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Episode 241: Pete Gallagher, Florida Journalism, and Bodies Under Tropicana Field

January 28, 2026 • Cathy Salustri & Rick Kilby • Season 6 • Episode 241

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While working as a journalist, Pete Gallagher investigated Florida stories that made a difference. He joins the podcast this week to talk about two of those stories, people buried under Tropicana Field, and his book (in progress) about his life in journalism.

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