News & Public Affairs
MEDICARE RX BILL
11/06/03Rob is joined by Phil Compton of the Florida Consumer Action Network (FCAN), and Alan Sager, co-director of the Health Reform Program at Boston University's School of Public Health in a discussion about the Medicare Rx Drug bill in Congress. The bill would make a number of changes - including higher costs, ending Medicare Guarantee and beginning privitization.
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Be the first to commentFLORIDA POLITICS
11/05/03St.Petersburg Times columnist Diane Roberts and Tampa Tribune columnist Dan Ruth join Rob to talk about Florida politics. The two will be appearing at the Florida Center for Teachers in St. Petersburg on Sunday, November 9 from 4:00-6:00PM.
Be the first to commentHOWARD DEAN - Kim Farley
11/05/03Last night Howard Dean supporters staged flash mobs around the country. On three street corners in Pinellas County, Dean supporters held signs proclaiming Howard Dean as the one to vote for in the next presidential election. WMNF’s Kim Farley reports.
The event was termed “End the Stupor Tuesday.� Tom Lally, chairman for the Pinellas for Dean steering committee explains the purpose for the event. (SB 1, OQ …make a change in the United States)
Supporters stood at three inters...
Be the first to commentFIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
11/04/03Crystal Pruitt and Francis Feeney joins Rob in a discussion on Pinellas County's First Time Homebuyers Program for low income people. The program provides a low rate as well as a 4% grant of the loan amount to assist with closing costs and down payments.
Be the first to commentSOLDIERS OVERSEAS
11/04/03Rob interviews Jari Sheese, the wife of a soldier stationed in Iraq. She says that although at one time her husband felt the U.S. was doing good there, this is no longer the case. He says that everything is orchestrated; when politicians come they meet with soldiers who just got there, so they don't get a real assessment of how demoralized the soldiers are.
Be the first to commentDOMESTIC VIOLENCE VIGIL - Kimberley Farley
10/29/03Last night at Ben Davis Beach a candlelight vigil was held in support of victims of domestic violence. The Tampa Bay Chapter of the Million Mom March and the Florida Consumer Action Network organized the event. WMNF’s Kimberley Farley reports.
Although it was a windy night and difficult to keep any candles lit, the message of the vigil still shined through.
Coming at the end of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the organizers hoped the vigil would draw attention to the national i...
Be the first to commentTHE MOVEMENT AGAINST CORPORATE GLOBALIZATION
10/28/03November 17-21 in Miami, trade ministers from throughout the Americas will meet in Miami to work on expanding so called "free trade" agreements throughout North and South America. Activists representing labor, farm and environmental groups will also be there to protest the lack of protections in the FREE TRADE AGREEMENT OF THE AMERICAS (FTAA). Our guest, Starhawk, will be taking part in non-violent, peaceful protests against the FTAA. She is the author or coauthor of nine books, including The...
Be the first to commentHOMELESS COALITION CENSUS
10/28/03The Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County will conduct a census to determine the number and needs of the homeless in the county. Volunteer teams of will hit the streets, shelters, hospitals and meal programs on Thursday, October 30, to undertake this effort.
Rayme Nuckles is the Chief Executive Officer of the Homeless Coalition of Hillsborough County. He said that the number of Hillsborough’s homeless increased by 11% from 2001 to 2002, and said that, based on discussions with servic...
Be the first to commentTHE MIND OF THE SOUL
10/27/03Rob and Dr. Carol Roberts talk with Author Gary Zukav & Linda Francis about their new book "The Mind of the Soul, and how soul and spirit are connected to our physical health.
Be the first to commentTAMPA BAY WORKFORCE ALLIANCE - Kristen Friend-Weaver
10/24/03The Tampa Bay Workforce Alliance is responsible for overseeing training and outreach programs that help match job seekers with appropriate employers in Hillsborough County. Renee Benton, the president of the Alliance, emphasized that they are a part of a national network of resources available to employers and employees. This career fair, however, was not aimed at first time or entry-level job seekers. Benton said that over the past few years, more people who are farther advanced in their ...
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