DeSantis campaign, NAACP travel advisory, new Florida immigration law

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially announced his candidacy for president in 2024.

DeSantis decided to announce the campaign during an online chat with Twitter CEO Elon Musk. That conversation was interrupted by 20 minutes of technical glitches and silence as more than half a million people tried to join the stream.

Of course, we’ve known about the governor’s planned run for a long time, and much of the groundwork for the campaign has been laid. So what can we expect to see from the campaign?

We talk about DeSantis’ presidential bid and what it means for Floridians.

Guest:

• Gary Fineouta reporter for Politico.

The NAACP provides a Florida travel advisory

The NAACP has issued a travel advisory for Florida, warning tourists that it has recently passed laws and policies, along with other civil rights groups, that are “clearly hostile to African Americans, people of color and LGBTQ+ individuals.”

We talk about the message behind the advisory and how it affects the journey to the state.

Guests:

• Marsha EllisonPresident of the Fort Lauderdale/Broward NAACP.
• Marvin DunnFlorida historian and retired FIU psychology professor.

Will Florida’s new immigration law prompt some to leave the state?

Are undocumented immigrants leaving Florida in response to the state’s new immigration law? We heard from a Tampa Bay area reporter to get a better understanding of the measure and its results.

Guest:

• Jacob ReyesTampa Bay reporter for Axios.

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