Best Antonio Rubio Podcasts (2024)

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Inside Florida Politics: Warning signs for Trump in new Florida polls 23:47

1h ago23:47

23:47

The race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is tightening in Florida. Journalists Zac Anderson, Wayne Washington and Mark Harper discuss the new surveys showing Harris within striking distance, where ballot measures on marijuana and abortion stand with voters and the state's upcoming Aug. 20 primary.…

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Kamala Harris energizes Florida Democrats 23:47

12d ago23:47

23:47

Florida Democrats are rallying around Kamala Harris, the party's new presidential candidate. Journalists Ana Goni-Lessan, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss whether Harris could make Florida more competitive, wrangling over the abortion rights measure that will be on Florida ballots and how the controversial Project 2025 plan tied to Trump’s cam…

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Florida leaders in the spotlight at the Republican National Convention 19:33

25d ago19:33

19:33

It’s Florida, Florida, Florida at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee with Ron DeSantis, Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds and many other Florida leaders speaking at an event turned on its head by the attempted assassination last week of Donald Trump. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss the Florida highlights from th…

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Biden campaign says Florida isn't in play 24:47

2M ago24:47

24:47

President Joe Biden's campaign chair said recently that Florida isn't a battleground state. Journalists John Kennedy, Ana Goni-Lessan and Zac Anderson discuss the reaction in Florida to the Biden campaign comments, a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could impact how Florida communities handle their homeless populations and the reaction in Florida t…

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New polls give Democrats hope in Florida 24:17

2M ago24:17

24:17

Democrats believe Florida is in play after a pair of polls indicate a tight race for president. Journalists John Kennedy, Ana Goni-Lessan and Zac Anderson discuss whether Florida will be competitive this cycle, the outflow of Florida women traveling to other states for abortions after a strict new ban took effect and Gov. Ron DeSantis finally signi…

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Marco Rubio’s MAGA makeover 24:07

2M ago24:07

24:07

Marco Rubio aligns himself more closely with Trump as the former president considers the Florida senator as a running mate in 2024. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Ana Goni-Lessan discuss Rubio’s MAGA makeover, the Florida Department of Education sticking with history standards that say Black people benefited from slavery and whether Tru…

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Inside Florida Politics: Pardoned allies back in Trump's orbit for 2024 run 24:47

3M ago24:47

24:47

Former President Donald Trump is bringing controversial political figures back into his orbit for the 2024 campaign. Journalists Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and Ana Goni-Lessan discuss the pardoned felons and conspiracy theorists surrounding Trump, Florida universities cracking down on campus protests and Gov. Ron DeSantis ensuring bridges aren’t li…

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Trump auditions VP candidates at Mar-a-Lago 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

Former President Donald Trump held a lunch event in Palm Beach recently with many of the individuals who he is considering as a running mate. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss how Trump's vice presidential selection process is heating up, the Florida GOP's resolution against a constitutional amendment legalizing recrea…

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DeSantis viewed more favorably than Trump in Florida 29:04

4M ago29:04

29:04

A new poll shows Gov. Ron Desantis has a higher favorability rating, including among Republicans, than Donald Trump in Florida after their contentious presidential primary contest. Journalists Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss DeSantis's standing in Florida, Trump leading President Joe Biden in the state and the uncertainty surrou…

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Florida's 2024 election gets a lot more interesting with marijuana, abortion on the ballot 28:46

5M ago28:46

28:46

The Florida Supreme Court cleared the way for abortion rights and recreational marijuana constitutional amendments to be on the Florida ballot this year. Journalists John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss the ballot measures, Trump eyeing two Floridians as possible running mates and a legal settlement between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disn…

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Florida’s anticlimactic GOP presidential primary 27:43

5M ago27:43

27:43

Florida held a meaningless presidential primary after Trump clinched the GOP nomination, but the results may signal some turbulence for the GOP nominee. Journalists John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss the primary vote totals, Florida's increasingly uncompetitive status and Moms for Liberty's continued clout.…

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Trump clinches nomination before Florida votes 25:47

5M ago25:47

25:47

Former President Donald Trump became the GOP presidential nominee without Florida voters weighing in after Nikki Haley dropped out of the race. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss whether Trump can win over Haley supporters, Republicans in the Florida Legislature spurning their own party's legislative wish list and U.S. …

