https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. 2606031006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2605271006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/midpoint-wmf-big-thoughts-human-existence/?appview=true WMNF's MidPoint explored life's biggest questions with James Michael Shaw Jr., sparking listener calls and messages about human existence. Wed, 27 May 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2605201006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/tampa-bay-mental-health-crisis-support/?appview=true Mental health leaders from the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay say more residents are seeking support, but gaps in crisis response and behavioral health care remain. Wed, 20 May 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2605131006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/cruise-ship-outbreaks-safety-health-risks/?appview=true As cruise ship outbreaks raise alarms, health experts and legal analysts weigh the risks of norovirus, hantavirus, public health oversight, and whether cruises are still safe for travelers. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2605061006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/investigative-reporter-jason-garcia-examines-floridas-political-struggles/?appview=true Investigative journalist Jason Garcia discusses Florida's congressional maps, voting laws, executive authority, and the growing influence of political power in Tallahassee. Wed, 06 May 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2604291006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/dad-genes-documentary-sperm-donation/?appview=true The documentary "Dad Genes" explores sperm donation, DNA technology, and family identity, as producer Matt Isaac and attorney Roia Barrios discuss this on WMNF's MidPoint. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2604221006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/pam-bondis-unethical-conduct/?appview=true Lawyers, including Jon May and Johnny Bardine, raise concerns over Pam Bondi's conduct as a Florida Bar complaint questions her ethical lapses. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2604151006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/residents-use-a-simple-whistle-code-to-alert-neighbors-to-ice-activity/?appview=true Hillsborough County residents are using "Whistle Watch" to alert neighbors of ICE activity. Learn how the community-driven approach works and what resources are available. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2604081006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-save-act-voting-changes/?appview=true As Florida prepares to implement the Florida SAVE Act in 2027, voting rights advocates warn that new verification requirements could unintentionally exclude eligible voters. During a MidPoint discussion, experts highlighted how document mismatches, name changes, and behind-the-scenes data checks may create obstacles many voters won't see coming--raising concerns about access, awareness, and the future of voter participation. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2604011006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/behind-the-rays-2-3-billion-stadium-proposal/?appview=true Who pays the price? The Tampa Bay Rays' $2.3 billion stadium proposal is a defining issue for the region, combining sports, economics, and public policy concerns. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2603251006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-bills-raise-questions-on-environment-and-local-control/?appview=true Florida lawmakers have passed a series of bills affecting voting rules, public lands, and local authority, sparking debate over environmental policy and community impact across the state. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2603181006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/happily-ever-after-boom-of-romance-genre/?appview=true From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry in historical and sports settings, to romantasy with Vampires and Faes, and to underrepresented communities seeing themselves in Shane and KiKi Banjo, romance is now the highest-grossing and most popular fiction genre globally. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2603111006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-land-use-policies/?appview=true Issues like housing affordability, water supply, wildlife protection, and rural development impact the daily lives of Florida residents and shape communities. As the legislative session in Tallahassee approaches its end, the future of land-use policies stays uncertain. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2603041006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2602251006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/black-history-month-lessons-from-the-tampa-technique/?appview=true The play, When the Righteous Triumph, and the WEDU documentary on the desegregation of Tampa's lunch counters powerfully brings Tampa's civil rights story back to life. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2602181006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2602111006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/when-romance-goes-wrong-domestic-violence-survivor-support-programs/?appview=true What happens when love and affection become toxic or abusive? Domestic violence and abuse issues are often misunderstood or left unspoken. MidPoint guests raise awareness of the harsh realities of domestic abuse and discuss survivor support programs and available resources. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2602041006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/street-legal-program-expands-access-to-legal-services/?appview=true The Public Defender's new Street Legal initiative is changing how legal services are delivered in Hillsborough County by providing essential support directly to those in need in the neighborhood where they live. Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2601281006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/holocaust-remembrance-day-education-with-eric-stillman-and-elke-cumming/?appview=true The Holocaust Remembrance Day show covers the Florida Holocaust Museum's educational programs and exhibits, and the Gulf Coast JFCS support services on this week's MidPoint episode. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2601211006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/diet-nutrition-and-food-today-with-wendy-wesley/?appview=true Wendy Wesley, a licensed nutritionist and registered dietitian, explains how to balance our daily nutritional habits and navigate the new federal dietary guidelines. