Liz Alpert

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.

Join Jonathan Lemire, White House bureau chief, Eddie Glaude Jr., Princeton professor, Richard Haas, former CFR head, Mayor Liz Alpert of Sarasota, and meteorologist Michelle Grossman as they tackle urgent issues. They discuss Hurricane Milton’s Category 5 threat, evacuation challenges, and the emotional toll on affected residents. Insights from Bob Woodward’s book on Trump and Putin stir debate on geopolitical implications. The conversation also dives into the excitement of playoff baseball and the intersection of politics and sports.