Trump-DeSantis differ on AI centers, Mar-a-Lago auction, would-be assassin sentenced

Trump-DeSantis differ on AI centers, Mar-a-Lago auction, would-be assassin sentenced

Author: Gannett February 5, 2026 Duration: 18:11

The governor and president differ on data centers, lunch with Trump auctioned for $2M and why a would-be presidential assassin got life sentence. Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Hannah Phillips discuss it all on the Inside Florida Politics podcast.


For anyone trying to understand the forces shaping the Sunshine State, Inside Florida Politics offers a crucial weekly conversation. This podcast, presented by Gannett, draws on the deep expertise and boots-on-the-ground perspective of its veteran journalists. You’ll hear Zac Anderson from the Sarasota Herald Tribune, state capital correspondent John Kennedy, and Palm Beach Post politics editor Antonio Fins dissect the latest developments, from campaign trails and legislative sessions to the local issues impacting communities across Florida. Their discussion moves beyond simple headlines, providing context and analysis that clarifies how decisions in Tallahassee and beyond truly resonate. The dialogue is regularly enriched by guest reporters who are fresh from covering breaking political news, adding immediate, firsthand detail to the analysis. Tuning into this podcast means getting a clear, informed breakdown of the personalities, policies, and power struggles that define one of the nation’s most watched political landscapes. It’s essential listening for residents, observers, and anyone curious about the intricate and often surprising machinery of state governance.
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