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Wild West of free speech, items flying off shelves, biology vs bias, saving science from ashes
Jun 25, 2026
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Ray Jay or Rays? Teens talk 'takeovers.' Prison staffing crisis. Singer jazzes up new album
Jun 24, 2026
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Social Security's loud alarm, another scam to scan, campus off-loading, shelf-help for kids
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Through the eyes of a dog, coming fuel circle, VA under strain, grill rides, tagging rays and sharks
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| 6/25/26 |  Wild West of free speech, items flying off shelves, biology vs bias, saving science from ashes | Ye is bringing his tour to Raymond James Stadium this weekend despite a push by Sen. Rick Scott to cancel over the performer's antisemitic statements. We look at the controversy surrounding the artist, once considered one of the greatest rappers alive.Also, the future of delivery may be flying above your neighborhood as more retailers expand the use of drones. We’ll explore what it means for the way we shop and get everyday essentials.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3 | — | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | Ray Jay or Rays? Teens talk 'takeovers.' Prison staffing crisis. Singer jazzes up new album | Shaded seats at Raymond James Stadium sound great, but how much public money should be spent on renovating the 28-year-old facility? And, how can Tampa and Hillsborough afford that project while helping build the Rays’ “Forever Home.”That's a show! But there's more.We hear how the kids feel about the “teen takeovers” that have been creating public disturbances – and in one case, involved a shooting.Also, critics of the state’s corrections system argue staffing and oversight issues impact inmate healthcare – and accountability when deaths occur.We close with a nifty sit-down with Destin Conrad, who is making his own kind of music on his second album, “wHIMSY.”Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3 | — | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | Social Security's loud alarm, another scam to scan, campus off-loading, shelf-help for kids | Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3 | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | Through the eyes of a dog, coming fuel circle, VA under strain, grill rides, tagging rays and sharks | We were recently visited by Dave, a furry friend, but he wasn’t here to play. He was there to work and give us a personal demonstration on guide dogs. Dave even provided a personal demonstration on how he helps people gain independence.Plus, we’ve seen gas prices skyrocket, then come down, only to go up again. Is the latest cycle making a difference to your weekly budget?Also, a conversation over the burnout and how staffing shortages are driving healthcare workers away from the Veterans Affairs system.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni3 | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | The meaning of Juneteenth celebrations across the Tampa Bay area | Friday is Juneteenth. It marks the day enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. It became a federal holiday in 2021.On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” we talk with people from across Tampa Bay’s Black community about the legacy of celebration — and what freedom means to them.We start with Florida’s emancipation story and how it fits into the broader history of emancipation. You’ll also hear from a local pastor about how Tampa celebrates Juneteenth and how that history is being taught to the next generation.And later, how one community member is using Juneteenth to shine a light on the talents of local businesses. Then, meet a man who fought for exoneration after he was convicted and imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit.Florida freedom arrived earlier(0:00) Historian Fred Hearns explains how enslaved people in Florida learned of emancipation on May 20, 1865, weeks before Juneteenth in Texas. He details the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in Tallahassee and how news spread across the state. Hearns also discusses early Black settlements, churches, and education in Tampa Bay.GUEST:Fred Hearns, curator of Black history at the Tampa Bay History CenterYouth engagement drives efforts(12:00) Tampa Bay’s Juneteenth celebrations increasingly focus on education and youth involvement. We talk about the significance of the Juneteenth flag and why connecting students to its creator mattered this year. The discussion also looks at progress and unity in the community.GUEST: Pastor Philetha Tucker-Johnson, president of the Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition Ben Haith, Juneteenth flag creator Wrongfully convicted and now an advocate(21:00) Walter Dunn recounts his wrongful conviction and time spent learning the law behind bars. He explains how inmates often become self-taught legal advocates in a complex post-conviction system. He connects his experience to larger debates about justice, punishment and constitutional freedom.GUEST:Walter Dunn, coordinator for Florida Coalition for Higher Education in PrisonReconditioning Our Communities(36:00) Balaji Ajike traces his journey from Nigeria to New Jersey and eventually Tampa, shaping his approach to community building. He explains how his ROC the Block festival emerged from efforts to spotlight Black businesses and address local disparities. It has grown into a full week of events focused on culture, health, and education.GUEST:Bolaji Ajike, president of ROC the Block | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | What comes with Iran-U.S. peace? Dad's day grief. Knowing sickle cell. Good day, Sunshine City | The U.S. and Iran are set to formally sign a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But there are questions about details and what comes next."Let the oil flow." With that, President Donald Trump announced the U.S. and Iran are set to formally sign a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But there are questions about details and what comes next. Our expert has answers.Also, Father’s Day is a celebration for lots of families, but it can also be a time of grief for some. We talk about navigating loss during holidays.Afterward, with World Sickle Cell Day coming up, a doctor discusses awareness and treatment innovations. Finally, meet the lads keeping the spirit of Beatlemania alive in Tampa Bay.Peace deal questions remain(0:00) The U.S. and Iran are moving toward an agreement after months of conflict. The deal could change the future of the Middle East — if it lasts. We unpack the risks and the road ahead with a USF foreign policy expert.GUEST:Arman Mahmoudian, USF Global and National Security InstituteWhen Father’s Day hurts(12:02) Father’s Day can be a celebration, but like all holidays, it can also bring painful reminders of loss. A grief expert joins the show to talk about navigating complicated emotions. We also learn about a new support resource.GUEST:Jason Cooper, national spiritual services lead for Vitas HealthcareSickle cell awareness matters(20:49) Sickle cell anemia, a genetic hemoglobin disease, affects thousands of families and can bring pain and challenges that aren’t always visible. A specialist helps us explore misconceptions patients face and treatment advances.GUEST:Dr. Ali Sanati-Mehrezi, USF Health pediatric hematologist-oncologistA long and winding road(35:56) The Penny Lane Beatles Museum is moving from its Dunedin home into a bigger space in downtown St. Petersburg. Exhibits include instruments, clothing and other artifacts tied to the Fab Four. We explore why the Liverpool lads still strike a chord all these years later.GUESTS: Craig Bachner, Penny Lane Beatles Museum executive director Harlan Brown, Penny Lane Beatles Museum senior docent | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | When AI gets it wrong, a new ID debate, the Latino vote equation, politics of a ‘Wimpy Kid’ | He was at his Fort Myers home when a fast-food security camera in Jacksonville Beach snapped a picture of a criminal suspect. An artificial intelligence tool used by police agencies somehow identified him as the perpetrator, and he was arrested.Technology got it wrong, but it wasn't alone.Afterward, Latino voters are seen as the key to winning elections in Florida, but are candidates really paying attention to their concerns?Then, how will an important change in driver’s licenses affect you? And a well-known children’s author is helping a local candidate for office.Rage against the machine(0:00) A Fort Myers man was hundreds of miles away from where a crime was committed, but an AI facial recognition match sent him to jail anyway. Now, he’s suing. His ACLU attorney discusses the lawsuit, which challenges a Pinellas County-operated system used by law enforcement statewide.GUEST:Nathan Wessler, deputy director of the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy and Technology ProjectThese face cards are marked(11:38) A new Florida law will add citizenship and immigration information to driver’s licenses and state IDs. Lawmakers say the change is about election confidence, but opponents question the necessity and impact. A local tax collector and an immigrant rights advocate discuss what residents might expect.GUESTS: Thomas Kennedy, policy adviser with the Florida Immigrant Coalition Mike Fasano, Pasco County tax collector A powerful political force(20:40) Latino voters helped reshape Florida politics in 2024, but experts