MidPoint

Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective.

Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective.

I am retiring from hosting MidPoint. Thank you for your support over the last 9+ years!

A conversation with historian and journalist Robert Fieseler, author of the multi-award-winning book, American Scare: Florida's Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives, a history of Florida's shameful legislative Johns Committee, and its persecution of gays, Blacks and integrationists.

Policy experts Jeff Brandes and Anders Croy discuss how Florida's proposed property tax changes could affect homeowners, renters, local governments, and public services.

Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective.

WMNF's MidPoint explored life's biggest questions with James Michael Shaw Jr., sparking listener calls and messages about human existence.

Mental health leaders from the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay say more residents are seeking support, but gaps in crisis response and behavioral health care remain.

As cruise ship outbreaks raise alarms, health experts and legal analysts weigh the risks of norovirus, hantavirus, public health oversight, and whether cruises are still safe for travelers.

Investigative journalist Jason Garcia discusses Florida's congressional maps, voting laws, executive authority, and the growing influence of political power in Tallahassee.

The documentary "Dad Genes" explores sperm donation, DNA technology, and family identity, as producer Matt Isaac and attorney Roia Barrios discuss this on WMNF's MidPoint.

Lawyers, including Jon May and Johnny Bardine, raise concerns over Pam Bondi's conduct as a Florida Bar complaint questions her ethical lapses.

Hillsborough County residents are using "Whistle Watch" to alert neighbors of ICE activity. Learn how the community-driven approach works and what resources are available.

As Florida prepares to implement the Florida SAVE Act in 2027, voting rights advocates warn that new verification requirements could unintentionally exclude eligible voters. During a MidPoint discussion, experts highlighted how document mismatches, name changes, and behind-the-scenes data checks may create obstacles many voters won't see coming--raising concerns about access, awareness, and the fu...

Who pays the price? The Tampa Bay Rays' $2.3 billion stadium proposal is a defining issue for the region, combining sports, economics, and public policy concerns.

Florida lawmakers have passed a series of bills affecting voting rules, public lands, and local authority, sparking debate over environmental policy and community impact across the state.

From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry in historical and sports settings, to romantasy with Vampires and Faes, and to underrepresented communities seeing themselves in Shane and KiKi Banjo, romance is now the highest-grossing and most popular fiction genre globally.

Issues like housing affordability, water supply, wildlife protection, and rural development impact the daily lives of Florida residents and shape communities. As the legislative session in Tallahassee approaches its end, the future of land-use policies stays uncertain.

Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective.

The play, When the Righteous Triumph, and the WEDU documentary on the desegregation of Tampa's lunch counters powerfully brings Tampa's civil rights story back to life.

Your mid-week, mid-morning source for local and statewide news and public affairs from a local perspective.

What happens when love and affection become toxic or abusive? Domestic violence and abuse issues are often misunderstood or left unspoken. MidPoint guests raise awareness of the harsh realities of domestic abuse and discuss survivor support programs and available resources.

The Public Defender's new Street Legal initiative is changing how legal services are delivered in Hillsborough County by providing essential support directly to those in need in the neighborhood where they live.

The Holocaust Remembrance Day show covers the Florida Holocaust Museum's educational programs and exhibits, and the Gulf Coast JFCS support services on this week's MidPoint episode.

Wendy Wesley, a licensed nutritionist and registered dietitian, explains how to balance our daily nutritional habits and navigate the new federal dietary guidelines.