MidPoint on WMNF Radio

09/01/2024

LISTEN IN: On MidPoint on WMNF tomorrow (Wed) at 10am we will hear from Xonjenese Jacobs, DPh, on the under-insured in FL, the role of healthcare navigators, and how to obtain health coverage since Medicaid isn't widely available. Join in with your question & comments. 813-239-9663, [email protected], or text 813-433-0885.

01/01/2024

LISTEN IN: MidPoint on WMNF Guest host Matt Newton will bring you a great discussion on money in politics w/Stetson Law Prof. Ciara Torres-Spelliscy and Councilman Luis Viera ob Wed. Jan. 3d at 10am on 88.5 fm and wmnf.org. Join the conversation. Call in 813-239-9663, [email protected] or text 813-433-0885.

13/12/2023

LISTEN IN: Join MidPoint on WMNF tomorrow, Wed.at 10 am for a discussion of our favorite books of 2023 with our friends from Tombolo Books. Call 813-239-9663, email [email protected] or text 813-433-0885 and tell us what books moved you, inspired you and kept you reading until the wee hours!

11/12/2023

Do you have an interest in politics? It's that time again! There are many volunteer openings on Hillsborough County government boards and committees. I especially hope we get good applicants to the public library board to protect our freedom to read. If you live in District 4 (East ad South Hillsborough, there is a library opening for you!) Applications are at the link.

Official Website of Hillsborough County, Florida Government

04/12/2023

LISTEN IN: DATE CHANGE Loneliness is a serious public health problem. Students at the USF School of Public Health activist lab are finding ways to tackle it. Tune in to hear more on Wed. 12/6 at 10 am to MidPoint on WMNF 88.5 FM or wmnf.org. WMNF Community Radio WMNF News

29/11/2023

LISTEN IN: Loneliness is a serious public health problem. Students at the USF School of Public Health activist lab are finding ways to tackle it. Tune in to hear more on Wed. 11/29 at 10 am to MidPoint on WMNF 88.5 FM or wmnf.org. WMNF Community Radio WMNF News

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06/10/2023

LISTEN IN: In August I interviewed some of the Tampa 5 & their lawyer Michelle Lambo. Hear an encore presentation of that show on Wed. Oct. 11, as I'll be out of town. On Oct. 18th, please join my substitute host, attorney Matt Newton, for a new MidPoint show with Matt's guests. On Oct. 25th we will discuss Medicare enrollment choices with Navigator Fran Berne. So many choices! Sadly, we did not meet our Fall Fund Drive goal, so if you are able, please support MPW with a donation now at wmnf.org/donate or by calling 813-239-9663 . Thanks!

Arrested in March after a scuffle with campus police, the activists are traveling the country as figures in Florida’s political war over education.

03/10/2023

LISTEN IN MidPoint on WMNF has been given the highest fund-raising goal for WMNF's public affairs programming. Tomorrow, at 10 am, with your help, we'll meet it! There's never been a more important time to support independent, non-commercial media with a mission of social justice. If fighting Florida fascism and resisting tyranny are important to you, join us weekly on MidPoint on WMNF Radio and show your support for resistance radio by making a donation at wmnf.org/donate and Direct your contribution to "MPW- Midpoint with Shelley Reback " We have lots of swag and thank you gifts you may choose for your pledges too. Thank you!

26/09/2023

LISTEN IN: This morning I found I was positive for Covid. Ironically, that means that we will have to reschedule our New Covid show with USF Dr. Tom Unnash. Even more ironically, I was scheduled for a booster vax this morning too, which also has to be postponed. CDC & Dr. Tom says I only have to quarantine for 5 days, so it should NOT affect our Banned Book event on Oct 3 at Shuffle. If you saw me at the Dem gala on Sat., you know I was mostly masked there for extra safety. I didn't know I was positive. I'm sorry, but Dr. Unnash says it is virtually impossible to avoid it now. Stay healthy! I'm going back to bed now.

18/09/2023

LISTEN IN. The final Hillsb. Co. budget hearing is Thurs. 9/21. The BOCC is threatening to cut the $10M allocated for affordable housing. MidPoint on WMNF Radio will be hosting Hillsborough HOPE and affordable housing advocate Kimberly Overman on Wed. 9/20 at 10 am on 88.5 fm or streaming .org. Tune in!

12/09/2023

LISTEN IN: MidPoint on WMNF on Wed. 09/13 at 10 am will be discussing the important legal case which recently held the Republican voting redistricting plan unconstitutional in FL. My guests are Cecile M. Scoon, Esq. who currently serves as the co-president of the League of Women Voters of Florida and is the first Black woman to serve in this capacity, and Teresa Potter, Pres. of the League of Women Voters of Hillsborough Co. Tune in to hear how this FL case may affect which party controls Congress in 2024. At 88.5 fm or streaming at wmnf.org.

