Matthew Peddie
Host, Florida MattersI am the host of WUSF’s weekly public affairs show Florida Matters, where I get to indulge my curiosity in people and explore the endlessly fascinating stories that connect this community.
I’m originally from New Zealand, but I’ve lived in Florida for more than a decade. Among my first assignments as a radio reporter in the Sunshine state were covering the retirement of the iconic space shuttles and the dawn of the new commercial space race. I’ve also reported on Central Florida’s booming economy and its flip side: the affordable housing and homelessness crisis, and I’ve covered hurricanes and closely watched presidential elections.
Before WUSF I spent ten years at WMFE in Orlando, where my roles included transportation reporter, acting news director and hosting the public affairs show Intersection. Working as a journalist in Florida has honed my skills as a host and developed my appreciation for the power of public radio to help illuminate complex issues. Prior to moving to the US I worked as a radio reporter in New Zealand, and my journalism career has taken me as far south as Scott Base, Antarctica.
Outside of work I enjoy sketching, street hockey, watching cricket and exploring Florida’s great outdoors with my family.
Contact Matthew at 813-974-8680, on twitter at @matthew_peddie or by email at mpeddie@wusf.org
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Time and patience needed for rebuilding Hurricane Ian-impacted communities, North Port official saysIn the weeks since the hurricane, cities such as North Port have been working to clear out debris. -
In the Tampa Bay region, nearly one million residents are food insecure, according to Feeding Tampa Bay.
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Zac Anderson and Lawrence Mower also talk with host Matthew Peddie about how Florida Democrats failed to a successful challenge to Republicans.
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David Jolly left the Republican party in 2018 and has advocated for more options other than the two major parties.
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Over the past few months, hundreds of residents in the greater Tampa Bay area have filled out a form where they shared the issues most affecting them.
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St. Petersburg College political science professor Tara Newsom says young voters — many of whom are avoiding affiliation with major political parties — can be a strong voice in November.
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Two St. Petersburg College students share their thoughts on the democratic process with Florida Matters ahead of the Nov. 8 election.
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Charlotte County communications director Brian Gleason discusses the recovery efforts in Charlotte County following Hurricane Ian, and what remains to be done.
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We also get an update on the continuing road to recovery in Charlotte County after Hurricane Ian.
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At the Multicultural Health Institute, Dr. Lisa Merritt treats patients, of course. She also inspires a new generation to think big when it comes to public health.
