Best Sean Strauss Podcasts (2024)

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ComNet24 is Coming! - With Sean Gibbons, Carrie Clyne, and Tristan Mohabir 49:05

1d ago49:05

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We are so excited about ComNet24 in Kansas City! When Sean Gibbons joined the Communications Network as its new leader a decade ago, he was tasked with leading an organization with 400 members and a staff of, um, himself and a ham sandwich. Today, the Network boasts over 4,000 members and a team of eight, reflecting Sean's infectious enthusiasm and…

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Hillsborough School Board member Jessica Vaughn on electronic devices in schools and other education issues

3d ago

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Hillsborough County Public Schools could have a new policy on mobile phones and other electronic devices this summer.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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The state of LGBTQ issues with Equality Florida's director of transgender equality, Angelique Godwin

10d ago

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During LGBTQ Pride month, WMNF's Tuesday Cafe spoke with Equality Florida's Director of Transgender Equality, Angelique Godwin.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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An interview with Minnesota boxer Oscar Soto 19:27

10d ago19:27

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In this episode, Minnesota boxer Oscar Soto talks about his upcoming pro debut. A veteran of more than 100 amateur fights, Soto will face tough Roman Cruz (2-1) on the undercard of the June 22 Vivid Fights promotion at the DoubleTree Hilton Ballroom in Bloomington. Soto also chats about his storied amateur career, which included bouts with the like…

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An interview with Nick Rogers 29:13

13d ago29:13

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In this episode, former MMA fighter and current trainer Nick Rogers talks about his combat sports journey, the revival of the Minnesota State boxing title, and the June 22 Vivid Fights promotion in Bloomington. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for purchase: music…

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Ireland has been at peace for decades: did a Pinellas beach bar play a role?

17d ago

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An encounter at a Pinellas County beach bar is connected to the enduring peace in Ireland after decades of violence during The Troubles.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Suzanne Ehlers of USA for UNHCR Gives Us Hope on World Refugee Day 54:06

17d ago54:06

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As we approach World Refugee Day, it’s so good to know that there are people like Suzanne Ehlers who are making an extraordinary difference and people’s lives and providing real hope for the future. Suzanne is the Executive Director and CEO of USA for UNHCR, a nonprofit organization that supports the United Nations Refugee Agency. It helps raise aw…

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MN light heavyweight boxer Jerred Bradford previews his pro debut 29:16

20d ago29:16

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In this episode, Minnesota boxer and former Upper Midwest Golden Gloves champion Jerred Bradford talks about his amateur career and previews his pro debut on the June 22 Vivid Fights card in Bloomington. Host: Brian Johnson. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,” by the Toler/Townsend Band. Special thanks to Deb Toler. The full instrumental is available for p…

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Slink Proper and Quincy Caldwell Preview Slink’s Rematch with Nico Ali Walsh 23:43

21d ago23:43

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In this episode, Minnesota boxer Slink Proper (9-1) talks about his June 29, ESPN-televised rematch with Nico Ali Walsh (9-1) grandson of Muhammad Ali. Also joining the conversation is Slink’s trainer, Quincy Caldwell. Ripped and ready to rumble, Slink is determined to prove that his upset win over Ali Walsh last August was no fluke. Host: Brian Jo…

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 06/04/2024

24d ago

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 05/28/2024

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Fatima Angeles of the Levi Strauss Foundation Challenges Foundations to Fund their Partners "Like We Want Them to Win" 51:35

1M ago51:35

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A huge thank you to Fatima Angeles, the Executive Director of the Levi Strauss Foundation, for joining us on the latest episode of Let’s Hear It. Fatima talks with Eric about the Levi Strauss Foundation's groundbreaking work in areas like reproductive justice, worker rights, immigrant rights, and democracy. Fatima discusses her 24-year tenure at Ca…

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Corey Thompson Returns to the Ring 26:10

1M ago26:10

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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Corey Thompson (5-2, 4 KOs) previews his his June 22 fight against Mengistu Zarzar (10-9-1, 8 KOs). At stake is the vacant USA Minnesota Light Heavyweight title. The fight is the main event of a big Vivid Fights promotion at the Doubletree Hilton in Bloomington. Host: Brian Johns…

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Hillsborough state attorney candidates Suzy Lopez, Andrew Warren and Elizabeth Martinez Strauss square off

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Suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren, current state attorney, Suzy Lopez, and Elizabeth Martinez Strauss met.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 05/14/2024

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Inside Philanthropy’s David Callahan Gets All Carrot-y Stick-y With It 54:10

