Were There Valid Reasons for the IRS to Scrutinize Tea Party Groups?

On this edition of WMNF's Radioactivity Rob Lorei interviews Stephanie Mencimer who is a staff writer for Mother Jones Magazine. She recently wrote a piece about why some Tea party groups should have been given scrutiny by the IRS.

Conservative groups protest at Tampa IRS building

As part of a series of nationwide protests, over one hundred concerned citizens lined the east and westbound lanes of Columbus Drive, outside of the Tampa IRS building this afternoon. Local conservative organizations stood with signs and megaphones calling on the federal government to hold the IRS accountable.

Members from Tampa Bay area Tea Party and 9-12 groups held signs and flags to speak out against extra scrutiny that the IRS has given to conservative groups. Sharon Clavert, co-found...

Tampa's Barrio Latino Commission allows Roosevelt 2.0 to keep its Ybor City mural

Tuesday the City of Tampa dedicated a giant outdoor mural on an Ybor City warehouse along Adamo Drive.

But a much smaller mural caused controversy at this morning’s meeting of the Barrio Latino Commission. City staff recommended removal of a mural outside the R...

In Pinellas 200 alternative energy advocates hold hands to oppose offshore drilling

On Saturday 200 Tampa Bay residents protested against oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

They lined up along the shore of Treasure Island in Pinellas County, held hands and chanted "Hey ho, hey ho, fossil fuels have got to go."

For more than three years, Hands Across the Sand has been a way for people to show their support for alternatives to oil drilling.

Members of community groups and environmental organizations parti...

Senator Rubio tells Tampa audience recent Obama administration scandals are due to political culture

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) spoke in Tampa on Saturday, but instead of focusing on immigration reform he railed against the recent IRS, AP and Benghazi scandals. At the Hillsborough County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner Rubio said he is concerned about excessive government. He said the Obama administration’s criticism of the GOP has created a culture of politics that is responsible for these scandals.

“When you go around demonizing your opponents, when you go around telling p...

Governor Scott vetoes $360 million from state budget

Florida Governor Rick Scott hit back at the state Legislature today by vetoing almost $400 million from the state's new budget.

Scott praised the budget, which now stands at roughly $74.1 billion. The governor vetoed a 3 percent tuition hike for college and university students that had been championed by House Speaker Will Weatherford. There are legal questions, however, about the move and it could prompt a lawsuit from the Legislature.

The governor also said no to a $50 million item to...

At Eckerd College commencement environmentalist Bill McKibben warns of climate catastrophe

This month atmospheric measurements of carbon dioxide passed the 400-parts-per-million threshold for the first time since the beginning of human civilization.

Environmentalist and climate activist Bill McKibben has been out front alerting the public that scientists warn that level needs to be cut to 350 in order to avoid long-term climate catastrophe from the greenhouse effect. McKibben is the founder of 350.org and was the keynote speaker at Eckerd College’s graduation ...

Despite challenges, some Democrats are getting behind former Democratic state Senator Nan Rich for governor

Former state Senator Nan Rich is already hitting the campaign trail to try to unseat Florida Governor Rick Scott next year. Rich, a self-proclaimed progressive Democrat, wants to boost her name recognition, but during a meet and greet with the Democratic Women’s Club of Upper Pinellas in Safety Harbor Monday she said she’s not worried about facing a challenger in the primary.

“I believe that you have to put your credentials up against whomever enters the race and I’m very comfortable put...

Tampa Bay Times Reporter Ivan Penn Compares Cost of Nuclear Power v Cost of Natural Gas Power Plants

Good morning, welcome to radioactivity. I'm Rob Lorei. Coming up we'll talk with Tampa Bay times reporter Ivan Penn who a few days ago wrote an article comparing the costs of building and operating a natural gas fired power plant v the cost of a nuclear plant.

We're also expecting a call from Congressman Alan Grayson who will be discussing [his opposition to some ...

Dr. Harvey Kaltsas

On the Alternative Health show today (filling in for Eve Prang Plews) we'll talk with Acupuncture Physician Dr. Harvey Kaltsas who practices in Sarasota. His web site is http://www.hkacup.com