06/09/2023

You can speak about Comm'r Cepeda's proposal to defund all arts programs in the County to the Board at the meeting, Thursday, Sept. 7, at 9:00 a.m., in person or virtually. Sign up at this link (before 9 am!) to speak regarding agenda items G-2 & B-1:
https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/government/meeting-information/speak-at-a-virtual-meeting/speak-at-a-virtual-bocc-regular-meeting

You can also write to the commissioners prior to the meeting here:
https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/government/board-of-county-commissioners/contact-your-commissioner

Speak In-Person or Virtually at a BOCC Meeting or Public Hearing

29/03/2023

Fascinating and inspiring show today with historian Sarah McNamara about a little-known episode in Tampa's Women's history when, in 1937, the Latina activist women of the cigar-making community of Ybor City rose up and marched from Ybor to the center of downtown Tampa's Anglo power to protest fascism in Spain and at home. Click through to listen on demand.

Historian Sarah McNamara, author of the new book, Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South, joined Shelley Reback on MidPoint Wednesday to discuss the history of women's political activism in Ybor City and their fight against fascism at home and abroad during the time of the Spanish Civil War.

07/03/2023

LISTEN IN: We will be talking about GOP proposed legislation attacking the First Amendment and the free press, tomorrow, Wed. at 10am on MidPoint on WMNF Radio 88.5 fm, www.wmnf.org, with Exec.Dir. Bobby Block of The First Amendment Foundation and local media defense lawyers Alison Steele and Carol LoCicero. Republicans want to make it easier to sue media for defamation and want all "bloggers" who write about the Florida administration to register and pay daily fines if they don't! WMNF News WMNF Community Radio WMNF Board, Staff, Programmers and Volunteers

08/02/2023

Great show today. Listen in!

MidPoint examines the hostile takeover of Florida public education and the DeSantis education "reforms"-- vouchers for all, transforming New College, banning Diversity Equity & Inclusion programs, ending tenure, etc. Noted independent journalist Judd Legum, formerly Editor in Chief of ThinkProgress,...

31/01/2023

LISTEN IN: Recently, the FDA approved pharmacies like CVS or Walgreens to fill prescriptions for abortion pills, but not in Florida where doing so is a crime. Meanwhile, anti-abortion forces are organizing protests outside the pharmacy chains. What's next for abortion pill access? My guests from Red State Access and Progress Florida will fill us in on MidPoint, tomorrow, Wed. Feb. 1 at 10 am on WMNF 88.5 fm + wmnf.org. Join us during the live show: Call 813-239-9663, email [email protected] or text 813-433-0885 WMNF Community Radio WMNF News MidPoint on WMNF Radio WMNF Board, Staff, Programmers and Volunteers

23/11/2022

Thankgiving on MidPoint on WMNF with Meals on Wheels

We had a great time this morning on MidPoint on WMNF Radio talking about our mission and recipents. Thank you WMNF Community Radio for having us and to our wonderful volunteer Rebecca for joining us! You can listen at the link below.



https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday/

25/10/2022

LISTEN IN: Tomorrow Wed Oct 26th at 10am we'll be speaking with Democrat, Michele K. Rayner-Goolsby , who is running for re-election to the Florida House in new District 62 which jumps across the bay. Michele is the 1st q***r, Black, women elected to the FL legislature. She is opposing Republican, Jeremy Brown, a retired Special Forces soldier, Oath Keeper, and Jan 6th defendant who is campaigning with recorded statements from the Pinellas Co. jail as he awaits his trial. We hope you'll join the conversation. Call 813-239-9663, email [email protected] or text 813-433-0885.

18/10/2022

ETA If you missed the show you can find all our shows archived at wmnf.org/midpoint for on demand listening. Or, find our WMNF MidPoint podcast wherever you get your podcast. LISTEN IN: Tomorrow Wed Oct 19, at 10 am, on the edge of Halloween, on WMNF.org, 88.5 fm, we will reveal the horrifying, scary secrets of why your energy and utility costs are so high in Florida, and who is behind that nightmare; we'll reveal the spooky, devilish characters who haunt and hex our politics to keep your electric bills so high, and tell you what you can do about it! Join me and Florida environmental activist and clean energy consultant Susan Glickman for a program that'll make you want to SCREEEEEAM! MidPoint on WMNF Radio WMNF News WMNF Community Radio

