PM Tampa Bay with Ryan Gorman

Final PM Tampa Bay Podcast: A Thank You Message From Ryan Gorman

Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:31:45 +0000

Ryan takes one final look back at PM Tampa Bay and thanks listeners for tuning in to the show.

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Year-in-Review Special: Top Political Storylines of 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:22:51 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Reporter Marc Caputo about the top storylines in politics in 2021, with a look ahead to what to watch for in 2022.

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Year-in-Review Special: Recapping the U.S. Economy in 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:21:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate, about the top economic news throughout 2021.

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Year-in-Review Special: Top Legal Stories of 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:20:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully about the legal stories that made national news throughout 2021.

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Year-in-Review Special: Top Supreme Court Decisions of 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:19:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, Staff Writer for The Dispatch & Host of the Advisory Opinions podcast, about the most significant SCOTUS decisions of 2021, along with a preview of the highest-profile cases coming in 2022.

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Year-in-Review Special: Top Sports Stories of 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:17:53 +0000

Ryan talks to Scott Davis, Senior Sports Reporter for Insider, about the biggest storylines in sports throughout 2021.

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Year-in-Review Special: Top Entertainment Stories of 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:16:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Jaclyn Roth, Executive Editor of Morning Honey, about the entertainment stories that made big headlines in 2021.

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Year-in-Review Special: The Rise of Cryptocurrency in 2021

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 18:15:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Roger Cheng, Executive Editor of CNET News, about the extraordinary rise of cryptocurrency throughout 2021.

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Top Story: Why Tampa Bay Leads the Nation in Inflation

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:30:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Michael Snipes, Economics Instructor at USF Sarasota-Manatee, about Tampa Bay's exceptionally high inflation rate.

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FL Politics Update: Voter Fraud, Performative Politics & Nikki Fried's Tough Week

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:29:39 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the biggest developments in Florida politics this week.

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Recapping This Week's Federal Reserve Meetings

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:24:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Greg McBride, Chief Financial Analyst for Bankrate, about the Federal Reserve's two-day meeting.

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Top Story: The Latest on the Rays Ballpark Issue

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:55:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Rays Reporter Marc Topkin about new developments in the Rays ballpark saga.

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FL Politics Update: Tampa Bay's Role in FL Politics, DeSanta & New Midterm Polling

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:55:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the biggest stories in Florida politics this week.

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Tunnel to Towers Foundation to Break Ground on Tampa Bay Area Housing Initiative

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:50:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Matt Mahoney, Tunnel to Towers Foundation Executive Vice President, about their event to break ground on the Let Us Do Good Village in Land O'Lakes.

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Concerns Over Russia Invading Ukraine & Holding China Accountable

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:41:30 +0000

Ryan talks to Jamil Jaffer, Foreign Policy Expert and Founder of the National Security Institute, about the developing situation along the Ukraine/Russia border and holding China accountable for numerous actions they've taken in recent years.

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Top Story: Recapping the Strange November Jobs Report

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:16:54 +0000

Ryan talks to Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick about the unusual November jobs report.

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FL Politics Update: Sports Betting, St. Pete Redevelopment & Redistricting

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:16:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about sports betting in Florida, the redevelopment of the Trop site in St. Pete, and the state legislature's redistricting efforts.

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Big December Agenda on Deck for Congress

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 23:15:29 +0000

Ryan talks to Dave Levinthal, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief for Business Insider, about Congress's December agenda.

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Giving Tuesday: Metropolitan Ministries

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:16:02 +0000

Ryan checks in with Metropolitan Ministries for Giving Tuesday.

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Giving Tuesday: United Way Suncoast

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:15:31 +0000

Ryan checks in with United Way Suncoast for Giving Tuesday.

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Giving Tuesday: Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:15:04 +0000

Ryan checks in with Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay for Giving Tuesday.

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Giving Tuesday: Meals on Wheels of Tampa

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:14:21 +0000

Ryan checks in with Meals on Wheels of Tampa for Giving Tuesday.

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Giving Tuesday: Make-A-Wish Southern Florida

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:13:53 +0000

Ryan checks in with Make-A-Wish Southern Florida for Giving Tuesday.

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Giving Tuesday: On Bikes

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:13:01 +0000

Ryan checks in with On Bikes for Giving Tuesday.

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Giving Tuesday: The Fisher House Foundation

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:12:33 +0000

Ryan checks in with the Fisher House Foundation for Giving Tuesday.

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Giving Tuesday: The Salvation Army

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 23:12:05 +0000

Ryan checks in with the Salvation Army USA for Giving Tuesday.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: An Interview With William Shatner

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:37:02 +0000

Ryan talks to legendary actor William Shatner about his life, legacy, and current projects.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: Great Gift Ideas With The Today Show's Jill Martin

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:36:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Jill Martin from The Today Show about top gift ideas for the holidays.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: The State of the U.S. Economy

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:35:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate, about the state of the U.S. economy and President Biden's decision to keep Jerome Powell as chairman of the Federal Reserve.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: The Story Behind Our Rising Gas Prices

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:34:05 +0000

Ryan talks to Ben Winck, an economy reporter for Business Insider, about why gas prices are so high right now.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: The Latest on the Supply Chain Disruptions

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:32:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Aine Cain, Senior Retail Reporter for Business Insider, about the continued disruptions to our supply chain.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: Previewing Congress's December Agenda

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:31:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, Senior Politics Reporter for Business Insider, about Congress's December agenda.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: Biden's Approval Rating Reaches New Low

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:30:30 +0000

Ryan talks to Political Pollster John Zogby about President Biden's low approval ratings and the issues Americans are most concerned with.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: Kyle Rittenhouse Acquitted on All Charges

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:28:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Alex Little, a criminal defense attorney and former Assistant U.S. Attorney, along with criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully, about the verdict in the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: Top Tech Gifts for Black Friday

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:27:07 +0000

Ryan talks to CNET Senior Writer Erin Carson about the top tech gifts for the holidays.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: Recapping A Big Year for Space Travel & Exploration

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:25:24 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill about the advancements in space travel and exploration we saw throughout 2021.

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Thanksgiving Week Special: What Winners in the Entertainment Industry Have in Common

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 22:23:53 +0000

Ryan talks to Ray Cole, author of Hanging With Winners: A Lifetime of Connections, Anecdotes & Lessons Learned.

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Top Story: Is the Biden Administration's Vaccine Mandate Constitutional?

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:22:43 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, staff writer for The Dispatch and host of the Advisory Opinions podcast, about the constitutionality of President Biden's vaccine mandate proposal.

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Top Story: Supply Chain Disruptions Continue as America Prepares for the Holidays

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:25:38 +0000

Ryan talks to Cliff Price, a supply chain expert, about the continuing supply chain disruptions impacting holiday purchases.

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The Impact of Understaffing on Retail Workers

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:22:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Aine Caine, Senior Retail Reporter for Business Insider, about the impact of understaffing in the retail sector.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:21:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do across the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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Interview With Fox & Friends Host Brian Kilmeade

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:20:46 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox & Friends Host Brian Kilmeade about his new book "The President & the Freedom Fighter: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass and Their Battle to Save America's Soul."

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What Republicans & Democrats Are Getting Wrong About Inflation

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:19:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Columnist Catherine Rampell about what the GOP and Democrats are getting wrong about inflation.

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Breaking Down the Ahmaud Arbery Trial

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:17:07 +0000

Ryan talks to Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully about the Ahmaud Arbery trial.

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A Curious History of the World's Worst Diseases

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 18:16:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Lydia Kang, a practicing internal medicine physician and author of "Patient Zero: A Curious History of the World's Worst Diseases."

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Top Story: The 2021 Special Session is Underway in Tallahassee

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:08:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the special session underway in Tallahassee and issues that could benefit the Florida GOP in 2022.

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Recapping the Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:06:32 +0000

Ryan talks to criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully about the Kyle Rittenhouse trial.

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Interview With "In Trump's Shadow" Author David Drucker

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:05:38 +0000

Ryan talks to David Drucker, Senior Correspondent for the Washington Examiner and author of "In Trump's Shadow: The Battle for 2024 and the Future of the GOP", about his book and his conversations with the former president about his future.

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How Tampa Bay Could Benefit From the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:02:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Henry Queen, a reporter for the Tampa Bay Business Journal, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed into law by President Biden and what it could mean for the Tampa Bay area.

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Previewing the Upcoming Holiday Travel Season

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:59:37 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff about the upcoming holiday travel season.

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What the October Retail Sales Report Tells Us About the U.S. Economy

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:58:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Ted Rossman, Senior Industry Analyst for Bankrate.com, about the October Retail Sales report and what it tells us about the state of the U.S. economy.

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Veterans Day Special: Preventing Veteran Suicide

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 03:17:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Matthew Miller, a US Air Force Veteran and National Director of Suicide Prevention at the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Heidi Aurthur, the Chief Campaign Development Officer at the Ad Council, about the “Don’t Wait, Reach Out” campaign, which aims to prevent veteran suicide.

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Top Story: Things Are Looking Better for 2022

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:57:27 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining why he thinks things are looking up for the country as we get closer to the new year.

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Recapping the October Jobs Report

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:55:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate, about the latest jobless claims numbers and the October jobs report.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:54:08 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do across the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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How the Fentanyl Crisis Originated in the U.S.

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:53:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Sam Quinones, former L.A. Times reporter and New York Times bestseller, about his new book The Least of Us: True Tales of America & Hope in the Time of Fentanyl and Meth.

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The Debate Over Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent Continues

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:48:26 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio Senior National Correspondent Michael Bower about the latest efforts in Congress to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.

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Flu Shot & COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A

Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:46:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. William Schaffner, Medical Director for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, about flu season and the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Top Story: The Silent Majority Keeps Sending a Simple Message

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 23:27:01 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some thoughts on the real silent majority in this country and what they want from their leaders.

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Top Story: Democrats Pay at the Polls for Misreading the Room

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:18:53 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on the 2021 election results.

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Recapping the St. Pete Election Results

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:17:30 +0000

Ryan talks to Janelle Irwin, Senior Editor for Florida Politics, about the St. Pete election results.

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Big Picture Takeaways From the 2021 Elections

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:16:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the 2021 election results and what they mean for Florida moving forward.

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Breaking Down the Issues That Dominated the 2021 Elections

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:16:03 +0000

Ryan talks to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about the significant issues that dominated the 2021 elections across the country.

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The Role Schools & Education Played in the 2021 Elections

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:14:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Business Insider Columnist Anthony Fisher about the role issues involving schools and education played in Tuesday's election results.

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Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Approved for Children 5-11

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:13:25 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Allison Messina, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, about the approval of a COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5-11.

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Interview With Comedian Alonzo Bodden

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:11:16 +0000

Ryan talks to Comedian Alonzo Bodden about Champa Bay, the pandemic, cancel culture, and lots more.

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Top Story: Florida's Surgeon General Under Fire for Interaction With State Senator

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:03:47 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a weekly update on all things Florida politics featuring Peter Schorsch, the publisher of Florida Politics.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:02:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do around Tampa Bay this Halloween weekend.

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The Latest on the Legislative Negotiations Between Congressional Democrats

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 23:01:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Dave Levinthal, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief for Business Insider, about the ongoing legislative negotiations between congressional Democrats and the White House.

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The In-Depth Story Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:59:24 +0000

Ryan talks to Brendan Borrell, author of The First Shots: The Epic Rivalries & Heroic Science Behind the Race to the Coronavirus Vaccine.

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China, Russia, Iran & Their Use of Irregular Warfare

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:57:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Seth Jones, Senior Vice President & Director of the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, about his new book on the use of irregular warfare by China, Russia, and Iran.

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Top Story: The Radicalization of America

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:47:15 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a report out of Montana that represents a much larger problem this country is facing.

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How Facebook's Emoji Reactions Led to an Increase in Anger & Misinformation

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 22:45:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Jeremy Merrill, data and technology reporter for the Washington Post, about how Facebook's addition of emoji reactions led to an increase in angry content and misinformation on the platform.

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Top Story: The Facebook Papers

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:03:46 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some thoughts on the Facebook Papers, new reporting based on internal Facebook documents that reveal more damaging information about the company and its top social platforms.

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Cancelling Dave Chappelle & Reaction to the Alec Baldwin Shooting Incident

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:59:10 +0000

Ryan talks about attempts at canceling Dave Chappelle and the accidental shooting involving Alec Baldwin on the set of a movie he's starring in.

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Top Story: Governor DeSantis Calls for a Special Session on Vaccine Mandates

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:25:06 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the decision by Governor DeSantis to call for a special legislative session on vaccine mandates.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:20:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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Breaking Down the Latest Economic Recovery Data

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:15:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate, about the state of the U.S. economy.

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Facebook Set to Change Name

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:10:06 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Senior National Correspondent Michael Bower about Facebook's decision to change its name.

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A Look at the January 6th House Committee Investigation

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:05:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Ryan Barber, Justice Correspondent for Business Insider, about the ongoing congressional investigation into the events of January 6th.

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Life on the Front Lines of the Pandemic

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Murtaza Akhter, Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine and an ER physician at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, about life on the frontline of the pandemic.

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Breaking News: FBI Confirms Remains Found are Those of Brian Laundrie

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 23:45:47 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Reporter Heather Leigh about the FBI confirming that the remains found yesterday are Brian Laundrie.

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Top Story: Parkland School Shooter Pleads Guilty on All Counts

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:52:10 +0000

Ryan talks to former state and federal prosecutor David Weinstein about the decision by the Parkland school shooter to plead guilty on all counts, even with the death penalty still on the table.

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Recapping the St. Pete Mayoral Debate

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:51:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Janelle Irwin, senior editor for Florida Politics, about the recent St. Pete mayoral debate and the state of the race as it enters the final two weeks before Election Day.

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Interview With Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:50:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox News Chief Political Anchor Bret Baier about his new book on Ulysses S. Grant and the comparisons between our politics then and what we're dealing with today.

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As Biden Pushes Big Government Initiatives, More Americans Want the Opposite

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:48:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Chief Correspondent Dan Balz about a new Gallup survey that found more Americans prefer smaller government. At the same time, President Biden continues to push for a massive expansion of government through his top legislative initiatives.

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How to Navigate the Supply Chain Disruptions This Holiday Season

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:46:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Aine Caine, senior retail reporter for Business Insider, about dealing with supply chain disruptions this upcoming holiday season.

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Interview With Ken Seeley, a Featured Expert on A&E's 'Intervention'

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 17:45:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Ken Seeley, an interventionist and featured expert on the Emmy award-winning A&E series Intervention, about the show, addiction, and the fentanyl crisis.

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Top Story: The Different Ways Social Media is Damaging America

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:05:40 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a breakdown of the many ways social media is harming American society.

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The Complicated Process of Enacting Oversight or Regulations on Facebook & Big Tech

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:04:18 +0000

Ryan talks to Brad Shear, a lawyer specializing in digital privacy, social media, and cyber security, about Congress's potential actions against Facebook and other Big Tech companies.

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A Radical Idea for Reigning in Facebook

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 02:00:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Media Columnist Margaret Sullivan about an interesting and unique proposal for reigning in Facebook and Big Tech.

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The Reliance of Small Businesses on Facebook & Instagram

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:59:24 +0000

Ryan talks to Aine Caine, senior retail reporter for Insider, about the impact of the recent Facebook and Instagram outage on small businesses.

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FL Politics Update: Social Media, Trump vs. DeSantis & Passing on Federal Money

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:55:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the impact of social media on Florida politics, former President Donald Trump's recent comments about Governor Ron DeSantis, and why the DeSantis administration is hesitant to take federal money allocated for the state.

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Tampa Bay Rays Postseason Preview

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:53:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Rays Reporter Marc Topkin about the team's 100-win regular season and their upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox.

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Why Energy Prices Are on the Rise

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 01:51:41 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio Senior National Correspondent Michael Bower about the rise of energy prices in the U.S. and worldwide.

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Top Story: The Scourge of Social Media

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:17:43 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on the Facebook whistleblower, what the internal documents she leaked reveal, and how social media impacts society.

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Recap of the Senate Hearing Featuring the Facebook Whistleblower

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 23:16:38 +0000

Ryan talks to William Antonelli, editor of Tech Reference for Insider, about the Senate hearing with Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Suicide Prevention & Addressing America's Skills Gap

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:00:15 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Shari Sinwelski, deputy director of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, for an in-depth discussion on suicide in the United States. Also joining the show is Onney Crawley, chief marketing officer at Goodwill Industries International, to talk about Goodwill's work to close America’s skills gap.

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Top Story: Democrats are Wrong to Think They Have a Mandate for Transformational Change

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:40:31 +0000

Ryan opens up the show with some thoughts on the infighting between moderates and progressives within the Democratic Party and why he thinks the progressive wing is getting it wrong.

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3 Things You Need to Know to Wrap Up Your Day

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 21:35:55 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through three of the biggest stories of the day.

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Top Story: Congress Averts a Government Shutdown While Other Negotiations Continue

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:40:46 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a breakdown of the continuing resolution to keep the government funded and the battles over the debt ceiling, infrastructure, and the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package.

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How Members of Congress Turn Donor Dollars Into Luxury Travel

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:38:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Noah Pransky, NBC LX political editor, about how members of Congress use loopholes to turn donor contributions into luxury travel and other expensive perks.

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Top Story: Gabby Petito Story Leads Local Families to Speak Out About Missing Loved Ones

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:17:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Stassy Olmos, an in-depth multimedia reporter for ABC Action News, about local families with missing loved ones and their experience compared to the attention the Gabby Petito case received.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:13:58 +0000

Ryan talks to Sharon Wynne, Tampa Bay Times entertainment and events reporter, about things to do around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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FL Politics Update: DeSantis/Biden Immigration Battle, School Safety & St. Pete Mayoral Race

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:13:13 +0000

Ryan talks to Janelle Irwin, senior editor for Florida Politics, about the battle between Governor DeSantis and President Biden over immigration, the issue of school safety across the state, and the latest developments in the St. Pete mayoral race.

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3 Things You Need to Know to Wrap Up Your Day

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:09:41 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through three of the biggest stories of the day.

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Rays Split-Season Plan for Montreal & Tampa Bay Draws Skepticism Inside MLB

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 01:09:06 +0000

Ryan talks to Evan Drellich, senior writer for The Athletic, about skepticism within Major League Baseball over the plan by the Rays to split seasons between Tampa Bay and Montreal.

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3 Things You Need to Know to Wrap Up Your Day

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 22:30:14 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through three of the biggest stories of the day.

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Legal Analysis of the Gabby Petito Case

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:56:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Eiglarsh, South Florida attorney and legal analyst, about the Gabby Petito case.

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FL Politics Update: Democratic Primary for Governor, DeSantis 2024 & Pandemic Policies

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:55:26 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the hottest stories in Florida politics this week.

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FBI Report Finds U.S. Violent Crime Rate Rose in 2020

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:52:50 +0000

Ryan talks to Devlin Barrett, national security reporter for the Washington Post, about new crime statistics released by the FBI that show an increase in violent crime last year.

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Tampa Bay Sports Update

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:51:38 +0000

Ryan talks to Mike Cairns, Spectrum Bay News 9 sports anchor and host of Spectrum Sports 360, about the Bucs, Rays, and Lightning.

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Trump-Backed Arizona Election Audit Comes Up Empty

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 00:50:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, senior politics reporter for Insider, about the Arizona election audit, the push for an audit in Texas, and the Eastman memo.

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Top Story: The Latest on the Situation at the Southern Border

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:16:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Alicia Caldwell, immigration reporter for the Wall Street Journal, about the latest developments involving Haitian migrants along the southern border.

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An Update on COVID-19 Hospitalizations Across Florida

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:15:38 +0000

Ryan talks to Justin Senior, CEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, about COVID-19 hospitalization numbers across the state.

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Negotiations Over Infrastructure, Spending & the Debt Ceiling Continue

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:14:45 +0000

Ryan talks to David Levinthal, deputy Washington bureau chief for Insider, about congressional negotiations over infrastructure, the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, and the debt ceiling.

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Recapping the Week's Top Economic News

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:12:46 +0000

Ryan recaps the week's top economic news with Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate.

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The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:10:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Toby Harnden, veteran foreign affairs correspondent and author of First Casualty: The Untold Story of the CIA Mission to Avenge 9/11.

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Repairing the Relationship Between Black Communities & Cops

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:09:50 +0000

Ryan talks to Rev. Markel Hutchins, organizer of National Faith & Blue Weekend, about repairing the relationship between Black communities and law enforcement.

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Top Story: Why the Gabby Petito Story Is Dominating the News

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:31:21 +0000

Ryan talks to former PM Tampa Bay Co-Host Morgan Lash about why the Gabby Petito story gets so much attention.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:30:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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Interview With Former South Florida Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:29:25 +0000

Ryan talks to former Congressman Carlos Curbelo about Cuba, Haitian migrants, Afghanistan, and today's toxic political culture.

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FL Politics Update: Vaccine Mandates, Immigration & Florida's New Surgeon General

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:28:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about potential pushback to all vaccines from Florida Republicans, how immigration could hurt Democrats in 2022, Florida's controversial new surgeon general, and new polling in the St. Pete mayoral race.

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Q&A on COVID-19, the Vaccines, Kids & Pregnant Women

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 01:25:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Diana Bianchi, director of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development, about COVID-19, the vaccines, kids, and pregnant women.

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Top Story: The Latest Developments in the Search for Gabby Petito

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:09:50 +0000

Ryan talks to Heather Leigh, ABC Action News reporter, about the latest developments in the search for Gabby Petito.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:08:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events happening across Tampa Bay this weekend.

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The Controversy Surrounding Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:08:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Meghann Myers, Pentagon bureau chief for the Military Times, about the controversy surrounding Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley.

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Leaked Internal Reports Paint Troubling Picture About Facebook

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:06:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Will Oremus, Washington Post technology reporter, about leaked internal reports that show Facebook knows more about how harmful its products can be than they're letting on.

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Jobless Claims Report Recap & Overall Economic Update

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 02:04:30 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate, about the new jobless claims report and an update on the overall state of the economy.

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Top Story: The Search for Gabby Petito

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:42:17 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA anchor Read Shephard discuss the mysterious disappearance of Gabby Petito, including the connection to Florida.

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Emotional Testimony Delivered During Senate Hearing on the Larry Nassar Investigation

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:41:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Liz Clarke, sports reporter for the Washington Post, about the Senate hearing on the FBI's investigation into convicted sexual abuser Larry Nassar.

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FL Politics Update: The End of FSA Exams, Vaccine Mandate Fines & FL-13

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:39:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Governor DeSantis' decision to end FSA exams, more COVID-related controversies, and former President Trump's endorsement of a candidate running for Congress in Florida's 13th District.

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COVID Update for Tampa Bay & the State of Florida

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:36:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Jason Salemi about COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and vaccination rates across the Tampa Bay area and Florida.

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AOC Wears a "Tax the Rich" Dress to the 2021 Met Gala

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:30:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox News Radio Host Guy Benson about AOC's "Tax the Rich" Met Gala dress.

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California Votes No on Recall of Governor Gavin Newsom

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 04:28:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, senior politics reporter for Insider, about the California recall election results.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: On-Air in NYC During the September 11th Attacks

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:22:57 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to syndicated Morning Show Host Elvis Duran about his experience on-air in New York City as the attacks on the World Trade Center unfolded 20 years ago.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: A Firsthand Account of the Attack on the Pentagon

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:19:46 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Victoria Clarke, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs under Donald Rumsfeld, about her experience during the September 11th attack on the Pentagon.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: The Story of Former Port Authority Officer Will Jimeno

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:18:22 +0000

Ryan Gorman introduces Shelli Sonstein, host of the 9/11 Stories podcast, who shares the incredible story of former Port Authority Officer Will Jimeno.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: Remembering the Heroes of Flight 93

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:11:38 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Donna Gibson, president of the Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial, about the heroes of United Airlines Flight 93 and the memorial in Shanksville, PA.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: Former FDNY Commissioner Thomas Von Essen

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:09:27 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Thomas Von Essen, Commissioner of the FDNY on 9/11, about his experience that day and over the course of the past 20 years.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: The Physical & Cognitive Issues Facing 9/11 First Responders

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:07:24 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Patrick Hruby, Washington Post Magazine reporter, about the physical and cognitive issues facing so many 9/11 first responders.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: Florida's 9/11 Terror Cell Connection

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:05:08 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Jay Weaver, federal courts reporter for the Miami Herald, about what we know and don't know about Florida's 9/11 terror cell.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: Is America Safer 20 Years After the September 11th Attacks?

