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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one of which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting. Peter’s co-host is a woman every bit as accomplished as he is: his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. But the political talk is just a jumping off point to a wide-range of subject matter, from the latest in pop culture to some very strong opinions on family life and parenting. Listen in to hear how one political couple balances it all.


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08/14/2019 | Episode 022 | 59:34

He Said, She Said: Saying goodbye to Summer with our favorite political couple Stephanie Lewis and Reggie Cardozo

Saying goodbye to Summer with our favorite political couple Stephanie Lewis and Reggie Cardozo

On this episode of He Said, She Said, Peter and Michelle record from their annual back-to-school vacation spot - the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island. They welcome their friends and well-known Democratic politicos Reggie Cardozo and Stephanie Lewis. Peter and Michelle announce their first sponsor, PredictIt, and how the 2020 race currently stands based on PredictIt stocks. Peter and Reggie go full geek mode on Andrew Gillum's gubernatorial campaign tactics and flipping districts blue.

Key Insights

  • In true Schorsch style, Michelle and Peter say goodbye to summer while on vacation at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. They're joined by friends and political strategists Reggie Cardozo and Stephanie Lewis McClung
  • Reggie is known for his statewide work on Barack Obama's presidential campaigns, as well as the Florida House Victory movement that flipped multiple house districts blue in 2018.
  • Stephanie Lewis McClung is the External Affairs Director for Nikki Fried, Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture and a top Florida Democrat.
  • Michelle and Peter announce their first sponsor, PredictIt, a marketplace where users can buy stocks or short stocks on political races.
  • Peter tells the story of buying Andrew Gillum stock in the 2018 gubernatorial primary and winning big.
  • At the time of the podcast, the PredictIt standings had Biden at $0.28, Warren $0.28, Sanders $0.13, Harris $0.13, Yang $0.09, Mayor Pete $0.09, Booker $0.04, and Gabbard $0.04.
  • Which candidate's stock would you buy if you had to pick the nominee today? Reggie would buy Biden, Stephanie would buy Harris, and Michelle would buy Harris or Mayor Pete.
  • Peter and Reggie talk power couples in the Democratic party, Tampa Bay's unique 'purple' politics, and the consequential weight of every election in today's political climate.
  • Reggie Cardozo was a major player in helping Obama win Florida in 2012. He predicts Trump wins Florida in 2020.
  • Peter and Reggie discuss Andrew Gillum's gubernatorial campaign tactics and why he shouldn't have kept a $3.5 million war chest.
  • Heartbreak races of 2018: Reggie recaps some tough defeats including Emma Collum of House District 93 and Tracye Polson in House District 15.
  • Summer recap: Michelle and Peter talk about how much daughter Ella Joyce has grown up this past summer and why their family traditions are so important.
  • Jeffrey Epstein's death: Michelle, Peter and Reggie discuss the Epstein conspiracy theories and what Epstein's death means.
  • Finally, Peter's hot take: No one cares about your fantasy football team.
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While Peter Schorsch holds many titles — blogger, consultant and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics, the most influential political website in the Sunshine State — the one of which he’s proudest is “husband and father.” That’s what makes his new podcast so exciting. Peter’s co-host is a woman every bit as accomplished as he is: his wife, Michelle Todd Schorsch. “He Said, She Said” has Peter and Michelle — previously a respected political consultant, now the CEO of the bustling Schorsch household — discussing the driving topics of the day, especially how politics really goes down in Florida. 


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