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DeSantis keeps acting like a presidential candidate 28:06

6M ago28:06

28:06

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' actions continue to invite speculation that he still has his eyes on the White House. Journalists Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss DeSantis' moves to stay in the national spotlight, whether national Democrats are taking another look at Florida's U.S. Senate race and where DeSantis' priorities stand in t…

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Florida Republicans rally around Trump 36:08

6M ago36:08

36:08

The Florida GOP isn't waiting for the presidential primary to end to get behind former President Donald Trump. USA TODAY Florida - Network journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss Trump's strength in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis' continued focus on national issues after dropping out of the presidential race and where high-profi…

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DeSantis drops bid for GOP nomination, endorses Trump 28:37

7M ago28:37

28:37

Six days after a massive lose in Iowa, a defeated Gov. Ron DeSantis returns to Tallahassee ahead of the first of his last three legislative sessions. But first, DeSantis bends the knee to Donald Trump, throwing his support behind the former president. What's next for DeSantis and Trump's relationship and what can Florida expect now that the governo…

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DeSantis delivers closing message in Iowa 33:33

7M ago33:33

33:33

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is delivering his closing message in Iowa after going hard at Nikki Haley in their final debate before the Iowa Caucus. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the final push in Iowa, Trump going off script and Florida’s legislative session kicking off.…

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The year in Florida politics: DeSantis struggles, Trump rises, the GOP dominates 36:31

8M ago36:31

36:31

Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the top stories in Florida politics in 2023, including DeSantis' struggling presidential campaign, the GOP cementing its grasp on Florida and Trump's resurgence.By Gannett

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Crunch time for DeSantis 30:03

9M ago30:03

30:03

Gov. Ron DeSantis' struggling presidential primary campaign is entering the home stretch before voting begins in Iowa. Journalists Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss the challenges facing DeSantis has he tries to pull off a surprise finish in Iowa, a pair of upcoming debates and a new poll showing Florida voters support abortion ri…

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DeSantis spars with Haley in third GOP debate 33:26

9M ago33:26

33:26

Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley exchanged barbs in the third GOP presidential debate in Miami. Reporters Zac Anderson, Stephany Matat and Antonio Fins discuss the debate fireworks and former President Donald's Trump's rally in nearby Hialeah.By Gannett

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DeSantis slams Trump in second GOP debate 38:43

11M ago38:43

38:43

Gov. Ron DeSantis took multiple shots at former President Donald Trump during the second GOP presidential primary debate. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio fins discuss DeSantis' debate strategy, Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz's central role in a federal spending debate that has Congress on the brink of a federal shutdown and a cou…

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DeSantis defends Trump after fourth indictment 33:05

1y ago33:05

33:05

Ron DeSantis preps for a crucial debate, the governor defends Trump after a fourth indictment and a big trial over Florida’s congressional redistricting plan kicks off next week. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss this and reveal this week's "Pick-a-Number" on this week's podcast…

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DeSantis defends Trump after third indictment 39:47

1y ago39:47

39:47

Gov. Ron DeSantis decried the “weaponization of government” after former President Donald Trump was indicted for a third time. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discus the impact of the indictment on the GOP presidential primary, DeSantis' fading poll numbers amid signs his culture war approach is falling flat and the firestor…

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Trump's second indictment rocks GOP presidential primary 27:16

1y ago27:16

27:16

Trump’s indictment for allegedly mishandling classified documents is sending shockwaves through the GOP presidential primary as plans move forward for a Florida trial. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the fallout from Trump's indictment, DeSantis finally signing the state budget and another clash over Advanced Placeme…

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Air DeSantis back in action with more migrant flights 32:42

1y ago32:42

32:42

Gov. Ron DeSantis' controversial migrant flight program is attracting attention again with a new round of flights carrying migrants to California. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss the reaction to the flights, the governor sparing with former President Donald Trump during his first full week on the presidential campaig…

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DeSantis campaign launch plagued by technical problems 37:58

1y ago37:58

37:58

Gov. Ron DeSantis finally made his presidential campaign official, but the kickoff event was marred by technical problems. Journalists Antonio Fins, Stephany Matat and Zac Anderson discuss the governor’s chances against Trump in the presidential primary, the campaign launch's embarrassing technical glitches and Trump's reaction to DeSantis entering…

