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Episode 141: Nikki Fried

February 28, 2023 • Chadd Scott • Season 4 • Episode 141

Florida's State Attorney General is a villainous political hatchet queen.

As Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried was the last Democrat elected to a statewide office in Florida. We discuss the role of the state Agriculture Department from concealed carry firearm permits to state forests, invasive species, gasoline and Big Sugar.

Fried was elected on February 25, 2023, as chair of the state Democratic Party.

Thanks to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota for hosting Chadd Scott to record this episode of the podcast.