Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Republican Shutdown Chaos - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the government shutdown that Democrats averted and the ensuing chaos in the Republican party leading to the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. They discuss imbalances in the economy and how everyday Americans are being forgotten by the political and corporate elite, giving rise to the need for unions and collective action. 

Protecting Workers - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Many organizations are striking to improve the lot of their workers. More Americans approve of unions to protect workers. They are an important part of balancing the greed of corporate executives and shareholders. Listen to community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai, discuss the recent UAW and SAG strikes and how workers in Florida can be better protected. 

Remembering 9/11, Florida teacher shortage - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community advocate Howard Sapp reflects on the anniversary of September 11th. He worked for the FAA at the time and recalls the chaos after the Twin Towers fell. He remembers how Americans came together after the attack and encourages us to keep doing so. Howard also looks at the failing education system in Florida after decades of Republican defunding. 

Racist Shooting, Hurricane Idalia - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community advocate Howard Sapp reflects on the shooting at a Jacksonville Dollar General that targeted and killed 3 Black people. Anti-woke policies and rhetoric have incited this violence and permitless carry has made Florida a very dangerous place. Howard also takes a look at soon-to-be Hurricane Idalia and what Southwest Florida should expect. Be prepared and stay safe!

American Catastrophes -Trump Crimes and Climate Change - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community advocate Howard Sapp talks about two of the biggest catastrophes facing Americans this summer - extreme weather events from climate change and the 91 criminal indictments facing former president Donald Trump. Along with co-host Cindy Banyai, Howard talks about how flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes and affecting people in unexpected ways because of climate change. Check out online resources from Project Drawdown for information about what individuals can do and why we need officials to make solid environmental policies to roll back climate change. The pair also laments about the shame of Trump's crimes and their effect on our democracy, especially with the sweeping RICO charges with 18 other co-conspirators in Georgia and how the gang must turn themselves into the Fulton County Jail this week. 
Don't forget to join Howard and other Southwest Florida Democrats at the Take Back Florida event from the FDP with Nikki Fried, this Thursday, August 24 at 4:00pm and at Howard's campaign kickoff event from 6:00pm. We'll see you there!

Back to School in Florida - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai talk about kids and going back to school. Florida has enacted several measures that hurt kids ad confuse parents in the name of conservative politics. The duo breakdown these changes and talk about how it's bankrupting public education and driving away talented teachers.
Join the Take Back Florida event with Nikki Fried in Fort Myers on August 24.
Join Howard's Campaign Kickoff Event on August 24th.

Trump and DeSantis are the worst of Florida Men - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community Advocate, Howard Sapp, and co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the third Trump indictment. The also dive into the DeSantis-Donalds-Harris flap over the "slavery is beneficial" education standards. They reflect on how these actions and those of the Republican supermajority in Florida have made everyday life for people in the state worse than ever.

Florida’s erasure of Black history - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community advocate, Howard Sapp, discusses the latest moves to whitewash history coming out of the Florida Board of Education with co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai. Saying people who were enslaved got a personal benefit from their capture and torture is beyond reprehensible. Listen to how people from the community and with kids and Florida schools think about the change. 

Hope for Florida Democrats - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community activist Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai recap Leadership Blue, the annual convention of the Florida Democratic Party. They discuss who showed and who didn't, what hit and what missed. They agree that there is new energy for Democrats in Florida and with the right strategy of fighting Republicans everywhere, there is a chance to gain ground. 

The shame of gutting affirmative action - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community activist Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss the recent Supreme Court rulings. With the end of the session, SCOTUS release controversial, although not unexpected, rulings from the activist conservative court. One ruling gutted affirmative action, ending the use of race in consideration of college admissions. Howard and Cindy discuss the ruling and what it means in the existing racist system.