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We Make Florida is an interactive political podcast that centers race and class, as a guide for every topic we cover.
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A Place For Us: A Memoir By Brandon Wolf

We Make FloridaJul 12, 2023

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A Place For Us: A Memoir By Brandon Wolf

A Place For Us: A Memoir By Brandon Wolf

On this episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with Brandon Wolf, an LGBTQ and gun safety activist, and now author of a memoir called A Place For Us where he tells the story of his amazing life story and how he's overcome adversity to become a leading voice for the LGBTQ community in Florida.

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Jul 12, 202351:58
Kevin Cho Tipton

Kevin Cho Tipton

On Today's episode Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with Kevin Cho Tipton about the future of the Florida Democratic Party, healthcare, how to recruit great candidates and how to mend the fences between marginalized communities.

Nov 24, 202258:32
Is Rebekah Jones The Florida Panhandle's Future?

Is Rebekah Jones The Florida Panhandle's Future?

In this episode of Screen Share B.J. chats with Rebekah Jones who is running for Congress to defeat Matt Gaetz. Rebekah recently won her Democratic primary and she talks about what her strategy is to bring common sense back to Congress.  

Sep 22, 202201:08:41
The Comments Came Through

The Comments Came Through

In today's episode B.J. was supposed to interview Franscine Mathis who is running for Florida State House of Representatives. She had technical difficulties in the middle of the episode and B.J. had to free style LIVE and he went to the comments to answer questions. Enjoy candid questions about politics.

Sep 22, 202237:50
Dr. Carolynn Zonia is Running For State Senate in Florida

Dr. Carolynn Zonia is Running For State Senate in Florida

We Make Florida Livestream Show Screen Share Season One Ep. 2 features Dr. B.J. Brunious with guest Dr. Carolynn Zonia, Democratic Candidate for State Senator in Florida Senate District 2.  

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Sep 22, 202242:22
Flip Florida Blue in 2022
Sep 13, 202201:23:28
Molly, we in danger girl.

Molly, we in danger girl.

On this episode of the We Make Florida Podcast your host, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with the Chair of the Democratic Executive Committee of Orange County, Wes Hodge. We talk about a tweet sent out by Wes that generated a lot of attention and engagement, transition to the nuances of Florida Democratic politics, and paving a path forward for Democratic victory in 2022.

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Jun 23, 202201:01:23
Is Roe v. Wade Done?
May 04, 202234:30
Justice KETANJI BROWN JACKSON

Justice KETANJI BROWN JACKSON

On today's episode, back by popular demand my cousin, Kellie Taylor-White and my aunt Sibal Holt. We gather to talk about the historic confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. We also talk about what it means to be the first woman, the first black woman, to enter professional spaces. We end on what it means to surround yourself with people who affirm your accomplishments.

Apr 12, 202234:08
The Oscar Slap Heard Around The World

The Oscar Slap Heard Around The World

Join Dr. BJ Brunious for a special episode of the We Make Florida Podcast where member of the Suarez Family chime in on the slap heard across America between Will Smith and Chris Rock. 

Mar 29, 202201:09:29
The Interview: U.S. Congressional Candidate Peggy Schiller

The Interview: U.S. Congressional Candidate Peggy Schiller

On today's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast Dr. B.J. Brunious sits down with Congressional Candidate for the United State House of Representatives Peggy Schiller. She is running against Republican Candidate Matt Gaetz who is under investigation for alleged child sex trafficking and sex with an underaged minor. 

You can reach Peggy Schiller on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Email Peggy at peggy@peggyforthepandandle.com


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Feb 03, 202235:19
The Interview: Franscine Mathis

The Interview: Franscine Mathis

On this week's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with Candidate for Florida House of Representatives Franscine Mathis. Mathis is a nurse, community organizer, and environmental advocate for the people of the Wedgewood and Rolling Hills community. She is running to unseat incumbent Michelle Salzman (R) for FL-House Disctric 1. 

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Jan 19, 202236:18
Natasha Sutherland From Florida Watch

Natasha Sutherland From Florida Watch

In this week's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious speaks with the Black Constituency Communications Director of
Florida Watch, Natasha Sutherland about persuasive messaging using the race-class narrative. Their conversation was nuanced but at the same time broad enough to acquire some quick take-home points for anyone interested in having conversations with voters about the issues they care about. Please visit links below for more information related to the topics discussed between B.J. and Natasha.

