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SOTD 6/19/25: Redemption Song by Bob Marley

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2025/06/19

Todays is Juneteenth, the US Federal holiday that marks when the news of emancipation finally reached the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, on June 19th, 1865. It’s a day of remembrance, but also one of resilience and cultural celebration. WMNF is proud to uplift this legacy through music, dialogue, and connection. Today and through… The post SOTD 6/19/25: Redemption Song by Bob Marley appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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What WMNF saw at No Kings protests in the Tampa Bay area

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2025/06/14

Photos from the No Kings protest against the Trump administration in Gulfport, St. Petersburg, Tampa and other sites in Florida.The post What WMNF saw at No Kings protests in the Tampa Bay area appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Chaotic Morass Of Wrong

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2025/06/14

Why are so many of us wrong about so much? From COVID-19 to climate change to the results of elections, millions of Americans believe things that are simply not true―and act based on these misperceptions. In Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation, expert in media and politics Dannagal Goldthwaite Young… The post The Chaotic Morass Of Wrong appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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It took records from England in the 1700s, but after...

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2025/06/13

After thirty years, Edman Eric Gleed's body found in Clearwater Beach, Florida has been identified through investigative genealogy. The post It took records from England in the 1700s, but after 30 years this Florida John Doe was finally identified appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Scoop: Fri. June 13, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida...

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2025/06/13

WMNF headlines including No Kings protester safety, NOAA cuts, hurricane preparation, hurricane resilience grant, Florida budget. The post The Scoop: Fri. June 13, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 6/13/25 Irene by The Wandering Hours

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2025/06/13

The WMNF Song of the Day for June 13, 2025 is “Irene” by The Wandering Hours. Playing fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, and upright bass, The Wandering Hours are a popular Tampa Bay group that puts and upbeat spin on old time songs. The band said, “Irene is a contemporary murder ballad inspired by the band’s… The post SOTD 6/13/25 Irene by The Wandering Hours appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Experts worried Trump cuts to NOAA may leave some...

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2025/06/12

Listen: According to NPR, Trump administration cuts caused almost 600 jobs to be lost from NOAA’s National Weather Service this year. Now, Ex-NOAA scientists are sounding the alarm on what these and other proposed cuts mean as Florida kicks off a predicted busy hurricane season. John Cortinas is the former deputy assistant administrator for science… The post Experts worried Trump cuts to NOAA may leave some uninformed this hurricane season appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The drought has improved in Florida even as much of...

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2025/06/12

May provided some beneficial rainfall. In central Florida, rainfall deficits were more significant early in the month. The post The drought has improved in Florida even as much of north Florida had its hottest May in decades appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Here’s how you can give input on Hillsborough’s...

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2025/06/12

The Hillsborough Affordable Energy Coalition’s town hall is this Saturday at 3:30 in the afternoon at the Seminole Heights Public Library. The post Here’s how you can give input on Hillsborough’s Disaster Recovery Program grant appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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“Facts & Fatherhood” on Morning Energy

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2025/06/12

“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society”…Billy Graham Father’s Day is a widely celebrated cultural holiday around the world. In the United States, Father’s Day is celebrated on the 3rd weekend of June. Although the date of celebration and traditions… The post “Facts & Fatherhood” on Morning Energy appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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June 2025 WMNF News & Notes

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2025/05/31

Why We’re Asking for Your Help The short version of this message is this: click here and tell your representative in the U.S. House and Senate that you want them to continue funding public media. Just tell them what WMNF means to you: https://protectmypublicmedia.org/urge-congress-call/ If you need more convincing, read on. Long time listeners of WMNF have heard us…The post June 2025 WMNF News & Notes appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 5/30/25: TRO (The Real Ones) by J’Nelle

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2025/05/30

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 30, 2025 is TRO (The Real Ones) by J’Nelle. Tampa Bay’s J’Nelle’s desire is to spread positivity and motivation through all aspects of arts and entertainment. Allowing no limits, Janelle “J’Nelle” Richardson continues to persevere through obstacles as she becomes a star on the rise. Her goal… The post SOTD 5/30/25: TRO (The Real Ones) by J’Nelle appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Taylor Reed Live at Live Music Showcase

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2025/05/23

Join Host Ken Apperson, Mark Perfetti, and the LMS Crew every Friday as we broadcast performances from local and national artists live from the Mike Eisenstadt Studio at WMNF. Tune in to catch the interviews and performances live right here at 2pm on wmnf.org and on your radio at 88.5FM. Ways to listen To Live… The post Taylor Reed Live at Live Music Showcase appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 5/23/25: Everybody Gets Down by NxWorries

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2025/05/23

The WMNF Song of the Day for Friday May 23, 2025 is “Everybody Gets Down” by NxWorries. NxWorries is the collab between Knxwledge & Anderson .Paak. They return with a dancefloor-ready summer anthem “Everybody Gets Down”. The groovy project showcases Anderson .Paak’s signature charismatic delivery, and emotionally rich lyricism, perfectly complemented by Knxwledge’s lo-fi, sample-heavy production. Knxwledge,… The post SOTD 5/23/25: Everybody Gets Down by NxWorries appeared first on

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“Being Memorialized” on Morning Energy

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2025/05/23

“So long as we are being remembered, we remain alive” – Carlos Ruiz Zafón For more than a century the United States has publicly recognized members of the United States Armed Forces who gave their lives in service to their country. This public recognition, which began in the mid 1800s, eventually morphed into the modern… The post “Being Memorialized” on Morning Energy appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Coalition of Community Gardens interview

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2025/05/17

On May 12th 2025 Anni Ellis interviewed the Coalition of Community Gardens. Choose the date on the player to listen to the interview.The post Coalition of Community Gardens interview appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 5/16/25: MHMM by Chase Shakur

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2025/05/16

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 16th is, 2025 “MHMM” by Chase Shakur with RIMON. Chase Shakur is a 23-year-old Alternative R&B artist from Atlanta, Georgia. He started as primarily a rapper, but became a full-fledged singer for 2022’s It’ll Be Fine. Shakur, who had one of the best R&B albums of 2024… The post SOTD 5/16/25: MHMM by Chase Shakur appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 5/12/25: Tampa Strut by Simon Lasky Group and...

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2025/05/12

The WMNF Song of the Day for May 12, 2025 is “Tampa Strut” by Tampa Bay’s Simon Lasky Group and Jams Suggs. Here at WMNF SOTD, we love birthdays. We especially love birthdays that end in “0”. Although really any day is good to celebrate with music, a 50th birthday is an especially good reason.…The post SOTD 5/12/25: Tampa Strut by Simon Lasky Group and Jams Suggs appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Tropical Heatwave 2025 had unclaimed Chance Drawing...

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2025/05/11

Unclaimed Chance Drawing Prizes from Tropical Heatwave ~ 5/10/25 It was a great crowd at the Cuban Club on Saturday, May 10th! The music rocked, band interviews in the Theater were insightful, plus the silent auction and chance drawing raised a nice sum for WMNF Radio!! We hope you were there celebrating with our community.… The post Tropical Heatwave 2025 had unclaimed Chance Drawing prizes! appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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The Applebutter Express Live at Live Music Showcase

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2025/05/09

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