Summary of Florida's Recovery From Hurricane Ian Begins | NPR Politics

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The NPR Politics podcast discusses how Florida is recovering from Hurricane Ian. The hosts discuss the conference held to address the issue, the lack of GOP representation at the event, and the administration's plans to pursue a number of policy changes. They also discuss the private companies that have made pledges of financial and other assistance in response to the crisis.

• 00:00:00 Hurricane Ian struck Florida in late September, causing extensive damage and loss of life. NPR's Greg Allen reports that Lee County, where Fort Myers is located, was the hardest hit. Governor DeSantis has said that the federal government will be needed to help with the recovery, and that he is not afraid of a backlash from the public.
• 00:05:00 President Biden's hunger conference was a push for Congress to do things like raise the minimum wage and expand nutrition assistance program.
• 00:10:00 The NPR Politics video discusses the impending expiration of various government assistance programs intended to help fight hunger in the United States. Advocates and lobbyists from various agencies attended a conference to discuss possible solutions to hunger in America. They note that while government assistance is helping people, it is still not enough and that hunger rates are still high. They note that the timing of this issue is interesting, as it is just before the midterm elections. They discuss the difficulty of coming up with bipartisan solutions to this problem, and note that the Senate and House Agriculture Committees are usually considered to be bipartisan. However, they also note that the money allocated to these programs is insufficient.
• 00:15:00 The video discusses the progress of Florida's recovery from Hurricane Ian, focusing on the conference held to address the issue, and the lack of GOP representation at the event. While the conference was a step in the right direction, more work needs to be done to address global hunger. The administration has announced plans to pursue a number of policy changes, some of which will take time to implement. Meanwhile, private companies have made pledges of financial and other assistance in response to the crisis.
• 00:20:00 Lizzo performed James Madison's old flute in concert at the Congressional Library, and also played it in DC earlier this week. The flute is a beautiful crystal instrument and was given to James Madison for his second inauguration.
• 00:25:00 The NPR Politics podcast discusses how Florida is recovering from Hurricane Ian. The hosts discuss the glass flute Christian brought to the White House and its beauty.