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JENerational Change: Cornel West Goes Green (Party) w/ The Humanist Report & Graham Elwood

Hosted by Jen Perelman and Peter Hager

We'll be speaking with Mike Figuerado of The Humanist Report about Dr. Cornel West's decision to switch from MPP to Green Party and what that means for the Democratic Party going forward.

Social Security COLA increase may be smaller than previously estimated, senior group says

The next cost-of-living increase for Social Security recipients is likely to be the lowest in years, the Senior Citizen’s League predicts.....MORE

Ocasio-Cortez slams idea that Trump a victim of ‘two-tiered’ justice

“The idea that there’s a two-tiered justice system and somehow the person on the short end of the stick is one of the most powerful and wealthy people that this country has known? I don’t think so,” Ocasio-Cortez told The Independent.....MORE

Six in 10 say prejudice against LGBTQ people a serious problem: poll

Around 6 in 10 U.S. adults in a say prejudice against LGBTQ people in the country is a serious problem today, according to a survey released Wednesday.

The Quinnipiac University survey found that 33 percent say the prejudice is a “very” serious problem, and another 25 percent say it’s “somewhat” serious.

More HERE

Florida bill allowing state to squash local 'tenant bill of rights' regulations heads to DeSantis

The Legislature on Wednesday formally sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would lead to state law overriding local regulations involving landlords and tenants.....MORE

Record-high 69 percent in new poll say first-trimester abortion should be legal

A record-high 69 percent of Americans in a new Gallup poll said that abortion should be legal throughout the first trimester of pregnancy.....MORE

63 percent now say abortion pill should be available with prescription: Gallup

Almost two thirds of Americans say they support keeping the FDA-approved abortion pill available to patients with a prescription, a new Gallup poll shows.....MORE

Polling from Progress Florida & Florida Watch Shows Floridians Unhappy with Direction of State

Following one of the most grueling legislative sessions in Florida history, new statewide polling conducted by Progress Florida and Florida Watch, collectively known as the Florida Communications and Research Hub (Hub), shows that Floridians are dissatisfied with the agenda carried out by Governor Ron DeSantis and legislators in Tallahassee.....MORE

The Ultimate Tampa Market Guide

 The local market scene is heating up in the Tampa Bay region. This city is known for its funky vintage markets, dreamy night fleas, fresh markets in Hyde Park Village, and food truck fiestas downtown. HERE you’ll find a collection of the top markets in Tampa, and the great Tampa Bay region.

Tampa's heat waves are getting hotter and lasting longer, study says

Tampeños are used to living under our hot, wet towel of a climate. In fact, the heat index in Tampa today is 100 degrees Fahrenheit. But according to a new study, these heat waves are becoming much more commonplace.....MORE

Mile-long pride flag stretches across the state of Florida

A 1.25-mile-long pride flag stretched from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the Atlantic Ocean in the Florida Keys on Sunday.....MORE

Boom By the Bay is Back for 2023

The annual Boom by the Bay Hard Rock Takeover of Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park will return on Saturday, July 1, 2023.....MORE

Juneteenth celebrations around Tampa Bay for 2023

From its origin in 1865, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is celebrated to reflect and recognize achievements in the African American community. Numerous organizations across Tampa Bay will be honoring the holiday. Here's a list of family-friendly celebrations you can take part in.....MORE

PREVIEW: Here’s a look what today will look like for Donald Trump

Trump’s journey in facing 37 felony counts begins on Tuesday. Inside the building, it will look like almost every other defendant ever booked, yet it will be unlike any case ever filed in U.S. courts.

First, Trump was not “arrested.” Showing up at the courthouse is in lieu of an arrest.

Thus, Trump will be driven into the building and into the arms of the FBI, who will take him into custody. At that point, he is under arrest until released by a judge.

More HERE

JENerational Change: Livestream: Lee Camp on China Visit; Jordan Chariton v. Due Dissidence

Livestream interview with Lee Camp.

