Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Are politicians working to protect us in Florida - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss current events for this week in June 2023 including the Titanic submersible disaster and the anniversary of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade. They discuss climate change and the active tropics and the complexity of our global environment. They reflect on the massive air pollution in Fort Myers uncovered by the EPA, self-dealing county commissioners, and harmful blue-green algae and wonder if Florida politicians really have the best interest of the people in mind. 

Trump Arraignment and the Politics of Florida - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Trump is the first US President to face federal indictment. The allegations in the case from special counsel Jack Smith and the DOJ of intentionally taking sensitive classified information are serious for national security. Get the facts on the case in the face of immense lying from Trump supporters in the GOP. Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai, political science university faculty, discuss the indictment and what it means for our country and for politics in the State of Florida.

The far-reaching consequences of Ron DeSantis’ attack on immigration - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

After statewide protests in support of immigrants and labor across Florida, the wide ranging effects of the DeSantis and Republican-led legislation (SB 1718) are becoming clear. Thousands took to the streets to show the force of the work on the economy and the impact they have in our communities. Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the bill and how targeting migrants for political gain is the wrong approach.

Racism in Florida - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

From CRT to the war on woke, Ron DeSantis has led Florida Republicans on a culture war bonanza this legislative session. Community advocates Howard Sapp and Dr. Cindy Banyai talk about the real world consequences of these culture war attacks and how racism, both interpersonal and systemic is on the rise. 

DEI attack on Florida’s universities is bigger than you think - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 266 into law on May 16, 2023. The bill was reported as a cut to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) funding at the state's colleges and universities. Hosts Howard Sapp and Dr. Cindy Banyai (a Florida University instructor for 10 years) discuss the other punitive parts of the bill and how it will change higher education in the state for the worse.  

It’s the guns - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Another mass shooting in America is unfolding in Allen, Texas. Community advocate Howard Sapp talks about how guns on the streets and in our communities do not make us safer and how a majority of Americans want their officials to take action to save lives. 

The attack on Florida schools - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community activist Howard Sapp with co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the state of affairs in Florida. They discuss attacks on race and identity in current Florida legislation, as well as the red meat bills that are a detriment to public schools. 

Women’s Rights and Gun Violence - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Community activist Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai continue their discussion on 2023 Florida legislative session. The near total abortion ban passed and was signed into law making Florida a dangerous place for women. The permitless carry of guns also passed making it possible for anyone to carry a gun without registration, ignoring the data on the dangers of guns. 

Abortion care under attack in Florida - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Host Howard Sapp recorded this podcast after a 10-hour occupy protest outside the office of State Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka, one of the sponsors of the 6-week abortion ban bill moving through the Florida legislature. Howard is joined by fellow activists Cindy Banyai and Chris Proia to discuss the realities of abortion and reproductive healthcare without all of the fear mongering. 

Trump Indictment and Florida’s Out of Control Politics - Now You Know with Howard Sapp

Host Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the misinformation and wishful thinking surrounding the Trump indictment by the Manhattan DA. They also discuss many dangerous and oppressive bills heading through the Florida legislature as Ron DeSantis wages culture wars hedging for a presidential bid.