Race Class Narrative: https://ianhaneylopez.com/

Florida Watch: floridawatch.org

Progress Florida news clips: https://progressflorida.org/

Florida elected official accountability report cards: https://floridareportcard.com/

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Jan 16, 202201:18:30
Voting Rights

Voting Rights

In this episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, Dr. B.J. Brunious gives his take on voting rights legislation. He discusses his views on how we got to this point in American politic, where fair and equal access to the ballot is yet again at the mercy of a handful of the wealthy and the powerful. 

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Jan 13, 202221:60
The Interview: State Representative Michelle Salzman

The Interview: State Representative Michelle Salzman

On today's episode of the We Make Florida Podcast, B.J. Brunious talks with Florida State Representative Michelle Salzman. Rep. Salzman represents the 3rd reddest county in Florida and had a significant critique of a blog post about partisan comments she states were taking out of context in an In Weekly Interview. Here Rep. Salzman is heard unfiltered & unedited. 

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Jan 06, 202201:27:01
The Interview: State Rep. Anna V. Eskamani

The Interview: State Rep. Anna V. Eskamani

In today's episode of the We Make Florida podcast your host, Dr. B.J. Brunious, talks about the omicron variant of COVID-19 in the uptick of cases spreading across America and how to protect yourself by wearing a mask, washing your hands, and getting vaccinated. Then your humble host has a really fun chat with Florida State Representative Anna V. Eskamani. She represents Florida House District 47 and is running to represent the beautiful people of her district in 2022. In our conversation with Rep. Eskamani, she talks about how she uses her social media platform to inform the citizens of Florida about the bills before the Florida House and solve the problems of the people of her district. 

You can follow State Rep. Anna Eskamani on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, & Tiktok

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Dec 21, 202148:56
Infrastructure Week & Crusty Feet

Infrastructure Week & Crusty Feet

In this weeks episode of the We Make Florida podcast, B.J. Brunious tackles the complex issues of how America's infrastructure came to be throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln to Franklin D. Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower, Lyndon Johnson, and now Joe Biden, infrastructure is something that has been a dream of most American presidents but only a few in American history have been able to successfully take that dream to the finish line. Remember we all want the same things to have safe expanded highways and streets that don't have a sitting in traffic for an hour just to get to work. That is not too hard to ask. But there are corrupt self-ambitious politicians who are purposely introducing lies and distractions in order to divide us. Because they know that if we are united together, we can expose the motivations of politicians who are only here to serve themselves and not the American people. Matt Gaetz, Alex Andrade, Ron DeSantis are just a few of the corrupt QAnon conservatives who purposely caused division on social media in order to distract your crazy uncle from realizing that he is being screwed by the system not your high school principle.

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Nov 17, 202122:56
Candidate For Governor Frank Hughes Jr.

Candidate For Governor Frank Hughes Jr.

In this Episode of We Make Florida, BJ sits down with candidate for governor of Florida Frank Hughes, Jr. Mr. Hughes is a teacher from Tallahassee who is vying to represent the people of The Sunshine State in next year's governor's race. In this episode we takes Mr. Hughes' take on the climate crisis, public education, universal pre-K, healthcare, and his strategy to win the election in 2022. Hope you enjoy this interesting conversation. 


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Nov 13, 202133:50
Fixing The Student Loan Debt Crisis

Fixing The Student Loan Debt Crisis

On the inaugural episode of the We Make Florida Podcast B.J. Brunious talks about crippling student loan debt affecting Floridians and Americans across the nation.

With $1.8 TRILLION in total student loan debt, Americans under 40 are delaying getting married, starting families, buying homes, and replacing those life milestones with student loan repayment schedules. Your host talks about his $257,000 student loan burden and the burdens of other Americans saddled with crippling educational debt. 

Today corrupt politicians scapegoat immigrants, pit races against one another, and create class warfare as a tool to distract hard-working people of all races and zip codes while they rob us blind. We know the game and it's not going to work. We Make Florida the state where Americans want to retire. No matter what we look like or where we come from we all want to make a descent living, be able to afford our bills, and take our family on a vacation every summer. We can choose candidates that accomplish just that.

Let's Go! 

Nov 06, 202134:56
We Make Florida Trailer

We Make Florida Trailer

Florida....It is finally here. The Podcast you've been waiting for. Welcome to the We Make Florida© platform for politics, pop-culture, economics, healthcare, environment and everything else in between. Will Ron DeSantis win again? Who knows!!! 

We are launching a platform for progressive voices within the state of Florida. Florida is not a red state, it ain't even a purple state. The state is blue with the overwhelming majority supporting populous liberal principles and ideals. This is your platform. Let us know what you want to talk about. No topic is off limits. Wanna debate. Come on board. 

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Nov 01, 202101:46