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:03:52 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Mike Rogers, former Michigan Congressman and chairman of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, about whether or not America is safer twenty years after the September 11th attacks.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: Losing a Loved One & Searching for Answers

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:01:24 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Matt Bocchi, author of Sway, the first memoir written by the child of a 9/11 victim.

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9/11 20th Anniversary Special: "The Whisper"

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 23:00:02 +0000

Ryan Gorman talks to Noah Pransky, NBC LX political editor, about the moment White House Chief of Staff Andy Card broke the news of the 9/11 attacks to President George W. Bush.

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Top Story: A Florida Politics Update

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:47:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the upcoming 2022 race for governor, and recent court rulings against Governor DeSantis.

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Tampa Bay Bucs 2021 Season Preview

Thu, 09 Sep 2021 22:46:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Greg Auman, Bucs reporter for The Athletic, about the reigning Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Bucs and what to expect from the team during the upcoming 2021 NFL season.

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Labor Day Special: The History of Labor Day

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:36:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Kenneth C. Davis, Historian & Author of the Don’t Know Much About series of books, about the history of Labor Day.

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Labor Day Special: Economic Recovery Update & August Jobs Report Recap

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:35:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate, about the state of the economic recovery and the August jobs report.

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Labor Day Special: The Inside Story of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:34:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Yasmeen Abutaleb, National Health Policy Reporter for the Washington Post & Co-Author of the #1 NY Times bestseller Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration’s Response to the Pandemic That Changed History.

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Labor Day Special: The Secret History of Food

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:33:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Matt Siegel, author of The Secret History of Food: Strange but True Stories About the Origins of Everything We Eat.

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Labor Day Special: The 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:31:41 +0000

Ryan talks to Shelli Sonstein, New York iHeartRadio Morning Show Host & Host of the 9/11 Stories podcast and YouTube series, about the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

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Labor Day Special: USO & NFL Team Up for Service Member Care Packages

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:29:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Chris Fowler, Senior Director of Corporate Alliances for the USO, about how the USO & NFL have teamed up for the 2021 Kickoff Experience to build care packages for service members.

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Labor Day Special: Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Problems for Businesses & Consumers

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:27:35 +0000

Ryan talks to Aine Caine, Senior Retail Reporter for Insider, about how the pandemic continues to impact supply chains.

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Labor Day Special: How Companies are Adjusting to the Latest COVID Surge

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:25:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Joel Patterson, workplace expert & founder of The Vested Group, about how companies are adjusting to the latest COVID surge.

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Labor Day Special: Fall Entertainment Update

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 17:23:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Deb Bose, Associate Entertainment Editor for Insider, for a fall entertainment update.

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Top Story: A Deadly Day in Afghanistan

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:24:41 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing the deadly terrorist attacks in Afghanistan with Jamil Jaffer, founder and executive director of the National Security Institute.

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Assessing America's Failures in Recent Foreign Conflicts

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:23:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Jason Beardsley, National Executive Director of the Association of the U.S. Navy, National Security Expert & Former Green Beret Master Sergeant, about the reasons behind some of our failures in recent foreign conflicts, including Afghanistan.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:21:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events happening across the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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An Update on the U.S. Economic Recovery

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 23:19:27 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst at Bankrate, about the state of the U.S. economic recovery.

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Top Story: Why Afghanistan Matters

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:57:28 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some thoughts on why the situation in Afghanistan matters and why what comes next could be even more critical.

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FL Politics Update: St. Pete Primary Election Recap, Disney's Vaccine Stance & Gov. DeSantis

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:56:43 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the St. Pete primary election for mayor, the new Disney Cruise vaccine policy, and how Governor DeSantis is navigating this part of the pandemic.

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School Mask Mandate Battle Plays Out in Florida Court

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:54:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Evan Donovan, political anchor and reporter for News Channel 8, about the school mask mandate court battle here in Florida.

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America & Afghanistan Since 9/11

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:53:49 +0000

Ryan talks to David Loyn, BBC Foreign Correspondent & Author of THE LONG WAR: THE INSIDE STORY OF AMERICA & AFGHANISTAN SINCE 9/11, developments in Afghanistan over the past 20 years.

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Top Story: Afghanistan Descends Into a Disaster

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:41:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about the growing problems in Afghanistan as the Taliban make major advances throughout the country.

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Top Takeaways from the U.S. Census 2020 Data

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:35:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, senior politics reporter for Insider, about the top takeaways from the U.S. Census 2020 data.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:33:18 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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The 250-Year Journey to the COVID-19 Vaccines

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:48:58 +0000

Ryan talks to Shaun Reviv, host of the new podcast Long Shot: The 250-Year Journey to the COVID-19 Vaccine, about the history and process behind the creation of vaccines.

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Recapping the July Jobs Report, New Inflation Data & Weekly Jobless Claims

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 09:46:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Bankrate.com Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick about the recent July jobs report, new inflation data, and the latest weekly jobless claims report.

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Top Story: The Southern Border, Illegal Immigration & COVID-19

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 03:07:27 +0000

Ryan talks to Michelle Hackman, the Wall Street Journal's immigration policy and Department of Homeland Security reporter, about the situation along the southern border, including how the migrant surge impacts the pandemic here in the U.S.

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Natural Immunity vs. Immunity via COVID Vaccines

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 03:04:20 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Howard Forman, professor of Public Health & Health Policy at the Yale School of Medicine, and Erika Lynn-Green, a medical student at Harvard Medical School, about the difference between natural immunity and immunity via COVID-19 vaccines.

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Quick Takes on the News: Tropical Storm Fred, a Cold Case & COVID

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 02:53:07 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Anchor Read Shephard run through some of the biggest local stories of the day.

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Top Story: How Florida's Hospitals Are Handling the COVID Surge

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:00:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Justin Senior, CEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, about how hospitals across the state are dealing with the recent surge in patients due to COVID-19.

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FL Politics Update: COVID, DeSantis & the Democrats

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:57:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the current surge of COVID cases and hospitalizations across the state, along with how the governor has handled the crisis and how Democrats vying for his job are reacting to the developments.

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NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Announces His Resignation

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:56:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Jake Lahut, politics reporter for Insider, about the announcement from NY Governor Andrew Cuomo that he'll resign following an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.

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U.S. Senate Passes the $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 01:54:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios Congressional Reporter Alayna Treene about the reaction in Congress to the Cuomo news and the passage in the Senate of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure proposal.

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Top Story: Kids & COVID

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:28:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Allison Messina, Chief of the Division of Infectious Disease at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, about the impact of COVID-19 and the Delta variant on children.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:27:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do across the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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Jobless Claims Report Breakdown & July Jobs Report Preview

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 03:26:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Bankrate.com Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick about the latest jobless claims report, recent earnings reports, and what to expect from the upcoming July jobs data.

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Top Story: Q&A With the CDC on the Delta Variant & COVID-19 Vaccines

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:45:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. John Brooks, the chief medical officer for the CDC's COVID-19 Emergency Response, about the Delta variant and the COVID-19 vaccines.

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FL Politics Update: COVID, Record Hospitalizations & DeSantis

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:43:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the spread of COVID throughout the state and the governor's handling of the latest surge.

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Investigation Confirms Sexual Harassment Allegations Leveled Against Andrew Cuomo

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:42:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Jake Lahut, politics reporter for Insider, and David Weinstein, former state and federal prosecutor, about the findings from an independent investigation into sexual harassment allegations made against NY Governor Andrew Cuomo.

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Olympics Update: Gold vs. Overall Medal Count, Simone Biles & Rooting Against Team USA

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:40:13 +0000

Ryan talks to Meredith Cash, sports reporter for Insider, about the latest Olympics developments.

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Top Story: CDC Changes Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:58:43 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Bob Lahita, Professor at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine & Director at the Institute for Autoimmune & Rheumatic Diseases at St. Joseph Health, about the new CDC mask recommendations for vaccinated Americans.

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Olympics Update: Simone Biles Withdraws From Gymnastics Event

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:56:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Meredith Cash, sports reporter for Insider, about the shocking turn of events involving star U.S. Gymnast Simone Biles.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:55:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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America's Growing Conspiratorial Tendencies

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:54:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Mark Fenster, University of Florida Law Professor & Author of "Conspiracy Theories: Secrecy & Power in American Culture," about the growth and spread of conspiracy theories over the past few years.

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Top Story: Answers to Your Questions About the Delta Variant & COVID Vaccines

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:44:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Joseph Allen, Associate Professor & Director of the Healthy Buildings Program at Harvard University’s School of Public Health, about the pandemic, the Delta variant, the COVID vaccines, and other questions that many Americans have about the latest developments.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:36:41 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about what's happening around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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Biden Administration Addresses Communist Regime Crackdown on Cuban Protesters

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:35:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Andy Gomez, Assistant Provost, Dean of International Studies, and Senior Fellow in Cuban Studies at the University of Miami, about measures taken by the Biden administration against the recent Communist regime crackdown on Cuban protesters.

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Top Story: Red Tide Continues to Impact the Tampa Bay Area

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:52:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Marine Scientist & Author Dr. Ellen Prager about the latest Red Tide bloom and its impact on marine life across Tampa Bay.

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News Channel 8 Reporter Melissa Marino Live From Tokyo for an Olympic Games Preview

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:51:39 +0000

Ryan talks to News Channel 8 Reporter Melissa Marino, who's currently in Tokyo covering the upcoming Olympic Games.

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An Inside Look at St. Pete's Police Academy & Their Recent Recruits

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:50:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Pulitzer Prize-Winning Writer Lane DeGregory about her "Who Wants to Be a Cop" series, a six-month report following recruits at St. Petersburg College's Police Academy.

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Interview With iHeartRadio Morning Show Host Enrique Santos on Cuba

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 01:46:59 +0000

Ryan talks to iHeartRadio Morning Show Host Enrique Santos about his connections to Cuba, his activism during the recent protests on the island, and his open message to President Biden.

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Top Story: Setting the Record Straight About the Coronavirus Vaccines

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:43:54 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a response to recent comments made by Tucker Carlson about the COVID-19 vaccines.

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COVID-19, Vaccine Hesitancy & the Misinformation Conundrum

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:43:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Columnist Catherine Rampell about social media misinformation and its impact on American society.

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Recapping the Branson & Bezos Space Flights

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:42:03 +0000

Ryan recaps the recent trips into space by Sir Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos with Ron Garan, astronaut, author, and host of the Orbital Perspective podcast.

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The Events That Led to Freedom Demonstrations Across Cuba

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:40:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Brian Latell, Adjunct Professor and Senior Research Associate at the Jack Gordon Institute for Public Policy at Florida International University, about the events of the past two decades in Cuba that led to the current calls for freedom among the Cuban people.

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Top Story: The Return of COVID

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:30:13 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Glenn Morris, an infectious disease expert and director of the Emerging Pathogens Institute at the University of Florida, about the resurgence of COVID-19 and the Delta variant.

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USF President Resigns & St. Pete Mayoral Race Update

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:28:58 +0000

Ryan talks to Janelle Irwin, Senior Editor at Florida Politics, about the sudden resignation by USF's president and new developments in the St. Pete mayoral race.

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The Latest on the Fight for Freedom in Cuba

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 23:27:53 +0000

Ryan talks to former Congressman Carlos Curbelo and South Florida Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar about the protests in Cuba and what the U.S. should be doing to support the Cuban people.

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iHeartRadio Communities: COVID Outbreak Update & The New Normal for Office Work

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 00:35:03 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, Harvard Medical School Physician and Co-Director of the Harvard Medical School Clinical Clerkship in Community Engagement, to discuss the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, Author and Futurist Rishad Tobaccowala joins the show to discuss some of the challenges businesses face as they determine what their new normal might look like.

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Top Story: Why Florida Manatees Are Dying in Record Numbers

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:04:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Elizabeth Fleming, Senior Florida Representative for Defenders of Wildlife, about the record number of manatees dying across Florida during the first half of 2021.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:02:50 +0000

Ryan talks to Morgan Lash, who fills in for Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne, about the events happening across Tampa Bay this weeekend.

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Senate Democrats Propose $3.5 Trillion Budget Reconciliation Package

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:01:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Economic Policy Reporter for Insider, about the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation package put together by Senate Democrats.

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Assessing Military Options for Afghanistan, Cuba & Haiti

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 00:00:18 +0000

Ryan talks to CBS News Radio Military Analyst Jeff McCausland about the deteriorating situations in Afghanistan, Cuba, and Haiti.

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Top Story: Unrest Around the World

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:21:53 +0000

Ryan talks to CBS News Radio Foreign Affairs Analyst Pam Falk about unrest in Haiti, Afghanistan, and Cuba.

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FL Politics Update: Cuba, COVID & Crazy Money Supporting Sports Betting

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:19:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the politics of the Cuba protests, Florida's mediocre vaccination rate, and the massive amounts of money flowing into the state in support of legalizing sports betting.

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World-Renowned Structural Engineer Investigates the Cause of the Surfside Condo Collapse

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:16:39 +0000

Ryan talks to Allyn Kilsheimer, the world-renowned structural engineer investigating the cause of the Surfside condo collapse, about his work assessing the triggers that lead to structural failures.

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Emmy Nominations & "Free Britney" Update

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:12:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Jackie Roth, executive editor of Morning Honey and deputy editor of OK! Magazine, about the 2021 Emmy nominations and the latest on the Britney Spears conservatorship controversy.

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Top Story: The Tampa Bay Lightning Win Back-to-Back Stanley Cup Titles

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:37:15 +0000

Ryan opens the show talking about the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Championship with Bay News 9 Sports Anchor Mike Cairns.

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Where the 2021 Tampa Bay Lightning Rank in NHL History

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:36:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL Writer for ESPN, about claims the Lightning are salary cap cheaters and their place in NHL history.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:34:50 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about weekend events happening across the Tampa Bay area, including the Lightning Stanley Cup Championship Boat Parade taking place Monday.

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Surfside Condo Collapse Missions Transitions From Rescue to Recovery Operation

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:33:46 +0000

Ryan talks to CBS News Radio National Correspondent Peter King about the latest developments out of Surfside.

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Another Russia-linked Ransomware Attack Targets U.S. Companies

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 01:32:55 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio Senior National Correspondent Michael Bower about the latest ransomware attack to target U.S. companies.

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Top Story: Elsa & Surfside Updates With Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 04:34:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida's Chief Financial Officer and State Fire Marshal Jimmy Patronis about the aftermath of Hurricane Elsa and the latest on the Surfside condo collapse.

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July 4th Special: Interview With Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:27:00 +0000

Ryan talks to Celebrity Chef Andrew Gruel about summer cooking and simple ways to enhance the taste and quality of your meals.

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July 4th Special: Summer Grilling & BBQ Tips

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:26:00 +0000

Ryan talks to Insider Food Reporter Rachel Askinasi about her conversations with a pitmaster and expert bartender on summer grilling, bbq, and drink tips.

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July 4th Special: Why Grilling is Bad

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:24:16 +0000

Ryan talks to Insider Columnist Josh Barro about his recent piece arguing that grilling is bad and disgusting.

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July 4th Special: Author Mary Dixie Carter on Her Must-Read Summer Book

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:21:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Mary Dixie Carter, author of "The Photographer," about growing up in an acting household, her writing process, and her must-read summer book.

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July 4th Special: Travel Tips With Author & Travel Expert Pavia Rosati

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:13:46 +0000

Ryan talks to Pavia Rosati, Co-Author of "Travel North America: And Avoid Being A Tourist," & Founder of the travel site Fathom, about some summer travel tips.

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iHeartRadio Communities: The Ad Council's Tuskegee Legacy Stories & Disaster Preparedness

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 16:00:25 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Omar Neal, former Mayor of Tuskegee and nephew of Freddie Lee Tyson, a participant in the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, and Michelle Hillman, Chief Campaign Development Officer for the Ad Council. They discuss the Ad Council’s new Tuskegee Legacy Stories campaign. Also, the former director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, Jared Moskowitz, joins the show to discuss crisis preparedness and how the different levers of government work when disaster strikes.

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Top Story: Elsa's "Cone of Uncertainty" Reaches Tampa Bay

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:52:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Mike from "Mike's Weather Page" about Elsa and how his page became such a go-to resource during hurricane season.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:50:50 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about all the July 4th events taking place across Tampa Bay.

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Stanley Cup Final Game 3 Preview

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:48:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Greg Linnelli, Game Day Host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, about the first two games of the Stanley Cup Final and what to expect for Game 3.

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Charges Filed in NY Against Trump Organization & CFO Allen Weisselberg

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:46:58 +0000

Ryan talks to national security lawyer Brad Moss about the charges filed against the Trump Organization and a top Trump executive, CFO Allen Weisselberg.

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Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voting Restrictions

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:45:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, Senior Politics Reporter for Insider, about a consequential Supreme Court decision involving voting restrictions in Arizona.

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Top Story: Bill Cosby Released From Prison

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:43:38 +0000

Ryan talks to criminal defense attorney and legal commentator Deborah Blum about the sudden release of Bill Cosby from prison following a Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision.

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Surfside Condo Collapse Special: An Update With State Senator Jason Pizzo

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:28:12 +0000

Ryan talks to State Senator Jason Pizzo about the latest developments in Surfside following the collapse of a condo building there.

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Surfside Condo Collapse Special: The Politics of Tragic Events

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:26:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the politics of the Surfside condo collapse, including how state and local leaders are handling the tragedy.

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Surfside Condo Collapse Special: Inside the Search & Rescue Mission

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:24:44 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Military Reporter Dan Lamothe about search and rescue missions, like the one currently taking place in Surfside.

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Surfside Condo Collapse Special: Potential Lawsuits

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 16:23:31 +0000

Ryan talks to former state and federal prosecutor David Weinstein about potential lawsuits that could get filed as a result of the Surfside condo collapse.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Pride Month & American Red Cross Blood Donation Shortage

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:24:45 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Rachel Levine, the 17th ASSISTANT Secretary for Health for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss the latest developments involving the spread of COVID-19 and vaccinations, along with the importance of Pride month for the LGBTQ+ community. Also, Ryan speaks to Dr. Pampee Young, the Chief Medical Officer of Biomedical Services for the American Red Cross, about the blood donation shortage they’re facing across the country.

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Top Story: Governor DeSantis Signs Law Targeting Campus Viewpoint Diversity

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:20:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Clay Culver, Professor of Law & Director of the First Amendment Project at the University of Florida, about a bill signed by Governor DeSantis targeting viewpoint diversity on the campuses of Florida colleges and universities.

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What Would Happen if the Hurricane of 1921 Hit Tampa Today?

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:18:05 +0000

Ryan talks to Spectrum Bay News 9 Meteorologist Nick Merianos about what would happen if the major hurricane of 1921 hit the Tampa Bay area today.

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Democratic Senator Under Fire for Belonging to All-White Beach Club

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:14:08 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox News Radio Host Guy Benson about Senator Sheldon Whitehouse belonging to an all-white beach club.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 15:12:27 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about what's happening across the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including the final weekend for St. Pete Pride.

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Top Story: The Messy Process of Making Progress

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:54:20 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing former Tampa Bay Buccaneer Carl Nassib, the recent fatal accident at a South Florida Pride event, and transgender sports bills.

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Federal Voting Reform Legislation Gets Filibustered in Senate

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:43:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, Senior Politics Reporter for Insider, about Senate Republicans using the filibuster to block the For the People Act and what federal election reform legislation could come next.

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Top Story: The PM Tampa Bay Connection to the Ronnie Oneal Murder Trial

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:11:51 +0000

Ryan talks to PM Tampa Bay Producer James Burlander about his key role in the Ronnie Oneal murder trial.

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FL Politics Update: Trump vs. DeSantis, Anna Paulina Luna & St. Pete Mayoral Race

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:09:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the debate over whether DeSantis or Trump is the GOP leader, new developments in the Anna Paulina Luna death threat story, and where things stand in the St. Pete mayoral race.

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Pilot Shortage Leads to Air Travel Disruption

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:06:44 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff about the pilot shortage that led to the cancellation of hundreds of American Airlines flights.

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Biden Administration Prepares New Sanctions Against Russia

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 03:04:51 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio Senior National Correspondent Michael Bower about the Biden administration preparing new sanctions against Russia over the treatment of opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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iHeartRadio Communities: COVID Vaccine Update & The Wounded Warrior Project

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:40:52 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA, to discuss the latest on the COVID-19 vaccines. Also, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Mike Linnington, CEO of the Wounded Warrior Project, joined the show to discuss PTSD Awareness Month.

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Top Story: Lessons Learned as America Returns To Normal

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:44:24 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some thoughts on America's return to pre-pandemic life and some key takeaways from how we've handled the pandemic and vaccinations.

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Assessing the Biggest Mistakes Made During the Pandemic

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:42:16 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Marty Makary, Professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & School of Public Health and Author of The Price We Pay: What Broke American Healthcare & How to Fix It, about mistakes made during the pandemic and our broken healthcare system.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:40:50 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about weekend events taking place across the Tampa Bay area for Father's Day weekend.

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Recapping the Summit Between President Biden & Vladimir Putin

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 00:39:29 +0000

Ryan talks to CBS News Radio Foreign Affairs Analyst Pam Falk about the summit between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Top Story: Making Customer Service Great Again

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:40:05 +0000

Ryan opens the show describing a surprising customer service experience he had and wonders what life what be like if that became a normal occurrence again.

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Local Congressional Candidate Accuses Opponents of Trying To Kill Her

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:33:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Tampa Bay Reporter Kelly Hayes about accusations made by Anna Paulina Luna that her political opponents are trying to have her killed.

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Top Story: America Under Attack

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:08:05 +0000

Ryan talks to Professor Fred Cate, Vice President for Research & Distinguished Professor of Law at Indiana University and Senior Fellow at the Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research, about the uptick in cyber threats to the U.S.

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FL Politics Update: Campaign Strategy, DeSantis Achievements & CD-13

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:06:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about campaign strategies, some big wins for Governor DeSantis, and the latest on the race to replace Congressman Charlie Crist.

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The Controversy Over the Trump Justice Department Investigations Into Leaks

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:05:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Ryan Barber, Justice Correspondent for Insider, about the controversy involving the Trump Department of Justice investigations into leaks.

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Update on Biden's Trip Abroad & Space Flight With Bezos Goes for $28 Million

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 00:02:01 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio Reporters Michael Bower and Rory O'Neill about President Biden's trip abroad and the Blue Origin space flight auction.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Feeding America & The Grammy Museum

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 04:00:18 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Zuani Villarreal, Director of Communications for Feeding America, and Bob Santelli, Founding Executive of the Grammy Museum and curator of the new MTV Turns 40 exhibit.

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Top Story: Florida Bans the Teaching of Critical Race Theory

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:39:43 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Reporter Forrest Saunders about the decision by the state board of education to ban the teaching of critical race theory in state schools.

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Balancing the Good, Bad & Ugly of American History

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:38:41 +0000

Ryan reacts to the ban on critical race theory in Florida with his thoughts on how American history should be viewed and taught.

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Bachelor Host Fired Over Racial Insensitivity & Ellie Kemper's Apology

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:37:19 +0000

Ryan talks to former PM Tampa Bay Co-Host Morgan Lash about Chris Harrison's firing from The Bachelor and an attempt to cancel actress Ellie Kemper.

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Unemployment Fraud & A Trip With Jeff Bezos Into Space

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 23:35:37 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio National Correspondents Michael Bower and Rory O'Neill about hundreds of billions of dollars in unemployment fraud and an auction to take a trip into space with Jeff Bezos.

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Top Story: Biden's Big Moment Abroad

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 03:10:55 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining what President Biden needs to do on his first trip abroad, especially as it relates to China.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 03:06:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about what to do around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including a home series for the Rays, Travis Tritt, and lots more.

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Tampa Bay Lighting Stanley Cup Semifinals Preview

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 02:55:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Game Day Host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network & Host of Lightning Power Play Live Greg Linnelli about the semifinals matchup between the Lightning and the New York Islanders.

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Biden's Trip Abroad & Russia's International Space Station Threat

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 02:35:52 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio National Correspondents Michael Bower and Rory O'Neill about President Biden's first trip abroad and Russia's threat about the International Space Station.

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Top Story: Why an Infrastructure Deal Is so Important

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:10:14 +0000

Ryan explains why a bipartisan infrastructure deal is important for this country beyond just upgrading roads and bridges.

