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“There Is NOTHING like a Grateful Dead concert!” I had already programmed this broadcast when I learned of the passing of Matt Reynolds, tour “guru” for The Dark Star Orchestra, and so I am breaking ranks with both myself and my show “rules” by featuring a Dead-related concert not nearly from “today in history” in […]

Joining Steve and Lew this week is Dee Hunter (above) who is part of a coalition of civil rights advocates that launched the Voting Rights Project in Georgia, which is an effort to prevent yet another election from being stolen. Hunter will tell us how Republican officials in Georgia are trying to use CrossCheck and other methods […]

Today we had Rhonda Ryan from Sarasota Bay Watch and Jana Hoefling from Stand Up Fight Back SRQ talking about plastics and the meeting TONIGHT at 6pm at Fogartyville “Rethinking plastic – unfortunately, recycling is not enough.” Several experts, from fields including biology (Mote Marine) and nutrition (our own Eve Plews) will talk about plastic. […]

Two hours of Americana Roots and Boots Music as we listen to a sampling of tunes from artists who meet at the confluence of folk, country, r&b, and rock and roll. Join us this afternoon as we hear new offerings from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Slaid Cleaves, Justin Townes Earle, Chris Stapleton, North […]

Hey, It’s me Mandy letting you know the waters warming up here in Sarasota FL and I love to swim and listen to WSLR 96.5fm. Tune in today 4-6pm for another addition of “From the Mountains and Beyond” Playing a mix of new and fun tunes.  Happy Monday

“There Is NOTHING like a Grateful Dead concert!” Grateful Dead Compton Terrace Amphitheater Tempe, Arizona 6/5/80 FOB(Sennheiser 421’s)>Master Cassette>DAT>CDR>EAC>SHN DAE(EAC) and SHN Encoding by Jeff M. This is one of many great sounding early ‘80-’81 FOB’s that are making their way around now. Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Alabama Getaway > 2. Promised Land […]

Nationally broadcast radio talk show host and author Wilmer Leon, Ph.D.  (above) will join Steve and Lew this week to offer his views on the current political landscape. Dr. Leon will discuss his book Politics: Another Perspective and other topics such as the systemic disenfranchisement of African-American voters. Later Lisa Graybill, Deputy Legal Director of Criminal […]

Project 180 was founded in response to the overwhelming need for prisoner reentry programs. Over 30,000 Florida prisoners are released annually and reenter our communities. Many wish to become law-abiding citizens and have the best intention of living a conventional life yet most have few job skills, lack a formal education, and experience discrimination in […]

Today’s music in Honor.  Memorial Day commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. It is a holiday many of us spend doing family gatherings, backyard BBQs or enjoying a nice evening out with friends and family. However we choose to celebrate Memorial Day in Bradenton & Sarasota Florida, we do […]