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Steve Wasserman is as charming as his eloquent writing, he’s a raconteur, a cultural essayist & he talks to us about Tell Me Something, Tell Me Anything, Even If It’s A Lie. He takes the reader on an exhilarating journey through the world of books, featuring personal reflections on Susan Sontag, Huey Newton, Barbra Streisand,…

COVID-19 might have left the headlines, but it hasn’t stopped transmitting among Americans. Last holiday season, less than a quarter of the adults in this nation decided to get vaccinated with the COVID-19 shot, and less than half were vaccinated for the flu according to AP.  This substantial drop in vaccinations has a direct correlation…

Listen: President-elect Donald Trump says he will enforce the largest deportation program in history once he takes office. This comes as immigrants are already fearful in Florida. Trump made the promise while campaigning in Texas.  “Immediately upon taking the oath of office, I will launch the largest deportation program in American History,” Trump said. And…

After South Florida, Tampa’s population of Cubans is larger than anywhere else in the United States And still, the Bay area feels closer to the Caribbean island than almost anywhere else in America. Albert A. Fox Jr., a Tampeño who’s spent decades working to normalize relations between Cuba and the U.S., joined us in the…

In a touching tribute to one of its founding members, WMNF 88.5 FM has officially named its extensive music library after Cameron D. Dilley, recognizing his exceptional contributions to both the station and the broader community. The dedication ceremony, held at the WMNF studios, brought together friends, fans, and colleagues to celebrate this meaningful honor.…

All the way from Niagra Falls, Ontario, Permilla rides into town with a modern blend of indie, rock, and blues.

Sometimes the best laid plans of mice and/or men often just wind up going sideways, no matter how hard the mice and/or men try.

That is the theme of the WMNF Song of the Day for Friday, November 22, 2024, Things Just Get Away from You by Pacific Northwest band Three for Silver.

The WMNF Song of the Day for November 21, 2024 is Always and Forever by SOPHIE ft. Hannah Diamond.

The producer, musician, singer and DJ known as SOPHIE passed away unexpectedly from a climbing accident. SOPHIE’s posthumous record SOPHIE created by SOPHIE and some of her most cherished collaborators.