Episode 294: Lakeland's Swanfather

February 24
36 mins

Episode Description

Big Sugar is leaning on the legislature to make it so people can't badmouth their product.

Big ag is leaning on the legislature to make it ok to graze cows on state land including state parks.

An unscrupulous business owner and lax Department of Environmental "Protection" contributed to a catastrophic fire in Dunnellon

If you've ever been to Lakeland, perhaps you've seen the Lake Morton swans. Steve Platt works for the City of Lakeland and it's his job to take care of the swans as "swanfather."

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