Podcast
The Bay Blend
Do you want a quick way to get local headlines, and discover some cultural events and things to do around the Tampa Bay area? Then check out The Bay Blend from WUSF.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
- Episodes
- 373
- Releases
- Daily
- Typical length
- 8 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 17 hours ago
Episodes
373 episodes, newest first
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8 min
Hearing from Florida VOTERS ahead of today's mid-term election!
Show notes
It’s Tuesday, November 3rd - It’s election day! Voters have a lot to consider for this mid-term election, and today, we’re going to hear from some of them across the state. Plus, good places to check out to unwind after the polls close. But before we get to that, let’s hit the news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
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7 min
What goes on behind the scenes of election polling?
Show notes
It's Monday, November 2nd - you'll unlock the mystery behind election polling, and why they've been missing the mark lately. Plus, you'll hear some beats from DJ Money 813, who is turning up in the hopes people turn out to Tampa's polls tomorrow.
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The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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9 min
Your Halloween special weekend event roundup!
Show notes
It’s Friday, October 30th - ready for a bone-chilling Bay Blend? If you’re looking for more, we have plenty of spook-tacular events you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this weekend. You’ll hear it on the weekend event roundup, but first - the news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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8 min
Your SPOOKY local music roundup!
Show notes
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsN1ZItTKcJ4AGsBIni35ggIt’s Thursday, October 29th - ahead of Halloween, why not get into the holiday mood with some local shows and concerts? We have that on today’s local music roundup, along with a costume you could wear to each of these events, plus other Halloween-y things going on in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first up – the news.
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8 min
Celebrating Public Radio Music Day with some local tunes! + the Rays stay alive
Show notes
It’s Wednesday, October 28th - it’s the 7th annual Public Radio Music Day, and our two stations, WUSF, and Classical WSMR, are celebrating! We’ll tell you how you can join in on the festivities today, plus where you can score some free chicken wings, as long as you have a specific name! But first – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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7 min
A Hillsborough County family wants police accountability after their immigrant father was injured during a traffic stop
Show notes
It’s Tuesday, October 27th - A Hillsborough County family is calling for police accountability after they say their father, who’s a Mexican Immigrant, was injured while being arrested and put in ICE custody. You’ll hear more about what they want, along with the sheriff’s department response. You'll also hear about some fun Halloween-themed events going on in Tampa Bay soon. But first – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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8 min
AI is helping forecasters predict hurricanes...so is it accurate? + where to watch the Rays tonight!
Show notes
It’s Monday, October 26th - Weather forecasters have been using AI to help track hurricanes for two years now. So how accurate is it? You’ll hear what they have to say about the tech’s positives, and some of the bumps they’re navigating, plus where to watch the Rays’ World Series battle tonight if you didn’t sell your pancreas to get a seat at the Trop. But first – the news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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8 min
Your local weekend event roundup + the Rays start their World Series battle tonight!
Show notes
It’s Friday, October 23rd - Tons of fun stuff going on around the Tampa Bay area this weekend, including a seafood festival, a massive card trading show, and even a 2-mile long, car-free trick-or-treat route. You’ll hear about all of that on our weekend local event roundup, but first up – let’s hit the news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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8 min
Your local music roundup + how many people have already voted in Florida?
Show notes
It’s Thursday, October 22nd - need a place to listen to some country, rap, or Cuban salsa this weekend? We have venues in the Tampa Bay area you can check out for all of those genres, for the cheap. Just keep it here for the local music roundup. But first up – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WUSF
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8 min
Looking for sources of Dengue Fever at SKY's house!
Show notes
It’s Wednesday, October 21st - Potential breeding sites for mosquitoes carrying dengue fever are everywhere, including your own house. So today, we’re going to look for that at Sky's house! You’ll hear that, plus a fun, Halloween-themed party to bring the kids tonight in the Tampa Bay area. But first – the news.
