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Criminal Justice Sunday, October 01st 2023

The Incarceration Nation

Alexandra Bailey calls in to the Forum to discuss efforts to end mass incarceration in federal prison. She talks about the bipartisan First Step Act...

News and Public Affairs Saturday, September 30th 2023

Judge upholds a Florida law turning over the Gainesville utility to a state-appointed board

A circuit judge rejected a challenge by the city of Gainesville to a new Florida law overhauling control of the Gainesville municipal utility.

Music Saturday, September 30th 2023

Florida lawmaker proposes designating State Road A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway”

A Florida legislator proposes designating State Road A1A as “Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway” to honor the musician who died Sept. 1 at age 76.

Hurricane Friday, September 29th 2023

Hurricane Ian, one year later: A story of resiliency and hope

Hurricane Ian was the 3rd-costliest natural disaster to hit the U.S.: $115.2 billion in damages and 156 fatalities in Florida and elsewhere.

LGBT Friday, September 29th 2023

Transgender and nonbinary people sue Florida over its “discriminatory” bathroom law

A federal lawsuit challenges a new Florida law requiring people to use public restrooms that align with their sex assigned at birth.

Education Friday, September 29th 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Naples Capitol breacher caught A member of the ‘Proud Boys’ extremist group, who disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case in...

News and Public Affairs Friday, June 30th 2023

A conversation with Imam Derrick Peat

On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha (festival of Sacrifice) we replay Ahmed Bedier’s conversation with Imam Derrick peat on faith and the Imam’s unusual journey to Islam.

Blog Saturday, March 25th 2023

Belief & Climate Change

Why are so many humans religious? Why do we daydream, imagine, and hope? Philosophers, theologians, social scientists, and historians have offered explanations for centuries, but their accounts often ignore or even avoid human evolution. Evolutionary...

Rev. Andy Oliver of Allendale United Methodist Church, supports LGBTQ rights

Culture Friday, March 03rd 2023

St. Pete church hosts LGBTQ+ self-defense classes amidst hate-based violence

An LGBTQ grassroots collective is hosting self-defense classes at a St. Pete church amidst rising hostility to the community.

Criminal Justice Wednesday, April 06th 2022

Sarasota Clergy want to create a new adult citation program

Often when people get arrested for minor offenses that arrest stays with them forever. Sarasota religious leaders are seeking alternatives.

Art Friday, November 09th 2018

Dispelling The Myths Of Thomas Cromwell on Life Elsewhere

After a decade of researching the Royal Archives, the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author, Diarmaid MacCulloch has emerged with the most thoroughly researched and complete biography of Thomas Crowell – a polarizing political...

Blog Thursday, October 18th 2018

Does God Exist? on Life Elsewhere

What would it take to prove the existence of God? This question and the consequences of its answer lies at the heart of Absolute Proof, the new thriller from bestselling author, Peter James. To provide absolute...

Blog Thursday, September 20th 2018

Escaping Scientology on Life Elsewhere

For years, Michelle LeClair, former President of Scientology’s international humanitarian organization, tried to reconcile her sexual orientation with the anti-gay ideology of the church. Michelle finally ends her horrific marriage, finds the love of her...

Environment Thursday, August 13th 2015

Pasco spokesperson talks post-flood recovery; St.Pete ranked 6th least religious city in US

Heavy rain fall is still hitting the Bay area hard as downpours continue to cause road flooding,property damage and possible water contamination in some areas. Today Host Rob Lorei speaks with Christina Wyne, public information...

Environment Wednesday, May 27th 2015

Environmentalists want more Amendment 1 funds for Everglades restoration

News and Public Affairs Wednesday, May 20th 2015

America is losing its religion, atheist activist Hemant Mehta discusses why

Iraq War Tuesday, May 12th 2015

Listeners sound off on alleged Bin Laden cover-up, dwindling numbers in America’s churches

Listeners sound off on alleged Bin Laden cover-up, dwindling numbers in America's churches

Civil Liberties Tuesday, April 21st 2015

Is a new religious intolerance is entering into public discourse?

Martha Nussbaum confident the various Religious Freedom Restoration Acts in the US will be seen as unethical and won’t hold up in court.

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