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Hosts Al Spry (L) and Reagan Smith (R)

What Is Florida Roundtable?

Florida Roundtable, with hosts Reagan Smith and Al Spry, is a weekly, one hour, in-depth roundtable-style discussion of state, national, and international issues and events affecting the state of Florida. “Florida Roundtable” features the sharpest minds in the political, historical and cultural spheres, as well as world-famous authors, political and business leaders from around the state. 

Past guests include current and past Governors, Congressman Alan Grayson, Vice President Dick Cheney, Senator Mel Martinez, Congressman Allen Boyd, DEP Secretary Michael Sole, political commentator Michelle Malkin, and Governor Jesse Ventura.  

“Florida Roundtable” is currently syndicated on over eighty stations across the Sunshine State and originates from our flagship station, AM 540 WFLA in Orlando, where it may be heard at 10pm Saturdays. It's also featured on other stations in Orlando, including 107.7 WMGF at 10pm on Sundays.


 

Personality Contacts
REAGAN SMITH: reagansmith@clearchannel.com
AL SPRY: alspry@clearchannel.com
BY MAIL: c/o FNN
2500 Maitland Center Pkwy Ste 407
Maitland FL 32751

About The Hosts...

Reagan Smith

Reagan Smith hails from Cleveland, Ohio. He received his B.A. and M.A. in Political Science and History from Cleveland State University. He has served as a News and Public Affairs broadcaster in Orlando since 1980. Reagan was News Director and morning anchor at WDBO, WJYO-FM, WSSP-FM, WMGF-FM. He spent 25 years on the Florida News Network as morning news anchor and public affairs director, as well as the creator and co-host of the syndicated political talk show "Florida Roundtable" - now in its 18th year. He is now Public Affairs Director for Clear Channel Radio, Orlando.
 
In addition Reagan has served as co-host of the “Smith and Riley Program”, central Florida's only hour-long program devoted to the fine arts; more information at www.smithandriley.com.


Al Spry

Al Spry was born in Brooklyn, New York. He received his A.A. in Radio and Television Arts from SUNY Orange State and a B.A. in History from the University at Albany. He began his broadcasting career in 1998, and has served as a music announcer and promotions assistant with WHTQ-FM, WMMO-FM and as a reporter and producer with WDBO-AM in Orlando. Al is currently Director of Affiliate Relations for the Florida News Network, the Alabama Radio Network, and the Virginia News Network. He is also the Production Director for FNN, and serves as the executive producer and co-host of "Florida Roundtable." 

Al and his wife Yvonne have resided in the Orlando area since 1997.    


This Week: Daniel Flynn
Friday 02-17-2012 5:06pm ET

This week's show will feature an interview with the author of ""Blue Collar Intellectuals: When the Enlightened and the Everyman Elevated America".  It'll be an enlighteneing conversation!

(This is show 02162012frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and locating the show on the list.)

This Week: Patrick Thibeault
Friday 02-10-2012 11:30am ET

This week we'll be speaking with a medic who was on the front lines in two of our more recent conflicts.  It's a first hand account of someone who risked his life to save others that you don't want to miss!

(This is show 02092012frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)

This Week: Rhodes Cook
Monday 02-06-2012 9:55am ET

We'll dissect the Florida Primary results in this installmanet with fellow poltical analyst Rhodes Cook.  Check out more about Rhodes at http://www.rhodescook.com.

(This is show 02022012frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)

This Week: Michael George
Friday 01-27-2012 9:10am ET

The topic for this week’s show relates to the upcoming Florida Primary.  Additionally, we’ll be featuring an interview with Michael George, Director of the Institute of Business Entropy and head of the “Strong America Now” PAC.  He’ll be chatting about his plan to reduce governmental waste.

(This is show 01262012frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)

This Week: Governor Rick Scott
Friday 01-27-2012 9:08am ET

This weekend's show features a follow-up interview with Florida Governor Rick Scott.  He'll be going over his agenda for this year's legislative session and he'll be answering our questions on various topics. 

(This is show 01192012frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)

This Week: FL Sentaor Jim Norman and AHA's James Mosteller
Friday 01-13-2012 3:44pm ET

Our show features an interview with FL Sentaor Jim Norman and James Mosteller with the American Heart Association.  They'll be discussing the top three issues the AHA is fighting for during the 2012 Florida Legislative Session. 

(This is show 01122012frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)

This Week: James Breig
Friday 01-06-2012 5:20pm ET

This show features an interview with WWII author James Breig.  The book is "Searching for Sgt. Bailey".  A really informative and interesting interview you don't want to miss.

(This is show 01052012frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)

This Week: Stanley Weintraub
Friday 12-30-2011 1:36pm ET

Our holiday offering is an interview with historian and author, Stanley Weintraub about his new book, "Pearl Harbor Christmas".  A fasacinating look at an event that happened 70 years ago.  Tune in!

(This is show 12292011frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)

This Week: Ed Moore
Thursday 12-22-2011 10:19am ET

This week's show is a true political roundtable discussion with Ed Moore, president of the Independent Colleges and Universites of Florida.  It'a fun and informative discussion you won't want to miss! 

(This is show 12222011frt1.mp3 and may be heard by clicking the small orange podcast link to your left and scrolling to the bottom of the list.)