Top of Mind Florida

11/25/2025

this week - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on YouTube; Tuesdays starting at 5 a.m. wherever you listen to podcasts. Florida sea turtle conservation - Brian and Michael look in on (USA Today's Best Free Attraction) with Pres/CEO Andy Dehart chatting about nesting season, the 1-in-1,000 survival rate, and the fight to save our oceans. Despite rising ocean temperatures and booming coastal development, is pulling off a miracle. The Green Sea Turtle was recently de-listed from "endangered" to "least concern" - but the fight isn't over.

11/18/2025

This week - Giving Voters A Voice - Open Primaries
Watch or listen - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on YouTube; Tuesdays starting at 5 a.m. everywhere else. Brian Crowley and Michael Williams bring clarity, depth, and perspective to Florida’s most pressing political issues. This week - Florida’s property tax fight intensifies as the 2026 governor’s race accelerates. Michael and Brian unpack the political theater behind tax-cut proposals, the real-world consequences for local services, and what voters should watch for as both parties position themselves for a high-stakes election year.
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11/13/2025

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Rural areas in Florida are being hard hit by the Congressional shutdown. In this episode of Top of Mind Florida, Brian Crowley and Michael Williams discuss t...

11/11/2025

this week - Brian and Michael chat with Karis Engle, president and CEO of The Glades Initiative. Our community's needs are growing. Federal and state government is not as reliable as it once was and those in need are depending more on local organizations and the community to help them. Watch or listen - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on YouTube; Tuesdays starting at 5 a.m. everywhere else.

11/06/2025

- Over the top wealth - The struggle of wage earners. Michael and Brian are joined by Urban League CEO Patrick Franklin. Watch or listen - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on Youtube; Tuesdays starting at 5 a.m. wherever you listen to podcasts.

11/04/2025

this week - Why skilled labor is dying. Urban League's CEO Patrick Franklin joins Brian and Michael. Watch or listen - Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on Youtube; Tuesdays starting at 5 a.m. wherever you listen to podcasts.

10/28/2025

this week - Medical breakthroughs, breast cancer, elderly healthcare. From breast cancer awareness to the rise in cancers among younger adults, early detection can mean the difference between life and death. Michael and Brian are joined by Kay Renz, Pap Corps Publicist discussing groundbreaking research happening at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami Health System — including how artificial intelligence is helping speed mammogram analysis and may one day soon revolutionize breast cancer screening and diagnosis. Michael and Brian reflect on family journeys, support systems, and an aging Florida population that urgently needs better access to care. A powerful reminder: ask questions, get screened, and don’t face health challenges alone.

10/23/2025

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Florida on the Move: Transit, Politics, and the AI Future AheadFrom Switzerland’s spotless trains to Florida’s Tri-Rail troubles — Michael Williams and Brian...

10/21/2025

This week - Brian Crowley and Michael Williams are chatting up the issues affecting all of us from AI and social media to a green moon??
From Switzerland’s spotless trains to Florida’s Tri-Rail troubles — what lessons can we borrow from abroad, and what does it say about Florida’s political priorities? Then the conversation shifts to the 2026 governor’s race — from Byron Donalds’ early fundraising firepower to Casey DeSantis’ political calculus — and finishes with an eye on the AI revolution transforming jobs, education, and democracy itself. A wide-ranging, Top of Mind Florida chat about where the state is headed, who’s steering the ship, and whether anyone’s ready for the road ahead. Youtube Wednesdays at 4 p.m. or Tuesdays at 5 a.m. wherever you listen to podcasts.

10/15/2025

This week - Car vs Cyclist? - Brian and Michael chat about avoiding common accident mistakes with Mark Hassell of Bill Bone Bike Law. Watch the full episode, Wednesday at 4p.m. on Youtube or Tuesdays at 5 a.m. wherever you listen to podcasts.

10/14/2025

- Helmet Saved My Life - A Cycling Accident Story
Tune in this week as Brian and Michael chat with Mark Hassell of Bill Bone Bike Law. Watch the full episode, Wednesday at 4p.m. on Youtube or Tuesdays at 5 a.m. wherever you listen to podcasts.

10/07/2025

Can Tri-Rail stay on track and keep Florida on the move? Michael Williams and Brian Crowley talk with Steve Abrams about the future of mass transit across Florida. In this episode of Top of Mind Florida, Brian and Michael sit down with Steve Abrams, former Palm Beach County Commissioner and former Tri-Rail Executive Director. Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on Youtube and Tuesdays at 5 a.m. wherever you listen to podcasts.