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DeSantis leery of confronting Trump as he preps for campaign launch 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

31:17

Gov. Ron DeSantis is avoiding commenting on Trump's legal troubles as he readies his campaign for president. Journalists John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss DeSantis' Trump strategy, Florida lawmakers delivering a conservative wish list for DeSantis to run on and Democrats desperately searching for a candidate to take on U.S. Sen. R…

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DeSantis fires back at Disney 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

30:22

Gov. Ron DeSantis went after Disney again with new legislation. Journalists Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss the governor's ongoing feud with one of the state's most iconic companies, Florida’s congressional delegation rushing to endorse Trump over DeSantis and the Florida Legislature expands a law banning the teaching of LGBTQ t…

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Trump rallies MAGA in Florida after arraignment 25:01

1+ y ago25:01

25:01

Donald Trump responded to his arraignment in New York City with a grievance-filled speech at his Palm Beach club this week. Journalists Stephany Matat, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss Trump's response to the historic criminal case, MAGA world rallying around the indicted former president and California Gov. Gavin Newsom swiping at Florida’s g…

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DeSantis reacts to Trump's expected indictment 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

The likelihood of Florida man Donald Trump being indicted soon has the state’s political world on edge. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss how Trump fans are reacting to the former president's legal peril, Gov. Ron DeSantis's comments on the Trump prosecution and major bills that are moving quickly through the Legislatu…

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DeSantis builds presidential buzz with book release 29:02

1+ y ago29:02

29:02

Gov. Ron DeSantis released a new book as a precursor to a likely presidential run. Journalists John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the presidential platform DeSantis lays out in his book, the Florida Democratic Party's new chair and new legislation signed by the governor that gives him control over Disney World’s properties in Central Florida.…

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DeSantis feuds with Advanced Placement test company 26:03

1+ y ago26:03

26:03

Gov. Ron DeSantis is hinting at doing away with Advanced Placement classes in Florida amid a dispute over a Black studies course. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss DeSantis' penchant for picking high-profile education fights, a push by state lawmakers to make it harder to amend Florida’s constitution and Trump ramping …

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Trump slams DeSantis on COVID 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

29:18

Donald Trump took another swipe at Gov. Ron DeSantis recently as the former president revs up his dormant campaign. Journalists Stephany Matat, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss the feud between Trump and DeSantis, Florida lawmakers rolling out a bill that would allow people to carry guns without a concealed weapons permit and the governor unve…

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DeSantis brings war on woke to New College of Florida 29:56

1+ y ago29:56

29:56

Gov. Ron DeSantis is bringing his war on woke to New College of Florida with the appointment of six new board members who are tasked with transforming the progressive school into a conservative institution. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the governor's latest culture war push, how COVID concerns continue to be at th…

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DeSantis starts second term amid presidential buzz 32:06

1+ y ago32:06

32:06

Gov. Ron DeSantis' kicked off his second term amid buzz about a presidential run in 2024. Reporters John Kennedy, Zac Anderson and Antonio Fins discuss what DeSantis' inauguration speech might say about his presidential aspirations, the Florida Republican competing with Kevin McCarthy to become U.S. House speaker and the governor’s war on "woke" go…

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DeSantis embraces vaccine skepticism 33:05

1+ y ago33:05

33:05

Ron DeSantis is more fully embracing vaccine skepticism in calling for a grand jury to investigate COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers. Journalists Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and John Kenney discuss the governor's vaccine announcement, DeSantis rising in the polls against Donald Trump amid the former president's disastrous 2024 campaign rollout and lawm…

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DeSantis book deal generates more presidential buzz 31:23

1+ y ago31:23

31:23

Gov. Ron DeSantis is writing a new book that is generating more buzz about him running for president. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the implications of DeSantis releasing a book in February, Donald Trump getting pilloried for dining with an infamous white nationalist and the Florida Legislature meeting in another e…

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Red Wave? It's a Florida thing 31:47

2y ago31:47

31:47

Republicans sweep Florida government helped by shifting demographics, stumbling Democrats. Reporters John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Stephany Matat discuss how a changing state embraced GOP messaging. And Trump is running, again. What that means in Florida and beyond.By Gannett

