The President of the First Amendment Foundation speaks with winners in the battle for truth in government. Pamela Marsh interviews citizens, journalists, leading state advocates, and elected officials. Discussion centers around transparency in government, access to government records and participatory democracy in the Sunshine State. If you want to know how to get to the truth in Florida politics, this is the place to listen and learn.
Open Government in Florida
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The President of the First Amendment Foundation speaks with winners in the battle for truth in government. Pamela Marsh interviews citizens, journalists, leading state advocates, and elected officials. Discussion centers around transparency in government, access to government records and participatory democracy in the Sunshine State. If you want to know how to get to the truth in Florida politics, this is the place to listen and learn.
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September 30, 2020
Finding Transparent Accountability in Law Enforcement with Sheriff Michael Chitwood
<p>As police chief of Daytona Beach, Mike Chitwood became the first police chief in Florida to require his officers to wear body cameras. First Amendment Foundation President, Pamela Marsh, sits down with Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood to talk about how the use of body cameras has increased officer accountability and improved the department's relationship with the community. Sheriff Chitwood weighs in on why Marsy's Law was not intended to protect law enforcement officers. Finally, we discuss the need for access to accurate COVID-19 data to protect Florida's first responders, students, and teachers.</p>
September 16, 2020
Searching for and Supporting Trusted Journalism in the Age of QAnon with Trimmel Gomes
<p>In our fourth episode of “Open Government in Florida,” FAF President Pamela Marsh talks with Trimmel Gomes, an award winning journalist and president of Gomes Media Strategies, a media relations firm. Trimmel is also the host of The Rotunda; a weekly public affairs podcast about the people and issues shaping Florida politics. Pamela talks with Trimmel about how and why he was inspired to start his Rotunda Podcast, as well as current conspiracy theories, QAnonymous candidates, and algorithmic news drivers. Finally, we wrap it up by talking about how to bring people together with facts, understanding and transparency.</p>
August 26, 2020
The Wild Wild West of Online News with Gary Fineout
<p>In this episode, the First Amendment Foundation talks with Gary Fineout about the current challenges faced by journalism and journalists. Gary currently writes for Politico Florida, and has been covering Florida politics and government for decades. We'll talk about the "wild, wild west" of information, the creation and funding of "fake news" websites, and what the future holds for both readers and writers of breaking news.</p>
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