Host Howard Sapp and Co-Host Cindy Banyai discuss the importance of children's involvement in various activities and the necessity of a well-rounded education system. They emphasize the significance of the voting process, touching on local issues such as women's rights, affordable housing, and environmental concerns. Facing these issues, they reiterate the importance of voting and supporting politicians who put people first. The conversation culminates on the need for citizens to update their voter registration details and participate in upholding democracy. 00:13 Introduction and Weather Talk 01:29 Discussing Upcoming Holidays and Family Plans 01:51 Importance of Extracurricular Activities for Kids 03:37 Challenges of Virtual Learning During COVID-19 05:13 Importance of Voting in Local Elections 06:43 Discussion on Abortion Rights and Upcoming Elections 14:46 Debate on Presidential Candidates and Their Impact 25:20 Local Political Issues and Importance of Voting 30:41 Conclusion and Contact Information

Congress is coming up on another deadline ahead of a potential government shutdown. Some Republicans are acting like it's not a big deal and that the government doesn't do very much. That couldn't be further from the truth. Listen to community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai, public policy expert, discuss the things the government does and the impact that everyday Americans will feel if there is another politically-fueled government shutdown.

Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai talk about the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel and what the US support of them means to those of us at home. They emphasize the importance of US global leadership when it comes to democracy and the financial benefits of supporting US allies. The duo also look at how budgets affect our values and how the robust US economy can afford our priorities.

The world has been reeling since the Hamas attacks inside Israel. The death tolls are mounting and the civilian cost is great. What does war in the Middle East mean to you and how did we get here? Host Howard Sapp discusses this with co-host and international relations expert, Dr. Cindy Banyai, on this episode of Know You Know.

Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the government shutdown that Democrats averted and the ensuing chaos in the Republican party leading to the ouster of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. They discuss imbalances in the economy and how everyday Americans are being forgotten by the political and corporate elite, giving rise to the need for unions and collective action.

Many organizations are striking to improve the lot of their workers. More Americans approve of unions to protect workers. They are an important part of balancing the greed of corporate executives and shareholders. Listen to community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai, discuss the recent UAW and SAG strikes and how workers in Florida can be better protected.

Community advocate Howard Sapp reflects on the anniversary of September 11th. He worked for the FAA at the time and recalls the chaos after the Twin Towers fell. He remembers how Americans came together after the attack and encourages us to keep doing so. Howard also looks at the failing education system in Florida after decades of Republican defunding.

Community advocate Howard Sapp reflects on the shooting at a Jacksonville Dollar General that targeted and killed 3 Black people. Anti-woke policies and rhetoric have incited this violence and permitless carry has made Florida a very dangerous place. Howard also takes a look at soon-to-be Hurricane Idalia and what Southwest Florida should expect. Be prepared and stay safe!

Community advocate Howard Sapp talks about two of the biggest catastrophes facing Americans this summer - extreme weather events from climate change and the 91 criminal indictments facing former president Donald Trump. Along with co-host Cindy Banyai, Howard talks about how flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes and affecting people in unexpected ways because of climate change. Check out online resources from Project Drawdown for information about what individuals can do and why we need officials to make solid environmental policies to roll back climate change. The pair also laments about the shame of Trump's crimes and their effect on our democracy, especially with the sweeping RICO charges with 18 other co-conspirators in Georgia and how the gang must turn themselves into the Fulton County Jail this week.  Don't forget to join Howard and other Southwest Florida Democrats at the Take Back Florida event from the FDP with Nikki Fried, this Thursday, August 24 at 4:00pm and at Howard's campaign kickoff event from 6:00pm. We'll see you there!

Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai talk about kids and going back to school. Florida has enacted several measures that hurt kids ad confuse parents in the name of conservative politics. The duo breakdown these changes and talk about how it's bankrupting public education and driving away talented teachers. Join the Take Back Florida event with Nikki Fried in Fort Myers on August 24. Join Howard's Campaign Kickoff Event on August 24th.

Community Advocate, Howard Sapp, and co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the third Trump indictment. The also dive into the DeSantis-Donalds-Harris flap over the "slavery is beneficial" education standards. They reflect on how these actions and those of the Republican supermajority in Florida have made everyday life for people in the state worse than ever.

Community advocate, Howard Sapp, discusses the latest moves to whitewash history coming out of the Florida Board of Education with co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai. Saying people who were enslaved got a personal benefit from their capture and torture is beyond reprehensible. Listen to how people from the community and with kids and Florida schools think about the change.

Community activist Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai recap Leadership Blue, the annual convention of the Florida Democratic Party. They discuss who showed and who didn't, what hit and what missed. They agree that there is new energy for Democrats in Florida and with the right strategy of fighting Republicans everywhere, there is a chance to gain ground.

Community activist Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss the recent Supreme Court rulings. With the end of the session, SCOTUS release controversial, although not unexpected, rulings from the activist conservative court. One ruling gutted affirmative action, ending the use of race in consideration of college admissions. Howard and Cindy discuss the ruling and what it means in the existing racist system.

Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai discuss current events for this week in June 2023 including the Titanic submersible disaster and the anniversary of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade. They discuss climate change and the active tropics and the complexity of our global environment. They reflect on the massive air pollution in Fort Myers uncovered by the EPA, self-dealing county commissioners, and harmful blue-green algae and wonder if Florida politicians really have the best interest of the people in mind.

Trump is the first US President to face federal indictment. The allegations in the case from special counsel Jack Smith and the DOJ of intentionally taking sensitive classified information are serious for national security. Get the facts on the case in the face of immense lying from Trump supporters in the GOP. Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Dr. Cindy Banyai, political science university faculty, discuss the indictment and what it means for our country and for politics in the State of Florida.

After statewide protests in support of immigrants and labor across Florida, the wide ranging effects of the DeSantis and Republican-led legislation (SB 1718) are becoming clear. Thousands took to the streets to show the force of the work on the economy and the impact they have in our communities. Community advocate Howard Sapp and co-host Cindy Banyai discuss the bill and how targeting migrants for political gain is the wrong approach.

From CRT to the war on woke, Ron DeSantis has led Florida Republicans on a culture war bonanza this legislative session. Community advocates Howard Sapp and Dr. Cindy Banyai talk about the real world consequences of these culture war attacks and how racism, both interpersonal and systemic is on the rise.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 266 into law on May 16, 2023. The bill was reported as a cut to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) funding at the state's colleges and universities. Hosts Howard Sapp and Dr. Cindy Banyai (a Florida University instructor for 10 years) discuss the other punitive parts of the bill and how it will change higher education in the state for the worse.

Another mass shooting in America is unfolding in Allen, Texas. Community advocate Howard Sapp talks about how guns on the streets and in our communities do not make us safer and how a majority of Americans want their officials to take action to save lives.