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FL Politics Update: Val Demings, Rebekah Jones & Pam Bondi

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 04:06:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the campaign launch for Congresswoman Val Demings' bid to unseat Senator Marco Rubio, new craziness involving Rebekah Jones, and Pam Bondi's idiotic comment.

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Fox News Radio Host Guy Benson on Joe Manchin, Democrats & the Media

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:56:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox News Radio Host Guy Benson about the drama between Senator Joe Manchin and some Democrats, plus how the media is covering it all.

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Florida Budget Allocates Funding for Unemployment System Overhaul

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:53:26 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Investigative Reporter Kylie McGivern about money allocated in the Florida budget for an unemployment system overhaul and how some anti-fraud measures are impacting those legitimately seeking benefits.

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Businesses Face Tough Decisions About Employee Vaccination Requirements

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:50:28 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC News Radio Senior National Correspondent Michael Bower about businesses requiring COVID vaccinations for their employees and where things stand with President Biden's July 4th vaccine goal.

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iHeartRadio Communities: WHO Foundation & Tips for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 22:21:15 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Anil Soni, the Chief Executive Officer of the World Health Organization Foundation, to discuss their Go Give One campaign. Also, Spencer Coursen, an expert in threat management, joins the show to talk about his book The Safety Trap: A Security Expert's Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World.

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Top Story: Economic Recovery Continues Despite Inflation Concerns

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:25:43 +0000

Ryan talks to Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick about the economic recovery and the upcoming May jobs report.

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Travel & Hospitality Sectors Get Big Economic Boost From Memorial Day Weekend

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:24:33 +0000

Ryan talks to CBS News Travel Editor Peter Greenberg about how the travel, leisure, and hospitality sectors made out following a busy Memorial Day weekend.

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New Ransomware Attack Hits Major Meat Processing Company

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:22:31 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA National Correspondent Michael Bower and consumer news expert Bob Sullivan about a new ransomware attack that hit a massive meat processing company.

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Federal Prosecutors Looking Into Whether Matt Gaetz Obstructed Justice

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 22:21:29 +0000

Ryan talks to POLITICO Reporter Marc Caputo about federal prosecutors investigating potential obstruction of justice on the part of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.

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Top Story: Florida Politics Update

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:11:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Nikki Fried's entrance into the 2022 race for governor and items Governor DeSantis vetoed from this year's budget.

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Air Travel & Violent Indcidents on Flights Both on the Rise

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:10:53 +0000

Ryan talks to iHeartRadio Aviation Expert Jay Ratliff about the recent increase in air travel and violent incidents on flights.

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Thousands of Dr. Fauci's Emails Get Made Public by FOIA Request

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 00:09:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Yasmeen Abutaleb, National Health Policy Reporter for the Washington Post & Co-Author of Nightmare Scenario: Inside the Trump Administration’s Response to the Pandemic That Changed History, about the release of Dr. Fauci's emails.

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Drama in Texas Over Election Reform Push By State GOP

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 23:31:25 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, senior politics reporter for Insider, about the controversy surrounding an election reform bill in Texas and the potential political implications of these laws nationwide.

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Top Story: Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Enters 2022 Race for Governor

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:59:41 +0000

Ryan talks to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried's entrance into the 2022 race for governor.

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Director of the National Hurricane Center on the Start of Hurricane Season

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:58:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Ken Graham, Director of the National Hurricane Center, about the official start of the 2021 hurricane season and what to expect this year.

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Memorial Day Special: Michael Reagan on What Memorial Day Meant to President Reagan

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:30:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Michael Reagan, son of former President Ronald Reagan and founder of the Reagan Legacy Foundation, about Memorial Day and the foundation's Walkway to Victory project.

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Memorial Day Special: MTV Turns 40

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:29:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Bob Santelli, founding executive of the Grammy Museum and curator of the MTV 40th Anniversary exhibit, about the origins of MTV and what the network has meant to pop culture.

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Memorial Day Special: Summer Travel Expectations & Tips

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:28:07 +0000

Ryan talks to Melanie Lieberman, senior travel editor at The Points Guy, about summer travel expectations and tips to navigate what's likely going to be a busy few months.

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Memorial Day Special: The U.S. Economy, Inflation & Record Markets

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:26:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Jared Dillian, financial analyst, editor of The Daily Dirtnap, and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, about the state of the U.S. economy nearly halfway through 2021.

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Memorial Day Special: A Headhunter's Strategies to Get Hired Now

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:24:54 +0000

Ryan talks to Rob Barnett, author of Next Job, Best Job: A Headhunter's 11 Strategies to Get Hired Now.

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Memorial Day Special: What You Need to Know About Cryptocurrency

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:23:54 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Moss, an investor, marketer, and strategist, about the basics of cryptocurrency.

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iHeartRadio Communities Memorial Day Special: TAPS & USAA Poppy Wall of Honor

Sat, 29 May 2021 00:30:16 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide Memorial Day special featuring Dr. Chanel Dooley, the Director of Impact Assessment for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). TAPS provides comfort, care, and resources to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Also, USAA Vice President Eric Engquist joined the show. Eric has served in the Army as an Infantry Officer and is involved with the USAA Poppy Wall of Honor. In 2018 and 2019, 645,000 poppies have graced the National Mall in D.C. to honor those who have served and sacrificed since WWI.

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Top Story: Understanding the Mind of the San Jose Mass Shooter

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:56:00 +0000

Ryan talks to Katherine Schweit, a former FBI special agent in charge of the bureau's active shooter program and author of Stop the Killing: How to End the Mass Shooting Crisis, about the San Jose mass shooting.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:53:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about all the events happening across the Tampa Bay area for Memorial Day Weekend.

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Politics Update: DeSantis, Trump & George P. Bush

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:53:07 +0000

Ryan talks to POLITICO's Marc Caputo about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former President Donald Trump, and the loyalties of George P. Bush.

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Inside the Democrats' Campaigns to Defeat Trump

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:51:47 +0000

Ryan talks to author Edward-Isaac Dovere about his new book on how Democrats set out to defeat Trump in the 2020 election.

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CEO Spotlight: GTE Financial CEO Brian Best

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:50:04 +0000

For our CEO Spotlight, Ryan talks to GTE Financial CEO Brian Best about his career, the financial services sector, and how the pandemic impacted operations over the past year.

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Top Story: The Origins of COVID-19

Thu, 27 May 2021 01:37:43 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Columnist and Author Josh Rogin about the origins of COVID-19 and the lab-leak theory.

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Holding China Accountable For Pandemic Lies & Deception

Thu, 27 May 2021 01:36:11 +0000

Ryan talks to author Gordon Chang about holding China accountable for their lies and deception throughout the pandemic.

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Cindy McCain on Life With John McCain & Political Incivility

Thu, 27 May 2021 01:33:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Cindy McCain about her new book Stronger: Courage, Hope & Humor in My Life With John McCain.

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Fox News Radio Host Guy Benson on Continued Pandemic Precautions

Thu, 27 May 2021 01:29:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox News Radio Host Guy Benson about pandemic precautions that continue to be followed despite contradictory science.

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Top Story: Florida Politics Update

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:59:18 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the gaming pact, lawsuits filed against so many top legislative priorities, and clarity in the big upcoming statewide midterm races.

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Florida's New Big Tech Law Could Face Numerous Legal Challenges

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:49:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Clay Calvert, Professor and Director of the First Amendment Project in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida, about legal questions surrounding Florida's new law targeting Big Tech.

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Tampa Bay Rays Minority Owners Sue Stuart Sternberg

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:47:41 +0000

Ryan talks to Josh Solomon, St. Pete City Hall reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, about his story on a lawsuit filed against Tampa Bay Rays principal owner Stuart Sternberg by a group of minority owners.

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How Politicians Evolve and Abandon Principles & Values

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:45:00 +0000

Ryan talks to Declan Garvey, associate editor at The Dispatch, about the evolution of Rep. Elise Stefanik and why politicians seem to sell out for power.

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Top Story: The Florida Legislature Approves a Historic Gambling Expansion

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:05:04 +0000

Ryan talks to Jim Rosica, news director for Florida's USA Today network, about the gaming deal reached by the Florida Legislature with the Seminole Tribe.

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2021 Hurricane Season Preview With Bay News 9 Meterologist Mike Clay

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:02:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Spectrum Bay News 9 Chief Meteorologist Mike Clay about the 2021 hurricane season and general hurricane preparedness tips.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:01:46 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events happening across the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including the final weekend for the Bay Area Renaissance Festival and Tampa's Pride Parade.

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NBA Superstar Kevin Love on Mental Health Awareness

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:00:11 +0000

Ryan talks to NBA superstar Kevin Love about his battles with depression and anxiety and his work in recent years on mental health awareness.

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Top Story: The Supreme Court Takes on Abortion

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:08:39 +0000

Ryan talks to Mary Ziegler, legal historian, professor at Florida State University College of Law, and author of three books on the history of American abortion law and politics, about the Supreme Court's decision to take up a major abortion case.

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How the Abortion Issue Could Impact the 2022 Midterms

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:07:01 +0000

Ryan explains how a Supreme Court decision on abortion next year could be a game-changer for the 2022 midterms.

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Update on Florida Businesses With the Florida Chamber of Commerce CEO

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:05:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mark Wilson about how businesses across the state are doing in this latest phase of the pandemic, as more and more Floridians are resuming a normal life.

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Top Story: The Legislative Special Session on Gaming Begins

Mon, 17 May 2021 23:47:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the legislative special session on a gaming pact and Marco Rubio's leadership on UFOs.

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Former U.S. Senator George LeMieux on the Gaming Pact & Middle East Violence

Mon, 17 May 2021 23:45:50 +0000

Ryan talks to former U.S. Senator George LeMieux about the special session on gaming and the violence in the Middle East.

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Military Analyst Jeff McCausland on the Conflict Between Israel & Hamas

Mon, 17 May 2021 23:44:57 +0000

Ryan talks to CBS News Radio Military Analyst Jeff McCausland about Israel's Iron Dome system, the rockets being fired by Hamas, and the dangers of a ground incursion into Gaza.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Ending the HIV Epidemic & Military Appreciation Month

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:00:21 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Harold Phillips, Senior HIV Advisor & COO of the Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. initiative in the HHS Office of Infectious Disease & HIV/AIDS Policy. Also, Military Times Reporter Karen Jowers joins the show to discuss Military Appreciation Month.

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Top Story: The Latest Science on the COVID-19 Vaccines

Sun, 16 May 2021 22:06:49 +0000

Ryan talks to FIU Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Aileen Marty about the CDC's decision to update their guidance for vaccinated Americans and the latest science on the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Preview

Sun, 16 May 2021 22:05:26 +0000

Ryan previews the first round of the NHL Playoffs for the Tampa Bay Lightning with Game Day Host for the Lightning Radio Network Greg Linnelli.

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Governor DeSantis Set to Pardon Pandemic Offenders

Sun, 16 May 2021 22:04:34 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Analyst Felix Vega about the decision by Governor DeSantis to pardon those charged with pandemic-related offenses.

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Analyzing Recent Data on the Economic Recovery

Sun, 16 May 2021 22:03:20 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, senior economic analyst for Bankrate.com, about the state of the U.S. economy.

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Military Appreciation Month: Master Sergeant Genisha Cristopher

Sun, 16 May 2021 22:00:43 +0000

Ryan continues to honor Military Appreciation Month by interviewing Master Sergeant Genisha Christopher, head of Air Force Reserve Affairs at U.S. Southern Command.

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Week in Politics Recap With Chuck Todd

Sun, 16 May 2021 21:58:49 +0000

Ryan recaps the week in politics with Meet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd.

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Associate of Matt Gaetz Makes Deal With Federal Prosecutors

Sun, 16 May 2021 21:57:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Camila DeChalus, senior reporter for Insider covering the Justice Department, about an associate of Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz striking a deal with federal prosecutors.

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Top Story: Unemployment, Demand for Workers & Inflation

Thu, 13 May 2021 23:11:58 +0000

Ryan opens the show talking about the state of the U.S. economy with Business Insider Columnist Josh Barro.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 13 May 2021 23:11:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events taking place this weekend across the Tampa Bay area, including a performance by the Beach Boys and a return to the stage for top comedians.

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Panic Buying Leads to Gas Shortages Across Florida

Thu, 13 May 2021 23:09:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Patrick De Hann, senior petroleum analyst with Gas Buddy, about gas shortages across Florida as drivers make panic purchases and Consumer News Expert Bob Sullivan about America's vulnerability to cyberattacks.

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Liz Cheney's Political Influence Within the GOP

Thu, 13 May 2021 23:05:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Politico Reporter Marc Caputo about Liz Cheney's ability to influence Republican politics moving forward.

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Top Story: The Inside Scoop on Liz Cheney's Removal From House GOP Leadership

Thu, 13 May 2021 01:35:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios Congressional Reporter Alayna Treene about the House GOP vote to remove Liz Cheney as conference chair and what comes next for Cheney.

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Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Cause Economic Recovery Complications

Thu, 13 May 2021 01:32:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Opinion Columnist Megan McArdle about how federal unemployment benefits are harming the economic recovery.

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More Desperate Attempts to Prove Widespread 2020 Election Fraud

Thu, 13 May 2021 01:30:04 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, senior politics reporter for Insider, about new ridiculous attempts to prove widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.

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Violence Between Israel & Hamas Continues to Escalate

Thu, 13 May 2021 01:28:20 +0000

Ryan talks to Dan Raviv, longtime CBS Correspondent in the Middle East, about the latest conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Top Story: Florida Politics Update

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:08:27 +0000

Ryan opens the show with Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch. They discuss former President Donald Trump's surprise endorsement of Senate President Wilton Simpson for agriculture commissioner, DeSantis vs. Trump, and Nikki Fried's political vulnerabilities.

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House GOP Set to Remove Liz Cheney From Leadership Position

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:08:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent David Drucker about the impending House GOP vote to remove Liz Cheney from her leadership position within the caucus.

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Ransomware Attack Hits Major U.S. Pipeline

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:08:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Professor Fred Cate, Director of the Center for Applied Cyber Security Research at Indiana University Law School, about the cyber attack on the Colonial Pipeline.

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New Data Offers Insight Into 2020 Election

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:08:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, staff writer for The Dispatch and ABC News contributor, about new data on the 2020 election and the issues that drove voters.

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How to Show Your Support During Military Appreciation Month

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:07:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Military Times Reporter Karen Jowers about Military Appreciation Month and different ways to support members of the military and their families.

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Top Story: Republicans Draw Their Red Line

Mon, 10 May 2021 22:47:15 +0000

Ryan opens the show by discussing the two major political parties, including the battle within the GOP over Liz Cheney.

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iHeartRadio Communities: National Women's Health Week & Confronting Columbine

Mon, 10 May 2021 04:00:21 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Dorothy Fink, Assistant Secretary for Women’s Health & Director of the Office on Women’s Health at the Department of Health and Human Services, for National Women’s Health Week. Amy Over, host of the Confronting Columbine podcast and Director of Fundraising and Project Journey Coordinator for The Rebels Project, also joins the show to discuss her experience as a Columbine school shooting survivor.

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Top Story: Legal Issues With FL's Ban on Vaccine Passports & New Election Reform Law

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:22:07 +0000

Ryan talks to former state and federal prosecutor David Weinstein about Florida's ban on vaccine passports and a lawsuit filed over the state's new election reform law.

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Interview With Columbine School Shooting Survivor Amy Over

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:19:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Columbine school shooting survivor Amy Over about her experience during the infamous mass shooting and her podcast, Confronting Columbine.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:18:35 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events happening across the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including Mother's Day.

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State & National Politics Update: FL's 2022 Race for Governor & Liz Cheney

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:17:20 +0000

Ryan talks to former South Florida Congressman Carlos Curbelo and Politico Reporter Marc Caputo about Florida's 2022 race for governor and the drama unfolding between Liz Cheney and the House GOP.

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Best Buddies Friendship Walk Coming to Raymond James Stadium

Fri, 07 May 2021 23:15:22 +0000

Ryan talks to Best Buddies Tampa Bay Friendship Walk Event Chair and KForce COO Kye Mitchell about the work Best Buddies does for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their upcoming event at Raymond James Stadium.

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Top Story: Congressman Charlie Crist Enters the 2022 Race for Governor

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:21:29 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Congressman Charlie Crist's official entrance into the 2022 race for governor.

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Florida's Crackdown on Big Tech Faces Major Legal Issues

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:20:29 +0000

Ryan talks to Berin Szoka, President of TechFreedom, about the recent bill passed by the Florida Legislature targeting Big Tech and the constitutional issues it's likely to face in court.

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Liz Cheney vs. The GOP

Wed, 05 May 2021 00:16:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Dave Levinthal, Senior Washington Correspondent for Insider, about the ongoing battle between Liz Cheney and the House GOP caucus.

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Top Story: Charlie Crist Set to Enter 2022 Race for Governor

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:06:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Politico Florida Reporter Gary Fineout about Congressman Charlie Crist's expected entrance into the 2022 race for governor.

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UFO Report From Pentagon & Intel Agencies Expected Soon

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:04:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Nick Pope, a UFO expert who ran the British government's UFO project, about recent sightings confirmed by the U.S. military and an upcoming UFO report set to be issued to Congress.

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Bucs Draft Recap & Lightning Playoff Preview

Tue, 04 May 2021 01:00:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Bay News 9 Sports Anchor Mike Cairns about the Bucs draft picks, and the upcoming playoff run for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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iHeartRadio Communities: New CDC COVID-19 Guidance & The Trevor Project

Mon, 03 May 2021 04:00:19 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University, about the latest CDC guidance on COVID-19 safety precautions for those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated. Dr. Tia Dole, chief clinical operations officer at the Trevor Project, also joins the show to discuss LGBTQ+ mental health.

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Top Story: Florida's 2021 Legislative Session Comes to a Close

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:23:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the conclusion of the 2021 legislative session.

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Interview With Senate President Wilton Simpson on the Legislative Session

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:21:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Senate President Wilton Simpson about the conclusion of the 2021 legislative session.

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Florida Legislature Passes Major Elections Reform Bill

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:20:29 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, senior politics reporter for Insider, about the election reform legislation passed by Florida lawmakers.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:18:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events happening around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including the Valspar Championship and the final weekend of the Florida State Fair.

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CDC Issues New Guidance for Cruise Industry

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:16:41 +0000

Ryan talks to CruiseCritic.com Editor-in-Chief Colleen McDaniel about new CDC guidance for the cruise industry that could pave the way for their operations to resume in Florida.

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Analyzing Biden's Address to a Joint Session of Congress

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:14:19 +0000

Ryan offers his take on President Biden's address to a joint session of Congress, including the optics of a nearly empty House Chamber.

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How Biden Will Navigate His Next 100 Days

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:13:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Meet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd and ABC News Correspondent Karen Travers about President Biden's strategy for his next 100 days.

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Comparing the Biden Campaign to the Biden Presidency

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:09:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post White House Reporter Tyler Pager about the comparison between Joe Biden's campaign promises and his actions during his first 100 days as president.

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Interview With Reporter & Author Susan Page on Nancy Pelosi

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:07:38 +0000

Ryan talks to Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief for USA Today and author of Madam Speaker: Nancy Pelosi and the Lessons of Power.

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Federal Investigators Execute Search Warrant on Rudy Giuliani

Sat, 01 May 2021 22:05:58 +0000

Ryan talks to National Security Lawyer Brad Moss about federal investigators executing a search warrant on Rudy Giuliani's apartment.

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Top Story: The Final Days of Florida's Legislative Session

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 23:20:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the state's new congressional seat, the extension of the coronavirus state of emergency, Florida's legislative session, and political positioning for key 2022 statewide races.

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iHeartRadio Communities: American Lung Association & NASA

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 04:00:14 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Cedric Rutland, a pulmonologist and national volunteer spokesperson for the American Lung Association. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the lungs, even among those who are asymptomatic. Also, NASA Astronaut Douglas Wheelock joins the show to talk about his time in space and the Crew-2 mission to the International Space Station.

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Top Story: Derek Chauvin Found Guilty of Murdering George Floyd

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:56:30 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Analyst Felix Vega and former State and Federal Prosecutor David Weinstein about the Derek Chauvin verdict.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:55:07 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about this weekend's events, including the Florida State Fair and the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.

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FL Politics Update: Chauvin Verdict Reaction, Anti-Riot Bill & Session Update

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:53:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the reaction among Florida lawmakers to the Derek Chauvin verdict, the signing of the anti-riot bill, and the latest developments with the 2021 legislative session.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay Prepares for SuperKids League Campaign

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:51:46 +0000

Ryan talks to Joe Citro, director of development for Ronald McDonald House Charities Tampa Bay, about how the organization has navigated the pandemic and their upcoming SuperKids League campaign.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Anti-Bullying Efforts & The State of the U.S. Economy

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 04:00:18 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dianne Grossman, co-founder of MALLORY'S ARMY, an anti-bullying organization formed after her 12-year-old daughter Mallory took her own life. That story is profiled in the new documentary MALLORY. Also, CNBC Contributor Ron Insana joins the show to discuss the state of the U.S. economy.

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Top Story: Deadly Problems With No Easy Answers

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:20:37 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing the violent start to 2021 here in the U.S.

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Recapping the Derek Chauvin Trial

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:19:07 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Analyst Felix Vega about the Derek Chauvin trial and the charges fired against the officer involved in the shooting death of Daunte Wright.

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Political Update: Biden's Priorities, the Gaetz Scandal & Court-Packing

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 00:15:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Meet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd, Politico's Marc Caputo, and the CATO Institute's Ilya Shapiro about the week's biggest political stories.

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Top Story: Former Officer Charged Over Fatal Shooting of Daunte Wright

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:44:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Joseph Tully, a criminal defense attorney and legal analyst, about the second-degree manslaughter charge facing former Minnesota Police Officer Kim Potter, who accidentally shot and killed Daunte Wright as he tried to escape a traffic stop.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:41:22 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about this weekend's events, including the start of the Bay Area Renaissance Festival.

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Report Uncovers DeSantis Signature Match Issue From 2016 Ballot

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 01:39:44 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC LX Political Editor Noah Pransky about a signature matching issue with a ballot cast by Governor DeSantis back during the 2016 election.

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Top Story: FDA Puts a Pause on the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:34:33 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on the FDA's decision to recommend pausing the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine's distribution and use.

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Analyzing Kim Potter's Actions During the Daunte Wright Traffic Stop

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:32:13 +0000

Ryan talks to Juan Perez, former director of the Miami-Dade Police Department, about the actions taken by former officer Kim Potter during the Daunte Wright traffic stop.

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The Legal Issues Facing the Officer Who Shot & Killed Daunte Wright

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:29:04 +0000

Ryan talks to former state and federal prosecutor David Weinstein about the potential charges facing the officer who mistakenly shot and killed Daunte Wright during a traffic stop.

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DeSantis Says Cruises Are Included in Order Banning Vaccine Passports

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 01:25:51 +0000

Ryan explains the problem with the governor's position that cruises be included in his ban of vaccine passports.

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Top Story: Two Incidents Put Policing & Racial Justice Back in the Spotlight

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:41:08 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing a controversial traffic stop in Virginia and a deadly one outside Minneapolis that has put policing and racial justice issues back in the spotlight.

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Experts Continue to Testify in the Derek Chauvin Trial

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:39:07 +0000

Ryan talks to legal analyst and South Florida Trial Attorney Mark Eiglarsh about the Derek Chauvin trial's newest developments.

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FL Politics Update: Trump/DeSantis, Latest on Gaetz & Legislative Session Update

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:37:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the relationship between former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Matt Gaetz scandal, and the latest on the 2021 legislative session.

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United Way Suncoast Prepares for 'Week of Caring'

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 01:35:22 +0000

Ryan talks to Kari Goetz, United Way Suncoast Chief Advancement Officer, about United Way’s upcoming Week of Caring.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Neurological Impact of COVID-19 & Childhood Hunger

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 04:00:22 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Director of the National Institutes for Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, on the potential neurological impact of COVID-19. Also, Pamela Taylor, chief communications and marketing officer at Share Our Strength, the organization behind the No Kid Hungry campaign, joins the show to discuss the state of childhood hunger across the U.S.

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Top Story: The Conclusion of the Bayshore Racing Case

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:26:51 +0000

Ryan talks to legal analyst Felix Vega about the conclusion of the Bayshore Blvd. racing case.

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How to Prioritize America's Infrastructure Upgrade

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:24:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Insider Columnist Josh Barro about how to upgrade America's infrastructure.

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Prince Philip Dies at Age 99

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:19:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Chloe Pantazi, Lifestyle Deputy Editor for Insider, about the life and legacy of Prince Philip.

