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Jared Moskowitz on Trolling the GOP

2024/10/15
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Congressman Moskowitz and Rick Wilson discuss Florida's preparedness for Hurricane Idalia, highlighting the state's experience in emergency management and the role of the Division of Emergency Management. They also discuss the unexpected impact of tornadoes and the importance of debris removal operations.
  • Florida had exercised a Category 5 storm scenario several years prior to Idalia.
  • The state invested in emergency management resources, including raising salaries to attract talent.
  • Tornadoes were a significant factor in Idalia's impact, with a record number of tornado warnings and touchdowns.
  • Debris removal is expected to be a challenge due to simultaneous operations in other states.

Shownotes Transcript

Rick Wilson sits down with Congressman Jared Moskowitz to unpack the performative politics dominating the Republican caucus, highlighting how spectacle often overshadows substance in today’s GOP, and how good it feels to make James Comer eat his words. They explore the impact of these theatrics on effective governance, especially during crises, and how misinformation fuels political grandstanding.

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