Episodes
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.30.21
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Sixteen years since it last issued a mandatory minimum wage -- or, put another way, after almost two decades of protests, lobbying and legal wrangling -- the State of Florida as of today must adhere to new minimum-wage laws.
The last time Florida enacted a minimum-rate law was in 2004, when the state capped it at $6.15 per hour.
The state this week has approved an hourly rate of $10 -- and, for tipped workers, from $8.65 an hour to $10 -- but workers and their unions have their eyes on a $15-an-hour national standard.
It's been -- and continues to be -- a long, hard fight for U.S. workers to earn a fair, living wage, and the struggle continues all over the country, said to be the world's largest economy.
How do you see it?
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.29.21
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Wednesday Sep 29, 2021
Whatever you choose to believe -- or not believe -- about Coronavirus-19 and its related effects, what has influenced your thinking and guided your actions and decisions the most about it so far?
Is it a health issue, a political issue, or a personal issue for you?
︎Do you recall having to deal with a national health challenge the way you're dealing with it now? What's the same? What's different?
︎What aspects of the pandemic do you believe need urgent refocusing and attention?
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.28.21
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
Tuesday Sep 28, 2021
They created a monster, but can't control him: The Republican Party and Donald Trump.
R&B phenom R. Kelly finally faces the music, though he doesn't like the tune.
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.27.21
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.24.21
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
It's "Free Your Mind Friday," which means our regular format is suspended and Leid Stories becomes an open forum.
Callers choose their own topic and make their strongest, most persuasive arguments to support their points of view.
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.23.21
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Thursday Sep 23, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.22.21
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Wednesday Sep 22, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.21.21
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.20.21
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
As briefly as you can, using only a few words or a phrase, how would you describe the state of the union right now?
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Leid Stories - 09.17.21
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021