She's the lone Democrat in the Florida Cabinet, and often ends up a vocal opposition to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis's policies. But Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried says she's her own person, independently elected, and she's not always at odds with her Republican counterparts.

This week, Fried talks about a variety of issues, including the legalization of marijuana, the coronavirus response by the state, her next possible political paths, and so much more.

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Political figures and influencers are often heard in brief bites that don’t capture the context of the whole story. “Central Florida: Beyond the Soundbite” expands the conversation with these newsmakers along the I-4 corridor and beyond. Join award-winning Spectrum News 13 anchor and Orlando Woman of the Year Ybeth Bruzual, political reporter Greg Angel, and veteran producer Gary Darling for a must-hear interview each week and learn about the issues affecting Central Florida.