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An Update on the U.S. Economy

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 22:16:44 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate, about the current state of the U.S. economy and how an infrastructure package could impact the recovery.

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Top Story: Bad News for Gaetz, DeSantis vs. the CDC & a Chauvin Trial Update

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 22:30:21 +0000

Ryan talks to former state and federal prosecutor David Weinstein about a bad development for Congressman Matt Gaetz, Governor DeSantis' lawsuit against the CDC, and week two of the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Top Story: The Fallout From the 60 Minutes Report on DeSantis Continues

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:21:43 +0000

Ryan opens the show with more analysis of the continued fallout following a 60 Minutes report on how Governor DeSantis has handled the state's vaccine distribution efforts.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:20:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about this weekend's events, including Wrestlemania and the Rays home opener.

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The Pros & Cons of Vaccine Passports

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:19:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Columnist Megan McArdle about the cases for and against vaccine passports.

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Florida Inmates Begin Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 00:18:55 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Investigative Reporter Kylie McGivern about efforts to vaccinate inmates across the state.

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Top Story: Boycotting the Boycotts

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:53:33 +0000

Ryan explains why he thinks boycotts are being called for too often and what it would take to make one actually work.

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Calls for Boycotts Continue Following Corporate Pushback to GA Voting Laws

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 23:50:15 +0000

Ryan discusses a few of the calls for boycotts against corporations that voiced displeasure with Georgia's new voting laws.

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Top Story: Piney Point Represents a Much Bigger Problem

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:44:58 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing the situation at Piney Point and the larger problem it represents.

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Why the 60 Minutes Report on Governor DeSantis Was Unfair

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:44:00 +0000

Ryan explains why the 60 Minutes report on Florida's vaccine distribution efforts was unfair and inaccurate.

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FL Politics Update: 60 Minutes Targets DeSantis & Matt Gaetz Scandal Update

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:41:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the 60 Minutes piece on Governor DeSantis and new developments in the Matt Gaetz scandal.

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Florida's Unemployment System Data Disaster

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:37:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau Reporter Lawrence Mower about his story on the massive issues with Florida's unemployment system data.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Combating Prostate Cancer & Parkinson's Disease

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 04:00:04 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Kneeland Youngblood, a board member for the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and John Lehr, President and CEO of the Parkinson’s Foundation. Along with the work both organizations do, they discuss National Minority Health Month and Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

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Top Story: Breaking Down Biden's Infrastructure Proposal

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:09:50 +0000

Ryan takes an in-depth look at the first part of President Biden's infrastructure plan.

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The Politics of the Infrastructure Debate

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:08:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Insider Policy & Politics Correspondent Kimberly Leonard about the different political challenges facing President Biden's attempt to pass expansive infrastructure legislation.

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Vaccine Passports, Matt Gaetz's Legal Exposure & Derek Chauvin Trial Update

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:06:49 +0000

Ryan talks to former state and federal prosecutor David Weinstein about the legalities of the governor's executive order on vaccine passports, Congressman Matt Gaetz's potential legal exposure, and the latest developments in the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Tampa Bay Rays 2021 Season Preview

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:04:28 +0000

Ryan previews the Tampa Bay Rays 2021 season with Tampa Bay Times Rays Reporter Mark Topkin.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:03:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about Easter weekend events.

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Top Story: FL Congressman Matt Gaetz Under Investigation for Possible Sex Crimes

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:40:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz, who is reportedly being investigated for crimes related to sex with a minor and sex trafficking. Gaetz is denying those reports and claiming he’s a victim of an extortion plot.

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Georgia's New Election Law & Similar Bills Filed in Florida

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:34:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, Senior Politics Reporter, covering elections and voting for Insider. She did an excellent breakdown of the GA voting and elections law, and she’s been following some bills in Florida that would make similar changes.

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Interview With Tim Shriver on Uniting America

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:32:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics, Founder of UNITE, and Author of the New Book "The Call to Unite: Voices of Hope and Awakening" about bringing Americans together.

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Top Story: America's Real Forever War

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:46:20 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing America's real forever war, the war on drugs, and why it's time to end the inclusion of marijuana in that fight.

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FL Politics Update: Double Standards, New Polling & Vaccine Passports

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:44:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about new polling on the 2022 race for governor and various legislative session priorities and the next pandemic issue to become political.

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Sidney Powell's Defamation Suit Defense & Georgia's New Election Law

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:05:54 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, Staff Writer for The Dispatch, about Sidney Powell's defense in the defamation lawsuit filed against her by Dominion Voting Systems, and the new Georgia election law.

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Recapping Day 1 of the Derek Chauvin Trial

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:04:11 +0000

Ryan talks to former state and federal prosecutor David Weinstein about the first day of the Derek Chauvin trial.

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iHeartRadio Communities: How the COVID-19 Vaccines Work & Empowering Working Women

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:10 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Barney Graham, Chief of the Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research Center, and Joi Gordon, CEO of Dress for Success Worldwide.

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Top Story: Recapping President Biden's First Press Conference

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:35:02 +0000

Ryan opens the show by recapping President Biden's first press conference.

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Putting Problem Solving Above Political Positioning

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:34:25 +0000

Ryan talks about how political positioning appears to be of greater importance to some Florida politicians than solving important problems that actually exist.

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What We Know & Don't Know About Mass Shooters

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:33:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Katherine Schweit, former FBI special agent and expert on mass shootings who used to be in charge of the FBI’s active-shooter program, about mass shooters and the two most recent mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 00:31:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about spring break, prom season, upcoming graduations, and numerous events around Tampa Bay this weekend.

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Top Story: A Tribute to Tedd Webb

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:01:06 +0000

Ryan talks to AM Tampa Bay's Aaron Jacobson about former NewsRadio WFLA Host Tedd Webb, whose health has taken a turn for the worst.

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More on the USA Today Investigation Into Florida's Child Welfare Problems

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 06:00:16 +0000

Ryan talks to Suzanne Hirt, Investigative Reporter for USA Today, about her reporting on children being taken away from domestic abuse victims and placed in potentially unsafe situations within Florida's foster care system.

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An Interview With State Senator Lauren Book on Child Welfare System Issues

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:57:35 +0000

Ryan talks to State Senator Lauren Book about the USA Today reporting on issues within Florida's child welfare system and how the state legislature is looking to address some of the problems.

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Democrats Debate Potential Changes to the Legislative Filibuster

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:55:39 +0000

Ryan talks to Dave Levinthal, Senior Washington Correspondent for Insider, about recent conversations among Democrats over potential changes to the legislative filibuster.

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The Link Between Greenland, Florida & Climate Change

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 05:53:22 +0000

Ryan talks to Author and Marine Scientist Dr. Ellen Prager about her new book Escape Greenland, which explores the country, its wildlife, and the impact of climate change, which also affects Florida.

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Top Story: An Investigation Into Florida's Child Welfare System Reveals Troubling Info

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:34:24 +0000

Ryan opens the show interviewing Patricia Beall, Senior Investigative Reporter for USA Today, about their reporting on Florida's child welfare system.

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New Analysis Finds Florida's Pandemic Response Was About Average

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:32:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Derek Thompson, Senior Editor at The Atlantic, about his new piece on Florida's pandemic performance and his book Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in the Age of Distraction.

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What We Know About the Boulder Mass Shooting

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 00:27:21 +0000

Ryan runs through the latest information on the mass shooting yesterday at a Boulder, Colorado grocery store.

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Top Story: Cancelling the Cancel Culture Before It's Too Late

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:38:41 +0000

Ryan opens the show with new examples of our out-of-control cancel culture and explains why it's important to get a handle on this growing problem before it goes too far.

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FL Politics Update: Ghost Candidates, Election Integrity & Unemployment Fraud

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:36:16 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the situation in Senate District 37, election integrity legislation, and the state's focus on fraud over help for the unemployed.

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Anti-Fraud Measures Hindered Florida's Ability to Process Unemployment Claims

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:34:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Lawrence Mower, Tampa Bay Times & Miami Herald Tallahassee Bureau Reporter, about how strict anti-fraud measures hindered the state's ability to help unemployed Floridians claim and receive the benefits they were rightly owed.

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Cancel Culture, Banning "Bad Ideas" & Free Speech in America

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 16:32:41 +0000

Ryan talks to Anthony Fisher, Politics Columnist for Insider, about cancel culture, laws seeking to ban certain ideas, and attacks on free speech from both the Left and the Right.

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iHeartRadio Communities: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy & Brain Health Awareness Week

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 04:00:11 +0000

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Top Story: Former State Senator Gets Arrested Over 'Ghost Candidate' Election Scam

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:35:16 +0000

Ryan talks to Miami Herald Reporter Samantha Gross about the arrest of a former state senator over the handling of a "ghost candidate" during the 2020 election.

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How the Georgia Spa Shooting Narrative Got Ahead of the Facts

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:33:31 +0000

Ryan talks about how the Georgia spa shooter's motives have been twisted in the media to fit a certain narrative, as opposed to following all the evidence we currently have.

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A Profile on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:31:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Michael Kruse, Senior Staff Writer for Politico, about his extensive profile on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

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Amazon Expands Its Presence in the Health Care Industry

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 00:28:24 +0000

Ryan talks to Blake Dodge, Senior Health Care Reporter for Insider, about Amazon's aggressive move into the health care space.

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Top Story: Why the Situation at the Southern Border Is Such a Mess

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:10:33 +0000

Ryan opens the show with the latest information on the intensifying crisis along the southern border and how it became such a mess.

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A Live Report From the Southern Border on the Escalating Migrant Crisis

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:09:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Wall Street Journal Immigration Reporter Michelle Hackman about what she's seeing and hearing as she reports from the southern border.

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The Politics of Immigration and the Border Crisis

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 01:08:25 +0000

Ryan talks to John Haltiwanger, Senior Politics Reporter for Insider, about the politics of the crisis along the southern border.

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Top Story: Transgender Issues Take Center Stage in States Across the Country

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:24:07 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing numerous bills being filed across the U.S. over transgender athletes, including two here in Florida. He also talks about the difficult issues transgender youth face in everyday life.

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'The Bachelor' Finishes the Season Dealing With Race & Cancel Culture

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:20:49 +0000

Morgan Lash once again joins Ryan to talk about the end of this season of 'The Bachelor,' a season that ended up more focused on race and cancel culture issues than love.

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Top Story: America Is in Need of an Upgrade

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:58:00 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining why the U.S. needs to finally pull the trigger and invest in upgrading and improving its infrastructure.

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FL Politics Update: The Top Bills Moving Through the Florida Legislature

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:56:37 +0000

Ryan gets an update on the bills moving through the Florida Legislature from Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch.

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House Democrats Begin Working on Massive Infrastructure Package

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:53:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Economic Policy Reporter for Insider, about what House Democrats and the Biden administration are planning to do on infrastructure.

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Recapping the Grammys and the 2021 Oscar Nominations

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 03:51:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Pop Culture Reporter Sonia Rao about the Grammys and the newly revealed Oscar nominations.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Preparing for Post-Pandemic Life & United Through Reading

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 04:00:22 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Lucy McBride, an internist, health care educator, and mental health advocate, who recently wrote a piece for the Washington Post on how to handle a post-pandemic transition to normalcy. Dr. Sally Zol, CEO of United Through Reading, also joined the show to discuss their work connecting military families through video-recorded storytime, something they've been doing for over 30 years.

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Top Story: A Comprehensive Look at Plans to Reform Politics & Our Elections

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:13:32 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a comprehensive look at HR-1, a bill passed by House Democrats aiming to reform voting, elections, campaign finance, and ethics. He also breaks down the counter-proposal from Republicans.

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Recapping President Biden’s Address to the Nation

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:09:19 +0000

Ryan offers his take on President Biden's address to the nation and explains why he thought it wasn't ambitious and bold enough.

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Calls for NY Governor Andrew Cuomo's Resignation Intensify

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:08:12 +0000

Ryan reacts to a new flood of calls from congressional Democrats for NY Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign.

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Key Aspects of the HR-1 Bill Proposed & Passed By House Democrats

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:07:08 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, Staff Writer for The Dispatch, about the HR-1 legislation passed by House Democrats that aims to reform voting, elections, ethics, and campaign finance transparency.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:02:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about the start of spring break, Monster Jam, and numerous other events happening around Tampa Bay this weekend.

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A Pivotal Moment in the Pandemic: Looking Back at March 11, 2020

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:35:13 +0000

Ryan takes a look back at the events of March 11, 2020, including his coverage of the coronavirus on that date, one that he explains was a pivotal moment in the pandemic.

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Top Story: In-Depth Analysis of the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:14:40 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a comprehensive breakdown of the $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill now passed by both the Senate and House and heading to President Biden for him to sign.

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The Politics of the $1.9 Trillion American Rescue Plan

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:11:46 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent David Drucker about the politics of President Biden's COVID relief package.

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How the $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Plan Could Impact the U.S. Economy

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:11:40 +0000

Ryan talks to CNBC Contributor Ron Insana about the $1.9 trillion COVID relief legislation's potential economic impact.

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Anti-Riot Legislation & The Derek Chauvin Trial

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:09:25 +0000

Ryan talks to former State and Federal Prosecutor David Weinstein about the anti-riot bill making its way through the Florida Legislature and the start of jury selection for the Derek Chauvin trial.

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Top Story: Calling Out Stupid Ideas for What They Are…Stupid

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:41:58 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining why it's important to label stupid ideas as stupid, and he offers a few examples too.

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The Queen Responds to Harry & Meghan's Interview With Oprah

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 00:40:23 +0000

Ryan talks about the Queen's response to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah and why he has a hard time giving Buckingham Palace the benefit of the doubt regarding the allegations the couple leveled against the palace.

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Top Story: The Passing of Tampa Bay Radio Legend Peter "Kane" Deibler

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:45:11 +0000

Ryan reflects on the passing of Kane, a former 93-3 FLZ host who influenced Ryan's career in radio. He's joined by another former 93-3 FLZ host, Toby Knapp.

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FL Politics Update: Vaccine Distribution, DeSantis Staffing Changes & Moving Day

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:41:07 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the state's vaccine distribution, a staffing change for Governor DeSantis, and the latest on the 2021 legislative session.

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Breaking Down the Key Items in the American Rescue Plan

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:41:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Insider's Senior Healthcare Reporter Kimberly Leonard about the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan's main elements, which the U.S. Senate passed over the weekend.

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Accusations of Racism Dominate Oprah's Interview With Harry & Meghan

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:39:20 +0000

Ryan talks to Jaclynn Roth, Deputy Editor at OK! Magazine, about Oprah's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle and the subsequent fallout.

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Top Story: Putting Politics Above Smart Policy Decisions

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:39:51 +0000

Ryan opens the show by offering examples of recent presidents putting politics above the right policy decisions, including what President Biden has done recently on immigration.

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State Senator Sponsors Bill Dealing With Unemployment System Fallout

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:38:42 +0000

Ryan talks to State Senator Janet Cruz about her bill that would prevent companies that receive state contracts but fail to live up to the deal from getting new ones.

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New Reports Reveal Extent of NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo's COVID Coverup

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 00:36:00 +0000

Ryan discusses new reports about how the Cuomo administration hid nursing home death data and talked about how that story might have played out if FL Gov. Ron DeSantis had done it.

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Top Story: Wasting Taxpayer Dollars & Getting Away With It

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:40:21 +0000

Ryan opens the show by discussing several instances at the state and federal level where our taxpayer dollars have been wasted and nobody has been held accountable.

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$1.9 Trillion Pandemic Stimulus Package Moves Forward in U.S. Senate

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 01:37:09 +0000

Ryan talks about the developments in the Senate on President Biden's $1.9 trillion pandemic relief and stimulus package.

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Top Story: Florida Bill Would Tie Financial Aid to Certain College Degrees

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:03:44 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing a bill filed in the Florida Senate that would tie financial aid to certain college degrees.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: What We've Learned One Year Later

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 02:02:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Marty Makary, professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine & Bloomberg School of Public Health, about the lessons we've learned one year after the start of the pandemic.

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The Case for Summer School to Help America's Students Catch Up

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:58:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Columnist Catherine Rampell about the need for summer school to help students who have suffered from learning loss during the pandemic and the potential impact of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 01:55:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about the start of the Florida Strawberry Festival, chicken yoga in Ybor City, and numerous events happening around Tampa Bay this weekend.

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Top Story: America’s Cancel Culture Is in Need of a Dose of Common Sense

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:38:49 +0000

Ryan reacts to the news that six Dr. Seuss books will no longer be published and ties it together with our broader cancel culture issues.

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Balancing Accomplishments & Faults When Judging Legacies

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:37:11 +0000

Ryan talks about trying to balance someone's faults with the overall good they've done and how that should play into judging their legacy.

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How FL Taxpayers Keep Getting Screwed While Nobody Gets Held Accountable

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:35:18 +0000

Ryan goes on a rant about Florida's unemployment system failures and how hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars have been wasted, yet nobody has been held accountable.

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Top Story: Positive Developments, Lessons Learned & Focusing on the Right Problems

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:41:56 +0000

Ryan opens the show by running through the latest positive developments in our pandemic response, lessons we should learn from the past year and a possible solution to a major issue that isn't getting enough attention.

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Andrew Cuomo Faces New Allegations of Inappropriate Conduct

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:33:00 +0000

Ryan talks about what it took for Democrats to finally start calling for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation and the latest allegations leveled against him.

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Updates on Biden's Stimulus Package & Cabinet Appointments

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:31:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Senior Politics Reporter for Insider, Grace Panetta, about President Biden's stimulus package and cabinet nominees still awaiting a confirmation vote.

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FL Politics Update: CPAC, Powerful Politicians in Tampa Bay & a Bad Bill

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:29:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about CPAC, their list of the 25 most powerful politicians in Tampa Bay, and a bill involving Florida students' financial aid.

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DEO Makes Recommendations on How to Fix Florida's Unemployment System

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 04:26:46 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau Reporter Lawrence Mower about a Department of Economic Opportunity audit that offered recommendations on fixing Florida's unemployment system.

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Parenting During Chaotic Times & Patient Advocacy During a Pandemic

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 14:00:19 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Harold Koplewicz, president of the Child Mind Institute and author of THE SCAFFOLD EFFECT: Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant, and Secure Kids in the Age of Anxiety. Also, Dave Fuehrer, the Co-Founder and CEO of GRYT Health, joins the show to talk about Gryt’s latest project, the COVID Advocacy Exchange.

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Top Story: Calling Out Hypocrisy & Craziness From Both Political Parties

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:25:59 +0000

Ryan opens the show going on a rant about policies being pushed by Democrats and all the hypocrisy coming from Republicans.

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FL Supreme Court Strikes Down Hillsborough County Transportation Tax

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:24:30 +0000

Ryan talks to Janelle Irwin, Associate Editor of Florida Politics, about the Florida Supreme Court's decision to strike down the Hillborough County transportation tax that voters overwhelmingly approved in 2018.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:22:58 +0000

Ryan talks to Sharon Wynne, Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter, about the cancellation of Gasparilla and numerous events happening around Tampa Bay this weekend.

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President Biden Issues Executive Order to Review Key U.S. Supply Chains

Sat, 27 Feb 2021 00:22:02 +0000

Ryan talks to Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, about President Biden's recent executive order to review key aspects of certain U.S. supply chains.

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Top Story: An In-Depth Look at Biden's Immigration Reform Plan

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:50:10 +0000

Ryan opens the show with an overview of current immigration issues facing the U.S. and then takes a comprehensive look at President Biden's immigration reform plan.

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COVID-19 Trends Across Florida All Point in the Right Direction

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:48:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Jason Salemi, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at USF's College of Public Health and Morsani College of Medicine, about COVID-19 trends across Florida and the Tampa Bay area.

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ABC Action News Investigations Into Pop-Up Vaccination Sites & Unemployment Fraud

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:46:30 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Investigative Reporters Katie LaGrone and Kylie McGivern about controversies involving pop-up vaccination sites and an attempt to remedy unemployment system fraud.

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Breaking Down the Substance & Politics of Biden's Immigration Proposal

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 01:45:07 +0000

Ryan talks to John Haltiwanger, Senior Politics Reporter for Insider, about the substance and politics of President Biden's immigration reform proposal.

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Top Story: Assessing the State of the Pandemic & Biden's Stimulus Plan

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:54:53 +0000

Ryan opens the show by assessing the current public health situation and the economy. He then uses that assessment to determine what should stay and what should go in President Biden's stimulus/relief package.

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FL Politics Update: The "Owning the Libs" Legislative Session

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:52:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the battle over lowering state flags for Rush Limbaugh, "owning the libs" legislation filed for the upcoming session, and a recent poll involving DeSantis, Rubio, and Scott.

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Legislation Filed for 2021 Session Would Cancel Toll Roads to Nowhere

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:50:09 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida State Representative Ben Diamond about rolling back plans to build toll roads in rural portions of the state, the 2021 legislative session, Florida's budget issues, and the state Democratic Party.

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The Latest on the Biden's $1.9 Trillion Coronavirus Package

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:45:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Kimberly Leonard, Senior Healthcare Reporter for Insider, about President Biden's "American Rescue Plan," including what's in it and when it could make its way through Congress.

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Top Story: America's Mixed Record on Tackling Big Challenges

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:56:11 +0000

Ryan opens the show analyzing America's record on tackling major issues in light of the 500,000 death due to COVID-19.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America & Combating Substance Abuse

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 23:46:39 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Artis Stevens, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, to discuss their work and how the pandemic has impacted the organization. Also, Carolyn Cawley, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, joined the show to talk about their Sharing Solutions initiative that focuses on substance abuse and the opioid epidemic.

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Top Story: Ivanka Tells Rubio She Won't Challenge Him in 2022

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 02:12:01 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing new developments in Florida politics, including a recent call between Ivanka Trump and Marco Rubio.

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Criticism Mounts of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo's Pandemic Performance

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 02:10:43 +0000

Ryan offers his take on the tragic mistakes NY Governor Andrew Cuomo has made throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

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What to Know About the NASA Perseverance Rover Mars Mission

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 02:09:20 +0000

Ryan talks to Science & Space Reporter for Insider, Morgan McFall-Johnson, about NASA's Perseverance Rover Mars mission and what it will try to accomplish.

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An Inside Look at the Royal Family & Recent Their Drama

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 02:05:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Royals Reporter for Insider, Mikhaila Friel, about the Royal family and recent drama involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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Top Story: Manatee County's COVID-19 Vaccine Controversy

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:03:26 +0000

Ryan opens the show with Ben Montgomery, co-author of the Axios Tampa Bay newsletter, who joined the show to discuss the Manatee County vaccine controversy. Ryan also offers his assessment of the issue and the overall pandemic performance of Governor DeSantis.

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Electrical Grid Failure in Texas Leads to Suffering & Lying

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:02:10 +0000

Ryan talks about the crisis in Texas, from the electrical grid failures to the lying and political posturing that some have resorted to as Texans freeze.

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Ted Cruz Goes to Cancun While Texans Freeze

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:00:54 +0000

Ryan talks about Ted Cruz's decision to fly to Cancun while his state deals with a once-in-a-generation deep freeze and blackout.

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Is the Current Split Within the GOP Repairable?

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 01:59:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Declan Garvey, Associate Editor at The Dispatch, about his recent piece on the fissures within the Republican Party and how they're similar to what happened in the 1850s.

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Top Story: Talk Radio Icon Rush Limbaugh Passes Away at Age 70

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:23:31 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on the passing of talk radio legend Rush Limbaugh.

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The Life & Legacy of Rush Limbaugh

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 03:21:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Political and Media Historian Dr. Brian Rosenwald, who's also the author of "Talk Radio’s America," about the life and legacy of Rush Limbaugh.

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Top Story: Why So Many Americans Are Finding Themselves Politically Homeless

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:05:42 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining why he believes so many Americans refuse to affiliate with either major political party.

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FL Politics Update: The 2022 Race for Governor Heats Up

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:04:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried's attack on Governor DeSantis and what it means for the 2022 gubernatorial race.

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Recapping the Second Trump Impeachment Trial

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:02:05 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, staff writer for The Dispatch, about the conclusion to the second Trump impeachment trial.

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Morgan Returns to Talk Cancel Culture on The Bachelor

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 06:01:08 +0000

Ryan talks to former PM Tampa Bay co-host Morgan Lash about the cancel culture issue impacting the current season of The Bachelor.

