Dr. Cindy Speaks

Envisioning a Fort Myers for the People ft. Diana Giraldo

Dr. Cindy Banyai (D), candidate for Florida Congressional District 19, talks with Diana Giraldo, candidate for Fort Myers City Council Ward 6, about serving the people of the city, especially through infrastructure and inclusion. 

How the American Economy Really Works - Modern Monetary Theory with Dr. Scott Ferguson

It's time to end the poison pill political conversations on "how are you going to pay for that?" by recasting our shared understanding of how the American Economy actually works. Dr. Cindy Banyai (D) candidate for Florida Congressional District 19, discusses how we can improve the quality of life for everyday Americans through a better understanding of Modern Monetary Theory with Dr. Scott Ferguson. Dr. Ferguson is an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida and Director of the Humanities Division of the Modern Money Network.

Running every race - conversation on changing the narrative on politics in Florida with Rachel Brown and Anselm Weber

Dr. Cindy Banyai (D), candidate for Florida Congressional District 19, welcomes Rachel Brown (D), candidate for Florida Senate District 27, and Anselm Weber (D), candidate for Florida House District 76 to the show. The trio are connected by Florida Gulf Coast University, as well as a commitment to progressive policies and flipping conservative districts across the State of Florida. Listen in to hear more about their races and their drive to serve our community. 

Organizing for Justice in Southwest Florida - ft. Chantel Rhodes

Dr. Cindy Banyai, Democratic candidate for Florida Congressional District 19, speaking with Ft. Myers community organizer and activist Chantel Rhodes about organizing peaceful protests in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and to shine a light on police brutality and systemic racism in Southwest Florida. 

Women Fighting for Florida - Conversation with Maureen Porras, candidate for Florida House 105

Dr. Cindy Banyai (D, FL-19) discusses immigration and women's issues with newly Ruth's List endorsed candidate for Florida House 105, Maureen Porras

Government Breakdown and the Grim Reaper

Dr. Cindy Banyai (D, FL-19) talks about the re-opening of Florida in the midst of the pandemic and why the Grim Reaper hitting the beaches is so on point. 

Campaigning while female

Dr. Cindy Banyai (D FL-19) reflects on the successes and challenges of the statewide ballot requirement initiative and campaigning while female.

Questioning ballot barriers across the US featuring Jamie Cheek

Each state determines what it takes for Congressional candidates to qualify. Dr. Cindy speaks about her initiative to reduce the highest barriers for ballot qualification in the country with Jamie Cheek (D), congressional candidate from Utah 01. Jamie shares some additional unique challenges candidates in Utah face and whether these barriers truly serve the people. 

Florida already does not care about the stay at home order

Dr. Cindy Banyai (D), candidate for Florida Congressional District 19, shares her thoughts and insights on the 6-day old Florida stay at home order and how everyone is seemingly over it already. She shares her concerns for her community and her children as apathy sets in for a skeptical public confused by poor state and national leadership.

Bipartisan Call to Ensure Voter Choice in Florida

Michael Bluemling Jr. (Candidate R, FL-21) joins Cindy to discuss their bipartisan statewide Ballot Requirement Initiative, urging Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sec. State Laurel Lee to waive ballot qualification fees amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

 

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