what role we can play in solving them. The main one is just by being informed and engaging in our community, whether it be by voting if you are eligible, completing the census or doing some community service.

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Abandoned Lots in the Heart of Miami

Let's Talk MiamiDec 16, 2020

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Discussing Immigration Reform with Gaby Pacheco

In this episode we discuss with immigrant's rights leader Gaby Pacheco, the immigration reform proposed by Joe Biden and the new approach of presenting it in pieces starting with providing a path to legalization for Dreamers, TPS holders, and farmworkers.

Follow Gaby on Twitter: @gabypacheco1 and check out TheDream.US to learn more about their scholarship program for dreamers: https://thedream.us

If you support immigration reform for Dreamers and TPS holders, let your senators know by emailing them through this easy to use tool: https://www.nilc.org/action-dream-and-promise/

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Apr 21, 202138:20

Protecting Miami's Water with Theo Quenee

Florida is no stranger to environmental scandal even though our waterways are exactly what fuel our multi-million dollar tourism industry. Listen in as we talk to Theo Quenee, co-founder of the non-profit Send it 4 the Sea, about the causes behind last summer's fish kill in Biscayne Bay, the Army Corp of Engineers proposed project for a sea wall and how we can get involved to protect this precious resource.

Follow Theo Quenee on Instagram: @theoquenee and @sendit4thesea

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Apr 07, 202135:10

Moving Miami with Commissioner Eileen Higgins

Listen to our conversation with County Commissioner as we talk about public transportation and how soon traffic relief will be coming to our county! We're talking about funding, the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System for some of our most congested area, the Better Bus Project, and what projects are being implemented to ensure pedestrian's and cyclist's safety such as the Underline.

Follow Commissioner Higgins on Twitter: @CommishEileen and contact her office to learn about the public meetings coming up soon and how you can comment on some of these projects:

305-375-5924 | district5@miamidade.gov

Support The Underline:

https://www.theunderline.org/donate-to-the-underline

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Mar 24, 202145:02

Miami's Tech Rush with Matt Haggman

Has your news feed or social media feed all of a sudden get inundated with new tech companies moving to Miami? It seems like all of Silicon Valley is moving to Miami and we're talking to Matt Haggman, executive vice president at the Beacon Council and Miami tech insider about what's going on and how this impacts Miami.

Follow Matt on Twitter: @matthaggman

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Feb 24, 202144:15

Where design and politics transect

Politics has the potential to impact your day to day and in this episode we're proving just that by seeing how local politics can affect how we zone our neighborhoods to make them more sustainable through new urbanism. We're getting an intro to new urbanism from Andres Corrales, a new urbanist consultant and the host of State of Miami Studios, and learn about Miami 21 and the impact it has had in the development of our city and the issues that have come from it.

Follow Andres on Instagram: @stateofmiamistudios

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Jan 27, 202137:26

Miami is too damn expensive

Miami is a tourist destination but that Miami we see on instagram and the movies couldn’t be further from the reality of many of its residents. We talk to Karina Castrillo, writer and founder of Sincerely the Facts about the top 3 problems that plague Miami and keep it from being a paradise for those who call it home. We talk about the lack of affordable housing, the increasing trend of gentrification around the county and the need for public transit and we explore some possible solutions to each one of these issues.

Follow Karina on Instagram: @karinainthecity and @sincerelythefacts and reach out to Karina to get a copy of her zine, “10 Ways to Make Miami a Real Paradise”.

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Jan 13, 202140:15

Abandoned Lots in the Heart of Miami

In a county where over 60% of residents can't afford housing, it's mind-boggling to see abandoned vacant lots, and much worse when the City doesn't enforce its ordinances to maintain them clean and safe. Listen as we speak to urbanist, journalist and disability advocate Steve Wright about what's going on with these lots and how we could leverage these lands to tackle Miami's affordable housing crisis.

Follow Steve on Twitter: @stevewright64 and check out his blog: UrbanTravelAndAccessibility.blogspot.com

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Dec 16, 202046:35

Stuck in Miami Traffic: A talk with Transit Alliance

Before quarantine and the empty streets, most of Miami's commuters were stuck in traffic or frustrated by a broken down bus or metro! We're talking to Maria Cristina Chicuen from local non-profit Transit Alliance about their new campaign 100 Days of C.A.V.A., an outline of key moves the new Cava administration should take to get Miami moving and out of traffic.

Follow Transit Alliance on social media: Instagram/Twitter: @TransitMIA

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Dec 02, 202039:56

Staying Engaged with Leah Weston

Although what seems to be the most contentious election of our history, is almost over, we have to stay engaged with our community and keep our government and media accountable. Leah Weston from Civic Culture LLC gives us some practical tips on how we can stay engaged and informed on the issues that matter right here in Miami-Dade County.

You can support Leah Weston's newsletter through the link below: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/civicculture

Check out Leah's Twitter list of Miami journalist to follow: https://bit.ly/3n4JNZo

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Nov 11, 202039:39

The Miami Procrastinator Local Voter Guide 2020

We're less than a week away from the November elections and if you're one of the 255,485 people that have yet to return their ballots or haven't voted in person yet, then this voter guide is for you! I review key local elections for our county as well as the proposed Florida Constitution amendments and Miami-Dade county referendums. Below is the breakdown so you can skip over to the parts that interest you the most:

Amendments: 00:01:20
Referendum: 00:28:00
Congress District 26: 00:32:00
Congress District 27: 00:38:50
County Commissioner District 3: 00:45:20
County Commissioner District 5: 00:54:19
County Commissioner District 9: 00:58:50
County Mayor: 01:03:07

Remember you have until November 1st 7 pm to vote early where you can vote in person or drop off your mail in ballot (do not mail your ballot, its too late to be counted, drop it off at an early voting site or at the Department of Elections before November 3 at 7 pm).

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Oct 28, 202001:11:27

Miami's Worst Kept Secret: A Talk With Senator Pizzo

In 2014, Miami Dade County settled for $1.6 Billion against the lawsuit by the federal government because our failing sewage and septic system and agreed to fix it by 2025. Since then, little has been done, posing a threat to our environment as seen by the recent fish kill in Biscayne Bay, to our economy due to dangerous bacteria in our waterways for which many tourists flock to, and to our health since the waste is seeping into our sole source of drinking water, the Biscayne Aquifer. Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo, explains what's happening, and what solutions are available to get this fixed including what mayoral candidate best fits the job to get it done.

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E-mail: pizzo.jason@flsenate.gov

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Oct 21, 202046:27

How many bureaucrats does it take to plant some trees?

In a socialist society, bureaucracy is the law of the land and usually followed by the phrase "un tramitecito mas y plantamos el arbolito", "one more piece of paperwork and we'll plant the tree". In this episode, we dive into the threat of socialism and how it's creeping in into our local government in the City of Miami with our host's real life story on the process endured to replace a tree. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts!

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Oct 07, 202024:01

2 Sides of the Same Coin: Populism vs. Socialism

Here in Miami, we constantly hear about the tragedies that immigrants from socialist countries experienced. Those traumas have very much shaped our political environment and any encroaching of government in private lives is met with skepticism and labeled as socialism. But what about populism? What is it and does it pose a threat to our community and our nation? This is exactly the question we hope to answer in this episode!

Oct 05, 202012:36