2M ago54:10

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Eleven years ago, David Callahan launched a most audacious project – a new publication that was going to get under the hood of philanthropy (to borrow from that great philosopher, Ross Perot) and expose the good, the bad, and the meh. Some folks chortled, some scoffed, and some cast their eyes heavenward in the hope that he would shed a little ligh…

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A discussion with USF students about why they're protesting

2M ago

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These students oppose the ongoing Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and the financial connection to the University of South Florida.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Heather McGhee Talks About the Amazing Future that the Multiracial Governing Coalition Will Bring 59:24

2M ago59:24

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Join us for a truly extraordinary conversation with the amazing Heather McGhee, the author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together. Heather exposes the lie of so-called zero-sum thinking—where one person's gain is seen as another's loss—and flips it on its head by explaining how diverse coalitions can produce a …

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Are you a Floridian who has been kicked off the Medicaid rolls? Here's where you can get help

2M ago

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W talk about health care and how to get insurance coverage, even as Florida boots people off Medicare rolls. Will Florida expand Medicaid?By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 04/23/2024

2M ago

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 04/16/2024

2M ago

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Robert Pérez and the Genius of Upstairs, Downstairs 52:24

2M ago52:24

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We’ve been doing this show for a while, and every so often the pieces just elegantly slide into place. In thirtyish minutes, Robert Pérez does this for us. Robert is the founder and Chief Exploration Officer of Wonder: Strategies for Good, a network of experts in messaging, storytelling, psychology and public-opinion research that works with founda…

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Gavin Hendrickson talks about his upcoming fight 9:47

3M ago9:47

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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Gavin Hendrickson (2-0-1) previews his April 13 fight at Treasure Island Casino. In what could well be the fight of the night, Hendrickson, of Richfield, faces Tyler Nystrom of Superior, Wisconsin (1-1). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-john…

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 04/09/2024

3M ago

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Colton Warner previews his April 13 fight 31:10

3M ago31:10

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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota heavyweight Colton Warner (6-2) talks about his upcoming fight at Treasure Island Casino in Welch, Minnesota. The event is April 13. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., fights start at 7:00. In addition, Warner shares his thoughts on other big fights coming up, including Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr …

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Minnesota Boxer Tony Woods fights for vacant title 28:45

3M ago28:45

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In this episode of the Minnesota Fight Night podcast, Minnesota boxer Tony Woods (12-0, 10 KOs), talks about his upcoming fight with Deshawn Prather (17-1, 2 KOs) of Kansas City. The fight is Friday, April 12, in Springfield, Missouri. On the line is the vacant Universal Boxing Organization Continental Middleweight title. Intro music: “Ali Shuffle,…

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 04/02/2024

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Kristen Grimm of Spitfire Strategies Takes on the Trust Challenge 57:30

3M ago57:30

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Societies can’t thrive without sufficient levels of trust – trust in our elected officials, in our major institutions, the value of the dollar bill in our wallet, and even in our belief that our fellow motorists will abide by the traffic laws when we enter an intersection. You know where this is going, don’t you? We have a trust problem that threat…

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WMNF aired Supreme Court arguments over the abortion drug mifepristone

3M ago

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The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments over access to the abortion medication known as mifepristone.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Minnesota fighter Tim Bender returns 26:31

3M ago26:31

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In this episode, we catch up with Minnesota boxer Tim Bender. A native of Florida now living and training in Minnesota, Bender won his pro boxing debut in impressive fashion last December. He returns to the boxing ring Saturday, April 13, as part of a live boxing, MMA and Muay Thai card at Treasure Island Casino. Bender faces a tough test in the pe…

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Hear from 2024 Hillsborough School Board candidates in District 7 (countywide)

3M ago

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Hear from Hillsborough School Board District 7 incumbent Lynn Gray and challengers Jen Flebotte, Johnny Bush and Karen Bendorf.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Chris DeCardy, the President of the Heinz Endowments, Convinces us that Pittsburgh is the Center of the Universe 1:00:18

3M ago1:00:18

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When Chris DeCardy took the reins of the Heinz Endowments last year, he was one of the very few former foundation communications directors to ascend to the lofty heights of president. And Chris has dived in with the energy of a teenager. Indeed, if there is a more energetic – nay, ebullient – foundation president in the land, we haven’t met them. C…

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 03/12/2024

4M ago

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 03/05/2024

4M ago

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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A Marriage Made in Heaven! - Elena Chavez Quezada of Gov. Newsom’s Office and Don Howard of the Irvine Foundation Talk Partnerships 58:37