say campaigns still struggle to understand the community’s diversity. We discuss the issues driving Latino voters and how their influence could shape future elections.GUESTS: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, academic executive and former U.S. representative Eduardo Gamarra, Florida International University political science professor Jeff Kinney/Brandt Robinson for CongressNot flying under the radar(35:44) The creator of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” is stepping into the political arena. (Wait, isn’t this a form of the dreaded “cheese touch”?) Seriously, Jeff Kinney has teamed up with a Pinellas County history teacher running for Congress for an event focused on civic engagement. The goal: get younger voters involved in democracy before it feels like middle school math.GUESTS: Brandt Robinson, educator and congressional candidate Jeff Kinney, children’s book author | — | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | Speaking up for homeless, Juneteenth arts, buzz words on skeeters, Kiwi’s big adventure | Recently, a woman sleeping in an alley was struck by a garbage truck and killed. The tragedy has raised the ire of homeless advocates against the state’s ban on public camping. Is the law necessary or simply driving our most vulnerable into dark, dangerous places?Then, we talk about the role of the arts in commemorating Juneteenth. And, summer mosquito season is near — with our blood on the menu.Tragedy renews homeless debate(0:00) The recent death of a woman killed by a St. Petersburg garbage truck has renewed the debate over homelessness and Florida’s public camping ban. Advocates for the unhoused say the case underscores concerns that enforcement without enough shelter beds can increase risks for people living outside.GUESTS: Jackie Azis, Southern Poverty Law Center Jesse Rabinowitz, National Homeless Law Center 'A melting pot experience’(12:02) As Juneteenth approaches, the Straz Center is hosting its annual commemoration in Tampa. The Arts Legacy Remix showcases the region’s cultural diversity and preserves musical traditions through performance. We learn the origins and meaning of the celebration and get a preview of the event.GUEST:Frederick Johnson, visual artist, musician and artist in residence at the Straz CenterBeware of these June bugs(21:02) Mosquito control officials say summer rains will accelerate populations, raising concerns about disease transmission and prevention efforts. At the same time, researchers are evaluating a proposal to release sterilized mosquitoes for population control alongside traditional spraying. Experts say management will hinge on balancing innovation, public trust and stable local funding.GUESTS: Adriane Rogers, Pasco County Mosquito Control District Chris Meindl, USF geography professor Looking past Flori-duh(36:08) New Zealand’s ambassador to the U.S. says diplomats need to get beyond stereotypes and see conditions on the ground. So, he’s been on a fact-finding tour that recently took him to the Tampa Bay area for a clearer view of Florida’s economy and culture. He says maintaining affordability and access for American consumers is key to the countries’ relationship.GUEST:Chris Seed, New Zealand ambassador to the U.S. | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | The night Orlando cried, surviving summer hunger, easy being green, Tampa's renaissance menus✨ | Pulse shootingsummer hunger+3 | clubgoerjournalist | — | OrlandoTampa | Pulse shootingOrlando+3 | — | 48m 38s | |
| 6/10/26 | Read 'em and reap, a different kind of 'takeover,' judged past its prime, a preservation reservation✨ | teen takeoversocial media+3 | — | Jackson HouseWUSF Public Media | Tampa BayPolk County+2 | teen takeoverarrests+5 | — | 48m 40s | |
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| 6/9/26 | Floridians get a fair shake, St. Pete Pride, Vibrio facts, summer camps, story of survival✨ | Florida earthquakeyouth camps+4 | — | WUSF Public Medianew book | FloridaSt. Pete | Floridaearthquake+5 | — | 48m 37s | |
| 6/8/26 | College students confront gun violence and housing fears, staycations, WWI fiction✨ | gun violencehousing safety+3 | — | WUSF Public Mediawar story | OrlandoUSF | gun violencehousing concerns+3 | — | 48m 44s | |
| 6/4/26 | Big bet on tax relief, a bigger fish to spy, goal diggin’ in Florida, opera-tunity knocks✨ | tax reliefproperty tax+3 | — | WUSF Public MediaLa Boheme | FloridaSt. Pete | tax reliefFlorida voters+4 | — | 48m 08s | |
| 6/3/26 | Casting a wider net, our happy trails, a new coastal playbook, swamp and circumstance✨ | pickleballtennis courts+5 | — | USTAWUSF+1 | — | pickleballtennis+5 | — | 48m 37s | |
| 6/2/26 | Fight over concert fees, when war hits home, 'Lost Cause' holiday, rocket fireball raises questions✨ | concert feesmonopoly+5 | outspoken club ownerTampa resident | TicketmasterLive Nation+1 | Washington, D.C.Iran+1 | TicketmasterLive Nation+6 | — | 47m 40s | |
