How do things affect you? Community advocate Howard Sapp talks about what’s happening in politics and government and how it affects you.
Now You Know with Howard Sapp
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How do things affect you? Community advocate Howard Sapp talks about what’s happening in politics and government and how it affects you.
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3/29/2023
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Recent Episodes
June 2, 2026
Florida Redistricting, National Parks Cuts, and Why Your Local Vote Matters
Now You Know Host Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss end-of-school scheduling, summer plans, and Sapp’s campaign for Florida’s Congressional District 19 ahead of the August 18 primary. They focus on concerns about proposed cuts to National Park Service funding, potential sell-offs of park lands, and impacts from staffing reductions, while emphasizing preserving parks for future generations. The conversation shifts to voting and redistricting, describing gerrymandering efforts nationally and in Florida, urging voters to check their new congressional district and registration details. They outline Southwest Florida district changes, including Fort Myers being moved from CD 19 to CD 17 and parts of Collier to CD 22, and argue these moves dilute minority voting power. They connect political outcomes to Supreme Court appointments, Roe v. Wade being overturned, and voting rights being weakened, stressing the importance of voting down ballot. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:54 Summer Heat and School Ending 02:27 Campaign Season Plans 03:27 Family Road Trip and Parks 05:10 Cuts to National Parks 09:00 Gerrymandering Nationwide 10:07 Florida Redistricting Changes 13:05 Why Voting Still Matters 15:46 Local Votes Count Most 17:01 Down Ballot Power 18:08 Close Elections Proof 18:39 Consequences Of Not Voting 20:33 State Seats And Gerrymandering 21:56 2016 Supreme Court Fallout 23:28 Voting Rights Act Gutted 27:40 Fort Myers Vote Dilution 29:19 Map Makes No Sense 31:04 Final Call To Vote 32:53 How To Register And Support
May 15, 2026
China’s Demographics, Trump’s Politics, and Florida’s Gerrymandering Fight
Howard Sapp and Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss the constant volatility of national politics, including Trump’s interactions with China, and compare U.S. views with China’s demographic shifts after the one-child policy, including birth incentives and the social consequences of sex imbalances. They connect declining birth rates to economic development and immigration, then pivot to rising white-supremacist backlash amid changing U.S. demographics. The episode focuses on Florida’s redistricting, criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Republicans for secretive gerrymandered maps and highlighting Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka’s role, framed as political quid pro quo. They explain recent Supreme Court rulings weakening Voting Rights Act protections, warn of reduced minority representation, and urge viewers to check registration, use vote-by-mail, and vote in high numbers. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 00:53 Trump China Talk 01:40 Show Introduction 02:38 Florida Morning Reset 03:22 China One Child Shift 05:18 Four Two One Crisis 08:13 Trump NATO Volatility 10:27 China Plays Trump 11:30 Under Babied Debate 13:57 Demographics Backlash 15:55 Gerrymandering Explained 18:14 Florida Maps Scandal 20:44 Puppet Testimony Tactics 21:36 Why Validate Secret Maps 22:32 Florida Quid Pro Quo Pattern 26:30 Trump Loyalty Pressure 28:19 Voting Steps And Mail Ballots 32:56 Kelly Decision Explained 37:59 Local Stakes And Turnout Push
April 27, 2026
Florida Redistricting, Midterms, and Christian Nationalism
Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss Florida politics and national issues, focusing on midterm election stakes and Republican-driven redistricting efforts aimed at protecting House and Senate control. They compare Texas and Virginia’s approaches, note Virginia voters backed a map favoring Democrats before a Trump-appointed judge overturned it, and explain the case is now headed to the Supreme Court. They warn Florida may follow with a DeSantis-backed map that could reduce Democrats to three seats, taking away five, as a special session begins next week amid pressure from Trump. The conversation also addresses Trump’s online behavior, including an AI image portraying himself as Jesus and a conflict with the Pope, tying these events to concerns about Christian nationalism, separation of church and state, and demands for stronger Democratic leadership and action. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 01:07 Florida Politics Focus 02:04 Midterms and Redistricting 03:57 Gerrymandering Hypocrisy 05:50 Principles Versus Power 07:25 From Protests to Action 10:01 Democracy on the Line 12:25 Trump and Christian Nationalism 13:58 Faith Response to AI Jesus 18:13 Pope Clash and Doctrine 18:51 Vance vs the Pope 19:57 Internet Expert Syndrome 21:51 Church State Separation 24:50 Faith in Public Service 25:34 Abortion Choice and Counsel 27:55 Politics Behind Pro Life 30:25 Integrity as a Candidate 32:54 Virginia Florida Redistricting 34:51 Campaign and Network Sign Off
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