This week on The Florida Roundup...
King Tides are a natural, seasonal occurrence when the sun and moon align to pull the tides higher than normal, typically by a couple of feet. But, with sea-level rise caused by climate change, this seasonal event may become a regular occurrence. So, how should we begin preparing for it in South Florida? WLRN's Kate Stein, Miami Herald reporter Jenny Staletovich and Broward County's Chief Climate Resilience Officer Dr. Jennifer Jurado address this concern.
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Also, Florida's Supreme Court recently ruled against the state's death penalty law, saying juries should be unanimous in imposing a death sentence--something the recently revamped law does not require. We look at the future of punishment moving forward and dig into why the cost of death penalty trials in Miami-Dade are more expensive than anywhere in the state. WLRN's Wilson Sayre and The Miami Herald's David Ovalle weigh in.
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Plus, President Obama’s administration issued a directive that once again loosens more sanctions, this time lifting the 100-dollar limit on Cuban cigars and Cuban rum. Is it working to improve relations between the two nations? WLRN's Tim Padgett and el Nuevo Herald's Nora Gámez Torres discuss.
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