Tuesday Cafe with Sean: Recent Episodes
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Hurricane Helene's impact on the urban forest and damage to trees; plus damage and recovery in Low-lying Northeast St. Petersburg, Florida.
We hear from the candidates running for two offices in Hillsborough County: Clerk of the Circuit Court and Supervisor of Elections.
On Tuesday Cafe, WMNF's Meghan Bowman and Chris Young spoke with candidates for the presidency and vice presidency.
Florida elections police have questioned people in their homes about petitions they signed to get an abortion rights amendment on the ballot.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
We spoke with Cathy Salustri, the owner of The Gabber newspaper in Pinellas County and the author of a new book, Florida Spectacular.
On Primary Election Day in Florida, we took a close look at two Congressional primaries that are on the ballot: FL-14 and FL-15.
WMNF's Tuesday Cafe: the ACLU of Florida on about a range of state issues like Amendment Three and Amendment Four on this November's ballot.
Older adults and their caregivers have different needs when it comes to preparing for hurricanes and other emergencies.
Candidates running for four Florida House races talk about education, teacher pay, gun violence, insurance and the cost of living in Florida.
The St. Petersburg City Council approved a major redevelopment for the Historic Gas Plant District and a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
The Sunshine State Unity Network aims to "reduce violence, bolster the republic and restore faith in our democratic institutions in Florida."
Hillsborough County Public Schools could have a new policy on mobile phones and other electronic devices this summer.
During LGBTQ Pride month, WMNF's Tuesday Cafe spoke with Equality Florida's Director of Transgender Equality, Angelique Godwin.
An encounter at a Pinellas County beach bar is connected to the enduring peace in Ireland after decades of violence during The Troubles.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren, current state attorney, Suzy Lopez, and Elizabeth Martinez Strauss met.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
These students oppose the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and the financial connection to the University of South Florida.
W talk about health care and how to get insurance coverage, even as Florida boots people off Medicare rolls. Will Florida expand Medicaid?
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over access to the abortion medication known as mifepristone.
Hear from Hillsborough School Board District 7 incumbent Lynn Gray and challengers Jen Flebotte, Johnny Bush and Karen Bendorf.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Hear from incumbent Nadia Combs and challenger Julie Magill. And from incumbent Jessica Vaughn and challenger Angela Pimento Fullwood.
The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments about proposed constitutional Amendment 4 regarding abortion rights.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Independent reporter Jason Garcia is tracking the impact Gov. Ron Desantis' return from the presidential campaign trail is having on the Florida Legislature.
The Florida Legislature is in session and Tuesday Cafe looks at the wide-ranging topic of education in Florida.
Several bills filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2024 session would impact LGBTQ+ Floridians; we get reaction from Equality Florida.
NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy reported from Israel on the aftermath of the Hamas attacks and on Israel's deadly response.
Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that's best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.
We hear from the school superintendents from Pinellas (Kevin Hendrick), Pasco (Kurt Browning) and Hillsborough Counties (Van Ayres).
Organizers plan to get the Right to Clean Water amendment on Florida's 2026 ballot instead. Plus: opposition to Bellmar development.
A Republican Florida representative has proposed a bill that would change how Pinellas County's transit organization is governed.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that's best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.
NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy reported from Israel on the aftermath of the Hamas attacks and on Israel's deadly response.
There's a possible leak of water at a Polk County phosphogypsum stack owned by the giant fertilizer company Mosaic.
On WMNF's Tuesday Cafe, State Representative Anna Eskamani called the Florida special session more politics and performance by the governor.
Andrew Warren calls a plan to merge court circuits "a naked power grab by Tallahassee and the Republican leadership" in Florida.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Amy Weintraub with Progress Florida talks about the Florida Supreme Court pondering a law that could lead to abortions essentially being banned in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is pledging to promote fossil fuel development instead of renewable energy as Florida faces many climate threats.
New College's Richard Corcoran was challenged by members of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club on Friday; there were some heated exchanges.
A new survey of higher education faculty members in four states including Florida found concerns about the climate of higher ed in Florida.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Idalila formed into a hurricane and is expected to make landfall in Florida north of the Tampa Bay area as a Category 3 hurricane.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
A decision on whether to allow a gas station above an underground river that feeds Wakulla Springs was postponed and there may be a Plan B.
A judge recently blocked parts of a new Florida law that made it more difficult for community-based organizations to register people to vote.
We get a law professor's take on several Florida stories including updates on the criminal cases against former President Donald Trump.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Coral reef scientist Bill Precht talks about how hot it is in Florida waters and how that is impacting coral bleaching and other marine life.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Stetson University College of Law professor Louis Virelli speaks about what Donald Trump's indictment means and what the court will consider.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
The Florida Legislature wrapped up its regular session this month -- we look back at bills that passed and bills that didn't.
Warm Mineral Springs in Sarasota County, Florida is archaeologically important. The City of North Port is considering adding development.
About 900,000 Floridians are at risk of losing their health insurance through Medicaid. Here are their options.
The Florida Senate gave final approval to a bill that could allow radioactive phosphogypsum in road construction; Environmentalists are urging Ron DeSantis to veto HB 1191 because of concerns over "water quality and public health."
