| Media Type | mp3 |
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| Podcast Title | Mary Brickell and Miami's founding mothers |
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| Producer | Chadd Pittman / Craig Scott |
Mary Brickell and Miami’s Founding
This week’s episode begins with a look at how the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision prohibiting the Environmental Protection Agency from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from coal plants will impact Florida.
Our guest is historian and author Cesar Becerra who published an historical novel, “Orange Blossom 2.0,” about Mary Brickell and the founding of Miami in the summer of 2021 to coincide with the city’s 125th anniversary. Becerra’s research has led him to believe that Brickell deserves at least as much credit as does Miami’s more well-known founding mother, Julia Tuttle, when it comes to establishing the city. Why has Brickell been overlooked? What about the Tuttle-Flagler Orange Blossom myth? Cesar introduces us to a fascinating female Floridian.
About this Podcast series: Best selling author, award winning reporter and Florida native Craig Pittman is joined by radio personality and Florida transplant Chadd Scott to discuss the state’s history, people, politics, environment, animals, current events and weirdness. You’ll hear great storytelling and have great fun in each weekly episode.
