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Party Politics, Russia, Space and Courage

A celebration of NBA hall-of-famer, Dwayne Wade, in his public comments to his daughter who transitioned from male.  The Wade family moved away from Florida due to anti-trans policies. Tampa City Council to take public...
This map shows the reach of Russian disinformation campaigns ongoing on the continent of Africa.

The Scramble For African Resources, Fight For History

The Forum discusses the Russian mis-adventures and neo-imperialism on the African continent, the flooding of AK-47 assault rifles in the Sudan conflict. Also, a call to attend Tampa City Council meeting to discuss preserving a...
WMNF 88.5

Political Violence, Cultural Brawl

The Forum responds to various issues including the undemocratic suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrel of Orlando, FL as well as new rules on the disposal of coal combustion residuals. There was some analysis of...

Dangers in Politics, Economy and Environment

The Host calls in with updates on environmental dangers including coal ash fallout and the use of phosphogypsum, the radioactive waste from processing phosphate ore into phosphoric acid which is predominantly used in fertilizer. EPA...

Strategies of Resistance

Resistance, historically, has taken many forms. The question of violent or non-violent resistance or civil disobedience depended on place, time and the ferocity of oppression. Discussion on the African relationship with Russia and China. Propaganda...

The Enemy of Progress

The role of Russia and China on the continent of Africa is discussed. The impact of christian right-wing groups on anti-LGBTQ+ laws and anti-abortion laws in African countries. Explorations in the undersea and outer space...
USA & China flags

Feds target a new Florida law that restricts property ownership by people from China and other countries

The U.S. Department of Justice urges a judge to block a new Florida law restricting people from China from owning property in the state.

A Wake Up Call

Walter urged listeners to “Wake up” to the struggle and covers a host of issues to highlight the need for political organization in a crucial time. A review of local calls for community engagement regarding...
WMNF 88.5

The Opinions Of Dr. Kampmark

Media Responsibility. Can the outrage over CNN’s “Town Hall” with Trump be a case of the pot calling the kettle black? After all Trump was good for ratings as the head of CBS said before...

Diverse and Disenfranchised

The Forum discussed the various ways the people are underrepresented politically including talk of prison gerrymandering, redistricting, voter access and economic participation.   Political diversity, voter apathy, a continued discussion about authoritarian Florida and global...

The Easter Sunday Forum

Host Walter L. Smith II lead a discussion regarding the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) economic union. More discussion on renewable energy development. Talk on representative politics in Florida with an update...

No Pasarán! The Ybor City women who fought fascism

Women's political activism in Ybor City, Florida and their fight against fascism at home and abroad during the time of the Spanish Civil War.

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