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Presidents Day Special: The History & Origins of Presidents Day

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:26:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Colleen Shogan, Senior Vice President and Director of the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History, about Presidents Day's origins.

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Presidents Day Special: The Life & Legacy of George Washington

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 21:25:53 +0000

Ryan talks to author and historian Kenneth Davis about the life and legacy of George Washington during a Presidents Day special.

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Top Story: Censorship & Cancel Culture in America

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:07:07 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on accusations of censorship and recent incidents of cancel culture.

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An Inside Look at Inside Edition

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:06:08 +0000

Ryan talks to Inside Edition Anchor Deborah Norville about the show and her 26 years being part of it.

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Super Bowl LV Puts Spotlight on Sex Trafficking Across Tampa Bay

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:04:49 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Investigative Reporter Kylie McGivern about sex trafficking in the Tampa Bay area.

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Top Story: Biden's Big Decision on School Reopenings

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:01:19 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining how President Biden has to choose between science and teachers unions regarding a school reopening plan because it can't be both.

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Top Story: The Case Against Donald Trump

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:31:57 +0000

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FL Politics Update: The Issues Driving the Current Legislative Session

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:30:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the issues dominating the current legislative session and criticism leveled against Tampa Mayor Jane Castor over maskless Super Bowl celebrations.

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Updates on Lawsuits Involving Publix and the Parkland Shooting

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:28:09 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about lawsuits involving Publix and the Parkland school shooting. They also discuss Felix's decision to leave NewsRadio WFLA to pursue work at USF and as a lawyer.

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New Britney Spears Documentary Raises Questions About Past Treatment of Star

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 01:22:35 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Editorial Writer Molly Roberts about a new documentary on Britney Spears and the subsequent reaction.

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Top Story: The Second Impeachment Trial of Donald Trump Begins

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:50:11 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some thoughts on the start of the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump.

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Hacker Attempts to Poison Oldsmar's Water Supply

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:49:25 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox 13 Reporter Dan Matics about a hacker's attempt to poison Oldsmar’s water supply.

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More Insight Into the Tampa Bay Bucs Super Bowl Victory

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:44:59 +0000

Ryan talks to Spectrum Bay News 9 Sports Anchor Mike Cairns about the Tampa Bay Bucs Super Bowl victory and the likelihood that the organization can keep the team together for the 2021 season.

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Top Story: Another Title for Tampa Bay

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 04:32:46 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his take on the Bucs Super Bowl LV win.

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Recapping Super Bowl LV's Musical Performances

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 04:31:11 +0000

Ryan recaps Super Bowl LV's musical performances, including Eric Church's rendition of the national anthem and The Weeknd's halftime show.

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Super Bowl LV's Good, Bad & Annoying Commercials

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 04:29:10 +0000

Ryan recaps the Super Bowl commercials and complains about the growing number of streaming services.

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Top Story: An Inside Look at the Bucs Road To Super Bowl LV

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:51:34 +0000

Ryan talks to Greg Auman, Bucs reporter for The Athletic, about the Bucs season and their state of mind heading into Super Bowl LV.

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St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman Talks Super Bowl LV, Trop Site Redevelopment & COVID-19

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:49:41 +0000

Ryan talks to St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman about the Super Bowl, redevelopment plans for the Trop site, and the latest on COVID-19 in Pinellas County.

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What Super Bowl LV Means for Tampa Bay

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:48:35 +0000

Ryan talks to John Romano, sports columnist for the Tampa Bay Times, about Super Bowl LV's significance for the Tampa Bay area.

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Feeding Tampa Bay Continues to See Record High Levels of Need

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:46:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Feeding Tampa Bay CEO Thomas Mantz about the continued need throughout our region and the recognition they received from the NFL leading up to the Super Bowl.

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Recapping This Week's Top Stories Across Tampa Bay

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:44:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios Tampa Bay Reporter Ben Montgomery about some of the biggest stories of the past few days here in Tampa Bay.

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Previewing This Year's Super Bowl Ads

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:42:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Business Insider Senior Reporter Tanya Dua about this year's Super Bowl ads and what makes an ad during the big game successful.

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Florida Aquarium Partners With NFL Green & Force Blue on Legacy Project

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 00:42:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Debborah Luke, Senior Vice President of Conservation at the Florida Aquarium, about their partnership with NFL Green and Force Blue for NFL Green's "100 Yards of Hope" legacy project involving coral reefs off the coast of Florida.

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Top Story: A Deep-Dive Into the Bucs vs. Chiefs Super Bowl LV Matchup

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:26:47 +0000

Ryan takes an in-depth look at the matchup between the Bucs and Chiefs with CBS NFL Today consultant Pat Kirwan.

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Tampa Mayor Jane Castor Talks Super Bowl LV & COVID-19

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:23:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor about Super Bowl LV, current challenges with the coronavirus, and vaccine distribution across Tampa.

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Weekend Events Preview: Super Bowl LV Edition

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:20:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about all the events happening around Tampa Bay before Super Bowl LV.

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Everything You Need to Know About Super Bowl Bets

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:19:18 +0000

Ryan talks to SportsBetting.ag Oddsmaker Adam Burns about all the different types of bets available related to Super Bowl LV.

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Super Bowl Forever 55 Initiative Focuses on Early Learning

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 01:17:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Hillsborough County Early Learning Coalition Chairman of the Board, Aakash Patel, about the coalition's work and the Super Bowl Forever 55 initiative.

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Top Story: Super Bowl LV Storylines

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:17:44 +0000

Ryan opens the show with Spectrum Bay News 9 Sports Host Mike Cairns talking about the biggest storylines leading up to Super Bowl LV.

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What You Need to Know About the Safety & Efficacy of the COVID-19 Vaccines

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:16:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Peter Marks, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the Food and Drug Administration, about the safety and efficacy of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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FL Politics Update: DeSantis vs. Big Tech & Rubio/Scott Political Maneuvering

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:14:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Governor DeSantis taking on Big Tech and the political strategist behind Marco Rubio and Rick Scott's recent moves.

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The Economic Impact of the Super Bowl for Host Cities

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:12:42 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC LX Political Editor Noah Pransky about the economic benefits for cities hosting the Super Bowl and the political donations made by the Bucs and Chiefs owners.

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How to Enjoy the Super Bowl Experience in Downtown Tampa

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 01:09:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Lynda Remund, Downtown Tampa Partnership CEO, about all the ways you can enjoy the Super Bowl experience in Downtown Tampa.

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Top Story: Energy Policy Reveals an Out of Touch Biden Administration

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:25:38 +0000

Ryan opens the show reacting to recent comments made by President Biden's special envoy for climate, John Kerry.

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Why GameStop Isn't a "David vs. Goliath" Story

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:22:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Josh Barro, a columnist for Business Insider, about why the GameStop trading situation isn't a "David vs. Goliath" story.

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Recapping This Week's Top Stories Across Tampa Bay

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:21:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios Tampa Reporter Selene San Feliceabout this week's top stories across Tampa Bay.

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State Lawmaker Looks to Change the Minimum Wage Amendment FL Voters Supported

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 00:20:12 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about a Republican lawmaker looking to make changes to the implementation of the minimum wage amendment Florida voters approved in 2020 and the raising of rates on Floridians that Citizens Insurance recently announced.

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Top Story: Understanding What’s Happening with GameStop & the Stock Market

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:14:54 +0000

Ryan talks to David Waddell, CEO and Chief Investment Strategist at Waddell & Associates, about hedge funds, short selling, short squeezes, and more.

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Ryan's Take on the Stock Market Chaos

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 00:12:57 +0000

Ryan offers his big picture analysis of what's happening with GameStop's stock and the ensuing market chaos.

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Top Story: The Constitutionality of an Impeachment Trial of a Former President

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:33:20 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, staff writer for The Dispatch and host of the Advisory Opinions podcast, about the constitutionality of the Senate trying a former president.

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Reddit Users Cause Stock Market Volatility Over GameStop Trading

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:30:39 +0000

Ryan talks to iHeartRadio Stock Market expert Jay Ratliff about recent GameStop trading action and other reasons the markets have taken a dip.

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Florida Lawmakers File Bill Targeting Big Tech & Another Mask Mandate Lawsuit Fails

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:28:20 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about a new bill filed in the state legislature targeting big tech and another court decision that found local mask mandates are constitutional.

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Spectrum Bay News 9 Anchor Rick Elmhorst Talks New Podcast

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 01:07:35 +0000

Ryan chats with Spectrum Bay News 9 Anchor Rick Elmhorst about his career and his new "To the Point Already" podcast.

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Top Story: More Confusion Over Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:54:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Tallahassee Bureau Reporter Lawrence Mower about the continued confusion over Florida's COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts.

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Assessing the Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:51:55 +0000

Ryan talks to Issac Stanley-Becker, national political reporter for the Washington Post, about the federal COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts.

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The Complications of Governing Without Reaching a Consensus

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:50:37 +0000

Ryan explains why continuing to govern without reaching a consensus on critical issues is bad for the country.

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The Politics of the Vaccine Distribution & How Companies Have Handled the Pandemic

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:48:57 +0000

Ryan talks about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution politics, companies offering paid time off for employees to get vaccinated, and Target handing out bonuses to their frontline workers.

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New Legislative Proposals Involving Law Enforcement, Business Liability & Retirement

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 04:44:28 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about new legislative proposals making their way through the Florida Legislature.

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Top Story: Tom Brady's Impact on the Tampa Bay Bucs

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:46:28 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing the impact of Tom Brady on the Tampa Bay Bucs organization and how much of a role that played in the team getting to the Super Bowl.

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Interview With Ian Beckles on the Tampa Bay Bucs Super Bowl Run

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:45:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Ian Beckles, co-host of Beckles & Recher on 95-3 WDAE, about the Bucs season and their incredible run to the Super Bowl.

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FL Politics Update: The Politics of the Super Bowl & St. Pete Mayoral Race Preview

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:44:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the politics of the Super Bowl, the Florida Republican Party compared to the GOP in other states, and the upcoming St. Pete mayoral race.

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Predictions for the 2021 Economy

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:42:13 +0000

Ryan talks to Financial Analyst Jared Dillian about what to expect from the U.S. economy in 2021.

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New Axios Tampa Bay Newsletter Highlights 2022 FL Gubernatorial Race Scoop

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 01:41:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Ben Montgomery, author of the brand new Axios Tampa Bay Newsletter, about the Bucs and his scoop on Florida's upcoming race for governor.

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iHeartRadio Communities: COVID-19 Update & the History of a President's First 100 Days

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:37:36 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease expert and a former member of Joe Biden's COVID-19 task force, to discuss the federal response to the pandemic. Also, Dr. Jason Wilson, associate medical director of the emergency department at Tampa General Hospital, explained how the vaccines work and the effects of doses on immunity levels. Finally, Kenneth C. Davis, historian and the author of "Don't Know Much About History" book series, discussed the history of a president's first 100 days in office.

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Show Open: Why 100 Million Doses in 100 Days Isn't Enough

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:30:30 +0000

Ryan explains why the Biden administration goal of 100 million COVID-19 vaccine doses in 100 days isn't enough.

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Recapping Biden's First Round of Executive Orders

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 17:29:28 +0000

Ryan takes a look at the first batch of executive orders signed by President Biden.

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Top Story: Is Unity Really What America Needs Right Now?

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 23:38:18 +0000

Ryan opens the show with a response to President Biden's call for unity.

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Inauguration Special: Recapping the Inauguration of Joe Biden

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:58:26 +0000

Ryan recaps the Inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States of America.

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Inauguration Special: Geraldo Rivera on Biden's Inaugural Address

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:56:41 +0000

Ryan gets reaction to President Joe Biden's inaugural address from Geraldo Rivera, Fox News Contributor and host of the Roadkill with Geraldo Podcast on iHeartRadio.

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Inauguration Special: Josh Barro on Biden's Inaugural Address

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:55:16 +0000

Ryan gets reaction to President Joe Biden's inaugural address from Josh Barro, a columnist for Business Insider.

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Inauguration Special: Emily Tisch Sussman on Biden's Inaugural Address

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:54:02 +0000

Ryan gets reaction to President Joe Biden's inaugural address from Emily Tisch Sussman, Democratic Strategist & Former VP of Campaigns for the Center for American Progress.

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Inauguration Special: Biden Economic Focus With Ron Insana

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:51:51 +0000

Ryan talks to CNBC Contributor Ron Insana about the economic challenges facing the Biden administration.

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Inauguration Special: Biden Foreign Policy Focus With Danielle Pletka

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:50:44 +0000

Ryan talks to Danielle Pletka, Senior Fellow in Foreign & Defense Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, about President Joe Biden’s foreign policy challenges.

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Inauguration Special: Business Insider Senior Washington Correspondent Dave Levinthal

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 18:49:28 +0000

Ryan gets reaction to the Inauguration of Joe Biden from Dave Levinthal, senior Washington correspondent for Business Insider.

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Top Story: President Donald Trump's Legacy

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:17:34 +0000

Ryan opens the show assessing the legacy of President Trump.

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Previewing the Biden Inauguration

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 05:16:44 +0000

Ryan talks to Dave Levinthal, senior Washington correspondent for Business Insider, about outgoing President Trump's send-off and incoming President Biden's inauguration.

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iHeartRadio Special: How the COVID-19 Vaccines Work

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:40:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Jason Wilson, Medical Director in the Clinical Decision Unit at Tampa General Hospital & Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the University of South Florida, about the COVID-19 vaccines.

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iHeartRadio Special: Securing the Biden Inauguration

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:25:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Eric Jackson, a former FBI special agent, about security concerns and preparations for President-Elect Joe Biden’s inauguration.

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iHeartRadio Special: Assessing Biden's COVID-19 Relief Package Proposal

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:24:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Mark Hamrick, senior analyst for Bankrate.com, about President-Elect Joe Biden's coronavirus relief package proposal and its potential impact on the economy.

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iHeartRadio Special: The Impact of Big Tech's Ban on President Trump

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:21:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Rob Weinhold, crisis leadership expert and author of "The Art of Crisis Leadership," about big tech's decision to deplatform President Trump.

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MLK Day Special: The Life & Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:17:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Ken Davis, historian and author of the "Don’t Know Much" book series, about the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

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MLK Day Special: The Impact of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Work on Today's Activists

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:17:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Ray Arsenault, professor of Southern History & Chairman of the Department of History & Politics at the University of South Florida, about the impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s work on the current racial justice movement.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Pandemic Update & Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:00:53 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Rear Admiral Dr. Felicia Collins, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, for the latest on the pandemic and vaccine distribution efforts. Trovon Williams, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the NAACP, also joined the show to talk about Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Top Story: The Latest on the Pandemic & Its Impact on the Economy

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:14:51 +0000

Ryan opens the show with an update on the coronavirus outbreak across the country and its economic recovery impact.

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Assessing Florida's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Rollout

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:13:31 +0000

Ryan talks to state government reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, Kirby Wilson, about Florida's COVID-19 vaccine distribution rollout.

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Implementation of New Policing Program Begins in St. Pete

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:04:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Megan McGee, St. Pete Police Department special projects manager, about the rollout of their new Community Assistance & Life Liaisons program.

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Bill Filed for 2021 Legislative Session Addresses Coronavirus Liability Concerns

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:01:38 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega discuss a bill filed for the 2021 legislative session that addresses coronavirus liability concerns. They also offer an update on the case against former Department of Health employee Rebekah Jones.

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Top Story: Donald Trump Becomes 1st President To Be Impeached Twice

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 04:57:43 +0000

Ryan opens the show by discussing the second impeachment of President Donald Trump.

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Top Story: New Details on the Insurrection & Republicans Begin To Jump Ship

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:52:57 +0000

Ryan opens the show with the latest developments in the investigation into the insurrection and congressional Republicans abandoning the president ahead of the impeachment vote.

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The Current Battle Within the Republican Party

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:50:22 +0000

Ryan talks to GOP Strategist David Kochel about the current battle being fought within the Republican Party over the president's role in the January 6th insurrection.

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Updates on an Unemployment Lawsuit & a St. Pete Policing Policy Change

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 05:49:16 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about updates on a policing policy change in St. Pete, an unemployment lawsuit, and the tragic death of a Hillsborough County Sheriff Deputy.

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Top Story: House Moves To Impeach President Trump for a Second Time

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:35:25 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, staff writer for The Dispatch, about the move by the House to impeach President Trump for a second time.

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Inside Vice President Mike Pence's Tumultuous Week

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:35:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Tom Lobianco, Washington Correspondent for Business Insider and Author of "Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House," about the vice president's tumultuous past few days and what could come next for him.

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Florida Lawmakers React to the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:35:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the reaction among Florida lawmakers to the past week's events, including the role played by Republicans who voted not to certify the Electoral College votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania.

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Bills Filed For 2021 Legislative Session Involve Booking Photos & Vaccine Scams

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 03:35:05 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega discuss a few bills filed for Florida's 2021 legislative session, including one on booking photos and another on vaccine-related scams.

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Top Story: How Lawmakers & Pundits Have Lied to Us

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:06:57 +0000

Ryan opens the show by explaining how some lawmakers and political pundits lied to the American people about the current economic recovery.

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Push for Anti-Mob Legislation in Florida & Jury Trials Suspended Again

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:05:03 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about anti-mob legislation being pushed by the governor and the state legislature, plus the suspension of jury trials again due to COVID-19.

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iHeartRadio Communities: COVID-19 Vaccine Info & Living Healthier in 2021

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 02:01:23 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Mark Weber, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs and Human Services in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs at the Department of Health & Human Services, on COVID-19 vaccine information. Plus, Lisa Bruno, a registered dietician and nutrition communications specialist, and Lauren Berlingeri, a holistic nutritionist and health coach, join the show for tips on living a healthier life in 2021.

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Top Story: Recapping the Chaos at the Capitol

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:43:17 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on the chaos at the U.S. Capitol and how America got to this point.

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Chaos at the Capitol: Interview With Staff Writer for The Dispatch Sarah Isgur

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:41:44 +0000

Ryan recaps yesterday's chaos at the U.S. Capitol with staff writer for The Dispatch and host of the Advisory Opinions podcast Sarah Isgur.

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Chaos at the Capitol: Interview With Retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:40:29 +0000

Ryan recaps yesterday's chaos at the U.S. Capitol with retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus.

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Chaos at the Capitol: Interview With Business Insider Columnist Josh Barro

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 01:39:30 +0000

Ryan recaps yesterday's chaos at the U.S. Capitol with Business Insider Columnist Josh Barro.

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Top Story: How Florida Hospitals are Handling the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:44:11 +0000

Ryan opens the show with Justin Senior, CEO of Florida Safety Net Hospital Alliance. They discuss how hospitals across the state are handling the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Previewing Congress's Electoral College Count

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:34:08 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Charles Zelden, Professor of Political Science and History at NOVA Southeastern University, about Congress's upcoming Electoral College count.

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Florida Politics Update: The Vaccine Rollout & the Big Upcoming Decision

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:22:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the state's handling of the initial vaccine rollout and the big decision looming for Senators Marco Rubio & Rick Scott.

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Bayshore Racing Case Update + New Drone Surveillance Bill for FL Law Enforcement

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 01:18:24 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega discuss an update on the Bayshore racing case, the Ahmaud Arbery case, stimulus check scams, and a new drone surveillance bill aimed at helping law enforcement across Florida.

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Top Story: What Ryan Learned During His Holiday Hiatus

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:03:39 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some thoughts on his time off during the holidays, specifically his decision to stay away from constant news updates and social media.

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The Latest on Florida's COVID-19 Outbreak & Vaccine Distribution

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:03:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Jason Salemi, Associate Professor of Epidemiology at USF’s College of Public Health & Morsani College of Medicine, about the latest developments in Florida's current coronavirus outbreak and the initial vaccine distribution across the state.

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Georgia Runoff Election Preview

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:03:24 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post National Political Correspondent David Weigel about the Georgia runoff election, which will decide the U.S. Senate's control.

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New Laws for 2021 Go Into Effect Across Florida

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 01:03:16 +0000

Ryan and NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega run through some of the new laws that went into effect across Florida on January 1st.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Staying Safe During the Holidays & COVID-19 Vaccine Info

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:30:32 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams on how to stay safe from COVID-19 this holiday season. Also, Dr. Jason Wilson, Associate Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Tampa General Hospital, and Dr. Richard Feifer, Chief Medical Officer at Genesis Healthcare, join the show to discuss different aspects of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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iHeartRadio Special: Interview With U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:00:21 +0000

Ryan talks to the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about ways to stay safe during this holiday season.

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iHeartRadio Special: Interview With Pat Boone

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:59:33 +0000

Ryan talks to legendary entertainer Pat Boone about his career, the 60th anniversary of 'Exodus' and his musical contribution to the racial justice movement.

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iHeartRadio Special: Interview With Sha Na Na's Jocko Marcellino

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:56:13 +0000

Ryan talks to Sha Na Na's Jocko Marcellino about the pandemic's impact on the music industry and his career in music, TV, and movies.

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Interview With FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:40:47 +0000

Ryan talks to FDA Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn about the science behind COVID-19 vaccines and their distribution plan.

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Interview With U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:40:16 +0000

Ryan talks to U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams about the current coronavirus outbreak, staying safe during the holidays, and COVID-19 vaccines.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Dr. Fauci, Feeding America & The Salvation Army

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:07:10 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, for an update on the current coronavirus outbreak, and Kate Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Feeding America, and Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of the Salvation Army USA, about the need across the country this holiday season.

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Top Story: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of 2020

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:48:44 +0000

Ryan offers up a final assessment of 2020.

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What to Know About Florida's Current Coronavirus Outbreak

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:48:04 +0000

Ryan talks to USF College of Public Health Associate Professor of Epidemiology Dr. Jason Salemi about the current COVID-19 outbreak across the Tampa Bay area and the state of Florida.

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Unemployment System Issues Continue for Many Floridians

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:45:46 +0000

Ryan talks to My News 13 reporter Greg Angel about Florida's unemployment system and the issues Floridians continue to experience.

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A New Special Counsel, Post-Election Litigation & Pardons

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:44:54 +0000

Ryan talks to National Security Lawyer Brad Moss about new developments in the investigation into the investigators, post-election litigation, and presidential pardons.

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Recapping the Year in Tampa Bay Sports

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 18:42:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Spectrum Sports 360 Host Mike Cairns about the year in Tampa Bay sports and what to expect in 2021.

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One-on-One With Dr. Anthony Fauci

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:22:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases, about the current coronavirus outbreak, our response to this fall and winter surge, and the latest on COVID-19 vaccines.

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Giving Tuesday Aims to Meet Historic Need This Holiday Season

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:02:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Jamie McDonald, Chief Strategy Officer for Giving Tuesday, about an initiative that has grown into a vital date each year for charitable organizations across the U.S. and around the world.

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Family of Deceased Publix Employee Sues Company Over COVID-19 Protocols

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 01:02:32 +0000

Ryan talks to NewsRadio WFLA Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about a lawsuit filed against Publix by the family of an employee who died of COVID-19.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Record-Setting COVID Outbreak & Possible Paper Product Shortages

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:27:47 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Ali Nouri, President of the Federation of American Scientists, for an update on the current coronavirus outbreak, and Jim Luke, professor of economics at Lansing Community College, who explained the possibility of another paper product shortage across the country.

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iHeartRadio Special: The Salvation Army USA Holiday Fundraiser

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:27:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Commissioner Kenneth Hodder, National Commander of The Salvation Army USA, about the pandemic's impact on their holiday fundraising and red kettle campaign.

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iHeartRadio Special: Supporting Small Businesses This Holiday Season

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:23:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Victoria Guerrero, District Director at the Small Business Administration, about Small Business Saturday and other ways to help support local small businesses this holiday season.

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iHeartRadio Special: COVID Relief Negotiations Update

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 16:21:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Reporter Jacqueline Alemany about her bout with COVID-19 and the latest on the COVID relief negotiations between Congress and the White House.

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iHeartRadio Special: Food Assistance Demand Surges Across the U.S.

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:48:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Kate Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Feeding America, about the continual need for food assistance across the country, especially in advance of the holidays.

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iHeartRadio Special: Butterball Turkey Talk-Line Expert Offers Tips

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:46:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Bill Nolan, a Butterball turkey talk-line expert, about the most popular turkey questions asked each year and some tips and tricks to keep in mind as you're preparing Thanksgiving dinner.

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iHeartRadio Special: Recapping the Stock Market's Performance in 2020

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:42:08 +0000

Ryan talks to CNBC Contributor Ron Insana about how the stock market has performed this year and what to watch out for with the markets in the new year.

