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(Un)lucky Sisters Review: Predictable and Forgettable Affair
Netflix’s newest release, (Un)lucky Sisters, is a comedy-drama that follows Jesi and Ángela, two estranged sisters who unexpectedly come into contact after their father’s death. Left with an apartment as their only inheritance, they discover three million euros hidden in a wall, forcing them to confront their fractured relationship.
Las hermanas fantásticas
Jessica y Ángela son dos chicas jóvenes que llevan lo que podría denominarse sin tapujos “una vida de mierda”: trabajos precarios, familia apática la primera, novio insulso la segunda, días iguales... Además, resulta que son hermanas, aunque no se conocen, no sabemos qué las separó, sin comparten madre. Lo que sí ocurre es que el padre común, con quien tenían muy escaso trato acaba de morir. Acuden a reconocer su cuerpo, y descubren que tenía un pedazo de apartamento.
Behind the Mic: Juan Montenegro
Looking to take a musical journey through the vast world of 20th Century salsa, Latin jazz and Afro-Cuban music? Tune in to WSLR every Friday from 7-9 a.m. for Juan Montenegro’s Latin Explosion. Latin Explosion, which airs on WSLR LP 96.5 FM every Friday from 7-9 a.m., features music interconnected with the history of music makers. Montenegro is very knowledgeable about the genre and its cultural significance. He has rows upon rows of CDs located on a bookshelf in his home—inspiration for his show.
Peace & Justice Wednesday October 11: Ybor City and the Latina South. Then Mayor Stephen Reed of Montgomery, Alabama.
First, we’ll talk to Sarah McNamara, author of Ybor City: Crucible of the Latina South. Sarah McNamara’s book traces the politics of Cuban immigrants and their descendants, the central role of women, and histories of labor organizing in a Tampa area cigar making community. Then we’ll talk to Mayor Stephen Reed. He wrote First, Best: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy from Today’s Civil Rights Movement.
Membership drive and the Salvation Army on Peace & Justice, Wednesday, Oct 4 at 9am.
This Wednesday we’ll talk to Brenda Downing-Wiggins, MBA Director of Operations The Salvation Army of Sarasota County. We’ll find out what they do and how they support the community. We’ll also ask our listeners to become WSLR members or renew their membership, because Wednesday is the beginning of our week-long fall membership drive!
NUESTRA MUSICA - Rarely if Ever played Latinx Music and Musicians
Tuesday 10-03-2023 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasot from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We are presenting from Tango to Flamenco and all Latinx music in between with rarely if ever played music and musicians in our show.
DC Gentrification then Green Party David Cobb on Peace & Justice Wednesday, September 27 at 9am.
This Wednesday we’ll talk to author Tanya Golash-Boza, author of Before Gentrification: The creation of DC’S Racial Wealth Gap which shows how a century of redlining, disinvestment, and the War on Drugs wreaked devastation on Black people and paved the way for gentrification in Washington, DC. Then we’ll hear Bob’s interview with David Keith Cobb, the activist who was the Green Party presidential nominee in the 2004 election.
"A Walk to Respect"
On Wednesday, September 20 at 9am, the Peace & Justice Report first talked to Beth Duda, Cedric Hameed, and Ben Tollefson about the upcoming film presentation of “A Walk to Respect,” a powerful staged reading of an exchange between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass about overcoming division. It’s at 6:20pm a week from this Saturday, September 30th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota. Through the generosity of The Patterson Foundation, this event is offered free.
New College Interim President Hints at Plans for School at Tampa Event
New College Interim President Richard Corcoran gave hints of what he wants to achieve, and got into heated exchanges with some questioners. Host: New College Interim President Richard Corcoran is giving job talks on the campus tomorrow to make his million-dollar post permanent. He was the sole presenter at an event in Tampa on Friday, gave hints of what he wants to achieve, and got into heated exchanges with some questioners.
Former New College President Speaks Up
She was fired as New College president, but now she is raising her voice. Official Transcript Host: She was fired as New College president – she actually still is on the payroll of the public university – but now she is raising her voice. WSLR reporter Emy McGuire listened to what Patricia Okker had to say at a forum yesterday.
NUESTRA MUSICA - CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY
Tuesday 09-19-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ The United Nations designated September 21 as International Day of Peace. In Nuestra Musica, we are celebrating it with Latinx Singers and Songwriters who dedicated their artistry to the causes of Peace and Social Justice.
