In this issue:

• Take a chill pill! Bad Reputation: A Tribute to Women Who Rocked the '80s show July 29 at New World Music Hall (It's air-conditioned. Ahhhh.)
• General Manager Randi Z. on Podcasts for Justice
• Thanks to our Summer Fund Drive in-kind donors
• This Sunday, July 23! Colors of Jazz special on Chick Correa
• New Show: Gen X Redux with your Kool Aunt Cyndi
• Host Larry Lisk celebrates 25 years of playing the blues on WMNF
• WMNF News: "Slate of Hate," "Hot tub" temps threaten reefs, and more
• Check out these locally produced WMNF podcasts
• Save the date: 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Open House, Aug. 12
• WMNF 44th Birthday Bash set for Sept. 29 at the Floridian Social Club
• Bonus ticket giveaway for this weekend Circle of Friends members!

Chick Correa Special on Colors of Jazz this Sunday!

Colors of Jazz Hosts Scott Hopkins and Tim Wright have a special show planned for this Sunday, July 23. Scott has curated a fantastic selection of music to showcase 60 years of incredible music by jazz artist Chick Correa. Read more >>

Gen X Redux with Kool Aunt Cyndi

On Gen X Redux, Aunt Cyndi plays music inspired by her experiences growing up in a working class suburb of Detroit. Tune-in to WMNF in the wee hours of a given Monday (3 to 6 a.m.) and you’ll hear an array of genres including new wave, post-punk, Brit-pop and alt-country.

“One of the best things about growing up in Detroit was Canadian broadcasting,” Cyndi said.  Read more >>

Tampa Bay Blues Champion Larry Lisk marks 25 years playing the blues on WMNF

Congratulations to Mo’ Blues Monday Host Larry Lisk who recently marked 25 years of playing the blues on WMNF radio. A celebrated mainstay of the Tampa blues scene, Larry is co-founder of the Suncoast Blues Society (SBS) and served as its president from 1997 to 2005. He is also a well regarded booking agent for the iconic Skipper’s Smokehouse. “My love affair with WMNF began..." Read more >>

“Slate of Hate” spurs statewide rallies by Florida For All

Story by Reporter Josh Holton >>

Photo: Florida for All Rally at St. Petersburg City Hall, credit: Josh Holton, 7-1-23

“Hot tub” water temperatures in the Florida Keys have caused early coral bleaching and could lead to mass mortality

Story by News Director Seán Kinane on Tuesday Café >>

Doctor emphasizes screening and safety measures as Floridians face higher risk of skin cancer

Story by by Reporter Chris Young >>

A Ron DeSantis veto stops a Florida bill that would have made it easier for governments to buy electric vehicles

Story by News Service of Florida >>

More Upcoming Events

Save the date! More details to come at WMNF.org.!

Doors open at 7p, Music from 8 to 11:30p

Advance tickets $30 or $40 at the door

Opening act to be announced soon!

Check out some locally produced WMNF podcasts

Click on any of the images below to access all WMNF podcast offerings.

A return of the Voice of the People dedicated to TRUTH and RIGHTS.

Arab-Muslim discussion and interviews with hosts Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier.

Facing a life sentence and a new baby, Thomas FreeMe chose to take the federal government to trial. He shares his story and those of other Americans, and the tools he used to climb out of darkness.

Down 'n Dirty is a local interview and talk show. Mario Nunez and John Dingfelder take calls and discuss the political events of the past week.

Circle of Friends BONUS tickets!

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