Episode 5

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22nd Mar 2022

If These Waters Could Talk | Guest: Dr. Jack E. Davis (The Gulf)

Dr. Jack E. Davis, University of Florida professor and Pulitzer Prize Winner for his book “The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea,” joins the Speaker to discuss the history and impact of the Gulf of Mexico on Florida’s environment and economy. They talk about their shared optimism for Florida’s future thanks to the State Legislature’s efforts toward coastline restoration and resiliency. Dr. Davis also previews his newest book, “The Bald Eagle,” which tells the story of the heroic repopulation of bald eagles in the Southern United States in the 1980s and Florida's unique role in that effort.

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About the Podcast

Read, White & Blue
Chris Sprowls, Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
From policy briefs and white papers as Speaker of the Florida House, to court cases and brutal police records as a former prosecutor, reading has always been a central part of Chris Sprowls’ mission to defend American values. This interest has expanded beyond his work and into a personal passion for reading books. Getting to know the authors behind the ideas on the page is one of his favorite pastimes. On Read, White, & Blue, hear fascinating interviews with some of the Speakers’ favorite authors and gain insight into the literary works that have shaped his world view, and sometimes, public policy, too.