WMNF: The Blog

A Special WMNF "Drive"!

WMNF — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:10 -0500

If you're doing year end tax planning WMNF would like to remind you that there is still time to donate your unwanted vehicle and get a tax receipt. Call our representative at 888-WMNF-885 to find out how easy it is to donate your running or no...

ROCKIN' JAZZ Parking Lot Party THIS Saturday, 11/6

WMNF — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:05:59 -0500

You are invited to an all-day Rockin' Jazz Parking Lot Party! The pot-luck fun begins at noon with the Sixties Show...Big Wiggler featuring Phil Lee of the Sixties Show and perhaps a VERY special guest will perform.

At 2pm, Saturday Asy...

USF vs. Marquette Soccer on HD2 this Thursday

WMNF — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:14:05 -0500

You can hear the USF vs. Marquette soccer game live on WMNF's digital HD2 channel this Thursday, November 5 - starting at 7:30 p.m.

Tune in to an exciting game with play by play by veteran soccer announcer - and former voice of the Tamp...

How Much Are The Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan Costing You?

WMNF — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:22:32 -0500

Click this link for the running total and listen to the 1PM program today (Tuesday, November 3) for more info.

http://www.costofwar.com/

Who shot rock & roll?

WMNF — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:27:05 -0500

Some great images in a New York Magazine slideshow

The Brooklyn Museum’s "Who Shot Rock & Roll, a Photographic History,...

Buju Banton, tonight at the Cuban Club

WMNF — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:36:40 -0400

WMNF condemns the promotion or inciting of violence by anyone against anyone else. Although we try to look at an artist’s larger body of work, if they continue to promote violence or refuse to acknowledge their impact in this regard, we have to...

HuDost playing The World Fusion Fest

WMNF — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:02:54 -0400

HuDost is Moksha Sommer and Jemal Wade Hines with multiple talented performers who join together to make a breathtaking, diverse and unforgettable experience. This video provides an introduction. On Saturday HuDost will visit during the Women's...

Baye Kouyate playing the World Fusion Fest

WMNF — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:09:56 -0400

WMNF's World Fusion Fest will be amazing this Sunday, six world fusion bands at Skippers for WMNF. Don't miss Baye Kouyate!

Who are you voting for in St. Pete elections?

WMNF — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:28:46 -0400

The St. Petersburg city elections are coming up November 3rd. Still not sure who to vote for?

The goal of the WMNF News is to provide some of the most in-depth coverage in the area on the Mayoral race and on all five City Council races....

True Talk Hosts Early Marathon Show!

WMNF — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:43:24 -0400

True Talk---our weekly public affairs radio show focusing on the Muslim world, Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and American Muslims---discusses issues that impact the entire community. Now, True Talk is asking for your h...

Mitch Perry discusses the importance of the WMNF Evening News, and why he’s departing

WMNF — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:56:39 -0400

Recently I spoke with former Brandon State Senator Tom Lee about the troubles that journalism, and specifically the newspaper industry, has been suffering from in recent years.

He seemed genuinely anguished that the people in the Tampa ...

Mabili off the air due to hardship

WMNF — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:12:45 -0400

It made my heart heavy to tell listeners I could not continue as host of Critical Times. Quite simply, I am bankrupt and cannot afford to volunteer at WMNF any longer. I will rebuild and I will resurface again. Until such time I must say goodby...

What is HD Radio?

WMNF — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:25:25 -0400

Thanks for joining WMNF in a whole new way to bring you independent radio - that's HD radio, a new digital technology.

We're getting lots of questions about HD radio - a brand new kind of listening not everybody is familiar with yet. <...

WMNF 30th Anniversary Documentary Preview

WMNF — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:18:47 -0400

Tripp Williams is putting together a documentary about WMNF for the station's 30th birthday. Here's a sneak preview:

WMNF Open House for Our New HD2 and Bulls Radio!

WMNF — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:23:59 -0400

We’re inviting you to an open house this Friday from 1 to 2pm to celebrate the debut of “Bulls Radio” on WMNF HD 2! Bulls Radio is the student station of the University of South Florida in Tampa.

In the first partnership of its kin...