On Episode 72 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with former Florida Senator Jeff Brandes, to discuss criminal justice reform, property insurance, transportation, and affordable housing.
Senator Jeff Brandes is a highly respected and accomplished leader who served in the Florida Legislature from 2010 to 2022. He represented District 24, which covered a majority of Pinellas County, and was known for his innovative and independent policy-making. Throughout his tenure, he consistently advocated for solutions to address Florida's most challenging issues.
0:00:00 - Intro
0:00:09 - The Issues of Term Limits
0:06:28 - The Florida Policy Project
0:12:08 - Criminal Justice Reform
0:29:54 - Property Insurance
0:54:58 - Housing Issues
1:14:45 - Public Transportation
1:24:17 - The Issues of Serving in Florida Government
1:30:35 - High Speed Rail in Florida
1:33:05 - Why Government isn’t Taking On Hard Issues
1:36:47 - The Downfall of the Political System
1:39:38 - Outro