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Biden rallies for Florida Democrats 34:46

2y ago34:46

34:46

President Joe Biden visited Florida to boost Democrats Val Demings and Charlie Crist. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the president's visit, Florida candidates ramping up for their final push to Election Day and former President Donald Trump rallying with U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio but not Gov. Ron DeSantis.…

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Rubio and Demings clash in debate 30:54

2y ago30:54

30:54

Marco Rubio and Val Demings traded barbs in their first and only U.S. Senate debate. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss the highlights of the Senate debate, Gov. Ron DeSantis getting back out on the campaign trail after a three-week pause because of Hurricane Ian and the upcoming debate between DeSantis and Charlie Cris…

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Biden and DeSantis project unity during Ian damage tour 29:21

2y ago29:21

29:21

President Joe Biden toured Southwest Florida communities damaged by Hurricane Ian. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss Biden's visit, Gov. Ron DeSantis getting heat over the timing of Ian evacuations and voting in heavily Republican communities being disrupted by the hurricane.…

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DeSantis criticized for voter fraud arrests 34:25

2y ago34:25

34:25

Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for a voter fraud crackdown. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the blowback over voter fraud charges against felons who said they had no intention of committing fraud, Florida's importance to Republican's chances of winning control of the U.S. House and efforts by LGBTQ activists t…

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Crist and DeSantis tangle as general election kicks off 31:35

2y ago31:35

31:35

Charlie Crist beat Nikki Fried in a blow out to win the Democratic nomination for governor. Reporters Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss Crist's victory, how he matches up against Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida's other marquee statewide race and the governor's success with his school board endorsements.…

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DeSantis and Florida GOP rally around Trump after Mar-a-Lago search 31:37

2y ago31:37

31:37

Florida Republicans are loudly denouncing the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the Florida GOP's reaction to the FBI search, Gov. Ron DeSantis rallying to Trump’s defense despite a budding rivalry between the two and Democrats slamming the governor a…

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DeSantis targets drag show 34:20

2y ago34:20

34:20

Gov. Ron DeSantis is seeking to penalize a Miami restaurant over its drag shows. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the GOP's recent focus on drag performances, more problems for Florida’s troubled property insurance market and the growing rivalry between Trump and DeSantis as the delivered dueling Florida speeches.…

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Abortion ruling shakes up Florida politics 30:53

2y ago30:53

30:53

Abortion is becoming a big issue in Florida this election cycle after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v Wade. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio fins discuss the fallout in Florida from the bombshell Supreme Court decision, Gov. Ron DeSantis benefing from the Jan. 6 Committee hearings and the Democratic primary for govern…

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Elon Musk favors Ron DeSantis for president 32:52

2y ago32:52

32:52

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeted that he’s leaning toward supporting Ron DeSantis if he runs for president. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss how Musk’s tweet factors into the presidential buzz around Florida's governor, the Democrats running for governor facing off in a candidate forum and what to watch for …

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Will this mass shooting change anything? 22:17

2y ago22:17

22:17

Florida's ruling Republicans go silent after the Texas school shooting, despite the state's familiarity with such slaughters. Reporters John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Jason Delgado discuss gun violence, Orlando Democrat Val Demings' bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and the property insurance special session.…

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Florida Democrats criticize Biden's approach to Cuba and Venezuela 31:39

2+ y ago31:39

31:39

Joe Biden is generating bipartisan backlash in Florida over his decision to ease restrictions on Cuba and Venezuela. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the fallout in Florida to Biden's Latin America policy moves, lawmakers gearing up for a special session on property insurance and the state's controversial new chief el…

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Florida leaders react to Roe v. Wade likely being overturned 38:30

2+ y ago38:30

38:30

A bombshell report detailing the contents of a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade sent shockwaves through Florida political circles. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the potential fallout of overturning Roe in Florida politics, more Disney legislation that is in the works and a new election…

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DeSantis punishes Disney 38:55

2+ y ago38:55

38:55

Gov. Ron DeSantis is punishing Disney after the company spoke out against the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the escalation of hostilities between DeSantis and Disney, lawmakers supporting a redistricting plan pushed by DeSantis that erases Black congressional seats and property insura…

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