Florida’s Fourth Estate

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Vanessa Skipper & Re-Opening Schools Jul 10, 2020

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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate we get the teachers' perspective on opening schools during a pandemic. Vanessa Skipper, Vice President of the Brevard Federation of Teachers, tells us how their teachers union is reacting to the government's mandate to open brick and mortar schools during the week. Skipper talks about the issues of busing, cafeterias and teachers who are in the vulnerable population. Some states have given staggered schedules as an option to students and parents. Skipper says her teachers would prefer that option, but leaders are not listening. Join us for another edition of Florida's Fourth Estate.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - The "To Mask" or "Not To Mask" Conversation with Guest Romie Mushtaq Jul 06, 2020

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To mask or not to mask? It’s a debate happening across the country right now as coronavirus cases spike. Some counties have mandated wearing a mask while others are letting the people decide. This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate News 6 anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with brain doctor Romie Mushtaq about what triggers people on both sides of this debate.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Psychotherapist Dr. Annette Nunez / Talking Race With Your Kids Jun 15, 2020

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The death of George Floyd, who was killed while in police custody, has sparked a national conversation on race and what it means to be black in America. Some people are having frank conversations with family, friends and coworkers. But what happens when our kids start asking questions? How do we tell them the truth without igniting fear? Ginger and Matt speak with Psychotherapist Dr. Annette Nunez about how to talk to your kids about race and when that conversation should or should not happen.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Race Scholar, Dr. Jonathan Cox Jun 09, 2020

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The death of George Floyd has ignited protests and unrest around the world.

Floyd was an unarmed black man in Minneapolis who was killed by a police officer who kneeled on his neck for nearly 9 minutes as Floyd pleaded for his life.

This week on Florida's Fourth Estate, Matt and Ginger speak with Dr. Jonathan Cox, an assistant professor in the department of sociology at UCF.

Dr. Cox is a race scholar who explains why the protests happening now have a different feel this time. He also discusses how we can begin a meaningful dialogue about race without everyone leaving the discussion feeling defeated.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Space Expert, Erik von Ancken Jun 09, 2020

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It has been a long time coming but the United States is on the cusp of history once again as American astronauts prepare to launch from Florida’s Space Coast.

News 6 anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden talk with colleague and space expert, Erik von Ancken, about his years of covering the space program and having a front seat to this extraordinary moment.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - WKMG-TV General Manager Jeff Hoffman Jun 09, 2020

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Many people know local news anchors as the familiar faces they see on the air.

But it takes a lot of people to make a TV station run like a well oiled machine .

This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate, Matt and Ginger talk to the General Manager at WKMG-TV about what it’s like running a news station during a pandemic with hurricane season looming. Jeff Hoffman also shares how a phone call changed his life.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Viewer Messages And Emails May 14, 2020

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Ever wonder the kinds of voice messages and emails news anchors receive? Well, wonder no more. This week anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin give us a delicious taste of the dreaded compliment sandwich.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Terran Peizer & Telehealth May 11, 2020

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Now that some non-essential businesses are open again, employees may be skeptical or scared to go back to work. How will companies handle mental health as employees head back to the office? News 6 anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Terran Peizer,the CEO of Catasy, Inc., about why now, more than ever, telehealth can be a vital tool in our new normal.

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Quarantine Episode May 04, 2020

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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate, Ginger and Matt show off their new home podcast set ups. They also discuss topical news and the "Floridiot of the Week".

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Florida's Fourth Estate - Stacie and Kevin Rathel Discuss Contracting COVID 19 Apr 24, 2020

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We know the coronavirus can be deadly but there are many people who recover from it.

This week on Florida's Fourth Estate we speak with a man whose story of survival is nothing short of a miracle.

Kevin Rathel was in a coma when he was treated with convalescent plasma therapy. Rathel was the first patient at Orlando Health to be infused with convalescent plasma from a man who had already recovered from the virus.

We hear his first hand account of the harrowing toll COVID-19 took on him. From vivid nightmares to losing thirty pounds he speaks to us about what life is like now during the recovery phase.

He also tells us even though he was in a coma, he was very clear about one thing that was happening in his hospital room on a regular basis.

Join us for a candid conversation with Kevin and his wife Stacie on this weeks edition of Florida's Fourth Estate.

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