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2601141006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/the-new-federal-and-florida-vaccine-guidelines/?appview=true Dr, Jennifer Takagishi, MD, an academic pediatrician at USF Medical School discusses the new CDC and Florida vaccine guidelines. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2601071006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/cair-fl-who-are-they-and-why-is-desantis-threatening-them/?appview=true CAIR- Florida, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, a civil rights advocacy organization, has recently been unilaterally designated a "foreign terrorist organization" by Executive Order of FL Gov. DeSantis. Now, CAIR-FL is suing the governor for violations of the U.S. Constitution. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:06:00 -0400 2512311006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2512241006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/midpoints-a-curmudgeons-christmas-talk-back-show/?appview=true Listeners called in to MidPoint's Talk Back show to talk about the Florida news stories that most outraged or annoyed them this year. Hope Florida came up often. Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2512171006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2512101006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/emilio-sonny-vergara-on-illegal-military-orders-floridas-83m-land-deal/?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2512031006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2511261006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2511191006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2511121006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2511051006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2510291006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/celebrating-public-radio-music-day/?appview=true WMNF and Public Radio stations all around the United States celebrated Public Radio Music Day. Listen to MidPoint's roundtable discussion with WMNFs Randi Zimmerman, Ybor City venue Crowbar's Tom DeGeorge and one-time pirate radio operator, Kelly Benjamin. Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2510221006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/as-the-end-of-their-franchise-agreement-with-the-city-of-clearwater-comes-to-a-close-at-years-end-clearwater-is-contemplating-dumping-duke-energy-in-favor-of-forming-a-municipal-electric-utility/?appview=true Duke Energy's franchise agreement with the City of Clearwater comes to a close at year's end, Clearwater is contemplating dumping Duke in favor of forming a municipal electric utility, owned and operated by the City, to benefit from lower electric bills and better reliability and services. Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2510151006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/medicare-healthcare-options-change-every-year-open-enrollment-begins-on-october-15-2025/?appview=true Medicare healthcare options change every year. FLORIDA SHINE counselors are available to help you select the best healthcare plan for you. Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2510081006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 08 Oct 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2510011006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/breast-cancer-advancements-in-diagnosis-and-treatment/?appview=true October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Tara O'Connor, medical oncologist, joined MidPoint to discuss breast cancer advancements in prevention, diagnosis and treatments. Wed, 01 Oct 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2509241006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/do-we-have-free-speech-in-the-workplace/?appview=true Following the assassination of conservative rightwing activist Charlie Kirk last week, some Florida employees, both public and private, have been investigated and disciplined for statements they made in their own social media channels about the death of Kirk. Are there limits to employees' free speech in the workplace? Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2509171006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/midpoint-discussed-the-assassination-of-conservative-activist-charlie-kirk-and-floridas-law-and-proposal-to-ban-mandatory-vaccines-for-public-school-children/?appview=true MidPoint discussed the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and Florida's law and proposal to ban mandatory vaccines for public school children. Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2509101006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-immigrant-coalition-provides-necessary-help/?appview=true Dr. Renata Bozetto of FLIC explains how immigrants contribute to our communities and how the Florida Immigrant Coalition provides help to detainees and their families. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2509031006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/environmental-advocates-win-order-to-close-alligator-alcatraz/?appview=true Environmental advocates discuss their win of court order to close Alligator Alcatraz because the government failed to comply with federal environmental laws. Florida has 60 days to dismantle the site. The order is on appeal and DHS vows to return immigrants to the site if they win. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2508271006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/american-scare-floridas-hidden-cold-war-on-black-and-queer-lives/?appview=true Florida has been the laboratory for the autocracy we are seeing in America today. The efforts of the post-WW II Johns Committee in the Florida Legislature provided the blueprint for DeSantis-ism and even Trumpism. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2508201006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/local-ukrainian-sees-no-possibility-of-a-land-swap-to-end-the-war/?appview=true Local Ukrainian-American sees no possibility of a land swap to end the war in Ukraine. He says Ukraine will not and can not cede territory to Russia, especially not in exchange for dubious security guarantees that Russia has violated in the past.. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2508131006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/federal-prosecutor-mike-gordon-is-no-deep-state-operative/?appview=true Federal prosecutor Mike Gordon, who prosecuted January 6th rioters, was recently fired "without cause" following his "outstanding" performance reviews, and successes in court, including prosecuting a Pinellas County multi-million dollar fraud defendant who allegedly stole from a fund for special needs children. Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2508061006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/jason-garcia-of-seeking-rents-on-florida-corruption/?appview=true No one knows more about Florida corruption and abuses of authority by people in power in Florida than Jason Garcia. Hear the latest. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2507301006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/immigration-law-policy-practice-today/?appview=true MidPoint discussed the current state of immigration law, policy and practice with immigration Attorney Chelsea Nowel Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2507231006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/federal-health-insurance-cuts-will-hurt-us-all/?appview=true Federal cuts to Medicaid reimbursements and subsidies on the Affordable Care Act marketplace policies will impact everyone because everyone gets sick sometime. If people don't have preventive healthcare, or medical management of their chronic conditions, people will inevitably show up at an emergency room, increasing medical costs and crowding ER's for everyone. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2507161006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/alligator-alcatraz-how-the-florida-governments-budget-cuts-act-against-tampa-bay-communities/?appview=true Guest host Gary Gibbons discusses how Florida was able to create "Alligator Alcatraz" so quickly with taxpayer money, and how the Florida Government's budget cuts will act against Tampa Bay communities. With guests St. Petersburg Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross, Anders Croy of the Florida Watch accountability project, and former Hillsborough Co. Commissioner Mariella Smith. Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2507091006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/housing-affordability/?appview=true New laws from the Florida Legislature impact the ability of local governments to provide and promote affordable housing. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2507021006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/what-is-next-for-florida-democrats/?appview=true Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, who is leaving the Florida House, discuses what's next for her and the Florida Democrats. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2506251006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/nadine-smith-of-equality-florida-joins-us-on-midpoint-to-discuss-all-things-lgbtq/?appview=true June is Pride Month and we were joined today by Nadine Smith, Founder and Executive Director of Equality Florida, the largest civil rights organization dedicated to securing full equality for Florida's lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2506181006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/the-big-ugly-bill/?appview=true U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor joined us to discuss all things happening in Congress: Iran, the "Big, Beautiful Bill," Florida losing FEMA dollars, massive anti-Trump protests, plus violence against Democratic elected officials, and much more. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2506111006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/midpoint-talk-back-town-hall/?appview=true MidPoint was joined by Pulitzer prize-winning columnist and local newshound, Dan Ruth for our quarterly Talk Back Town Hall where we open up the phone lines and invite our listeners to discuss whatever they want to discuss. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2506041006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/barbershop-conversations-promote-health-and-wellness/?appview=true The Barbershop Conversations program is training barbers to be mental health and wellness advocates for their clients in underserved communities. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2505281006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 28 May 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2505211006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 21 May 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2505141006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-makes-it-harder-to-participate-in-democracy-with-more-restrictive-voting-laws/?appview=true Florida makes It harder to participate in democracy with more restrictive voting laws on registration, Vote By Mail, and amending the State constitution. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2505071006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/released-kennedy-assassination-documents-reveal-top-secret-cia-operations/?appview=true Released Kennedy Assassination Documents Reveal Top Secret CIA Operations from 1960's and 1970's Wed, 07 May 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2504301006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-child-labor-law-reforms-endanger-students-success/?appview=true Florida Child Labor Law reforms endanger students' success according to education and labor advocates. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2504231006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/education-defunding-bills-in-the-legislature/?appview=true 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. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2504161006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/who-is-responsible-for-falling-trees/?appview=true If a tree falls in Florida, who is responsible? Could shifting liability for falling trees impact the region's urban canopy? MidPoint looks at the proposed Fallen Tree Act (HB 599/SB 724) which would make the owner always liable for its falling trees or limbs, even if they were not visibly prone to fall. This could negatively impact our urban tree canopy if tree owners are disincentivized to plant or retain trees on their properties. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2504091006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/doge-cuts-to-noaa-impact-weather-forecasting-and-hurricane-readiness/?appview=true Meteorologists say DOGE cuts to NOAA impact weather forecasting and hurricane readiness and may damage national and international commerce. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2504021006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/trump-attacks-big-law-firms-to-settle-political-grievances/?appview=true Trump attacks Big Law firms to settle his political grievances. Some firms capitulate and others go on the defensive. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2503261006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2503191006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/anxiety-keeps-on-tryin-me/?appview=true Psychologists offer some advice and coping strategies for how to deal with the anxiety caused by the Trump agenda. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2503121006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/midpoint-listeners-talk-back/?appview=true MidPoint listeners get to talk back to us, and program the show to discuss what they want to talk about. Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2503051006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/doge-is-destroying-usaid/?appview=true DOGE is destroying USAID, firing its employees, and leaving the US vulnerable throughout the world. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2502261006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/lawyers-are-challenging-mosaics-plans-for-hazardous-waste-disposal/?appview=true Environmental lawyers are challenging Mosaic Phosphate company's plans for their hazardous waste disposal in Florida Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2502191006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2502121006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/refugee-resettlement-programs-have-been-stopped-what-now/?appview=true Gulf Coast JFCS refugee resettlement department discussed the effect of the Trump Stop Order on refugees admissions and funding. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2502051006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/ai-deep-seek-the-market-freak-out/?appview=true Dr. John Licato, Prof. of Computer Science gives us an introduction to artificial intelligence, Open AI, machine learning, and why the financial markets dived on the release of the Chinese AI platform Deep Seek. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2501291006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/what-to-do-about-sewage-spills-leaky-septic-tanks-stinky-beaches/?appview=true What to do about our sewage spills, leaky septic tanks & stinky beaches. Solving the problem of poop. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2501221006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/creating-vibrant-cities-and-healthy-communities/?appview=true Urbanist Gil Penalosa advises communities on how to create vibrant cities and healthy communities for everyone. His focus is on the design and use of parks and streets as great public places, as well as sustainable mobility. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2501151006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/corporatocracy-protecting-democracy-from-dark-money-and-corrupt-politicians/?appview=true Ciara Torres-Spellicy discusses her new book, "Corporatocracy-Protecting Democracy from Dark Money & Corrupt Politicians" Wed, 15 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2501081006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/your-utilities-bill-just-got-hiked/?appview=true The FL Public Service Commission voted to hike electricity rates despite sustained opposition from the public and against the recommendation of its own staff. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2501011006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -0400 2412251006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/the-story-of-chanukah-with-gifts-from-midpoint/?appview=true Christmas Day is also the 1st night of Chanukah. It's Chrismukkah! We celebrate the Chanukah story, that victory over tyranny, and bring you some Chanukah gifts & music with Rande Friedman, former host of the Sunday Simcha. Wed, 25 Dec 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2412181006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/coping-with-grief-loss-at-holiday-time-get-some-tools-to-help-you-get-through/?appview=true The holidays are not a happy time for everyone. If you've suffered a loss, get some coping tools to help you get through the happy season. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2412111006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/tbt-columnist-stephanie-hayes-on-midpoint/?appview=true Nationally syndicated columnist, Stephanie Hayes of the Tampa Bay Times joins us for a Year in Review across the spectrum of Florida news from the important to the absurd and the mundane. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2412041006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/hillsborough-co-has-new-democratic-party-leadership/?appview=true The local county branch of the Democratic Party elected a brand new slate of progressive officers to lead local Democrats into the future. Meet them today on MidPoint. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2411271006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2411201006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/genetics-and-your-health/?appview=true MidPoint explored genetics testing and the challenges of receiving a medical diagnosis of a genetic condition, along with legal concerns over the privacy of genetic health information. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2411131006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/amendment-4-why-it-failed-and-what-to-do-now/?appview=true The Democratic Socialists of America have some thoughts on why Amendment 4 for abortion access failed and what to do next. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2411061006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2410301006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/local-democrats-in-competitive-races-for-u-s-congress/?appview=true Two local Democrats, Whitney Fox and Pat Kemp, are running for Congress in competitive races in Pinellas and Northeast Hillsborough, parts of Polk and Pasco Counties. They joined us on MidPoint one week before the election. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2410231006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/a-chat-with-florida-minority-leader-democrat-fentrice-driskell/?appview=true FL House Democratic Leader Representative Fentrice Driskell joined us on MidPoint. We discussed the insurance crisis, affordable housing, climate change, busting the GOP super-majority, DeSantis vs. Amendments 3 & 4, and her political future. Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2410161006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/medicare-open-enrollment-starts-now/?appview=true The Medicare Open Enrollment period is now. A trained Florida SHINE counselor can help you evaluate available Medicare plans and select the best option for your needs. Award-winning SHINE counselor Fran Oberne helps our listeners with some of their Medicare questions Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2410091006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2410021006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/disaster-claims-recovery-what-to-do-and-not-do/?appview=true Jeffrey Chernoff of Insurance and Trust Co., an insurance claims expert, and Paul Hauzer, CEO of VetCor, a recovery & restoration company, to discussed what to do and not do in the immediate aftermath of a disaster like so many in our community have experienced from Hurricane Helene. They provided us with valuable insights into the disaster recovery process. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2409251006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/a-federal-lawsuit-was-filed-last-month-challenging-floridas-book-bans/?appview=true A federal First Amendment lawsuit was filed last month by major book publishers, authors, parents, and students challenging Florida's book bans. Dan Novack, lawyer for lead plaintiff, Penguin Random House publishers, and Judi Hayes, an Orange County, FL parent plaintiff joined MidPoint to discuss it. Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2409181006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/talk-back-town-hall/?appview=true Shelley and guest commenter Lakeland's civic journalist, Billy Townsend opened the phone lines and held a Talk Back Town Hall, letting our listeners guide our discussion on State Politics, DeSantis' cronyism and grifting, Richard Corcoran's "bust out" job on New College, Polk County, and more.. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2409111006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/developers-put-hotels-golf-courses-and-pickleball-courts/?appview=true James Gaddis, the FL State Parks whistleblower, foiled DeSantis's secret plan to pillage our state parks with golf and pickleball for his friends' profits. Tampa Bay Times journalist Max Chesnes who broke the story and Anders Croy of the DeSantis Watch accountability project also join us to discuss. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2409041006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2408281006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/the-buzzzzz-on-mosquito-borne-viruses-bird-flu-in-florida/?appview=true The plague of mosquito borne viruses threaten us in Florida all year round, and bird flu is rising through our poultry and dairy industries. Are we in danger? Join us and find out from our health experts. Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2408211006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/what-can-be-done-about-homelessness/?appview=true There is a new law Florida banning the homeless from sleeping in public. We discuss what can be done to get people off the streets with my guests, homeless advocates Antoinette Hayes-Triplett of Tampa Hillsborough Homeless Initiative, advocate Rev. Christian Frazier and Dr. Joe Bohn of the USF College of Public Health. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2408141006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/everything-youve-wanted-to-know-about-voting/?appview=true Early voting in the August Primary is going on right now and Craig Latimer, the elected Hillsborough Co. Supervisor of Elections is with us to explain everything you need to know about voting. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2408071006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/the-arts-in-tampa/?appview=true MidPoint guest host Matt Newton interviewed Michael Tomor, Executive Director of the Tampa Museum of Art on the local art scene, arts funding, and the Tampa Museum of Art. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2407311006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-is-the-laboratory-for-project-2025/?appview=true Anders Croy, Communications Director of DeSantis Watch explains how Florida is the laboratory of the Project 2025 agenda. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2407241006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/the-school-board-is-suing-the-county-commission-in-hillsborough-county/?appview=true The Hillsborough County school board is suing the county commission over the commission's decision to delay a vote on the school board-approved referendum to increase the property tax millage to increase pay for teachers and staff from the November ballot to 2026. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2407171006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/transportation-round-up/?appview=true MidPoint takes on transportation. Why can't we have robust public transportation in Hillsborough Co.? Where is our transportation tax money? Are we getting it back? Streetcar extension? Is it happening? What are we doing on I275 & I4? Tune in and find out from our transpo advocates Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2407101006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/midpoints-talk-back-town-hall/?appview=true Today, our MidPoint talk-back Town Hall invited the listeners to chime in with their thoughts on the news and public affairs. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2407031006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/desantis-declares-war-on-arts-culture/?appview=true Gov. Ron DeSantis stripped $32M in statewide arts & culture funding from the budget over his hatred of popular Fringe Festivals in Tampa & Orlando that he accused of being "sexual." Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2406261006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday//?appview=true Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2406191006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/tampas-fearless-four-fought-discrimination-in-city-employment/?appview=true MidPoint learns the history of The Fearless Four: four Black Tampa policemen who, in the face of heavy backlash, filed a racial discrimination complaint against the Tampa Police Dept. in the 1970's, which helped spark advancement for Black and women police officers and Black and women city employees in Tampa. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2406121006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/florida-farmworkers-need-more-legal-protections/?appview=true A tragic bus accident killed 8 legal migrant farmworkers and injured dozens more who are now caught in a legal, immigration and medical limbo because their visas have expired before their treatments are complete. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:06:00 -0400 2406051006001423 full https://www.wmnf.org/andrew-warren-on-justice-for-the-wrongfully-convicted/?appview=true Twice-elected Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren discusses justice for the wrongfully convicted, the exoneration of death row inmate Robert DuBois who served 37 years for a crime he did not commit, and the following investigation by Hillsborough County law enforcement that led to the conviction of the real serial killers. Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:06:00 -0400