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iHeartRadio Special: Music Legend Dionne Warwick

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:42:57 +0000

Ryan talks to music legend and Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award winner Dionne Warwick about her upcoming 80th birthday and Christmas celebration special.

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iHeartRadio Special: Holiday Gift Ideas With the Today Show's Jill Martin

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:41:00 +0000

Ryan talks to Today Show contributor Jill Martin about her 'Holiday Steals & Deals' special streaming on Peacock.

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iHeartRadio Special: How to Host a Smaller Thanksgiving Gathering

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:36:34 +0000

Ryan talks to Becky Krystal, Staff Writer for Voraciously, part of the Washington Post food section, about the best way to host a smaller Thanksgiving gathering this year.

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iHeartRadio Special: Family-Friendly Entertainment Options for the Holidays

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:34:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Joi-Marie McKenzie, Deputy Editor of Entertainment for Insider, about must-watch family-friendly entertainment offerings for the 2020 holiday season.

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iHeartRadio Special: How Nurse Practitioners are Dealing With COVID-19

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:32:00 +0000

Ryan talks to Sophia Thomas, President of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, about the stress and risk nurse practitioners continue to deal with during this coronavirus crisis.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Student Parents, COVID Safety & Avoiding Scams

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:29:10 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Nicole Lynn Lewis, founder & CEO of Generation Hope, Gabrielle Fitzgerald, co-founder of the Pandemic Action Network, and Jennifer Leach, head of the Division of Consumer and Business Education in the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection.

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PM Tampa Bay Special: Morgan's Final Show

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:27:03 +0000

Ryan and the team say goodbye to Morgan as she embarks on a new career.

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Top Story: How Our Country’s Leadership Has Failed During the Pandemic

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:47:45 +0000

Ryan opens the show by explaining how Democrats and Republicans have failed Americans with their response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tampa General Hospital To Assist With COVID Treatments & Vaccines

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:46:08 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Kami Kim, Infectious Disease Specialist with Tampa General Hospital and
USF Health Morsani College of Medicine Division Director for Infectious Diseases & International Medicine, about a new COVID treatment available at Tampa General Hospital and their role in distributing COVID vaccines.

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Law Enforcement Investigates Mysterious South FL State Senate Candidate

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:43:35 +0000

Ryan talks to Miami Herald Reporter Samantha Gross about Senate District 37’s “shadow candidate” who has drawn law enforcement's attention.

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How the Economy is Holding Up Amid Another Major COVID Outbreak

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:41:06 +0000

Ryan talks to Senior Economic Analyst for Bankrate Mark Hamrick about the latest jobless claim numbers and the impact of the current COVID surge on the economy.

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Democrats Look to Create a "Trump Truth Commission" in 2021

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:38:30 +0000

Ryan talks to Senior Washington Correspondent for Business Insider David Levinthal about the push by some Democrats to create a commission to investigate outgoing President Donald Trump.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview: Thanksgiving Edition

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 01:36:52 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events taking place this weekend and for the Thanksgiving holiday across Tampa Bay

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Top Story: How Our Country’s Leadership Has Led To Distrust in Our Elections

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:11:57 +0000

Ryan opens the show by explaining how Democrats and Republicans have chipped away at the public's trust in our elections.

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Capacity of Florida’s Hospitals to Handle the Third Wave of COVID-19

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:10:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Justin Senior, CEO of the Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, about the capacity of Florida’s hospitals to handle the third wave of COVID-19.

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Millions of Americans Could Lose Unemployment Aid After Christmas

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:08:18 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Economics Reporter Eli Rosenberg about upcoming unemployment aid deadlines that end the day after Christmas. Ryan also explains why he thinks Congress desperately needs to pass another stimulus package.

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Metropolitan Ministries Sees Record Need for Holiday Help Across Tampa Bay

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 07:06:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Justine Burke, VP of Marketing for Metropolitan Ministries, about the need for holiday help across the Tampa Bay area and the upcoming Helping Hands Virtual Food Drive.

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Top Story: What to Know About Florida's Current COVID Outbreak

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:13:54 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Jay Wolfson, Senior Associate Dean for Health Policy & Practice at USF’s Morsani College of Medicine, about the coronavirus's spread across Florida and the current rise in hospitalizations.

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Trump Campaign Continues to Lose Election-Related Lawsuits

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:11:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Loyola Law School Professor Jessica Levinson about election litigation happening across the country.

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Governor DeSantis Looks to Expand Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' Law

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:10:12 +0000

Ryan talks to PM Tampa Bay Legal Correspondent Felix Vega about a plan announced by Governor DeSantis to expand the state's "Stand Your Ground" law.

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Top Story: COVID Vaccine Progress & New Outbreak Records

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:42:37 +0000

Ryan discusses good news about a vaccine and troubling news about the growing coronavirus outbreak.

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The Latest Developments on Election Fraud Allegations

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:40:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Business Insider Senior Political Reporter Grace Panetta about the latest developments with election fraud allegations and litigation.

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Florida Politics Update: Fake Candidates, A Missing Governor & An Ambitious Senator

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:39:35 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about fake candidates, Governor DeSantis, and political moves being made by Senator Rick Scott.

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Morgan's Final Week on PM Tampa Bay

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:36:59 +0000

Morgan explains why she's leaving PM Tampa Bay, with this week being her last at the station.

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Ryan's Customer Service Nightmare

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 07:34:57 +0000

Ryan explains a customer service issue he's been dealing with for the past few weeks.

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iHeartRadio Communities: The Post-Election Process & Winter Weather Forecast

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:34:43 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Charles Zelden, Professor of History and Political Science at Nova Southeastern University, to discuss the period between Election Day and Inauguration Day, and Weather Channel Meteorologist Ray Stagich for a look ahead at the 2020/2021 winter forecast.

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Operation Storm Watch: Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:26:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco about Tropical Storm Eta.

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Operation Storm Watch: Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 23:17:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri about Tropical Storm Eta.

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Operation Storm Watch: Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 22:54:35 +0000

Ryan talks to Clearwater Mayor Frank Hibbard about Tropical Storm Eta.

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Operation Storm Watch: Tampa Mayor Jane Castor

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 22:09:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor about Tropical Storm Eta.

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Operation Storm Watch: St. Pete Mayor Kriseman

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:59:10 +0000

Ryan talks to St. Pete Mayor Kriseman about Tropical Storm Eta.

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Operation Storm Watch: Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 21:49:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Hillsborough County Superintendent Addison Davis about Tropical Storm Eta.

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Top Story: Why Americans Chose Checks & Moderation in 2020

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:57:49 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining why the 2020 election turned out the way it did, including why Americans chose checks on each party's extremes.

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Fraud, Irregularities, Recounts & How Elections Actually Work

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:56:18 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Charles Zelden, Professor of History & Political Science at NOVA Southeastern University, about voter fraud, election irregularities, recounts, and recent allegations involving the 2020 election.

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Assessing the Performance of Political Polling for the 2020 Election

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:54:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Political Pollster & Strategist John Zogby about what the polls got right and what they got wrong leading up to the 2020 election.

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How Floridians View the Combination of Politics & Social Media

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:53:07 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Stephen Neely, Associate Professor in the School of Public Affairs at the University of South Florida, about their 2020 Presidential Election survey findings on social media usage among Floridians.

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Top Story: Presidential Race Gets Called for Joe Biden

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:21:06 +0000

Ryan opens the show laying out where the presidential race stands, including the decision by networks to name Joe Biden president-elect.

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Decision 2020 Florida Recap: GOP Strategist Anthony Pedicini

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:19:37 +0000

Ryan recaps the 2020 election here in Florida with Republican Strategist Anthony Pedicini.

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Decision 2020 Florida Recap: FL State Rep. Anna Eskamani

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:18:34 +0000

Ryan recaps the 2020 election here in Florida with Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani.

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Decision 2020 Florida Recap: Retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:17:25 +0000

Ryan recaps the 2020 election here in Florida with retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus.

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Decision 2020 Florida Recap: Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 06:14:45 +0000

Ryan recaps the 2020 election here in Florida with Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Veterans Day & Domestic Violence Awareness

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 05:07:00 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Admiral Terry McCreary, retired one-star admiral in the U.S. Navy who served as the Chief of Naval Information on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to discuss Veterans Day, and Jane Randel, co-founder of No More, to talk about awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault issues.

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Post-Election Day Special: Where the 2020 Presidential Race Stands

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:27:55 +0000

Ryan and Rory give an overview of where the 2020 presidential race stands 24 hours after the first polls closed.

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Post-Election Day Special: Talk Show Host Michael Smerconish

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:26:37 +0000

Ryan talks to talk show host and CNN Political Analyst Michael Smerconish about the 2020 election and Pennsylvania developments.

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Post-Election Day Special: Business Insider Senior Political Reporter Grace Panetta

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:25:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Business Insider Senior Political Correspondent Grace Panetta about the latest developments in the 2020 election, including lawsuits filed by the Trump campaign.

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Post-Election Day Special: CNN Political Analyst Sarah Isgur

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:24:17 +0000

Ryan talks to staff writer for 'The Dispatch' and CNN Political Analyst Sarah Isgur about the latest developments in the 2020 election.

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Post-Election Day Special: Business Insider Washington Reporter Tom LoBianco

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:23:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Business Insider Washington Correspondent Tom LoBianco about the latest developments in the 2020 election and how the Trump campaign is handling them.

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Post-Election Day Special: Washington Examiner Political Correspondent David Drucker

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:21:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent David Drucker about the latest developments in the 2020 election.

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Post-Election Day Special: Axios Reporter Ursula Perano

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:20:53 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios Reporter Ursula Perano about the latest developments in the 2020 election, including the key Senate races.

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Post-Election Day Special: Republican Strategist David Kochel

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:19:56 +0000

Ryan talks to Republican Strategist David Kochel about the latest developments in the 2020 election.

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Post-Election Day Special: A Look at 2020 Minority Voter Trends

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 06:18:47 +0000

Ryan talks to iHeartRadio Podcast Host Roland Martin and Washington Post Opinion Contributor Francisco Toro about the Black vote and the Latino vote.

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Top Story: Ryan's Final Election 2020 Predictions

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 15:44:49 +0000

Ryan reveals his final Electoral College and Senate race maps and makes his 2020 election predictions.

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Pre-Election Day Special: Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:52:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about which way the state will go in the presidential race, how the most competitive congressional races look, and if any changes could be coming to the Florida Legislature.

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Pre-Election Day Special: National Journal Columnist Josh Kraushaar

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:50:31 +0000

Ryan talks to Josh Kraushaar, National Journal senior political columnist, about the national trend lines heading into Election Day.

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Pre-Election Day Special: Florida Political Strategist Steve Schale

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:48:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Steve Schale, political strategist and former Florida director of the 2008 Obama Campaign, about what the state's turnout and early vote numbers tell us heading into Election Day.

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Pre-Election Day Special: Staff Writer for 'The Dispatch' Sarah Isgur

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:47:03 +0000

Ryan talks to 'The Dispatch' Staff Writer & CNN Political Analyst Sarah Isgur about the 2020 election.

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Pre-Election Day Special: Politico Reporter Marc Caputo

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:41:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Marc Caputo, who covers the 2020 presidential campaign and Florida politics for Politico, about the fight to win Florida.

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iHeartRadio Communities: 2020 Election Engagement & Enthusiasm

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:40:01 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Crystal Carson, vice president of communications, culture, and media partnerships at When We All Vote, to discuss voter enthusiasm across the country in advance of the 2020 election, and Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, to talk about election engagement in the Black community.

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Top Story: The Challenges Keep Mounting for the Winner of the 2020 Election

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:34:17 +0000

Ryan opens the show by discussing the major challenges facing the 2020 election winner, including public health and economic crises that continue to worsen.

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Comparing the Economic Impact of a Trump or Biden Election Victory

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:29:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Ron Insana, CNBC senior analyst and contributor, about the current state of the economy, recent market volatility, and the potential economic impact of a Trump or Biden election victory.

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Comparing the Trump vs. Biden Foreign Policy Agendas

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:28:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Richard Haas, President of the Council on Foreign Relations and author of "The World: A Brief Introduction," about the differences between the Trump and Biden foreign policy agendas.

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Concerning & Crazy Possible Post-Election Scenarios

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:26:21 +0000

Ryan talks to David Singer, election law attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, about some concerning and crazy potential post-election scenarios.

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Concern Grows Among Democrats Over Low Early Voting Turnout in South FL

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 04:24:26 +0000

Ryan talks to Matt Dixon, Politico Florida bureau chief, about the freak-out among Democrats in South Florida and the DeSantis/Trump dynamic.

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Top Story: Why Florida is Ground Zero for Both Presidential Campaigns

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:05:56 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining why both presidential campaigns are spending so much time and so many resources in Florida, just days before Election Day.

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The Latest on Tampa Bay's Most Intriguing 2020 Election Races

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:04:21 +0000

Ryan talks to Associate Editor for Florida Politics Janelle Irwin about some of the most interesting races across the Tampa Bay area.

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Comparing the Trump vs. Biden Tax Plans

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:03:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Wall Street Journal tax policy reporter Richard Rubin about the differences between the Trump and Biden tax proposals.

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Could Major Changes in Florida’s Politics Be on the Horizon?

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:02:13 +0000

Ryan talked to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about the attention Florida is receiving from both presidential campaigns and her new column for Sayfie Review on potential long-term changes coming to Florida politics.

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Updates on Election-Related Lawsuits From Around the Country

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, senior politics reporter for Business Insider, about updates on election-related court cases, including a few recent decisions from the Supreme Court.

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Top Story: A Rays World Series Loss & Coronavirus Surprise

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:46:28 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing the Rays World Series loss and news that a Dodgers player was pulled from Game 6 over a positive COVID-19 test.

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Interview With Former South Bend Mayor & Biden Campaign Surrogate Pete Buttigieg

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:45:04 +0000

Ryan talks to former South Bend Mayor & Biden Campaign Surrogate Pete Buttigieg about what a Biden presidency would look like.

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Interview With Trump 2020 Campaign Senior Advisor for Strategy Steve Cortes

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:43:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Trump 2020 Campaign Senior Advisor for Strategy Steve Cortes about what a second term would look like for President Trump.

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Comparing the Trump vs. Biden Health Care Policy Plans

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:42:38 +0000

Ryan talks to NY Times Health Care Correspondent Margot Sanger-Katz about the differences between the Trump and Biden health care plans.

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Comparing the Trump vs. Biden Energy & Climate Policy Plans

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:41:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios Energy & Climate reporter Amy Harder about the differences between Trump and Biden on energy and climate issues.

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Finding Bipartisan Solutions to Structural Challenges in America

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:39:56 +0000

Ryan talks to former Congressmen David Jolly and Patrick Murphy about their new book on solutions to structural challenges facing America, which has played a large role in hindering bipartisanship.

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Top Story: Ryan's Updated Electoral College & Senate Maps

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:39:25 +0000

Ryan opens the show laying out how he sees the Electoral College and Senate maps right now with one week to go before Election Day.

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What You Need To Know About Florida's Election Laws

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:38:14 +0000

Ryan talks to David Singer, Election Law Attorney at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, about potential pre and post-election issues and some possible problems on Election Day.

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How a Trump Reelection or Biden Victory Will Impact the Culture Wars

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:36:07 +0000

Ryan talks to Noah Rothman, Associate Editor for Commentary Magazine & Author of Unjust: Social Justice and the Unmaking of America, about the cultural impact of either a Trump or Biden victory.

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A Look at Mail-In Voting & Youth Turnout

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:34:08 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC LX Reporter Noah Pransky about mail-in voting, youth turnout, Florida's early vote totals, and zombie campaigns.

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Feeding Tampa Bay Expands Mega Pantries to Help Those in Need

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 05:32:14 +0000

Ryan talks to Shannon Oliviero from Feeding Tampa Bay about their mega pantry expansion in advance of the holiday season.

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World Series Special: Bay News 9 Anchor Mike Cairns Live From Arlington

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:51:22 +0000

Ryan talks to Mike Cairns, host of Spectrum Sports 360, about Games 4 & 5 of the World Series, along with a preview of Game 6.

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Florida Politics Update: New Data on the Top of the Ticket & Down-Ballot Races

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:30:26 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the latest polling data on the presidential race and down-ballot contests in Florida.

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Questions Arise About DeSantis Unemployment Investigation Pledge

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:24:49 +0000

Ryan talks to Wendy Rhodes, Politics Reporter for the Palm Beach Post, for an update on a pledge made by Governor DeSantis to investigate the state's unemployment system failures. They also discussed the 2020 race down in South Florida.

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Stimulus Negotiation Failure Could Have Long-Term Economic Impact

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:22:24 +0000

Ryan talks to Chris Rugaber, Federal Reserve & Economy Reporter for the Associated Press, about how the lack of a stimulus package now could impact the economy.

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Community Foundation of Tampa Bay Starts New Mental Health Initiative

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 05:17:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Marlene Spalten, CEO of the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay, about their new "Mental Health First Aid" initiative.

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iHeartRadio Communities: COVID-19 Update & 2020 Election Enthusiasm

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:59:57 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. Judy Monroe, head of the CDC Foundation and adviser to the Pandemic Action Network, to discuss the growing COVID-19 outbreak across the country, and Andrea Hailey, CEO of Vote.org, to talk about engagement and enthusiasm for the upcoming election.

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Top Story: Final Presidential Debate Recap

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:45:34 +0000

Ryan opens the show recapping the final presidential debate.

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'Wear A Mask' & 'Real Women Vote for Trump' Songs Spread Via Social Media

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:45:03 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Felix listen to pro-mask and pro-Trump songs that have gone viral.

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Election 2020 Update: Viral Stories Edition

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:43:38 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Felix discuss some viral election-related stories from around the country.

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Department of Justice Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 18:42:26 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios Tech Reporter Ashley Gold about the antitrust lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice and 11 states against Google.

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World Series Special: Bay News 9 Anchor Mike Cairns Live From Arlington

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:42:05 +0000

Ryan talks to the host of Spectrum Sports 360, Mike Cairns, about Games 1 & 2 of the World Series, and they preview Game 3 too.

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iHeartRadio Presidential Debate Special: Hogan Gidley Recaps the Final Debate

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:16:52 +0000

Ryan talks to National Press Secretary Donald J. Trump for President, Hogan Gidley, about President Trump and Joe Biden's performances during the iHeartRadio post-presidential debate special.

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iHeartRadio Presidential Debate Special: Emily Sussman Recaps the Final Debate

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:15:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Democratic strategist Emily Tisch Sussman about President Trump and Joe Biden's performances during the iHeartRadio post-presidential debate special.

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iHeartRadio Presidential Debate Special: David Kochel Recaps the Final Debate

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:14:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Republican strategist David Kochel about President Trump and Joe Biden's performances during the iHeartRadio post-presidential debate special.

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iHeartRadio Presidential Debate Special: G. Elliott Morris on Poll Numbers

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:12:15 +0000

Ryan talks to data journalist for The Economist, G. Elliott Morris, about the state of the presidential race and what the latest polling tells us during the iHeartRadio pre-presidential debate special.

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Top Story: Allegations of Voter Intimidation in Pinellas County

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:09:17 +0000

Ryan and Felix talk to ABC Action News Reporter Ryan Smith about allegations of voter intimidation in Pinellas County.

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How the Campaign Operations of FL Republicans & Democrats Differ

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:09:09 +0000

Ryan talks to Spectrum Bay News 9 Political Reporter Mitch Perry about Florida Republicans and Democrats' ground games.

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Top Story: Threats of Violence Increase as Election Draws Closer

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:53:27 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing recent threats of violence tied to the 2020 election and the pandemic.

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Is the 2020 Presidential Polling Wrong?

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:51:39 +0000

Ryan talks to Sarah Isgur, Staff Writer for The Dispatch & CNN Political Analyst, about presidential polling in 2020 compared to 2016.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:49:37 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events taking place this weekend across Tampa Bay.

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Mask Mandates Continue Across the Tampa Bay Area

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:48:19 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Felix discuss the continuation of mask mandates across the Tampa Bay area, the latest on the nationwide coronavirus outbreak, and COVID-related ordinances in California that go too far.

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Election 2020 Update: Ads, Messaging & Money

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:36:05 +0000

Ryan offers a few thoughts on why a lack of campaign funds makes the president's road to reelection more difficult.

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Why the Rays vs. Dodgers World Series Is One of the Most Intriguing Ever

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:32:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Neil Paine, Senior Writer for FiveThirtyEight, about his piece on why the Rays vs. Dodgers World Series is one of the most intriguing of all time.

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How Best Buddies Is Helping Those With Special Needs Navigate COVID-19

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:30:29 +0000

Ryan talks to Jaclyn Clark, Best Buddies Florida Director of Programs, about how the organization helps those with special needs navigate the pandemic and their upcoming Champion of the Year Virtual Gala.

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Top Story: Ryan's Electoral College & Senate Maps

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:04:17 +0000

Ryan opens the show by explaining how he sees the Electoral College and Senate maps with two weeks to go until Election Day.

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Analyzing Florida's Record-Setting Early Vote Data

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:03:08 +0000

Ryan talks to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about early voting data for Florida and the overall state of the 2020 race.

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An Inside Look at the Trump Campaign

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:02:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Tom Lobianco, Washington Correspondent for Business Insider, about issues within the president's reelection campaign.

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Mics Will Be Muted at Times During the Final Presidential Debate

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:00:50 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Felix discuss the final presidential debate, including muted mics and debate betting odds.

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Trump Has God & Two New Celebrities on His Side

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:59:27 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Felix discuss audio from Pat Robertson and a prophet explaining how God is on Trump's side in the election, and two new endorsements for the president from celebrities.

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What the USF 2020 Presidential Election Survey Tells Us

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:57:19 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Josh Scacco, Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at USF, about the 2020 Presidential Survey and what it tells us about how Floridians feel about various issues.

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World Series Special: What to Know About the L.A. Dodgers

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 21:10:37 +0000

Ryan previews the World Series matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the L.A. Dodgers with former L.A. Times national baseball reporter and current senior writer for The Atlantic, Andy McCullough.

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Top Story: The Tampa Bay Rays Head to the World Series

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:45:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Rays Baseball Insider for 95-3 WDAE, Steve Carney, about the Rays big Game 7 ALCS victory and what they'll face in their World Series matchup against the L.A. Dodgers.

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Election 2020 Update: Record-Breaking Early Voting & Trump's Path to Victory

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:44:00 +0000

Ryan breaks down the early voting numbers for Florida and explains the Trump campaign's strategy to get 270 electoral votes.

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The U.S. Braces for the Third Wave of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:42:02 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss where the coronavirus outbreak currently stands and what's coming over the course of the next few months.

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Florida Politics Update: Swings in Support & Home Stretch Strategy

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:40:33 +0000

Ryan talks to the Publisher of Florida Politics, Peter Schorsch, about the latest updates on the 2020 election, including recent Florida polling.

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The Latest on the Hunter Biden Controversy

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:38:48 +0000

Ryan talks to Sonam Sheth, Business Insider Political Correspondent covering national security and the 2020 election, about the latest in the Hunter Biden hard drive story.

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Local Congressional Candidate Battles With Twitter Over Verification Issue

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:36:58 +0000

Ryan talks to the host of 'Battleground Florida' on News Channel 8, Evan Donovan, about Anna Paulina Luna's fight for Twitter verification and the 2020 election in Florida.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Political Polling

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 03:43:44 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Myra Biblowit, President & CEO of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, to discuss the foundation's efforts towards finding a cure for breast cancer, and John Zogby, pollster and political strategist, for an explainer on political polling.

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Top Story: Recapping the Trump & Biden Town Halls

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:14:01 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show with a recap of the dueling Trump and Biden town halls.

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Coronavirus Outbreak Update: Masks, Europe & the Midwest

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:13:23 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest on the pandemic, including a CDC study that involved mask-wearing, struggles containing the virus in Europe, and the outbreak in the Midwest.

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How Tampa Bay Schools Have Handled COVID-19

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 22:11:17 +0000

Ryan talks to Marlene Sokol, Tampa Bay Times reporter covering Hillsborough County Schools, about coronavirus outbreaks within Tampa Bay area schools.

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Top Story: Competing Presidential Town Halls

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:34:31 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing the competing presidential town halls between Joe Biden and President Trump.

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Politics Gone Wild: Viral Stories Tied to the 2020 Election

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:33:49 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Felix discuss some recent viral stories tied to the 2020 election.

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What to Know About Political Polling

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:32:50 +0000

Ryan talks to legendary political pollster John Zogby about all things polling and elections.

