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The War for Orlando's Train

In 1879, the town of Orlando was dissolved, four years after it was formed. A year later, the train came to town. In the early years of the City Beautiful, the rich men who made decisions in Central Florida found themselves at odds, even as cities were formed and railroads were built. 

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Richard Cronin on Orlando being dissolved

Longwood Historic Society on the South Florida Railroad

 

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Rep. Anna V. Eskamani Discusses Her Orlando Mayoral Campaign

This week, Rep. Anna V. Eskamani returns to the show to talk about the legislative session that just ended, the in-fighting within the Republican Party, her hopes for 2026, and her forthcoming campaign for Orlando mayor!

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Hello This is Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer

 

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Mister Rogers

In the 1950s, a man named Fred Rogers would attend Rollins College here in Orlando. In the years after, he would revolutionize children's television, and become a champion for public media in the United States.

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Mr. Rogers on how crayons are made

AFirst and last Mr. Rogers Neighborhood intro

Mister Rogers - Bobby Kennedy Assassination

May 1, 1969: Fred Rogers testifies before the Senate Subcommittee on Communications

What do you do with the mad that you feel?

Mister Rogers sings It's You I Like

 

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The Case for the Flamingo

Should the flamingo become Florida's State Bird? Is the flamboyant bird even native to the Sunshine State? This week, with guest Dr. Steven Whitfield of the Audubon Nature Institute, we talk about the changes in our understanding of the flamingo, and how it effects our shared future. 

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John Mellencamp - Pink Houses

American Flamingo: Striking Straggler

 

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June Newsletter: Happy Pride Month!

This week, we take a quick dive into the calendar, celebrate the champion Florida Panthers, and tell a quick tale about the importance of Pride Month. 

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The Battle for Florida's State Bird

For a century, Florida has had the same state bird. Many Floridians would like that to change. But the path to change is rife with politics and lobbyists, and a debate over which bird should take the crown. 

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A Master of Song: Northern Mockingbird

 

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Disney's Abandoned Island

For this week's bonus episode, we chat with Joshua Bailey, the filmmaker behind the documentary Stolen Kingdom about the urban explorers of Disney, a crucial stolen animatronic, the forgotten island, and how he brought this film to life.

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Disney's Virginia Failure

In the 90's, Disney was on a historic winning streak. But when they tried to open a historical theme park just outside of the nation's capital, they found themselves in a fight they could never win.

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CBS 6 Video Vault - 1994 - September 29 - Disney scraps plans to open Virginia theme park

Original Disney's California Adventure Dedication in 2001

 

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The Mystery of the Marco Cat

On Marco Island, behind glass, sits a small figurine of a wooden cat. Its origins, its creator, its purpose, even its inspiration are lost to time. The clues we have are fascinating - but lead to even more questions about this unusual feline.

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Thank you to our friends from the Marco Island Historical Museum! Pay them a visit and see the Cat while you can!

 

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May Newsletter: Baby Owl Shower, Black Bears, and Florida Hockey

This week, we catch up on headlines from the last month, discuss the glory of hockey in the Sunshine State, and check in for the Baby Owl Shower at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

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