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Green Party VP nominee is campaigning in Florida in part because of foreclosure crisis here listen
08/10/12 Seán KinaneWMNF Drive-Time News Friday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Green Party, 2012 election, RNC, Republican convention, Jill Stein, Cheri Honkala
We’re still waiting to hear who Republican Mitt Romney will pick as a running mate; but we already know who the Green Party’s Vice Presidential nominee is: Cheri Honkala. She’s the national coordinator for the Poor People’s Economic Human Rights Campaign and was selected by presidential nominee Jill Stein to be on the Green ticket. Honkala is in the Tampa Bay area this weekend for a series of events.
We spoke about her background and the platform of the Green Party.
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Be the first to commentSt. Pete City Council approves temporary ordinance for the Republican convention listen
08/10/12 Lisa KauffmanWMNF Drive-Time News Friday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: St. Petersburg City Council, Bill Dudley, Wengay Newton, RNC, Bill Foster, St. Pete RNC coalition, St. Petersburg
St. Pete officials say they need to have safety and security measures in place while delegates and dignitaries are in town for the pre-convention party. But some people are concerned about the ordinance infringing upon residents’ constitutional rights. Councilman Bill Dudley supported the ordinance, saying it is necessary to take all precautions.
Be the first to comment“We can nit pick and do all that stuff, but I’m telling you, after something serious happens...
What to Expect During the Republican National Convention; Cheri Honkala Green Party VP Candidate
08/10/12 Robert LoreiRadioactivity: Live Call-In (Friday) Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Tampa Bay Times, Richard Danielson, Leonora LaPeter, RNC, Cheri Honkala, Green Party, Bruce Wright
Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up today we’re going to talk with the vice presidential candidate of the Green Party Cheri Honkala who is in town this weekend… But first- what can we expect during the upcoming GOP Convention? Two Tampa Bay Times reporters who’ve been covering all aspects of the lead-up to the Republican Convention at the end of the month in downtown Tampa. [TBT Coverage of RNC](http://www.tampabay.com/news/politics/...
Be the first to commentNagasaki remembered
08/09/12 Mary GlenneyFrom A Woman's Point of View Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Hiroshima, Nagasaki, nuclear weapons
In an audio nuclear timeline by the visual artist Ishao Hashimito we reviewed the bombing of Nagasaki on the 67th anniversary of the attack. Historical information and audio cues were used. Ironically, Nagasaki before the bombing was possibly most noted not only for its Mitsubishi plants, but was the setting for Puccini's Madame Butterfly.
Be the first to commentPsychotherapist Judith Barr talks about violence in the U.S.
08/09/12 Mary Glenney / Judith BarrFrom A Woman's Point of View Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Judith Barr, Power Abused, Power Healed
On today’s show we heard from Judith Barr, author of “Power Abused, Power Healed” about what she believes has led to the permeation of violence in our society. A practicing psychotherapist for over 37 years, Barr has written numerous articles for professional journals and is a regular contributor to the Huffington Post and other media outlets.
Barr says “if we believe ...
Be the first to commentOlympic summary of women in 2012
08/09/12 Mary GlenneyFrom A Woman's Point of View Listen to this entire show:
Mary Glenney summarized Women’s Olympic achievements and accomplishments from as far back as 1928, when women were barred from participating, to the 2012 Olympic Games where women outnumbered men on the American Team - quite a record of women’s progress.
Be the first to commentAnalyzing Tuesday's primary election
08/09/12 Mitch PerryLast Call Thursday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Peter Schorsch, Charlie Crist, Bill Nelson, Connie Mack IV
St. Petersburg based blogger Peter Schorsch was our guest as we analyzed the upcoming primary elections. Charlie Crist's flirtation with the Democratic Party of Florida was also a topic.
Be the first to commentTampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn proposes leaner budget without layoffs or millage increase listen
08/09/12 Seán KinaneWMNF Drive-Time News Thursday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: RNC, Republican National Convention, Tampa, Bob Buckhorn, budget
Thursday morning Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2013 budget to City Council; he calls it “Changing Tampa’s Economic DNA.” It’s based on a small-government philosophy, avoiding a property tax increase, without laying off any current employees.
Be the first to comment“You should be proud of this staff behind me. They have done an amazing job in some very difficult times crafting this budget and putting this together on top of dealing with all of the other things that they deal with ev...
