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Who decides what becomes news and how do you know who to trust?

Dana Brooks sits down with Tallahassee Reports founder Steve Stewart for a candid conversation about media bias, credibility, politics, and Tallahassee’s future.

Steve explains how Tallahassee Reports evolved from a watchdog blog into a community newspaper, why he believes every news organization has some form of bias, and why consumers should look beyond the messenger and examine the facts.

Dana and Steve also dig into advertising and editorial independence, the changing role of legacy media, local political divisions, Tallahassee’s job market, private-sector growth, housing and migration into surrounding counties, and the debate over what may be holding the local economy back.

It’s a wide-ranging conversation about journalism, accountability, economic development, leadership, and what Tallahassee could become next.

Topics include: Tallahassee news, media bias, local journalism, Tallahassee Reports, local politics, Tallahassee economy, jobs, business growth, Leon County, housing, economic development, FSU, local leadership, and consumer trust in media.

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Is Tallahassee living up to its potential—or falling behind?

Former Tallahassee Democrat publisher Skip Foster joins Dana Brooks for an honest conversation about economic development, bureaucracy, journalism, affordable housing, and why Florida's capital isn't experiencing the same growth as the rest of the state.

They discuss:

• Why Tallahassee's economy has stalled
• The biggest barriers to business growth
• How permitting and bureaucracy impact development
• Affordable housing and zoning reform
• The role of local leadership
• Journalism vs. advocacy in today's media
• What Austin did differently—and what Tallahassee can learn
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If you care about Tallahassee's future, local politics, business growth, economic development, entrepreneurship, or community leadership, this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

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