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Election 2020 Update: Polling, Early Voting Info & Fundraising Records

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:31:56 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss new Florida polling on the presidential race, early voting and voter registration data, and fundraising records being set by Democrats in key Senate races.

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Unemployed Floridians Keep Fighting to Get Benefits They're Owed

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:30:31 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Investigative Reporter Kylie McGivern about the struggles some jobless Floridians continue to go through in their efforts to claim unemployment benefits they're owed.

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Transparency Issues Continue Over Florida's COVID-19 Data

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:28:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Spectrum News 13 Investigative Reporter Curtis McCloud about how the state of Florida is reporting COVID-19 data.

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Top Story: The Tampa Bay Rays Are a Win Away From the World Series

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:08:18 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Rays Reporter Marc Topkin about the ALCS and a Rays team on the brink of its second World Series appearance.

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NY Post Report on Hunter Biden & Social Media's Handling of the Story

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:06:38 +0000

Ryan offers his thoughts on the NY Post report about Hunter Biden's emails and the reaction to it from Twitter and Facebook.

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Recapping the Final Day of the Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:04:25 +0000

Ryan and Morgan recap the final day of the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings, including some of the most ridiculous moments.

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Updates on the Unmasking Probe, the Durham Investigation & Hunter Biden

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:03:10 +0000

Ryan talks to National Security Lawyer Brad Moss about the conclusion to the unmasking probe, the latest on the Durham investigation, and the NY Post report on Hunter Biden.

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Fact-Checking Recent Voting & Election Controversies

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 05:01:51 +0000

Ryan talks to Grace Panetta, Politics Reporter Covering Elections & Voting for Business Insider, about numerous election controversies that have made national news.

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Louisiana Communities Struggle Following Back to Back Hurricanes

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:59:32 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Reporter Dan Lamothe about the situation in Louisiana following direct hits from two hurricanes in the span of just a few weeks.

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Top Story: 2020 Constitutional Amendments Overview

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:39:26 +0000

Ryan and Felix explain the six constitutional amendments Florida voters are deciding on this election.

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Highlights From Day 2 of the Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:38:00 +0000

Ryan and Felix break down the highlights and lowlights from Day 2 of the Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings.

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Florida Gators Face COVID Outbreak After Coach Pushes for Packed Stadium

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:37:15 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss new developments with the coronavirus outbreak, including Florida Gators football players testing positive just days after the team's coach pushed for 90,000 fans to pack the stadium this weekend.

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Get to Know 2020's Third-Party Presidential Candidates

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:34:23 +0000

Ryan talks to Senior Washington Correspondent for Business Insider, Dave Levinthal, about the third-party candidates running for president in 2020.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2020 Tampa 'Light the Night' Event

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:33:00 +0000

Ryan talks to cancer survivor Jamie Atkinson about his personal health story, along with the work the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society does and their upcoming 'Light the Night' virtual event.

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Top Story: Comparing the 2020 Presidential Race to 2016

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:38:50 +0000

Ryan takes a look at the state of the 2020 presidential race and compares it to what played out in 2016.

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Why President Trump Needs a Pre-Election Stimulus Package Deal

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:37:03 +0000

Ryan explains why a big deal on a stimulus package may be the president's best hope for winning reelection.

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Florida Politics Update: Rallies, Races & Reality

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:35:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the Trump rally in Sanford, the state of the 2020 race in Florida, and the reality of the challenge the president faces for reelection.

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Recapping Day 1 of the Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 17:33:53 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Post Supreme Court Reporter Robert Barnes about the confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Influenza/Coronavirus Info & Election Explainer

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:35:09 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Dr. William Schaffner, Medical Director at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, for a COVID-19 update and why flu vaccines are vital this year. Also, Jessica Levinson, Professor of Law at Loyola Law School and the Founding Director of Loyola Law School’s Public Service Institute, joins the show to explain commonly asked questions about the upcoming election.

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Top Story: What Campaign Insiders Are Seeing & Saying

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:35:02 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining what some 2020 campaign insiders are seeing and saying about the state of the race.

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The Latest on the Coronavirus Stimulus Negotiations

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:33:33 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest twists and turns in the coronavirus stimulus negotiations.

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Media Bias on Display During Recent Joe Biden Town Hall

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:31:15 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a few recent examples of media bias.

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DeSantis Wins Court Decisions on Voter Registration & School Reopenings

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:30:27 +0000

Ryan and Felix talk about court decisions involving voter registration and school reopenings in Florida.

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More on the Plot to Kidnap the Michigan Governor

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:29:18 +0000

Ryan and Felix talk about new details in the plot to kidnap the Michigan governor.

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Presidential Debate Chaos & Sidestepping Court-Packing Questions

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:26:24 +0000

Ryan talks to Politics Reporter covering the 2020 Campaign at the Washington Examiner, Emily Larsen, about the cancelling of the second presidential debate and Joe Biden evading questions about court packing.

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Stimulus Negotiations Update With David Levinthal From Business Insider

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 04:23:28 +0000

Ryan talks to Business Insider Senior Washington Correspondent David Levinthal about the coronavirus stimulus package negotiations.

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Top Story: Vice Presidential Debate Recap

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:04:34 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing the vice presidential debate.

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FBI Prevents Kidnapping Plot Targeting Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:01:45 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the incredible story of a plot to kidnap the Michigan governor, and how the FBI managed to thwart it.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:00:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about mask etiquette, the death of Eddie Van Halen, Halloween, and, of course, things to do this weekend across the Tampa Bay area.

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Retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus on the VP Debate

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:59:02 +0000

Ryan talks to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about the vice presidential debate and the state of the 2020 race.

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An Elections & Voting Explainer

Fri, 09 Oct 2020 20:57:57 +0000

Ryan talks to Jessica Levinson, Professor of Law at Loyola Law School and the Founding Director of Loyola Law School’s Public Service Institute, about how different states handle their elections and other important voting information.

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Top Story: Ryan Responds to Critics

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:23:35 +0000

Ryan opens the show responding to critics of him and the show.

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Callers Offer Their Views on Ryan & 2020 Election Issues

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:22:56 +0000

Ryan takes calls about him, the show, and the 2020 election.

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Florida Politics Update: The Latest Presidential Race Polling

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:20:29 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the latest state polling on the presidential race.

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What to Know About Voter Signature Verification Issues

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:19:04 +0000

Ryan talks to ABC Action News Investigative Reporter Adam Walser about voter signature verification issues in Florida.

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An Explainer on President Trump's COVID-19 Treatments

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:17:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Bob Lahita, Professor of Medicine NY Medical College and Chairman of Medicine St. Joseph University Hospital, about the White House coronavirus outbreak and the president's COVID-19 treatments.

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Top Story: The Latest on the White House Coronavirus Outbreak

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:18:39 +0000

Ryan opens the show with the latest developments in the White House coronavirus outbreak and the president's health.

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Rays vs. Yankees Divisional Series Preview

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:17:36 +0000

Ryan talks to Rays Baseball Insider for 95-3 WDAE, Steve Carney, about the Rays/Yankees divisional series and the bad blood between them.

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State Rep. Chris Latvala Shares His COVID-19 Experience

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:16:35 +0000

Ryan talks to State Representative Chris Latvala about his experience battling COVID-19, which led to multiple trips to the hospital.

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President Trump Delivers Message After Returning to White House

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:15:43 +0000

Ryan offers up his thoughts on the president's video message upon returning to the White House from Walter Reed Medical Center.

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USF Infectious Disease Expert on the White House Outbreak

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 05:14:15 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. John Sinnott, Infectious Disease Expert & Chairman of Internal Medicine in the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, about the White House COVID outbreak and treatments the president is receiving.

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iHeartRadio Communities: COVID-19 Update & SCOTUS Confirmation Process

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 03:36:19 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Carolyn Reynolds, co-founder of the Pandemic Action Network, for an update on the coronavirus pandemic, and Steve Vladek, Professor of law at the University of Texas School of Law & Executive Editor of Just Security & Senior Editor of the Lawfare blog, for an explainer on the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Top Story: President Trump Tests Positive for COVID-19

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:17:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Dr. Marissa Levine, Director of the Center for Leadership in Public Health Practice & College of Public Health Professor at USF, about President Trump's positive COVID-19 diagnosis and the treatments he's receiving.

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Inside the White House's Response to Trump's Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:15:07 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene about the situation within the administration following news that the president tested positive for COVID-19.

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Retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus on Trump's COVID Infection

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:12:34 +0000

Ryan talks to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about the revelation that President Trump has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Republican Strategists React to News of Trump's COVID Infection

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:09:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Washington Examiner Senior Political Correspondent David Drucker about how Republican strategists view news that the president has been infected with COVID-19.

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September Jobs Report Shows Slowdown in Economic Recovery

Sun, 04 Oct 2020 05:07:47 +0000

Ryan talks to Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick about the September Jobs report and how news of the president's coronavirus infection could impact the markets and the economy.

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Top Story: Fallout Over 1st Presidential Debate Continues

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:35:10 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing all the fallout following the first presidential debate.

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Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn on the 2020 Election

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:33:56 +0000

Ryan talks to former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn about the 2020 election, the Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup victory, and the pandemic.

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What You Need to Know About the U.S. Supreme Court & the Confirmation Process

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:32:53 +0000

Ryan talks to Steve Vladek, Professor of law at the University of Texas School of Law & Executive Editor of Just Security & Senior Editor of the Lawfare blog, about all things U.S. Supreme Court.

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Updates on Parkland Shooting Court Cases Involving Guns & Victim Compensation

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:30:15 +0000

Ryan and Felix offer updates on two court cases stemming from the 2018 Parkland school shooting.

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Joe Biden Continues to Evade Questions on Court-Packing

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:28:28 +0000

Ryan plays audio of an exchange between Joe Biden and a local Pennsylvania reporter about court-packing.

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Plastic Surgery Procedures Increase as People Use Face Masks To Cover Up

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:27:38 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss an increase in plastic surgery procedures because people can use face masks to cover up any potential bruising.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:24:32 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about things to do this weekend across Tampa Bay.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration Special: Season Recap

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:51:13 +0000

Ryan and Game Day host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, Greg Linnelli, take a look back at the historic season that ended with a Stanley Cup victory.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration Special: Season Recap Pt. 2

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:51:07 +0000

Ryan and Game Day host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, Greg Linnelli, take a look back at the historic season that ended with a Stanley Cup victory.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration Special: Dealing With the Pandemic

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:51:01 +0000

Ryan and Game Day host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, Greg Linnelli, take a look back at the historic season that ended with a Stanley Cup victory.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration Special: Playoffs Recap

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:50:54 +0000

Ryan and Game Day host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, Greg Linnelli, take a look back at the historic season that ended with a Stanley Cup victory.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration Special: Offseason Preview

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:49:50 +0000

Ryan and Game Day host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, Greg Linnelli, take a look ahead at the upcoming offseason following the Lightning's Stanley Cup championship.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration Special: In-Game Host Greg Wolf

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:49:43 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Lightning In-Game Host Greg Wolf about the championship season and what it's like to be the in-game host for the Lightning.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration Special: Mayors Jane Castor & Rick Kriseman

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 21:49:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Mayor Jane Castor and St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman out at Raymond James Stadium for the Tampa Bay Lightning Championship Celebration.

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The 2020 Vote Post-Debate Special: Democratic Strategist Simon Rosenberg

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:45:28 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio 2020 Vote Post-Presidential Debate special. In this interview, Ryan talks to Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg about the first presidential debate and what it means for the race.

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The 2020 Vote Post-Debate Special: Author & Trump Supporter Jeffrey Lord

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:44:33 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio 2020 Vote Post-Presidential Debate special. In this interview, Ryan talks to author and Trump supporter Jeffrey Lord about the first presidential debate and what it means for the race.

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The 2020 Vote Pre-Debate Special: John Zogby on Presidential Race Polling

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:42:58 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio 2020 Vote Pre-Presidential Debate special. In this interview, Ryan talks to legendary political pollster John Zogby about the state of the race nationally and in crucial swing states.

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The 2020 Vote Pre-Debate Special: Philippe Reines on Presidential Debate Prep

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:41:42 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio 2020 Vote Pre-Presidential Debate special. In this interview, Ryan talks to Philippe Reines, the man who played Donald Trump during Hillary Clinton's 2016 debate prep sessions.

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Top Story: The Tampa Bay Lightning are Stanley Cup Champions

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:30:44 +0000

Ryan and Felix talk to Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Analyst Caley Chelios about the Lightning's Stanley Cup victory.

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Lightning Plan Stanley Cup Celebrations Across Tampa Bay

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:29:19 +0000

Ryan talks to SVP for Content & Brand Strategy for the Vinik Sports Group, Eryn McVerry, about Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup victory celebrations.

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Fallout From Florida's Phase 3 Reopening Begins

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:27:42 +0000

Ryan and Felix break down the confusion caused by Governor DeSantis' Phase 3 reopening order, and they discuss what the move could mean for the state.

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Disney Announces Mass Layoffs at Theme Parks

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:26:35 +0000

Ryan and Felix talk about the decision by Disney to lay off 28,000 employees.

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Concerning New Developments Arise in the Breonna Taylor Case

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:25:31 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss numerous developments in the Breonna Taylor case.

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Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch Previews the Presidential Debate

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:24:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the upcoming presidential debate and Governor DeSantis' decision to move the state into Phase 3 of its reopening.

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Top Story: President Trump Nominates Amy Coney Barrett for the U.S. Supreme Court

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:39:45 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on the decision by President Trump to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, along with how the confirmation process is likely to play out.

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Rays, Bucs & Stanley Cup Final Game 6 Preview With 95-3 WDAE Host T-Kras

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:37:15 +0000

Ryan talks to 95-3 WDAE morning show host T-Kras about the Rays regular season, the start to the Bucs season, and the Stanley Cup Final.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Disaster Relief & Suicide Prevention

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:51:23 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring the Vice President of Emergency Programs for Americares, Kate Dischino, on disaster relief efforts for the recent wildfires and hurricanes, and Vice President of National Networks and Vibrant Emotional Health & Deputy Director at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Shari Sinwelski, on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

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Top Story: Playing Pretend With the Pandemic

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:52:30 +0000

Ryan opens the show laying out where the U.S. has gone wrong with our pandemic response and how we continue to make life harder on ourselves by being unwilling to do what's needed to save lives and fix the economy.

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Governor DeSantis Announces Phase 3 Reopening for Florida

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:51:11 +0000

Ryan explains what Florida's third phase of reopening entails and discusses the governor's decision to expand the state's reopening.

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Top Story: Black Lives Matter Protesters Harass Diners in St. Pete

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:49:35 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing a BLM protest in St. Pete that featured protesters harassing diners along Beach Dr.

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Decision in Breonna Taylor Case Causes Outrage, Leads to Shooting of Officers

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:48:51 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the situation in Louisville, including the shooting of two police officers during protests over the decisions made in the Breonna Taylor case.

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Florida Republicans Continue Calls for Investigation Into Michael Bloomberg

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:47:45 +0000

Ryan and Felix break down the legalities of how Michael Bloomberg is attempting to pay court fines and fees so Florida felons can restore their right to vote.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:46:16 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment & Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about events taking place this weekend and the next few weeks across Tampa Bay.

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Recapping Game 3 & Previewing Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:44:22 +0000

Ryan talks to 95-3 WDAE's Jay Recher about the Stanley Cup Final between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars.

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Sperm Donor Lies About IQ & Resemblance to Tom Cruise

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:43:16 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk about a sperm donor who lied about himself, causing outrage among the women who had children using his sperm.

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Top Story: Grand Jury Decision Announced in Breonna Taylor Case

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:12:49 +0000

Ryan and Felix break down the decision by a grand jury in Kentucky to indict one former Louisville police officer in events related to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.

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GOP Leaders in FL Call for Investigation Into Bloomberg's Help for Felons

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:10:15 +0000

Ryan talks to former State & Federal Prosecutor David Weinstein about the Breonna Taylor case and calls by Florida Republicans to investigate Michael Bloomberg's financial assistance for felons attempting to restore their voting rights.

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Top Story: Is the Supreme Court Vacancy Worth a Potential Trump Reelection Loss?

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:54:12 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing the latest on the Supreme Court vacancy before Ryan takes calls from Trump supporters about whether they think filling the open seat is worth a potential Trump loss in the election.

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Governor DeSantis Announces New "Law & Order" Proposals

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:52:18 +0000

Ryan and Felix break down proposals issued by Governor DeSantis aimed at disruptive protesters and local governments.

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Florida Politics Update: Lagoa, Law & Order, & Lots of Money

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:48:30 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about potential Supreme Court nominee Barbara Lagoa, "law and order" proposals put forward by Governor DeSantis and Bloomberg's money for Biden and felons looking to restore their voting rights.

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Recapping Games 1 & 2 of the Stanley Cup Final

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:43:52 +0000

Ryan talks to Game Day host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, Greg Linnelli, about Games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup Final, and they preview Game 3.

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The American Cancer Society Honors Fox 13 Anchor Linda Hurtado

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:40:54 +0000

Ryan talks to Fox 13 Anchor Linda Hurtado about her work with the American Cancer Society following personal experiences with breast cancer, her recently published novel, and TV news in the time of the coronavirus.

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Top Story: Upcoming Supreme Court Fight Could Do Lasting Damage To the Country

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:57:44 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining how the upcoming Supreme Court fight could do lasting damage to the country.

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The Politics of the Supreme Court Battle

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 00:52:29 +0000

Ryan analyzes the politics of the impending Supreme Court battle, including how it could impact the president's reelection and the Democrats' chances of winning back the White House and Senate in November.

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iHeartRadio Communities: 'Why I'm Voting' & Voting Assistance

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 04:09:20 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring the President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia, John Sykes, on iHeartRadio's 'Why I'm Voting' initiative, and the Vice President of Voter Engagement for Democracy Works, Mike Ward, on their voter assistance tools.

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Breaking News: The Death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:06:23 +0000

Ryan breaks the news of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death. He discusses the breaking news with retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus and Executive Producer of the Schnitt Show Sue Treccase.

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Top Story: The Tampa Bay Lightning Head to the Stanley Cup Final

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:04:53 +0000

Ryan talks to Lightning Radio Analyst Caley Chelios about the Tampa Bay Lightning's Eastern Conference Finals win over the New York Islanders, and their upcoming Stanley Cup Final series against the Dallas Stars.

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Tampa Bay Rays Clinch Spot in 2020 Postseason

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:03:37 +0000

Ryan talks to Rays Baseball insider Steve Carney about the Rays playoff birth and their outstanding play this season.

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Policing Reform, Loss of Support for BLM & the Cost of Rioting

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:02:40 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a settlement reached with the family of Breonna Taylor, how Tampa handled calls to defund the police, a loss of support for BLM, and the price tag for all the rioting that took place across the country.

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Anti-Trump Incidents Include Dog Feces & Stealing a Child's MAGA Hat

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 01:00:47 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a few anti-Trump incidents involving the placing of dog poop in the mailboxes of Trump supporters, and another that led to hate crime charges.

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Grandmother of Slain Child Jordan Belliveau Sues Two State Agencies

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:59:05 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a lawsuit filed against two state agencies by the grandmother of Jordan Belliveau, a child killed by his mother and failed by child welfare agencies.

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Hot Tea Spill Leads to Lawsuit Against Starbucks

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:56:34 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a lawsuit filed by a man who had hot tea spilled on him at a Starbucks.

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Top Story: Social Media, American Extremism & Doomsday Predictions

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:19:51 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing how extreme positions are being fueled by social media and lead to doomsday predictions about the 2020 election.

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Callers React to Ryan's Monologue on Social Media & American Extremism

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 01:18:31 +0000

Ryan takes calls on his monologue about social media and doomsday predictions for America.

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Top Story: Hurricane Sally Floods the Florida Panhandle

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:42:31 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the impact of Hurricane Sally on the Florida Panhandle, and they're joined by Washington Post Meteorologist Matthew Cappuci, who's live from Pensacola.

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False Rumors Hinder Wildfire Response Out West

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:41:37 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss pleas by West Coast officials for residents to stop reporting false claims that Antifa or BLM supporters are starting wildfires.

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Tampa Man Exonerated After 37 Years in Prison May Not Receive Compensation

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:40:47 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the case involving a Tampa man who was wrongfully convicted of murder and spent 37 years in prison, only to be recently exonerated. Because of a unique Florida law, he may not receive any compensation.

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Deputy Fired Over Parkland Shooting Actions Gets Reinstated

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:39:07 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the reinstatement of a deputy who was fired due to inaction during the Parkland school shooting.

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CDC Director & President Trump Offer Differing Messages on Masks & Vaccines

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:36:49 +0000

Ryan runs through recent comments made by the CDC director and the president about masks and a coronavirus vaccine.

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Profile on Governor DeSantis Highlights His Rise to Power

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:35:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Politico Reporter Gary Fineout about the profile he was apart of on Governor Ron DeSantis, which looked at everything from his rise to power to his handling of the pandemic.

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Movie on Netflix Faces Backlash Over Allegations of Sexualizing Children

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 17:31:53 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the controversy surrounding the movie 'Cuties' on Netflix.

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Top Story: Florida Continues to Dominate the 2020 Presidential Race

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:01:54 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some analysis of the 2020 race and why Florida is such a focus for both presidential campaigns.

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A Big Foreign Policy Win for the Trump Administration

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:01:00 +0000

Ryan offers his take on the normalization agreements brokered by the Trump administration between Israel, the UAE, and Bahrain.

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Bipartisan House Stimulus Bill Dead on Arrival

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:46:23 +0000

Ryan talks about a bipartisan coronavirus stimulus bill put together by House Republicans and Democrats that appears to have no chance of passing.

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Top Story: Tom Brady Makes His Bucs Debut

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:57:50 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing Tom Brady's debut with the Tampa Bay Bucs.

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Gulf Coast & West Coast Hit Hard With Natural Disasters in 2020

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:57:09 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss Hurricane Sally and the wildfires out west.

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Cops Ambushed in LA & Riots in Pennsylvania Over a Police Shooting

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:56:06 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the ambush of two officers in LA and the disturbing actions protesters there took, along with riots in Pennslyvania following the deadly shooting by police of a man charging an officer with a knife.

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Florida Student Arrested for Bringing Guns on Campus

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:54:14 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a 12-year-old Florida student who brought multiple guns on campus in what could have turned into a school shooting.

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11th Circuit Court of Appeals Sides With State in Felon Voting Rights Case

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:53:22 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in the ongoing felon voting rights battle.

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Andrew Gillums Big Revelation & Governor DeSantis' Supreme Court Fight

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:52:11 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about Andrew Gillum, Governor DeSantis, the Florida Supreme Court, and the presidential race.

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Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:50:42 +0000

Ryan talks to Crisis Center of Tampa Bay CEO Clara Reynolds about the impact the pandemic is having on mental health and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

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Top Story: The 19th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:29:07 +0000

Ryan opens the show with some thoughts on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and talks to 9/11 Day co-founder David Paine about the meaning behind the federally recognized national day of service and remembrance.

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9/11 Day Co-Found Discusses the Loss of His Brother 19 Years Ago

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:27:00 +0000

Ryan talks to 9/11 Day co-founder Jay Winuk about the death of his brother and how that motivated him to create a federally recognized national day of service and remembrance.

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Son of 9/11 Victim Writes Memoir About His Search for Answers

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:25:44 +0000

Ryan talks to author Matt Bocchi about the emotional torment that he experienced after his father’s death in the 9/11 attacks when he was just nine years old.

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Top Story: Congress Still Can't Agree on a New Coronavirus Relief Package

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:22:22 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on Congress once again failing to reach a deal on a new coronavirus relief package.

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Interview With Senior Trump Campaign Advisor Mercedes Schlapp

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:19:45 +0000

Ryan interviews Senior Trump Campaign Advisor Mercedes Schlapp.

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Interview With Biden Campaign Surrogate Retired Brig. General Remo Butler

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:17:26 +0000

Ryan interviews Biden campaign surrogate retired Brig. General Remo Butler.

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Why President Trump Talked to Bob Woodward

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:15:41 +0000

Ryan talks to Axios reporter Ursula Perano about why the president decided to conduct 18 interviews with author Bob Woodward.

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COVID-19 Continues to Impact Florida Schools in Various Ways

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:14:13 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss some of the issues Florida schools are having following their reopening.

