WSLR News
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<p>Local news and politics program, broadcasting from Sarasota's own WSLR 96.5 LP FM, every Wednesday & Friday at 6 pm (with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon). Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or at www.WSLR.org.</p>
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Recent Episodes
June 19, 2026
Episode 443: WSLR News Fri., June 19: Hospital board elections; moratorium petition; Sarasota County Commission candidates; Juneteenth
Sarasota Public Hospital Board elections made headlines in 2024, when a slate of “Medical Freedom” activists was on the verge of taking control of Sarasota Memorial Hospital. They failed. But what about vaccination and mask skeptics in the upcoming elections? Nic Steinig reports.Then: A local activist launched a statewide petition for a moratorium for all rezoning. Noah Bookstein reports.Next: Candidate forums offer an opportunity for compare-and-contrast. Our reporter has a close look at one featuring five Sarasota County Commission candidates.Next: Juneteenth is upon us, and we have a roundup of local events.
June 17, 2026
Episode 442: WSLR News, Wed. June 17: DeSantis signs Gruters' insurance bill; 1899 Fruitville; Angie Nixon; Newtown candidate forum; Jim DeNiro
The governor signed into law a Joe Gruters-sponsored insurance bill that will likely raise costs for condo dwellers and retirement home residents. The insurance industry had urged DeSantis to veto it, because it seems to heavily favor just one particular insurance business.Then: 1899 Fruitville, a controversial residential project planned to fill two blocks near downtown Sarasota, took a big step towards groundbreaking. Next: Angie Nixon, the progressive candidate for US Senate, was at the radio station this week. We’ll bring you a teaser of a one-hour interview that will air on Rap Sessions, a new political podcast produced at WSLR.Then: At a candidate forum in Newtown, issues were eclipsed by a sense of urgency about voter engagement.Next: We are continuing our series of candidate profiles. Today, we offer a close look at Jim DeNiro, the Republican candidate for Sarasota County Commission challenging the Republican incumbent.
June 12, 2026
Episode 441: WSLR News Fri., June 12: Last-minute candidates; data center water use; USF shutdown ripples; Juneteenth
Friday, high noon, was the candidate filing deadline for the upcoming elections. We were looking for last-minute drop-outs and add-ons, as well as at who is NOT running in Sarasota. Then: Investors want to build Planet Earth’s biggest data center just 40 miles from Sarasota. But they might have to overcome a hurdle or two when it comes to water use. Next: It’s a fact now: After 50 years, the Florida Legislature shut down the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Reporter Nic Steinig has a close look at the ripples.Finally: Next week is Juneteenth, and our reporter raises the curtain on a special celebration.
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- What is WSLR News?
<p>Local news and politics program, broadcasting from Sarasota's own WSLR 96.5 LP FM, every Wednesday & Friday at 6 pm (with a Week in Review on Saturday at Noon). Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or at www.WSLR.org.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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