Lauren Book was first elected to the Florida Senate in 2016 and reelected in 2022, and currently serves as the current Minority Leader. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to fighting against the growing far-right influence in Tallahassee.

Senator Book has fearlessly championed progressive values and policies, working tirelessly to protect the rights and well-being of Floridians in the face of opposition from the far right.
Throughout her tenure, she has passionately advocated for inclusive and equitable legislation, while pushing back against regressive policies that undermine the principles of fairness, justice, and equality.

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Special Guest: Lauren Book.

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Elected in 2016, Lauren Book is a rising star among Florida Democrats. After being unanimously selected Senate Democratic Leader, Lauren has led Democrats in the fight against the growing far- right in Tallahassee.

Leader Book has dedicated her career to fighting childhood sexual abuse both in and out of the Legislature. As Chair of the Children, Families, and Seniors Committee, Lauren reconstructed Florida’s child abuse reporting system, designing a central hotline so that no report is left uninvestigated. She went on to expand Medicaid for newborns and babies from just 3 months to a year- no small feat for a Democrat. Outside of the Legislature, Lauren founded Lauren's Kids, an Emmy Award winning non for profit dedicated to ending childhood sexual abuse through education. Her programming is found in schools in 41 states and internationally.

Senator Book speaks to us about her role as in the Florida Senate, recent legislation, and her hopes for the midterm elections.

Special Guest: Lauren Book.

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For over a decade, Thomas Kennedy lived as an undocumented immigrant. Watching his parents overcome their struggles to try and achieve success led Thomas to become involved in student activism and immigration reform advocacy. He graduated with an International Relations major from Florida International University and worked with the Florida Immigrant Coalition, was a fellow for the Center for Community Change Action, currently serves as the Florida State Coordinator for United We Dream, and was recently elected as a DNC member.

Gerald Doherty is an organizer with the Lower Hudson Valley DSA in NY (previously with the Miami DSA). As an organizer for the DSA, which stands for the Democratic Socialists of America, Gerald works to empower working folks by fighting for reforms and effect change through legislative and direct action.

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Special Guests: Gerald Doherty and Thomas Kennedy.

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