27/09/2022

LISTEN IN: MidPoint Wednesday will be rebroadcasting some great shows for the next 2 weeks. On Wed 09/28 at 10 am tune in to hear from Erin Kimmerle, the USF Forensic Anthropologist whose investigation at the Dozier School formed the basis for the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Nickel Boys. On 10/05 at 10 am the team from All for Transportation will explain why a YES vote on the transportation tax is critical for our quality of life in Hillsborough Co. WMNF radio and wmnf.org will be broadcasting all throughout the storm bringing you a blend of news, music, and info you need. The community can count on us. On Oct. 12 we will be counting on YOU to come through for us in our Fall Fund Drive! Find us at 88.5 FM, wmnf.org, on the app or the WMNF MidPoint podcast. www.wmnf.org

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20/09/2022

LISTEN IN: Democracy's definitely in danger but the Constitution still provides us a framework for our rights and responsibilities. What are the Constitutional issues in some of the more notorious legal cases and events now pending in Florida? Former Chair of the Florida ACLU Legal Panel, James Shaw Jr. will join me on MidPoint to discuss the migrants in Martha's Vineyard, the felon voter fraud cases, the suspension of State Attorney Andrew Warren, the Andrew Joseph vs. the Sheriff trial, and much more tomorrow (Wed) at 10 am on WMNF Radio 88.5 FM, and .org. Join the conversation by calling 813-239-9663, email [email protected] or text 813-433-0885.

14/09/2022

If you missed the show on All For Transportation today, you can catch up and listen to it right here.

The All For Transportation team discussed the Nov. ballot referendum seeking approval for a 1% sales tax for 30 years to fund transportation improvements in Hillsborough County.

13/09/2022

LISTEN IN: Tomorrow (Wed. Sept. 14) at 10 am on WMNF radio 88.5 FM, and wmnf.org, we'll be discussing ALL FOR TRANSPORTATION and the upcoming new November referendum on the transportation tax. My guests will be the team leading the campaign to pass the transpo tax, Tyler Hudson, Christina Barker, and Kevin O'Hare. Join us on MidPoint LIVE by calling 813-239-9663, [email protected] or text to 813-433-0885.

06/09/2022

LISTEN IN: Tomorrow (Wed) at 10 am on WMNF 88.5 FM and on wmnf.org we will be interviewing one of the most intriguing Republican legislators in Florida, Pinellas' own Sen. Jeff Brandes. He's been a staunch advocate for Criminal Justice Reform, fought vainly for a more comprehensive Special Session on property insurance, proposed eliminating language that targeted the LGBTQ community in DeSantis' Don't Say Gay bill, and lately, he's been speaking out about DeSantis' voter fraud arrests and calling for "grace" toward those arrested. What kind of Republican is he, and what's next for him when he leaves office in November? Tune in to find out and join the convo. Call 813-239-9663, email [email protected], text 813-433-0885.

19/05/2022

LISTEN IN: Today on WMNF's MidPoint my guests from Mom's Demand and I talked about gun violence and the possibility that Florida will pass "permitless carry" legislation in the Special Session next week. You can listen to the show online on demand at wmnf.org/midpoint, or to the WMNF MidPoint podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

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12/05/2022

UPDATE: So much great info in this show! Listen on-demand https://www.wmnf.org/events/wmnf-news-wednesday/ or to the WMNF MidPoint podcast
LISTEN IN: Wed. May 11, at 10 am the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund will be my guest on WMNF's MidPoint. TBAF is like the "Feeding Tampa Bay" of Abortion organizations.Their mission is not advocacy, or litigation or direct health services, like Planned Parenthood. TBAF simply feeds the needs. If you need an abortion and you can't afford the expense, or travel, or you don't have the resources, TBAF will help you. Tune in to 88.5 fm or stream us worldwide at wmnf.org to find out how they will confront a post-Roe world and help their clients. https://tbafund.com/

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03/05/2022

LISTEN IN: Tomorrow (Wed 5/4) on WMNF MidPoint at 10 am, 88.5 FM and streaming worldwide .org we will be talking about the PROPERTY INSURANCE CRISIS in Florida with former FL INSURANCE CONSUMER ADVOCATE Sean Shaw. My homeowner's insurance got canceled yesterday. How's yours? How did we get here? How does it affect the rental market? What help may come from the Special Session this month? And, what's a homeowner to do now? (We'll probably talk a little about the Roe v Wade decision too, and that will be the topic for next week's show.) Got questions? Call us LIVE at 813-239-9663, email [email protected], text 813-433-0885.