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A Memoir In Essays. A Broken Informational Landscape.

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/03

Steve Wasserman is as charming as his eloquent writing, he’s a raconteur, a cultural essayist & he talks to us about Tell Me Something, Tell Me Anything, Even If It’s A Lie. He takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the world of books, featuring personal reflections on Susan Sontag, Huey Newton, Barbra Streisand,…The post A Memoir In Essays. A Broken Informational Landscape. appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor blasts Trump order to defund...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/02

Listen: Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to end federal funding for NPR and PBS. Congressmember Kathy Castor blasted the move as illegal in St. Petersburg on Friday. “Parents and families really value public broadcasting. Elmo is not going to be pleased about this either. He’s not going to be giving out hugs… The post U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor blasts Trump order to defund PBS & NPR as ‘illegal’ and an ‘overreach’ appeared first on WMNF 88.5

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Tribal Style Live at Live Music Showcase

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/02

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The Scoop: Fri. May 2, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay...

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2025/05/02

Round up of WMNF news headlines including Floridian Army veteran execution, Law Day, ad artificial dye removal from food supply. The post The Scoop: Fri. May 2, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 5/2/25: Rocket Man by Rocket 88

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/02

Today we are concluding Orlando Week, or O-Week for short. Of course, we could not fit every Orlando band in these 5 days, so stay tuned for future Orlando bands that we have in the SOTD hopper. And feel free to suggest more at SOTD@wmnf.org. The WMNF Song of the Day is “Rocket Man” by Rocket… The post SOTD 5/2/25: Rocket Man by Rocket 88 appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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99 percent of Florida is in a drought

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/01

Most of Florida's weather stations are showing a year-to-date rainfall deficit; Some areas have received only a third of the average rainfall. The post 99 percent of Florida is in a drought appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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FDA cracks down on synthetic food dyes

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/01

There’s a crackdown on artificial food dyes across the nation. The Food and Drug Administration announced on April 22 that it will phase out synthetic dyes in foods by the end of 2026. The decision was fronted by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary who’s been a vocal opponent of artificial… The post FDA cracks down on synthetic food dyes appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Florida Child Labor Law Reforms Endanger Students’...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/01

Florida Child Labor Law reforms endanger students' success according to education and labor advocates. The post Florida Child Labor Law Reforms Endanger Students’ Success appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Tampa lawyers rally outside federal courthouse,...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/01

Listen: May 1st is celebrated as Law Day, and legal professionals across the Tampa Bay area rallied to advocate for the rule of law and reaffirm their oath they took as lawyers. A crowd of over 30 stood outside the federal courthouse in downtown Tampa with their right arms raised, reciting the Oath of Admission… The post Tampa lawyers rally outside federal courthouse, reaffirm oath to support rule of law appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Florida seeks a stay on an immigration ruling

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/05/01

A federal judge Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction to block a new Florida immigration law. The post Florida seeks a stay on an immigration ruling appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 4/28/25: Omen by Magnolia Park

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2025/04/28

Not too long ago we did Gainesville Week here at SOTD and this week we are are doing Orlando Week , or O-Week for short. Of course, we cannot fit every Orlando band in the next 5 days. so stay tuned for future Orlando bands that we have in the SOTD hopper. And feel free…The post SOTD 4/28/25: Omen by Magnolia Park appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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A two-decade artifact of war, peace, and everything...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/25

I wish I could say I had some magical, artistic sixth sense—but really, I just looked up. I was wandering out of the WMNF lobby, probably half-thinking about lunch, when this glowing stained glass panel was catching the light just right. I’d seen it before, plenty of times, but this time I actually looked. That’s… The post A two-decade artifact of war, peace, and everything in between appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 4/25/25: First Came the Thunder by Chuck Prophet

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/25

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 25, 2025 is “First Came the Thunder” by former SOTDer Chuck Prophet with ¿Qiensave?. Attending a Chuck Prophet concert is a raw, electrifying experience that sticks with you long after the final chord fades. The moment he steps on stage, there’s an unfiltered charisma that draws the… The post SOTD 4/25/25: First Came the Thunder by Chuck Prophet appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Education (De)Funding Bills in the Legislature

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/24

The FL legislature's proposed education funding bill threatens to reduce college and career readiness programs, including AP and IB, by up to 50%, and reduce funding for Exceptional Student Education (ESE) programs. Our guests are Hillsb. Co. School Bd Member Jessica Vaughn, Dr. Norin Dollard, Sr. Policy Analyst, FL Policy Institute, & Ellen Koehler Lyons, VP Operations, Hillsb. Co. PTA. The post Education (De)Funding Bills in the Legislature appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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SOTD 4/18/25: Where is My Mind? by Tribal Style

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/18

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 18, 2025 is “Where is My Mind?” by Tribal Style. Tampa family band from Kingston, Jamaica give us their reggae-infused version of song by The Pixies. Read a full WMNF write up of this Tropical Heatwave artist and follow them here: https://www.instagram.com/tribal_style/. The post SOTD 4/18/25: Where is My Mind? by Tribal Style appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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“Rising Up” on Morning Energy

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/18

“Rise up, take courage and do it”… Ezra 10:4 Good Friday and Easter Sunday are two widely celebrated religious holidays that many look forward to. “Good Friday” (also known as: Black Friday, Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, and Friday of the Passion of the Lord) is a very important part of the Easter bible… The post “Rising Up” on Morning Energy appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Cheo Pardo: Reimagining Latin music beyond Los Amigos...

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/17

Former Los Amigos Invisibles frontman José Luis “Cheo” Pardo discusses his musical journey, creative evolution, and upcoming performance at Tampa’s Tropical Heatwave 2025. In a recent interview with Isha del Valle from WMNF 88.5’s LatinX show, José Luis “Cheo” Pardo, former leader of the acclaimed Venezuelan band Los Amigos Invisibles, shared insights about his solo… The post Cheo Pardo: Reimagining Latin music beyond Los Amigos Invisibles appeared first on WMNF

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SOTD 4/17/25: Agadez by Etran de L’Aïr

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/17

The WMNF Song of the Day for April 17, 2025 is “Agadez” by Etran de L’Aïr. Etran de L’Aïr is a dynamic desert blues band hailing from Agadez, Niger. Formed in the late 1990s, the group consists of members from the same extended family and takes its name from the Tamasheq phrase meaning “Stars of the… The post SOTD 4/17/25: Agadez by Etran de L’Aïr appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Uncle Pentagon: Hung to be heard

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/11

Every piece of art tells a story—but some, like this one, practically demand to be unraveled. This isn’t just a blog. It’s an open invitation to join me on a little adventure—to interpret, uncover, and connect with one of the most powerful political paintings hanging in the halls of WMNF. From the moment I saw…The post Uncle Pentagon: Hung to be heard appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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Paging Doctor Harris – Alex Harris

WMNF 88.5 FM ·

2025/04/11

The always-soulful Alex Harris swings in to share insightful stories about the artist's responsibility in the community, the love story of his wife and child, and some chills-inducing performances! The post Paging Doctor Harris – Alex Harris appeared first on WMNF 88.5 FM.

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