Artificially Informed
Welcome to Artificially Informed—a limited-run podcast series that takes you deep inside Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edition. Hosted by longtime public records advocate Joel Chandler, this series is a “master class” on Florida’s open government laws—faithfully unpacking the text page by page and citation by citation. Whether you’re a public official, attorney, journalist, government watchdog, or just someone who believes the public has a right to know, this podcast is for you. No shortcuts. No spin. Just an honest review of the 2025 Sunshine Manual. Subscribe and follow along as we illuminate the rules that help keep democracy alive.
The truth dies in the dark.
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of [Case Name], a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key issues, the court’s reasoning, and what…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Wisner v. City of Tampa, 601 So. 2d 296 (Fla. 2d DCA 1992), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores …
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Weekly Planet v. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 829 So. 2d 970 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government land…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Warden v. Bennett, 340 So. 2d 977 (Fla. 2d DCA 1976), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the ke…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Wait v. Florida Power & Light Company, 372 So. 2d 420 (Fla. 1979) (pr), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussi…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Tribune Co. v. Cannella, 458 So. 2d 1075 (Fla. 1984), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the ke…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Fuller v. State ex rel. O’Donnell, 17 So. 2d 607 (Fla. 1944) (pr), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion ex…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Downs v Austin, 559 So 2d 246 (Fla 1st DCA), review denied, 574 So 2d 140 (Fla 1990), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape.…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Daniels v Bryson, 548 So 2d 679 (Fla 3d DCA 1989), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key i…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Curry v State, 811 So 2d 736 (Fla 4th DCA 2002), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key iss…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Church of Scientology Flag Service Org, Inc v Wood, No 97-688CI-07, a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion e…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Chandler v City of Sanford, 121 So 3d 657 (Fla 5th DCA 2013), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explore…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Chandler v City of Greenacres, 140 So 3d 1080 (Fla 4th DCA 2014), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion exp…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Booksmart Enterprises, Inc v Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc, 718 So 2d 227 (Fla 3d DCA 1998), review denied, 729 So 2d 389 (Fla 1999), a …
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Board of Trustees, Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund v Lee, 189 So 3d 120 (Fla 2016), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government l…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Bevan v Wanicka, 505 So 2d 1116 (Fla 2d DCA 1987), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key…
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Bennett v Warden, 333 So 2d 97 (Fla 2d DCA 1976), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion explores the key …
In this episode of Unsealed, we dive into the case of Barfield v Town of Eatonville, 675 So 2d 223 (Fla 5th DCA 1996), a decision that shaped Florida’s open government landscape. This discussion e…
Episode 20 – Public Records Law: Exemptions, Federal Law, Fees, Remedies, and Maintenance
Welcome back to Artificially Informed, where we dissect Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Edit…
Episode 19 – Public Records Law: Providing Public Records
Welcome back to Artificially Informed, the podcast that walks you line by line through Florida’s Government-in-the-Sunshine Manual, 2025 Editi…