Liz Alpert, Mayor of Sarasota, discusses Hurricane Milton’s devastating impact on her city, alongside Tom Yamas, who reports live from the scene. Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans, offers insights into disaster relief efforts. Jane Castor shares updates from Tampa, while Steve Ratner analyzes the economic fallout of the hurricanes. Jackie Alamany focuses on Congress's role in the relief response. The conversation highlights the critical need for effective communication and local resilience amid misinformation and rising insurance costs.

Jane Castor, Mayor of Tampa, shares the city's struggles as Hurricane Milton knocks out power to over 500,000 homes. Randy Kay and Bill Weir provide on-the-ground reports from Sarasota and St. Petersburg, highlighting severe storm impacts. Meteorologist Chad Myers analyzes Milton's path and intensity, while Boris Sanchez and Carlos Suarez detail flooding conditions across Tampa and Fort Myers. Dr. Megan Martin recounts her experiences in a St. Petersburg hospital during the hurricane, emphasizing the urgent challenges faced by medical staff.