| 6/1/26 | The fuss over property taxes, public employees and free speech, taking a dive in Tampa Bay✨ | property taxespublic employees+4 | civil liberties attorney | WUSF Public Media | FloridaTampa Bay+1 | property taxespublic employees+5 | — | 48m 37s | |
| 5/28/26 | Weathering the paperwork, MIA emergency chief, this sport is a big dill, guns & hoses✨ | hurricane preparationemergency management+4 | — | WUSF Public Media | Tampa | hurricane prepemergency management+5 | — | 48m 08s | |
| 5/27/26 | Preparing for hurricane season, living and learning about lipedema, celebrating Black films✨ | hurricane preparationlipedema+3 | — | lipedema appWUSF Public Media | Florida | hurricane seasonsurvival kit+4 | — | 48m 02s | |
| 5/26/26 | Cyclones, cones and groans, reporter's debriefing, the Castro indictment, en garde in Bradenton | Forecasters are expecting eight to 14 storms this hurricane season, which starts Monday and runs through November. And while last year was relatively quiet, you may still be recovering from Helene, Milton and Debby if you were here for 2024.On “Florida Matters Live & Local,” we talk about why forecasters are calling for fewer storms than average and what you should pay attention to.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg | — | ||||||
| 5/21/26 | Bugs we love to hate, inside Florida’s Everglades fight, private art goes public, baseball therapy | Simple questions: What is a love bug? And why do they give their lives for a little smooch with our car grilles? We have someone on “Florida Matters: Live & Local” with the facts.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | A Large vision for St. Pete, housing for folks with mental health issues, unsolved mysteries | Another candidate vying to be St. Petersburg's mayor is in the studio. Meet Jim Large, a longtime fire chief who says he's a public servant, not a politician. He fills us in on his vision for the city and why he's the most qualified for the job.Plus, a new housing development in Pasco County is creating a neighborhood designed for adults with mental illness. And, we investigate how St. Petersburg's police investigate cold cases.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg | — | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | He's not a fan of the stadium plan, pitching till it hurts, utility shutoff surge, winning on cue | There’s plenty of support in high places for the plan to build a Tampa Bay Rays baseball stadium with up to $976 million in public dollars. Among the proponents are Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Hillsborough County Commission Chair Ken Hagan and Gov. Ron DeSantis.There's also an assortment of boards and organizations, multiple chambers of commerce, Hillsborough College, the Westshore Alliance, the Police Benevolent Association, and even the Tampa Bay Times.But there are skeptics, and the most vocal is on "Florida Matters Live & Local." Commissioner Joshua Wostal offers plenty of specifics ahead of this week's big votes on whether to move forward with negotiations.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg | — | ||||||
| 5/18/26 | Preserving Black cemetery history, more Capitol drama, Brady list investigation, an artist's 'Realm' | Thousands of Black cemeteries have been destroyed, built over or fallen into disrepair. Hear about a movement to protect them that started at USF.Plus, an update on the Legislature’s budget sessions, examining state records over police conduct and an artist’s collaborative exhibit.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg | — | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | The Haitian assassination case, Everglades countdown begins, solutions for teen takeovers | Four South Florida men have been convicted in the 2021 assassination plot targeting Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. But there are lingering questions over what really happened in the months leading up to the killing.Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | Unions emit a collective sigh, Tampa's streetcar desires, Scouts honor | Public sector unions in Florida say they are under threat by a new law requiring at least 50% participation in certification and recertification votes. Two teachers' union leaders are on "Florida Matters Live & Local" with reactions. Plus, will a plan to extend the Tampa streetcar line help local transit? And how has rebranding changed Scouting?Website: https://www.wusf.orgSign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletterFollow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wusfpublicmedia/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35gg | — | ||||||
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