Tuesday Café Archives

Health care Monday, November 13th 2023

Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace

Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

Health Monday, October 16th 2023

East Tampa doctor transforms former nightclub into wellness center

On Monday, a new wellness hub opened in the site of a former nightclub. It will offer a pharmacy, family health services, and more.

Health care Wednesday, October 11th 2023

Florida Department of Children & Families addresses turbulent Medicaid redetermination process, excessive call wait times

A state Senate committee met to discuss Florida' s Medicaid redetermination process. WMNF's Chris Young reports.

Health Friday, October 06th 2023

State legislators sound alarm on Floridians losing Medicaid coverage

Half of Floridians losing Medicaid coverage are 20 years or younger, and Democratic state legislators are calling for more to be done.

Health care Monday, November 13th 2023

Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace

Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that’s best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.

Aya Batrawy reports during Israel-Hamas war

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, November 07th 2023

NPR’s Aya Batrawy on what she has seen and heard in the Israel-Hamas war

NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy reported from Israel on the aftermath of the Hamas attacks and on Israel's deadly response.

Arab Americans Wednesday, October 25th 2023

The Scoop: Wed., October 25, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Police violence causes frustration Last night the Tampa Bay Community Action Committee failed to persuade the Citizen’s Review Board to investigate injuries Tampa Police officers caused a woman 4 years ago. Kelsey Storemski found herself...

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, October 24th 2023

Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani (D-Orlando) calls the special legislative session on Iran “performance”

On WMNF’s Tuesday Café, State Representative Anna Eskamani called the Florida special session more politics and performance by the governor.

Environment Tuesday, October 17th 2023

A law professor & scientist ask for a halt to a dredging project that could harm Puerto Rico coral reefs

Coral reefs in Puerto Rico may be threatened by a proposed dredging project. On Tuesday Cafe a scientist and a law professor say why.

Hillsborough County's suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren

Elections Tuesday, October 17th 2023

Andrew Warren calls judicial consolidation “a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership”

Andrew Warren calls a plan to merge court circuits "a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership" in Florida.

Abortion Rights Tuesday, October 03rd 2023

Florida Supreme Court will decide the future of abortion access in the state

Amy Weintraub with Progress Florida talks about the Florida Supreme Court pondering a law that could lead to abortions essentially being banned in Florida.

Climate Tuesday, September 26th 2023

Are climate and energy policies under Governor Ron DeSantis helping or hurting Florida?

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pledging to promote fossil fuel development instead of renewable energy as Florida faces many climate threats.

Education Tuesday, September 19th 2023

Richard Corcoran duels with Tampa Tiger Bay Club members over New College of Florida’s conservative makeover

New College's Richard Corcoran was challenged by members of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club on Friday; there were some heated exchanges.

Immigration Thursday, September 14th 2023

The Florida Institute for Community Studies (FICS) is losing its lease from Hillsborough County

FICS, a nonprofit that provides services to migrant communities, is losing its lease in a Town n Country park.

Suicide Prevention; mental health awareness

Mental Health Tuesday, September 12th 2023

September is Suicide Prevention Month; here are some resources

On Tuesday Cafe we spoke with Clara Reynolds, the CEO of The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay about suicide awareness and community resources.

Education Monday, September 11th 2023

College faculty are leery of coming to Florida because of changes to higher education in the state, according to a survey

A new survey of higher education faculty members in four states including Florida found concerns about the climate of higher ed in Florida.

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