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8 min
The Rays are back in the World Series!!!! + the HOPE Florida situation gets more complicated
Show notes
It’s Tuesday, October 20th - A leaked grand jury report put the spotlight on millions of dollars it says was wrongfully spent on campaigning against that recreational marijuana amendment in 2024. But now, there’s some new developments in the courts. You’ll hear about that, plus, the Rays are celebrating their AL Pennant and looking for their first ever World Series championship, and we have some cool things to check out in the Tampa Bay region this week. First up - the local news.
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8 min
How Florida's elections offices ensure their voting tech is safe and secure every election
Show notes
It’s Monday, October 19th - Florida’s midterms election is coming up fast, and lately, there’s been questions about how safe our elections are. In a couple minutes, you’ll hear about how elections offices build trust by showing and testing their voting tech out in the public. That, plus a way you can meet a Tampa Bay Bucs legend today. But first – the news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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8 min
Your local weekend event roundup + honoring some of Tampa Bay's first Black military pilots
Show notes
It’s Friday, October 16th - Skating competitions, bubble runs, and skeleton dance parties are just a few of the events we’re talking about going on this weekend in the Tampa Bay area, that you can head to. There’s bound to be something that sounds fun for you on the weekend local events roundup, but before we get to that, let’s hit the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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8 min
Your local music roundup + Pinellas moving forward with plans to close some schools
Show notes
It’s Thursday, October 15th - If you’ve been wanting to dance to some live Shrek-themed music in the Tampa Bay area, we have the perfect event for your highly specific request! Plus, one of the region’s biggest jazz festivals, and other local music you’ll find across the Bay this weekend, coming up on the local music roundup. But first – the news.
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8 min
Parents and doctors sound off on Florida's plan to make some vaccines for school optional
Show notes
It’s Wednesday, October 14th - Florida health officials have been talking about making several vaccines for school kids optional, and last week, the state set up an event to hear from people on both sides of the issue. You’ll hear from them today, plus, some sweet things happening in Tampa Bay tonight that you can check out. First up – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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7 min
Some new security tech at Manatee County schools is the first of its kind in Florida
Show notes
It’s Tuesday, October 13th - Every school in Florida has a security system in case of emergencies like an active shooter. Now, Manatee County has some new tech that's a first for Florida. We’ll talk about that, along with some fun things to check out tonight if you’re not watching the Rays try to make it to the World Series. But first – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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7 min
A new Malaria vaccine developed by USF could keep it from reactivating in your body years later
Show notes
It's Monday, October 12th - Right now, researchers at USF are working on a new vaccine for Malaria, which can be a lot trickier to get rid of then you think. You’ll hear why this research can be so groundbreaking for future vaccines, plus, we have some fun events to check out in Tampa Bay to start your week. But first – the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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8 min
Your local weekend event roundup for a rainy couple days in Tampa Bay!
Show notes
It’s Friday, October 9th - this weekend’s supposed to be a rainy one, but there’s still plenty going on in the Tampa Bay area, from a plant festival to the reopening of the Tampa Theatre, to a class about Big Foot! What more could you want, really? You’ll hear about it all, but first – let’s hit the local news headlines.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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8 min
Your local music roundup + a HURRICANE Isaias update (It's a hurricane now)
Show notes
It’s Thursday, October 8th - See, told you it was going to be a cool special episode from Gabby! Shout out to her for a great Wednesday Blend. As for today, we’re back with the local Music Roundup, telling you what shows in the Tampa Bay area you can head to for the cheap this weekend. First up, though - the local news.
The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
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8 min
The early magic of cinema in Tampa Bay + Tropical Storm Isaias forms in the Gulf
Show notes
It's Wednesday, October 7th - A new exhibit in Tampa traces the city's cinematic history back to the mid-1890s. It's on display at the Henry B. Plant Museum. Host Gabriella Paul takes you through it with the museum's director. Plus, a watch party for the Rays as they go for the sweep against the Yankees tonight!
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The Bay Blend is sponsored by Seitenbacher.
Website: https://www.wusf.org
Sign up for our daily newsletter: https://www.wusf.org/wakeupcall-newsletter
Follow us on social media:
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