Topic: Special Districts

2 chapters across the catalog

Lawful but Awful
Episode 1444 2:51:48 - 2:56:57

1444: Lawful but Awful

Disney Reedy Creek District, Florida Special Status Repeal

Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida legislature are moving to terminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, a special self-governing status held by Disney since 1967. State Representative Spencer Roach explains that the move aims to end Disney's "anti-free market" advantages. The hosts argue that Disney's political meddling in the "Parental Rights in Education" bill triggered this regulatory retaliation.

Dealio
Episode 940 28:13 - 34:03

940: Dealio

Georgia Special Election and Nancy Pelosi Leadership

The Republican victory in the Georgia 6th district special election is analyzed as a failure for the Democratic strategy of using Donald Trump as a "whipping boy." Despite record spending of over $30 million on candidate Jon Ossoff, the seat remained Republican under Karen Handel. NBC News reports on internal Democratic friction, with some members calling for Nancy Pelosi to step down as House Minority Leader.