Episode 24: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
Tonight we will talk about some big news stories. We’ll talk about Afghanistan, and the “ghost” candidate stories from South Florida and Seminole County. If time allows, maybe we can talk about whether the Tax Collector’s budget should be approved in Seminole County or stay with Tallahassee.
Join us live at 8:30PM this Wednesday
Episode 23: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
Tonight we will talk about how a county chair goes about finding, vetting, and possibly recruiting candidates to run for office. We will also touch on the situation in Afghanistan and COVID in Central FL. If time allows, maybe we can talk about whether the Tax Collector’s budget should be approved in Seminole County or stay with Tallahassee.
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Episode 22: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
Tonight we will bring back a topic we tried to get to last week. Politics of Olympics and judged events. How much of a role does a Party chair have in determining who runs? Planning for 2022. Maybe why would booing American athletes at the Olympics be okay? We are also going to talk about the John Morgan Law and the possibility of automatic and same day registration for voting.
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Episode 21: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
We have some items on the docket. What are the benefits and the downsides to the off-year election cycles. Also what about the benefits/drawbacks of making Constitutional officers and County commissioners all non-partisan. We may also touch on a possible straw-man argument about the end of the eviction moratorium and a guy who lived in the woods for 30 years. Maybe why would booing American athletes at the Olympics be okay?
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Episode 20: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
Moira spent a fun-filled evening at school board meeting and we will have much to discuss, including… maybe … the Olympics!
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Episode 19: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
A follow-up from last week about tax free holiday and what it means for a state without an income tax. We will also talk about Joe Gruters, State Senator and the chair of the Florida Republican Party. Also rising COVID numbers are raising alarms.
Join us live at 8:30PM this Wednesday
Episode 18: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
Money is pouring into the state fight both for and against gambling in Florida, there is a Florida connection to the assasination of the President of Haiti and We’ll talk about COVID-19 vaccinations and how that will be affecting school in the fall.
Episode 17: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
Oviedo didn’t have any fireworks, how did that happen? What will happen when the eviction moratorium ends? Elon Musk’s Boring company has plans for Florida? Does he know about Florida? I wonder what feels patriotic to you.
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Episode 16: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
Florida has signed a bill that will allow college athletes to make money from their name, image and likeness. What will that mean for college sports? What is happening with the Little Wekiva River, Is development or something else the culprit?
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Episode 15: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
Gov DeSantis is a frontrunner for GOP preference for President in 2024, what does that mean for Florida? We had a new Federal Holiday added since we last spoke. How did that come about? Oviedo had a three-way race for mayor. How will an added congressional seat affect Seminole County?
Episode 14 B: Between Two Chairs
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The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
There is a new Commitee woman election in Seminole County and a city in the county is running out of water? Governor DeSantis has pardoned all violators of mask and Coronavirus restrictions. He has also signed a bill mandating a moment of silence in public schools.
What does it mean if the US Supreme Court is unanimous?
How are you enjoying the reopening of Florida?
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Episode 14: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
Registered Democrats have passed Registered Republicans in Seminole County. Are they coming from NPAs or Republicans or dormant Democrats?
What does it mean if the US Supreme Court is unanimous?
How are you enjoying the reopening of Florida?
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Episode 13: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben “Boom Boom” Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week, on lucky episode 13, we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
We have a carry-over topic from last week. Will Florida join the growing number of states that will stop waiving the looking for work requirement of Unemployment benefits? Let’s talk about Rebekah Jones and the COVID Dashboard for Florida.
Episode 12: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben “Boom Boom” Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
We have a carry-over topic from last week. The Anti-riot bill passed through the Florida legislature. Will Florida join the growing number of states that will stop waiving the looking for work requirement of Unemployment benefits? Fascinating read about Rebekah Jones and the COVID Dashboard for Florida out this weekend.
There was a little news from our “friend” Joel Greenberg today.
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Episode 11: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben “Boom Boom” Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
What is up with Seminole County mayors?? Longwood Mayor/ Commissioner Richard Drummond is leaving the city. Winter Park may not have a new mayor (or any mayor) after all. A change in leadership in the US House GOP. Oh … and let’s see if there is any update in Greenberg country.
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Episode 10: Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben “Boom Boom” Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
The legislative session has just closed. Time to look at the highlights of the session and what the summer may hold for Florida politics.
Also vaccine centers no longer have long waits and are running well below capacity, what does that mean for the goals of herd immunity?
Also this week's Joel Greenberg update includes his released version of conversations with Roger Stone. What do these releases tell us about Roger, Matt Gaetz, and Joel that we didn't already know?
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Episode 9 : Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben “Boom Boom” Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
We always have more than we could ever get to in our hour together, but our hopes for tonight include: A potential apartment ban in Seminole County, is money ruling where the COVID vaccines go and a Texas woman who faces 5 years in jail for submitting a provisional ballot. Oh … and let’s see there is any update in Greenberg country.
Episode 8: Between Two Chairs
** Special start time 9:00 PM **
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben “Boom Boom” Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
THC level limits running through Tallahassee, A potential apartment ban in Seminole County, The nature of compromise, do the wealthy get first crack at COVID-19 vaccines and a Texas woman who faces 5 years in jail for submitting a provisional ballot. Oh … and let’s see there is any update in the Greenberg case.
Episode 7 : Between Two Chairs
The Five Minute Professor talks with the chairs of the Republican and Democratic parties of Seminole County. That’s Ben “Boom Boom” Paris and Lynn “Moira” Dictor.
This week we have a bunch on the agenda… let’s see how much we can cover in an hour.
THC level limits running through Tallahassee, A potential apartment ban in Seminole County, The FL Trans Bill banning trans athletes, and a Texas woman who faces 5 years in jail for submitting a provisional ballot. Oh … and let’s see there is any update in Greenberg country.
Join us live at 8:00PM this Monday
Episode 6: Between Two Chairs
This week The Five Minute Professor will be hosting a civil but engaging discussion with Lynn "Moira" Dictor Chair of the SemDems and Ben "The Mayor" Paris, Chair of the Seminole Republicans.
On our agenda for this week: A proposal for setting THC limits on medical marijuana, The mayorless town of Winter Springs, the move by MLB to move the All Star game and the draft away from Atlanta, and the changes made in Georgia to voting access laws.
join us live at 8:00 PM on Monday nights or listen to the recording anytime.
