Episode 286: James Weldon Johnson
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Episode 286: James Weldon Johnson

43:20 Dec 23, 2025
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In the upcoming legislative session, Florida politicians will be considering a bill which would give the biggest Florida land developers and land developments the least oversight and opportunity for public input.Jason Garcia's fantastic "Seeking Rents" podcast episode about the scheme.This week's episode focuses on who Craig considers to be the ultimate Florida man: James Weldon Johnson. Johnson wrote the lyrics to "Lift Every Voice and Sing," the Black National Anthem. Joining us to discuss Johnson is Florida State College of Jacksonville English professor, author, and historian Tim Gilmore.
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