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Florida’s Fourth Estate looks at everything from swampy politics to a fragile environment and even the crazy headlines that make Florida the craziest state in the Union. Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin use decades of experience as journalists to dissect the headlines that impact Florida. Each week they have a guest host who helps give an irreverent look at the issues impacting the Sunshine State. Big influencers like Attorney John Morgan, renowned Florida journalists and the scientists protecting Florida’s ecosystem can often be found as guests. Look for new episodes every week, and visit ClickOrlando.com for the latest WKMG News 6 coverage of Orlando and beyond.
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To mask or not to mask? It’s a debate happening across the country right now as coronavirus cases spike. Some counties have mandated wearing a mask while others are letting the people decide. This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate News 6 anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with brain doctor Romie Mushtaq about what triggers people on both sides of this debate.
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Ever wonder the kinds of voice messages and emails news anchors receive? Well, wonder no more. This week anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin give us a delicious taste of the dreaded compliment sandwich.
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Now that some non-essential businesses are open again, employees may be skeptical or scared to go back to work. How will companies handle mental health as employees head back to the office? News 6 anchors Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Terran Peizer,the CEO of Catasy, Inc., about why now, more than ever, telehealth can be a vital tool in our new normal.
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We know the coronavirus can be deadly but there are many people who recover from it.
This week on Florida's Fourth Estate we speak with a man whose story of survival is nothing short of a miracle.
Kevin Rathel was in a coma when he was treated with convalescent plasma therapy. Rathel was the first patient at Orlando Health to be infused with convalescent plasma from a man who had already recovered from the virus.
We hear his first hand account of the harrowing toll COVID-19 took on him. From vivid nightmares to losing thirty pounds he speaks to us about what life is like now during the recovery phase.
He also tells us even though he was in a coma, he was very clear about one thing that was happening in his hospital room on a regular basis.
Join us for a candid conversation with Kevin and his wife Stacie on this weeks edition of Florida's Fourth Estate.
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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate we dive into the stimulus efforts from the government. How can you save your business? When will you get your stimulus check? How does the government know how many kids you have? Our guest Joshua Jenson, A.K.A JJ the CPA, has the answers.
Also, small businesses have faced many issues when it comes to applying for government assistance. JJ explains how one government program may have lost all of the applications. Also, he tells us which banks are dealing with the government programs.
Let's do your taxes with a pro! It's all this week on Florida's Fourth Estate.
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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate News 6 investigator Mike Deforest talks about an investigation involving a YouTuber accused of breaking into theme parks after hours. Mike has investigated this young man for months. We ask how he's getting into the parks and how he's making money off of the videos.
The affordable housing crisis in Florida has hit hard for a local dad. He adopted his niece and her three siblings. Even though he makes $15 per hour, he can barely afford his rent.
And, a Florida family expands in a 7-Eleven parking lot. We hear the dispatcher say, "Try not to push." But, the directions come a moment too late.
All this and more on this week's Florida's Fourth Estate!
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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate, News 6 Anchor Julie Broughton takes us inside her inbox. One viewers shames her for wearing pants. Julie is shocked when she researches her troll and finds out what he does for a living. Matt Austin also shares a voicemail of a viewer who describes making fun of Matt with her friends. Also, a family vacationing in Florida gets trapped more than 10 stories up. Firefighters have to pull them through the elevator ceiling. Floridians are using goats to fix their weed issues. Why rent-a-goat operations are popping up and how they're good for the environment. All this and more on this week's Florida's Fourth Estate.
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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate we take a deep dive into DNA. News 6 investigator Mike Deforest tells us about a fascinating case in which an accused killer was found because his cousin put his DNA online. It took a clandestine mission to find the suspect and gather his DNA. The question is, do cases like this open Pandora's box? Also, we break down the video of a 6-year-old's arrest. The police officer has been fired for using Zip Ties to subdue the little girl and put her in his patrol car. Floridians also showed love this week. A man jumps into a canal to save a stranger. a woman was having a seizure when she crashed into the water. Her car was sinking as one man jumped in to rescue her. All of this and more on this week's Florida's Fourth Estate.
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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate an accused steak stealing Floridiot runs out of a grocery store without pants and gets tased in a different kind of meat, a couple of Kyakers brush up agains a Florida Dinosaur...then they get lost in the woods. And this week's guest, Sports Director Jamie Seh, tells us what it's like in the infield during a devastating crash at the Daytona 500.
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This week on "Florida's Fourth Estate" we tackle the tricky issue of Florida's Guardianship program. The program is built to protect vulnerable Floridians, but one case in particular has cast doubt on the oversight of these guardians. These people control a person's life. They have a say in bank accounts and even do-not-resuscitate orders. We take a deep look at the program and the Rebecca Fierle case sparking so much attention. Also, a Florida daycare sends a message to a mom. They wrote, "Mom, I need diapers," on the child's belly. The mother was not very happy. An earthquake rocked the Caribbean and people in south Florida were shaken. We have reaction from someone inside a swaying building.
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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate we delve into one of Florida's biggest dangers. Rachael Maney with advocacy group Bike Law tells us why Florida is the most dangerous place to bike or walk in America. We break down the problems and the solutions for the epidemic. Also, she tells us about legislation in the Florida Capitol right now that could change the game. This week's "Floridiot" is very organized. After getting pulled over, law enforcement found a bag labeled "Bag Full of Drugs." Inside, a smorgasbord of mind altering substances. And, a company puts shelter dogs on beer cans hoping to find them a home. Turns out, one family found their lost furry friend. Cheers to another frothy episode of Florida's Fourth Estate.
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Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden discuss WILDLIFE with Brandon Fisher from Gatorland Florida. What wild guests did the team get to hang out with on the set? That, the Floridiot of the Week and more on this week's episode of Florida's Fourth Estate.
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On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, It's raining Iguanas, Astronauts get a vehicle upgrade, this week's Floridiot of The Week AND breaking news from Ginger Gadsden.
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On this edition of Florida's Fourth Estate we interview former Miss America Ericka Dunlap. She's the only African American woman to ever win Miss Florida. Dunlap reveals the gritty secrets to winning a pageant crown and her opinion of pageants shedding the swimsuit competition. Also, this week's "Floridiot of the Week" wins the creepy crown. He shows up to a police sting buck naked. In the spirit of giving, one Florida church pays off millions of dollars in medical debt for strangers.
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On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin discuss the importance of strength training with Fitness Expert, Missi Mitchell. A young surfer is knocked off of a surfboard by a shark and the Floridiot of The Week.
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On this episode of Florida's Fourth Estate, Ginger and Matt talk to Political Expert, Jim Clark, about the state of Politics. Plus the weird stories of the day and the "Floridiot of The Week".
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A successful Central Florida real estate mogul, Jenny Wemert, tells us about the state of Florida real estate. Why are so many rich people flocking to Florida? Is it a good time to buy? And, a bankruptcy rule in Florida shielding millions for those facing financial ruin.
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Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin discuss the problems that Burmese Pythons pose to wildlife in the Florida Everglades. Plus, the "Floridiot of the Week".
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On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, the Easter Bunny delivers some punches to one of his peeps. A Florida man stabs his nephew for taking too long in the bathroom. The “Floridiot Of The Week” AND we ask the question "Why Is Measles So Contagious?"
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This week on Florida's Fourth Estate...What's green, explosive and flies through the night sky? What's 17 feel long and has Floridian's terrified? Who's the "Floridiot Of The Week" and Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin discuss the worst career advice they have been given over the years.
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