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How Working From Home Could Help Ease Tampa Bay Traffic Congestion

Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:07:06 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss an op-ed by Hillsborough County Commissioner Stacy White on how working from home could help alleviate traffic congestion across the Tampa Bay area.

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Top Story: The Bob Woodward Book

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 23:46:36 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his thoughts on newly released excerpts from the upcoming Bob Woodward book about President Trump, including taped conversations with the president on the coronavirus pandemic.

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Listener Reaction to Excerpts From the Bob Woodward Book

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 23:44:23 +0000

Ryan takes calls following his analysis of the initial excerpts released from the upcoming Bob Woodward book.

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Top Story: Where the 2020 Race Stands Post-Labor Day

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:23:20 +0000

Ryan opens the show breaking down where the 2020 presidential race stands as we enter the post-Labor Day home stretch.

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As Coronavirus Outbreaks Ease Across U.S., New Challenges Could Halt Progress

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:22:29 +0000

Ryan talks about where the coronavirus outbreak is at right now and the variables that could impact how it looks in a few weeks.

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Top COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Faces Setback

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:21:20 +0000

Ryan offers his take on the race for a COVID-19 vaccine and discusses a new setback to one of the top trials.

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Presidential Race Tightens in Florida as Biden Struggles With Hispanics

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:20:12 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about new polling on the presidential race and issues Joe Biden is having in South Florida with Hispanic voters.

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QAnon-Led Human Trafficking Awareness Events Take Place Across Florida

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:17:39 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk to Tampa Bay Times Political Editor Steve Contorno about recent QAnon-led human trafficking awareness events that took place across the state, including in Lakeland.

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Months Later, Some Floridians Still Haven't Received Unemployment Benefits

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:15:47 +0000

Ryan talked to ABC Action News Investigative Reporter Kylie McGivern about Florida's continual problems getting unemployment benefits to jobless Floridians.

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Gender Reveal Party Starts Wildfire in California

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:13:18 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss a gender reveal party in California that led to a wildfire and a woman whose use of hand sanitizer and candles led to her catching on fire.

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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2020 Tampa 'Light the Night' Event

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 05:12:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Shelly Glenn, Corporate Walk Chair for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s 2020 Tampa Light the Night Event.

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iHeartRadio Communities: The Story of 9/11 Day

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 03:49:57 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special focusing on 9/11 Day, the federally-recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. Co-Founders David Paine and Jay Winuk join the show to discuss their personal connections to the September 11th attacks and the creation of the 9/11 Day initiative.

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Top Story: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Our Economic Recovery

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 03:49:50 +0000

Ryan opens the show analyzing the state of our economic recovery following the initial shutdown and summer resurgence of the virus.

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The Legalities of President Trump's "Vote Twice" Recommendation

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 03:48:00 +0000

Ryan talks to Clinical Professor of Law & Director of Loyola Law School’s Public Service Institute, Jessica Levinson, about the legalities of President Trump's recent comments involving voting both by mail and in-person. They also discuss several other election-related topics.

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Top Story: Polk County Changes Policy on Teachers and COVID-19

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:40:26 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss changes to Polk County policy on teachers who may have come in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

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Transgender Woman Sues Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:38:39 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a lawsuit filed against Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri involving a transgender woman who claims she was mistreated in jail.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview: Labor Day Weekend

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:37:45 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk to Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne about Labor Day weekend events happening across the Tampa Bay area.

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Interview With Florida Congressman Michael Waltz on Suicide Prevention

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:36:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Congressman Michael Waltz about the "My Frontline to Yours" campaign aimed at improving mental health care for veterans and frontline healthcare workers.

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Seven Officers Suspended Over Death of Black Man in New York

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:35:11 +0000

Ryan and Felix break down an arrest involving a Black man in New York that led to his death.

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Court Issues Ruling Involving Cell Phone Passcodes & Law Enforcement

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 17:34:12 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a recent court ruling on the level of privacy citizens have when it comes to protecting their passcodes and the information on their devices from law enforcement.

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Top Story: Why Neither Party is Running Away With the 2020 Election

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:12:13 +0000

Ryan opens the show with his analysis of why both parties are struggling to gain ground in the 2020 election.

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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi Claims Hair Salon Incident Was a Setup

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:11:09 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's claims that she was set up during her recent hair appointment.

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An In-Depth Look at the Kenosha Shooting

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:09:29 +0000

Ryan and Felix take a comprehensive look at the Kenosha shooting involving 17-year-old Kyle Rittenhouse.

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Bucs Announce No Fans Allowed for First Two Home Games

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:07:07 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss several coronavirus-related stories, including the decision by the Tampa Bay Bucs not to allow fans to their first two home games.

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Shady Developments Continue to Plague the Breonna Taylor Case

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:05:53 +0000

Ryan and Felix talk about shady new revelations in the Breonna Taylor case.

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Chaos at Fort Hood Leads to New Investigation

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:05:03 +0000

Ryan talks to Military Times Managing Editor Howard Altman about the chaos at Fort Hood and the launch of a new investigation. They also discuss a recent poll of active-duty troops on the presidential race.

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'Tiger King's' Carole Baskin to Join 'Dancing With the Stars'

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:03:19 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the lineup of contestants for the new season of 'Dancing With the Stars,' including the addition of Carole Baskin.

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President Trump Alleges Rioters Are Using Soup Against Law Enforcement

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:02:02 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss audio of President Trump alleging rioters are using cans of soup to attempt to injure members of law enforcement.

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Nebraska Man Lobbies City Council to Rename Boneless Chicken Wings

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 17:00:46 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss a viral video that shows a Nebraska man lobbying his local city council to rename boneless chicken wings.

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Top Story: Dark Days for America With No Immediate End in Sight

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:05:50 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining the situation America currently finds itself in, and how it's unlikely to improve any time soon.

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Governor DeSantis Changes Guidance on Florida Nursing Home Visitation

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:03:48 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the governor's decision to allow for visitations at Florida long-term care facilities.

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Taxpayers Foot Big Bills in State's Fight Over School Reopening Plan

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:02:48 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the amount of taxpayer money being shelled out by the state to fight the Florida teachers union over school reopenings.

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Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri Makes Changes to Search Warrant Protocol

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 06:01:38 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss new protocols for search warrants in Pinellas County and how local law enforcement agencies are driving reform after Congress and the president failed to act.

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New Pinellas County Polling is Good News for Charlie Crist & Joe Biden

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:59:22 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about new state polling that shows Congressman Charlie Crist and Joe Biden with substantial leads in Pinellas County.

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USPS Mail-In Ballot Test Run Yields Positive Results

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:57:38 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC LX Investigative Reporter Noah Pransky about a test run he conducted on mail-in ballots via USPS.

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Metropolitan Ministries in Desperate Need of Volunteers

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:56:16 +0000

Ryan talks to Justine Burke, the VP of Marketing for Metropolitan Ministries, about their sudden drop in volunteers at a time when the need is so high across the Tampa Bay area.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Addiction & Recovery Special

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:32:47 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special focusing on addiction and recovery in advance of National Recovery Month this September. Country Music Star Brantley Gilbert, Dr. John Kelly, Director of the Harvard Institute on Recovery, and Executive Director of the Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation Reverend Jan Brown all join the show.

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Republican National Convention Night #4 Recap

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:29:05 +0000

Ryan recaps the final night of the RNC.

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Republican National Convention Night #3 Recap

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:28:43 +0000

Ryan recaps the third night of the RNC.

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Republican National Convention Nights #1 & #2 Recap

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:28:12 +0000

Ryan recaps the first two nights of the RNC.

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Interview With Country Music Star Brantley Gilbert on Addiction & Recovery

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:27:32 +0000

Ryan talks to country music star Brantly Gilbert about his addiction issues and subsequent recovery, along with a song he participated in, the proceeds of which will go to the Global Recovery Initiative Foundation.

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Unanswered Questions Surround Jacob Blake Shooting

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:25:23 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the issues surrounding the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

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New Details Emerge in Decision to Award Deloitte Another State Contract

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:19:10 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Times Reporter Lawrence Mower about the latest developments in an investigation to determine how Deloitte ended up with another state contract after its massive failures on Florida's unemployment system.

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Uncertainty Over Florida's School Reopening Order Continues

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:17:09 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest developments in the court battle over Florida's school reopening mandate.

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Assessing the Economy & Its Impact on the 2020 Race

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:12:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick about the economy and how it may impact the 2020 election.

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Gauging Youth Turnout for the 2020 Election

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:10:16 +0000

Ryan talks to NBC LX Investigative Reporter Noah Pransky about the youth vote and the RNC and DNC.

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Sarasota Man Convicted of Murder Released After Psych Evaluation

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 05:09:06 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the release of a Sarasota man convicted of murder who psychologists deemed to no longer be a threat to the public.

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Felon Voting Rights Battle Costs Taxpayers Millions

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 04:58:07 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss new details about how much the state is paying in the court battle over felon voting rights.

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Top Story: Judge Sides With Teachers Union in Florida School Reopening Lawsuit

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:05:13 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing a ruling on the lawsuit brought by Florida's teachers' union over the state's school reopening plan.

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Wisconsin Police Shooting Leads to Renewed Protests & Riots

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 19:01:59 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the police shooting of Jacob Blake, and the subsequent unrest it has caused.

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Tampa Bay Sports Update With Bay News 9 Sports Reporter Mike Cairns

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:59:22 +0000

Ryan talks to Spectrum Bay News 9 Sports Reporter Mike Cairns about the Lightning, the Rays, and the Bucs.

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DNC Recap & RNC Preview With Retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:58:31 +0000

Ryan talks to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about the DNC last week, and this week's RNC.

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DNC Recap & RNC Preview With 'Florida Politics' Publisher Peter Schorsch

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:57:14 +0000

Ryan talks to 'Florida Politics' Publisher Peter Schorsch about the Florida primaries, the DNC last week, and this week's RNC.

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iHeartRadio Communities: 'Why I'm Voting' & Mental Health Impact of Schools Reopening

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 16:52:12 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring the President of Entertainment Enterprises for iHeartMedia, John Sykes, on iHeartRadio's 'Why I'm Voting' initiative, and a clinical psychologist at the Child Mind Institute on the mental health impact of schools reopening.

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Top Story: Tropical Storm Laura & TD-14 Head Towards the Gulf of Mexico

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:22:40 +0000

Ryan talks to Weather Channel Meteorologist Mark Thibodeau about Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression Fourteen, and the potential impact on the Tampa Bay area and the state of Florida.

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New Modeling Shows Impact of Cat 5 Hurricane on Tampa Bay Region

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:19:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Executive Director Sean Sullivan about their Project Phoenix 2.0 models that reveal a Category 5 hurricane's impact on the Tampa Bay area.

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The 2020 Vote - DNC Recap: Democratic Strategist Megan Jones

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:55:45 +0000

Ryan talks to Democratic Strategist Megan Jones about the Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden's speech, and the upcoming Republican National Convention.

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The 2020 Vote - DNC Recap: Republican Strategist David Kochel

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:55:04 +0000

Ryan talks to Republican Strategist David Kochel about the Democratic National Convention, Joe Biden's speech, and the upcoming Republican National Convention.

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Arrest of Steve Bannon, Senate Intel Report on Russia & Durham Investigation Update

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 18:50:45 +0000

Ryan talks to National Security Lawyer Brad Moss about the arrest of former White House Senior Advisor Steve Bannon, the revelations made in the Senate Intelligence Committee's final report on Russia and the 2016 election, and the Durham investigation.

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Top Story: Reviewing the First Two Nights of the DNC

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:52:31 +0000

Ryan and Felix recap the first two nights of the Democratic National Convention, and look ahead to the final two.

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Florida Primary Recap

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:50:33 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Associate Editor Janelle Irwin about the results from Florida's primary, including some upsets and local races.

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COVID-19 Cases Pop up in Florida Schools Following Reopenings

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:49:01 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest on the coronavirus outbreak across Florida, and its impact on the reopening of schools.

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New Details Emerge in Tampa Bay Area WWE Stalker Story

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:46:53 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss new, troubling developments in the Tampa Bay area WWE stalker case.

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Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments in FL Felon Voting Rights Case

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:45:20 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest developments with Florida's felon voting rights issue.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Facebook's Fight Against COVID-19 & Gen Z Loneliness

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 19:01:31 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring Facebook's Head of Health, KX Jin, on their efforts to combat misinformation and help in the battle against COVID-19, and a mental health expert on the toll the pandemic is taking on Generation Z.

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First Up: Carole Baskin Refutes New Allegations About Her Missing Husband

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:39:53 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss several items as they start the show sooner than expected following the Tampa Bay Lightning game, including what Carole Baskin recently had to say about new allegations made against her by the family of her missing ex-husband.

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PM Tampa Bay's 'Best of the Bay' Nomination Stresses Ryan Out

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:37:42 +0000

Ryan explains why the show's recent 'Best of the Bay' award nomination has him stressed out.

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Hillsborough County Updates Face Mask Order

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:37:00 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss some updates to Hillsborough County's face mask mandate, and some new data on how Floridians view the pandemic.

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TikTok Videos Showing Bugs in Strawberries Go Viral

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:36:17 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk about recent TikTok videos showing bugs crawling out of strawberries, and Morgan tries to recreate the experiment.

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Joe Biden Pushes for Nationwide Face Mask Initiative

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:35:26 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss comments made by Joe Biden about face masks, and they touch on several other face mask-related stories.

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Homeless Man Lives in Al Lang Stadium Suite for Two Weeks

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:34:04 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss a homeless man's two-week stay inside Al Lang Stadium.

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Democratic National Convention Preview

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:32:54 +0000

Ryan and Morgan preview next week's Democratic National Convention.

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Top Story: Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:20:08 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing the decision by Joe Biden to pick Kamala Harris as his running mate.

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Retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus on Kamala Harris Pick

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:17:35 +0000

Ryan talks to retired USF Political Scientist Dr. Susan MacManus about the decision by Joe Biden to pick Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate, and how that may play in Florida.

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School Reopening Plans Continue to Develop Across Florida

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:15:44 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the latest developments on Florida's school reopening plans.

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Family of Handcuffed 8-Year-Old Files Lawsuit + FL Mom Gets Murdered on Zoom

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:14:51 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a number of cases with ties to Florida, including an 8-year-old who was handcuffed by law enforcement in Key West, a mother who was murdered while her daughter was taking a Zoom class, and Tampa Bay area men arrested overseas for selling a fake COVID-19 cure.

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Florida Sets New Single-Day Record for COVID-19 Deaths

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:12:59 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest coronavirus numbers for Florida and the Tampa Bay area.

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Top Story: The Dysfunctional States of America

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:16:05 +0000

Ryan opens the show explaining why the U.S. has become so dysfunctional, and who the silent majority really is.

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President Trump Signs Executive Orders for Coronavirus Relief Measures

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:15:20 +0000

Ryan talks to Bankrate Senior Economic Analyst Mark Hamrick about the four executive orders the president signed over the weekend dealing with various economic issues resulting from the pandemic.

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PM Tampa Bay Gets Nominated for Best Afternoon Radio Show

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:13:46 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the nomination of PM Tampa Bay for Creative Loafing's 'Best of the Bay 2020' awards, along with Morgan's nomination for 'Best Up and Coming Radio Personality.'

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Florida Continues to Make Progress in Effort to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:12:26 +0000

Ryan runs through the latest coronavirus outbreak info for Florida and the Tampa Bay area.

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DeSantis Administration Continues to Push for School Reopenings Despite Local Objections

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:09:52 +0000

Ryan and Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch discuss comments made by Governor DeSantis and Florida's education commissioner about the need to reopen schools for in-person learning despite objections by the Hillsborough County School Board.

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Georgia School Forced to Close Due to COVID-19 Outbreak

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:07:36 +0000

Ryan talks about a Georgia school's decision to temporarily shut down following viral pictures that revealed a lack of social distancing and face mask usage and several positive cases among students and teachers.

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Family of Carole Baskin's Missing Ex-Husband Offer Reward for Info

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:05:24 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the $100,000 reward now being offered for information on Carole Baskin's missing ex-husband, along with her criticism of a new Cardi B music video.

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New Allegations About Ghislaine Maxwell & Prince Andrew Surface

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:04:21 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the shocking new allegations that have surfaced about former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell and Prince Andrew.

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Florida Couple Sues Hospital After Newborn Son's Remains Disappear

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 06:03:24 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss a lawsuit filed against a Tampa Bay area hospital after they lost the remains of a couple's deceased son.

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iHeartRadio Communities: World Mask Week & Cancer and COVID

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:37:14 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring guests on the importance of wearing face coverings to help slow the spread of the coronavirus, and what the American Cancer Society has learned about the interaction between cancer and COVID-19.

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Weddings on Plantations, an "Offensive" Shirt & an Inappropriate Doll

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:34:12 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Reggie discuss some "wokeness gone wild" stories.

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President Trump Signs Order That Could Ban TikTok in 45 Days

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:32:41 +0000

Ryan and Morgan talk to Digital Business Executive Seth Schachner about a new order from President Trump involving the China-owned social media platform TikTok.

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New Allegations Surface About Past Interactions With Ellen DeGeneres

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:29:58 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss new reports of troubling behavior involving Ellen DeGeneres from years past.

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Trump Looks to Take Executive Action If Congress Can't Reach a Deal

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:27:11 +0000

Ryan discusses some options President Trump may look to take if Congress can't reach a deal on a new coronavirus relief package.

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Coronavirus Relief Package Negotiation Update

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:25:30 +0000

Ryan runs through some new economic data and how that ties into the current Phase 4 coronavirus relief package negotiations.

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Interview With State Senator Janet Cruz on Outrage Over New Deloitte Contract

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:22:39 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida State Senator Janet Cruz about the revelation that Deloitte, the company behind the state's disastrous unemployment system, has been awarded a $135 million contract to modernize the Medicaid system.

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Top Story: Hillsborough County School Board Reopening Plan Gets Overruled

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 03:21:35 +0000

Ryan opens the show with the latest on the coronavirus outbreak across the state of Florida and then discusses the news that the education commissioner disagrees with the Hillsborough County School Board plan to delay in-person learning for four weeks.

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Top Story: Hillsborough County Schools Switch to Online Learning to Start Year

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:43:41 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing the decision by the Hillsborough County School Board to begin the upcoming school year with four weeks of online-only learning.

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Venue Changed for Florida Teachers Union's Case on School Reopening Plans

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:42:30 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest developments in the battle between the Florida teachers union and the DeSantis administration over the reopening of schools across the state.

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New Body Cam Footage From George Floyd Case Gets Leaked

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:39:43 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss newly leaked bodycam footage showing the initial interaction between Minneapolis police officers and George Floyd.

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More on the DeSantis Administration's Decision to Award a New Contract to Deloitte

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:38:06 +0000

Ryan and Felix talk to ABC Action News Anchor Paul LaGrone about the DeSantis administration's decision to award a new contract to the company behind the state's unemployment system disaster.

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Grandmother Files Lawsuit Against Disney World Over CBD Oil Arrest

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:36:30 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss a lawsuit filed by a grandmother who was arrested back in April 2019 at the Magic Kingdom over possession of CBD oil.

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Face Mask Chaos & Crazy Altercations Continue

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:35:20 +0000

Ryan and Morgan run through a bunch of stories from around the country of altercations resulting from the wearing or not wearing of face masks.

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Tampa Bay Area Weekend Events Preview

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:33:24 +0000

Ryan, Morgan, and Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne discuss things to do around the Tampa Bay area this weekend.

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Only in FloriDuh Stories

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:32:30 +0000

Ryan and Morgan run through stories about Florida men and women making news for all the wrong reasons.

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NOAA Changes Predictions for 2020 Hurricane Season

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:31:00 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss an update made by NOAA for the 2020 hurricane season, and some of the names picked for this year's storms.

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Top Story: Company That Created Disastrous Unemployment System Gets New State Contract

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:33:16 +0000

Ryan and Morgan open the show with Ryan ranting about the company that created Florida's abysmal unemployment system being awarded a new massive state contract for another project.

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School Reopenings Across the U.S. Get Disrupted by COVID Cases

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:31:05 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the first school reopenings to get disrupted due to positive coronavirus cases among students and staff.

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Trump & Biden Struggle With Words

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 06:29:29 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss audio of both President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden struggling to get words out on camera this week.

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Top Story: Florida Teachers Union Files Injunction to Delay School Reopenings

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:52:02 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss an injunction filed by the Florida Education Association to delay the reopening of schools statewide until specific criteria are met. Ryan gets into a heated discussion with a caller on the topic.

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President Trump Reverses Course, Now Supports Mail-In Voting in FL

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:50:01 +0000

Ryan talks to Florida Politics Publisher Peter Schorsch about the president's recent comments on mail-in voting in Florida, the governor's latest comments on the pandemic, and Joe Biden's potential VP picks.

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Ellen DeGeneres Accused of Leading a Toxic Work Environment

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:48:40 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss recent reports of unhappy staffers working for Ellen DeGeneres' show and the rumors of sexual harassment and assault at the hands of her top producers.

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Unsealed Court Documents Allege Bill Clinton Visited Epstein's Private Island

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:46:39 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss newly unsealed court documents that allege former President Bill Clinton visited Jeffrey Epstein's private island and a new book that claims Epstein was a member at Mar-a-Lago.

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American Cancer Society to Hold Virtual 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' Walk

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:45:21 +0000

Ryan talks to the American Cancer Society about their upcoming virtual 'Making Strides Against Breast Cancer' walk, and the impact the pandemic has had on their organization.

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Massive Explosion Causes Death & Destruction in Beirut

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:43:57 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the images out of Beirut that shows a huge explosion following a fire at a warehouse.

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President Trump Threatens to Ban TikTok by September 15th

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:33:09 +0000

Following news that President Trump may decide to ban TikTok by September 15th, if Microsoft doesn't buy it, Ryan and Morgan discuss the social media platform.

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Pro-Law Enforcement Mural FAIL Outside TPD Headquarters

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:31:18 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the bad design and execution of a pro-law enforcement mural painted outside the Tampa Police Department headquarters.

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The Latest COVID-19 Developments for Florida & Tampa Bay

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:28:35 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss the most recent coronavirus numbers for Florida and the Tampa Bay area and discuss a new CDC study of a summer camp in Georgia.

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Morgan Makes Her Big Return to PM Tampa Bay

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:24:33 +0000

Ryan and Morgan discuss Morgan's time away from the show.

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Top Story: Recap of the Tampa Bay Lightning's Game 1 Win

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 05:23:06 +0000

Ryan is joined by the game day host for the Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network, Greg Linnelli, to recap the Tampa Bay Lightning's win over the Washington Capitals.

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iHeartRadio Communities: Free Speech & Behavioral Changes Due to the Pandemic

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 01:00:50 +0000

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring guests on freedom of speech, including the rights of protesters and how what you put online could impact your employment, and behavioral changes associated with the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Interview With Former Marine & Author Jordan Blashek on Searching for Common Ground

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:24:23 +0000

Ryan talks to former Marine infantry officer and author Jordan Blashek about his new book "Union - A Democrat & Republican Search for Common Ground."

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Top Story: State Attorney Andrew Warren on Local Charges Filed Over Twitter Hack

Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:15:56 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show talking to Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren about the arrest and charging of a Tampa Teen in the massive Twitter hack that compromised the accounts of prominent figures.

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Top Story: Florida Continues to Set COVID-19 Death Toll Records

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:56:35 +0000

Ryan and Felix open the show discussing the latest COVID-19 numbers for Florida, including another death toll record for the state.

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Grim Economic Data Released + Trump's Tweet on the November Election

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:55:48 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the batch of economic data that was released today and the president's tweet about delaying the November election.

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More Details Released About the Missing St. Pete Mother Who Died in Nebraska

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:54:43 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the latest developments in the story of a missing St. Pete mother who suddenly died in Nebraska.

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Ryan's Product Review of a Hard Plastic Opener

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:53:41 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the irony of a recent purchase Ryan made.

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Former Presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies of COVID-19

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:52:43 +0000

Ryan and Felix discuss the death of Herman Cain due to COVID-19.

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Understanding Constitutional Protections for Protesters & Social Media Use

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 07:52:06 +0000

Ryan talks to the Director of the Free Speech Center at Middle Tennessee State University, Ken Paulson, about the First Amendment, free speech, protesting, and social media.

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Top Story: Tropical System Heading Towards Florida Continues to Develop

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 06:57:22 +0000

Ryan opens the show discussing the latest developments on the tropical system that could impact Florida with Weather Channel Meteorologist Mark Thibodeau.

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