Jobs, jobs, jobs: Advocates say recreational marijuana could bring 24,000 jobs to Florida

Supporters of a measure to legalize marijuana in Florida asserted that a “yes” vote would create an additional 24,000 jobs in the state — double the number of jobs in the state’s medical marijuana industry.....MORE

Bookends bookstore will offer good reads, pastries and drinks in Historic Ybor City

Tampa is a city of readers, and there’s a new bookstore coming soon to Historic Ybor City: Bookends. Owners and Tampa natives Laurie and Teresa Rodriguez secured a structure in Ybor City for the future home of Bookends: Literature & Libations. Renovations began summer 2022, with a planned opening in 2023. The shop will open at 2208 E 2nd Avenue.....MORE

Fascism 101

If Ron DeSantis becomes President, the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division would have a new task.

The Florida Governor and 2024 Republican candidate told radio host Hugh Hewitt that the Justice Department would branch out its understanding of civil rights to “do all discrimination” as part of “taking some of these agencies and making sure they’re actually doing the things that we would want.”

One of those “things,” DeSantis noted, would be going after diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

More HERE

Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race

To its members, it’s a grassroots army of “joyful warriors” who “don’t co-parent with the government.”

To anti-hate researchers, it’s a well-connected extremist group that attacks inclusion in schools.

And to Republicans vying for the presidency, it has become a potential key partner in the fight for the 2024 nomination.

More HERE

NOAA releases 2023 hurricane season forecast

Back in mid-April, Colorado State University released a forecast for this hurricane season, calling for a near or slightly below-average season. Now, just one week away from the start of hurricane season, NOAA scientists are showing us the number of storms and hurricanes they are expecting.....MORE

In just one month, Florida activists have gathered 100,000 signatures to get abortion on the 2024 ballot

Just about one month after launching a campaign to get abortion access on the state ballot in 2024, abortion rights advocates in Florida have gathered 100,000 signed petitions so far for the proposed ballot measure, according to a leader involved in the campaign, mobilizing thousands of volunteers across the state.....MORE

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St. Pete Pride's LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Day offers safe space for Tampa Bay area families

St. Pete Pride is hosting the LGBTQ+ Youth & Family Day at North Straub Park for another year as Pride Month celebrations continue worldwide.....MORE

Teachers removed across the state, their concerns for state's education system

At the beginning of this year, Governor Ron DeSantis made it his mission to reshape New College of Florida, a state liberal arts college, as part of his battle against what he calls "woke" ideology.  DeSantis appointed six conservative members to the college’s Board of Trustees and removed the school’s president to hire Former House Speaker and State Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.  Since those changes, professors at New College have been let go, and they’re not the only ones.

Orlando remembers Pulse victims for 7th anniversary of mass nightclub shooting

Several events are planned to mark the seventh year since the Pulse Nightclub shooting. On June 12, 2016, 49 people lost their lives after a gunman opened fire at Pulse, an LGBTQ+ nightclub.....MORE

All Of Ron DeSantis' ‘Accomplishments’ Are Being Torn Apart By The Courts

A federal judge this week struck down most of Florida governor Ron DeSantis' ban on transgender care for youth, and issued an injunction on the legislation as the court battle continues to play out. Nearly all of DeSantis' culture war "victories" have been undone by the court system, including his ban on CRT and his assault on Disney. The governor's record is worse than most people realize, and Ring of Fire's Farron Cousins explains how Democrats can use these failures to attack DeSantis.

CannaVinus and Moriah Barnhart Jumps into the Rotation

What a better way to discuss home grow than to have Moriah Barnhart on, who is the founder of Wise a Florida home grow initiative, and we will also be sampling some delicious cannabis pairing wine with Canna Vinus!

Ybor City Where the Party Never Stops

When the sun sets, Ybor City transforms into a nightlife haven that ignites the senses. The district's diverse array of restaurants, bars, and clubs create an atmosphere that caters to every taste and mood. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a craft cocktail, a lively club to dance the night away, or a pulsating live music venue, Ybor City has it all.

DeSantis EXPLOITS Struggling Renters With New 'Junk Fee' Bill

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 133, allowing Florida landlords to charge tenants "junk" fees instead of security deposit. Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian discuss on The Young Turks.