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
HB 1445 has passed the Florida Senate and is moving through the state House. Critics say it cracks down on Florida's public sector unions.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
The Hillsborough (Florida) School Board discusses a challenged book: This Book is Gay by Juno Dawson."
A universal school voucher bill (HB 1 / SB 202) is sailing through the Florida legislature.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
The Beatles came to Florida 3vtimes in 1964. WMNF interviews the author of a new book chronicling their musical & social importance.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
On Tuesday Cafe we heard from all the candidates for three Tampa City Council seats: Districts 4, 5 and 6.
Find out the latest about efforts to conserve the USF Forest Preserve. WMNF speaks with Ph.D. candidate Christian Brown.
We look at education in Florida: banned books, private school vouchers, menstrual histories of student-athletes, AP African-American History.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
We talked with students from Sweden about what it's like in the U.S. compared to Sweden for things like health care and education.
We talked about the ways that people's health is being impacted and will continue to be affected by climate change with Dr. Paul Robinson.
The President of United Faculty of Florida & a New College of Florida alumnus slam Governor DeSantis for appointing 6 conservative Trustees.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
A U. of Tampa professor talks about his research on seagrass in Tampa Bay and Arts4AllFlorida talks about artists with disabilities.
State Representative Anna Eskamani on the Florida Legislature special session on insurance and whether there was enough help for homeowners.
We speak with Jessica Vaughn, a member of the Hillsborough County School Board, about education issues in Florida.
A constitutional law professor talks about last week's trial in Warren vs. DeSantis. And Tampa's Police Chief resigns.
Climate activists want the Biden administration to make sure there are no new offshore oil and gas leases included in the DOI five-year plan.
Governor Ron DeSantis suspended the elected State Attorney in Hillsborough County, Florida. Andrew Warren spoke on WMNF's Tuesday Cafe.
Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplace began on November 1; Obamacare navigators can help.
On Election Day 2022 we spoke with Supervisors of Elections Craig Latimer from Hillsborough County and Brian Corley from Pasco County.
Several states have passed restrictions on abortion procedures. People in Florida and elsewhere are weighing how officials running for office may affect access to abortion.
Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and his Democratic challenger Charlie Crist faced off in their only debate before Election Day.
We speak with the co-president of the UF Graduate Assistants United union, which opposes Ben Sasse being the only finalist for UF president.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Pinellas candidate for Florida's 13th Congressional District, Eric Lynn (D), interviewed on WMNF's Tuesday Cafe.
Hurricane Ian is expected to affect the Tampa Bay area from Tuesday evening through at least Thursday night.
Governor Ron DeSantis suspended the elected State Attorney in Hillsborough County, Andrew Warren; Warren will be on WMNF's Tuesday Cafe.
Environmentalists & community leaders wanted to work with Tampa on options for reusing wastewater. But now they oppose the mayor's PURE plan.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Nancy Velardi, president of the Pinellas Classroom Teachers Association, talks with WMNF about education concerns in Florida.
A law professor analyzes the lawsuit by suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's action to suspend him.
Housing costs are spiraling out of control. some Tampa Bay area communities to declare a housing state of emergency. Is it enough?
Former Florida Attorney General candidate Sean Shaw weighs in on Gov. DeSantis' suspension of Hillsborough's state attorney.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch speaks with WMNF about what to expect from the redevelopment of the Gas Plant District.
WMNF Tuesday Cafe's Sean Kinane interviews Bob Keefe, the author of Climatenomics about the economic benefits of climate action.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Abortion rights rally photographs along the downtown waterfront of St. Petersburg, Florida, June 24, 2022.
Some activists in Florida are trying to pass an amendment to the state constitution that would protect the right to clean water.
On Tuesday Cafe we heard about opposition to fossil fuel drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, from an online conference call hosted by Oceana.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
A forum hosted by the Miami-Dade Democrats of Florida Democrats running for governor: Annette Taddeo, Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist.
The U.S. experienced the highest ever combined rates of deaths due to alcohol, drugs, and suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic's first year.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.
Financial assistance is available for Florida homeowners and for renters who have been impacted by the COVID-19 economy.
Reproductive rights advocates in Florida react to the apparent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade.
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives with Sean Kinane
The 2nd VP of the League of Women Voters of Florida says DeSantis' redistricting map is an "unprecedented autocratic move by our governor."
Some people can sign up now for Obamacare under the Affordable Care Act's (ACA's) Special Enrollment Period.
Lately, thereâs been a conflict between Republicans in Florida, including Governor Ron DeSantis, and the Walt Disney Company.
United Way Suncoast's new online dashboard, State of the Housing Crisis, finds half of Tampa Bay area families are rent-cost burdened.
As the Ukraine invasion continues, WMNF looks at the history of disagreements between Russia and the U.S. since the breakup of the USSR.
The Southern Poverty Law Center's report, The Year in Hate & Extremism 2021, tracks 733 hate groups, including 53 hate groups in Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a bill that would make most abortions illegal in Florida after fifteen weeks of gestation, HB 5.
A bill in the Florida Legislature could have the effect of limiting rooftop solar power; HB 741 is opposed by environmentalists.
Two bills in the Legislature that seem on track to become law are unpopular with Florida voters: a 15-week abortion ban & "Don't Say Gay."
In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives with Sean Kinane