4M ago58:37

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Governments have money and foundations can take risks. Shouldn’t these be marriages made in heaven? Amazingly they’re not, but in California, we’re starting to see partnerships that are bucking the trend, which can be spectacularly good examples of how to make great collaborations work. On this episode of Let’s Hear It, Eric speaks with Elena Chave…

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 02/27/2024

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Hear from 2024 Hillsborough School Board candidates in Districts 1 and 3

4M ago

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Hear from incumbent Nadia Combs and challenger Julie Magill. And from incumbent Jessica Vaughn and challenger Angela Pimento Fullwood.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Oscar Nominee John Hoffman Tackles the Racial Wealth Gap with his Amazing Film, “The Barber of Little Rock” 42:17

4M ago42:17

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Academy Award season is here, but while the rest of the world may be debating which half of the Barbenheimer phenomenon will take home the most trophies, at Let’s Hear It we’re putting all our chips on Best Documentary Short nominee “The Barber of Little Rock,” co-directed by Christine Turner and our dear friend John Hoffman. Eric and John reunite …

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Listen to the oral arguments at the Florida Supreme Court over Amendment 4 on abortion rights

5M ago

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The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments about proposed constitutional Amendment 4 regarding abortion rights.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Tuesday Cafe with Sean for 02/06/2024

5M ago

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In-depth state and local coverage, plus national and international perspectives. Guest interviews with call-in.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Ed Begley, Jr. and Eric Go Way Back 52:40

5M ago52:40

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In this episode of Let’s Hear It, our guest is none other than one of Hollywood’s most passionate and entertaining environmentalists – the amazing Ed Begley, Jr. As it happens, Ed and Eric go way, way, back, having worked together in Hollywood in the last millennium. Today, they’re both working in environmental communications, after a fashion, and …

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Does the Florida Legislature want to give Gov. Ron DeSantis his own army?

5M ago

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Independent reporter Jason Garcia is tracking the impact Gov. Ron Desantis' return from the presidential campaign trail is having on the Florida Legislature.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Anat Shenker-Osorio – The Magical Message Whisperer of Progressive Causes 1:07:27

5M ago1:07:27

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We are so delighted to present the legendary Anat Shenker-Osorio. Yes, that’s right, that Anat Shenker-Osorio. Maybe you’ve heard her on Ezra Klein, MSNBC, on her excellent podcast Words to Win By, or read her work in the New York Times, the Guardian, and more. On our latest episode of Let’s Hear It, Anat goes deep on how to create messages that wi…

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Ve Shawn Owens talks about his bizarre boxing match in Mexico 1:14:17

5M ago1:14:17

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In this episode, highly ranked Minnesota boxer Ve Shawn Owens (14-4, 12 KOs) discusses his strange experience on a Dec. 2, 2023, boxing card in Mexico. Owens went into the ring thinking he was fighting an exhibition. But that’s not how it played out. In the 8th round, the referee stopped the “fight” after Owens was hit on the back of the head, givi…

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Florida Education Association speaks out about state education issues and a bill that would reduce child labor protections

5M ago

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The Florida Legislature is in session and Tuesday Cafe looks at the wide-ranging topic of education in Florida.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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These bills in the 2024 legislature are an "escalation" of attacks on the LGBTQ+ community, according to Equality Florida

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Several bills filed in the Florida Legislature for the 2024 session would impact LGBTQ+ Floridians; we get reaction from Equality Florida.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Don Chen of the Surdna Foundation Kicks off Season Six of Let’s Hear It 57:52

6M ago57:52

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How many of us in the nonprofit world can track our interest in climate to nightmares we had about natural disasters at age ten? Anyone? Oh, right, just Don Chen, President of the Surdna Foundation, former director of the Cities and States program at the Ford Foundation, former CEO (and founder!) of Smart Growth America, and this week’s guest on Le…

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NPR's Aya Batrawy on what she saw and heard in the first month of the 2023 Israel-Hamas war

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NPR international correspondent Aya Batrawy reported from Israel on the aftermath of the Hamas attacks and on Israel's deadly response.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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Holiday Re-Release - Shanelle Matthews of the Radical Communicators Network 51:21

6M ago51:21

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Here is another one of our favorite interviews - Shanelle Matthews, founder of the Radical Communicators Network, former communications director for the Movement for Black Lives, and now Distinguished Lecturer at the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at City College at the City University of New York. Shanelle is simply amazing an…

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Get answers about open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act's health insurance marketplace

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Information how navigators can help you choose the Obamacare plan that's best for you and if you are eligible for financial assistance.By WMNF 88.5 FM Tampa

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