Dr. Cindy Banyai (Democrat) and Sean Hartman (Republican)as they dive into discussions over drinks about various topics including national park conservation efforts, ending school year activities, the Florida political landscape, and utility rate hikes. They also highlight the issues and scandals in Cape Coral's local politics and debate about federal budget concerns and the failure of Republican fiscal policies. With a seamless blend of humor and serious discourse, this episode is an insightful look at current affairs from both sides of the political spectrum.
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00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:33 Back at the Bar
01:38 End of the School Year
01:54 Protect Our Park Project
02:57 Juneteenth Celebration at the White House
04:01 Florida's Congressional District 19
05:36 Republican Party's Tax Cut Dilemma
09:10 Medicaid and Welfare Programs Debate
22:58 Cape Coral's Local Issues
27:19 Short-Term Rentals and Local Regulation Challenges
29:07 Rental Registration and Fee Controversy
31:56 Mayor Recall and City Government Frustrations
37:28 Cape Coral's Infrastructure and Budget Issues
43:28 Public Utilities Commission and Rate Hike Debate
52:23 Conclusion and Call to Action
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