Group of Catholic Nuns Challenges Mitt Romney to Experience What It Is to Be Poor
08/09/12 Robert LoreiRadioactivity: Live Call-In (Thursday) Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Nuns on the Bus, NETWORK, Sister Simone Campbell, Mitt Romney, working poor, foodstamps, welfare, TANF
Good morning, welcome to Radioactivity. I’m Rob Lorei. Coming up today— Catholic nuns want former Massachussetts Governor Mitt Romney and who’s personal worth is estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars—they want him to know what it’s like for struggling families across the country. We’ll talk with a leading activist nun in just a moment. But first- four listener comments about yesterday’s interview with Michelle Williams- she is working with the family of Javon Neal- the 16 yea...
1 commentsSarasota Schools get hefty health insurance refund compliments of the Affordable Care Act listen
08/09/12 Janelle IrwinWMNF Drive-Time News Thursday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Affordable Care Act, Obamacare, Sarasota County School Board, Sarasota
Sarasota County Schools are getting $800,000 back from their health insurance provider because of the new federal healthcare law. The rebate from Blue Cross and Blue Shield could have an impact on the district’s overall budget by mitigating potential tax increases. Al Weidner, deputy chief financial officer for Sarasota schools, said there’s no way to know for sure, but he’s hopeful the Affordable Care Act will continue to drive healthcare costs down for employees and the district.
Be the first to comment“I p...
St. Pete RNC Coalition to protest at City Hall before Thursday vote on Republican convention Event Zone
08/08/12 Seán KinaneLast Call Wednesday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: RNC, St. Pete RNC Coalition, Republican convention, St. Petersburg, Tropicana Field
In less than three weeks the Republican National Convention kicks off; Most of the events are in Tampa, but on Sunday August 26, St. Petersburg is hosting a giant party for delegates, dignitaries and journalists at Tropicana Field.
In response, the city is considering a temporary Event Zone ordinance similar to one passed by Tampa. They'll be voting on it Thursday and our guest, Mark Skogman from the [St. Pete RNC Coalition](http://www.wmnf.org/news_stories/st-pete-rnc-coalition-questions-...
1 commentsCoalition planning to protest at the Republican convention say they will begin their march outside official parade route listen
08/08/12 Janelle IrwinWMNF Drive-Time News Wednesday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: RNC, Coalition to March on the RNC, Jared Hamil, Event Zone, Clean Zone, parade route, Republican convention
A partnership of activist groups is planning a major march on the first day of the Republican National Convention that doesn’t stick to Tampa’s designated parade route. The Coalition to March on the RNC has been talking with the Tampa Police Department about ways they can safely and legally walk through the streets of downtown toward the designated protest area outside the perimeter of the convention. Corey Uhl, an organizer with the Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society, said police ...
Be the first to commentLocal Activist Says She Wants FBI to Investigate Javon Neal Shooting
08/08/12 Robert LoreiRadioactivity: Live Call-In (Wednesday) Listen to this entire show:
Tags: Javon Neal, Tampa Police Department, Central Court Apartments, Hillsborough State Attorney, shotgun
The Hillsborough State Attorney’s office has ruled last month’s shooting of 16 year old Javon Neal by Tampa police officers was justified. Neal was shot at the Central Court Apartments after police officers arrived to investigate reports of gunshots. Two officers- Shannon Murphy and Gregory Pryor say they spotted someone who matched the description of the shooter and followed him and yelled at him to stop. The officers say that Neal had a shotgun in his hands- whirled to fire at the officers ...
5 commentsRepublican convention protesters have questions for Tampa officials during ACLU rights forum listen
08/08/12 Liz McKibbonWMNF Drive-Time News Wednesday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: RNC, Republican National Convention, Event Zone, Mary Mulhern, Rocky Brancato, Jim Shimberg, John Bennett, Free Speech Zone, ACLU, Mike Pheneger, Tampa, Tampa Police, protests
The Republican National Convention begins in Tampa in less than three weeks; areas of the city designated as the Event Zone and Designated Protest Area will bear additional restrictions. The ACLU of Florida hosted a panel discussion Tuesday night at the University of Tampa to screen questions about personal freedoms during the event.
The panel discussion between city officials and citizens was the [thi...
Be the first to commentHost committee expects more than 90,000 hotel room nights for Republican convention listen
08/07/12 Seán KinaneWMNF Drive-Time News Tuesday Listen to this entire show:
Tags: RNC, host committee, tourism, media, Republican Convention
In a conference call with reporters Tuesday, Ken Jones, the president of the Tampa Bay Host Committee for the Republican National Convention said the number of hotel rooms booked for the Republican National Convention is even more than they originally predicted.
Be the first to comment“We thought we were going to book 75,000 room-nights. As of this morning we were north of 90,000 room-nights and approaching 100,000. Part of it is I think there’s some come early stay late traffic, part of it is we just got a bet...
