Juice: Fresh Talk

Florida abortion ban stirs complex feelings - Juice: Fresh Talk

Fresh off the signing of the 6-week abortion ban by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Juice: Fresh Talk hosts Chantel Rhodes, Sarah Wilson, and Cindy Banyai recorded this episode on Friday, April 14, 2023. They look at the realities of what the restrictive abortion law means and dive into what it means to women and others across Florida. The trio also chat about gun violence and the latest intelligence leak.

Trump indictment, Tennessee 3,and the end of civility - Juice: Fresh Talk

Hosts Chantel Rhodes, Sarah Wilson, and Cindy Banyai are joined by special guest Chris Proia during their live show taping on Friday, April 7, 2023. They talk about the Trump indictment and whether its political. They discuss the unbelievable expulsion of 2 of the 3 Tennessee lawmakers that joined gun violence protesters. They then dive into civility and if American people really want to see it in politics or does it just sound nice.

Trump crimes and other Florida shenanigans - Juice: Fresh Talk

Juice: Fresh Talk is an edited version of the live show hosted by Chantel Rhodes, Cindy Banyai, and Sarah Wilson on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers. In this episode, the trio touch on the Donald Trump indictment and highlight some of the other things going on politically in Florida. They notably talk about Ron DeSantis and the Disney King Charles maneuver, misinformation around transgender people, and the culture wars driving Florida Politics. Also be sure to check out this week's Drop of the Week - "Energy" by BLou Note. 

Florida is a Drag and the perception battles - Juice: Fresh Talk

Hosts Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai welcome co-hosts Sarah Wilson and Chuckie Rhodes for this episode of Juice: Fresh Talk recorded live at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers on March 23, 2023. This episode, they dive into some of the biggest culture war issues being taken up by the Florida legislature. They talk about the misconceptions surrounding transgender people and the LGBTQ+ community and how fear is driving the conversation. Listen to the lively (if not always perfectly audible) conversation here!

The Florida Takeover - Juice: Fresh Talk

Juice: Fresh Talk co-host Cindy Banyai is joined by guest host Sarah Wilson to discuss the Florida legislature and what it means for people across Florida. They focus on the attacks on education, the LGBTQ+ community, and how the culture wars are distracting people and creating danger.

Abortions and Genocide - Juice: Fresh Talk

Hosts Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai gathered at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers to talk about the biggest issues in Florida. This episode they talk about Fort Myers, friendship, and get real about abortion. They question the data on who gets abortions and why opponents sometimes label it "Black genocide." This real and raw conversation is a must listen as anti-abortion legislation sweeps the country in the post-Roe era.

American Justice and a Purpose-filled Life - Juice: Fresh Talk

Chantel Rhodes and guest Whitney (filling in for Dr. Cindy Banyai who is getting married this week!) talk about pressing topics in Southwest Florida and the US. They touch on the sentencing for the murder of Nipsey Hussle and how complicated social justice and prison reform can be. They also talked about how everyday people can have a positive impact on the world around them, even is they don't have Jay-Z billions. 

My Team is Better Than Yours - Juice: Fresh Talk

Hosts Chantel Rhodes and Cindy Banyai get together for their weekly chat at Seed and Bean Market in Fort Myers. This week the duo talked about the upheaval in Cape Coral with the firing of the city manager and allegations of discrimination. They also unpacked the debt ceiling and the Trump-DeSantis rivalry. A deep conversation arose about the psychology behind voting and how people just want to belong. 

Reflections on the State of the Union and policing in the US - Juice: Fresh Talk

Host Dr. Cindy Banyai talks about the highlights of the State of the Union with President Joe Biden and the special interview with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson. Police violence is a theme in both and an ongoing topic of conversation in the US. 

Race and the City: Interview with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson - Juice: Fresh Talk

Juice: Fresh Talk hosts Chantel Rhodes, Cindy Banyai, and Charlton Rhodes sit down for a special episode with Fort Myers Mayor Kevin Anderson February 2023. They talk about policing and police brutality, as well as the "two sides" of the city - the White McGregor Corridor and the Black Dunbar - and what it means for politics and community. You are not going to want to miss this!