WSLR Features Hispanic Heritage Month Minutes Sept. 15-Oct. 15
Hispanic Heritage Month is Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and WSLR is celebrating with “Hispanic Heritage Month Minutes,” which feature the voices of our Sarasota community. Activists, educators, musicians and WSLR programmers will highlight contributions that Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America have made to history, society and culture.
Floridians for Democracy! This Wednesday Sept. 13 at 9am. on Peace & Justice
This Wednesday, September 13 at 9am, we’ll hear from five fighters seeking to preserve Democracy in Florida: Jim Nathan and Jeff Cull from Floridians for Democracy, Jill Lewis-Spector of the League of Women Voters Florida, Gene Jones of the Florida Veterans for Common Sense, and Dale Anderson of Choose Democracy. Please join us Wednesday or listen later by going to our archives.
EcoSummit+Expo and SouthFace Sarasota then David Zweig Wednesday, Sept 6 at 9am
This Wednesday, September 6 at 9am, the Peace & Justice Report will interview Amber Whittle, Ph.D., of Southface Sarasota. Amber will talk about the work of Southface Sarasota and the upcoming EcoSummit and Expo hosted by the Science and Environment Council in Sarasota December 2-6. On the second half of the show Bob has invited journalist David Zweig. He’ll talk about his research on Covid masking and origins.
NUESTRA MUSICA - RHYTHMS AND STYLES
Tuesday 09-05-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We are presenting a show titled Rhythms and styles. With the beats and patterns of music from Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Mexico, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador and Honduras.
Altar to an Erupting Sun on Peace & Justice, Wednesday August 30 at 9am!
This Wednesday, August 30, at 9am the WSLR Peace & Justice Report will interview Chuck Collins. Chuck is the Director of the Program on Inequality and the Common Good at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he co-edits Inequality.org. He is an expert on U.S. inequality and the racial wealth divide and author of over ten books and dozens of reports about inequality, climate disruption, philanthropy, the wealth divides, affordable housing, and billionaire wealth dynasties.
A scientist from Palestine, Wednesday August 23 at 9am on Peace & Justice.
Wednesday, August 23 at 9am, our guest on Peace & Justice will be Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh, a Palestinian scientist and author. He’s the founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History and also the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability of Bethlehem University where he teaches. He’s touring the U.S. now and will appear at Fogartyville at 1pm on Sunday, September 10. He’s the author of Popular Resistance in Palestine: A History of Hope and Empowerment.
NUESTRA MUSICA - 22 COUNTRIES AND ONE TERRITORY
Tuesday 08-22-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ With Nuestra Musica we present the rhythms, folklore, native instruments languages and traditions of Latin America, Spain, Portugal and Cape Verde.
NUESTRA MUSICA 22 COUNTRIES AND ONE TERRITORY
Tuesday 08-08-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ With Nuestra Musica we present the rhythms, folklore, native instruments languages and traditions of Latin America, Spain, Portugal and Cape Verde.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 31st, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
The Florida ACLU then Rosa Parks stories on Peace & Justice, Wednesday July 26 at 9am!
This Wednesday, July 26 at 9am, our Peace & Justice Report will interview Tiffani Lennon, Executive Director of the Florida ACLU. She’ll update us on the drive to place an abortion rights amendment on the 2024 ballot. She’ll also talk about the other campaigns the ACLU is working on now. On the second half of the show we’ll interview Mrs. H. H. Leonards, author of the book Rosa Parks Beyond the Bus: Life Lessons, and Leadership. Rosa Parks stayed with Mrs. H.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 24th, 7-9pm Eastern
“REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Phil Lesh and Friends Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT July 26, 2018 AKG 460 (modified by Jim Williams) ck/61 (ORTF @ 9′ @ SBD cage), taped by MikeD Stepping out if the official Grateful Dead envelope for this fantastic recording! Disc 1: 1. Uncle John’s Band 2. Playin’ In The Band 3.
NUESTRA MUSICA - JAZZ, BLUES, SWING AND FOXTROT
Tuesday 07-25-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We are presenting Latino Jazz, Blues, Swing and Foxtrot.
Why Nations Struggle to Confront Climate Change - on the Peace & Justice Report this Wednesday July 19 at 9am!
This Wednesday Professor Philip Travis will talk about how the aftermath of the First and Second World Wars informs the struggle to confront climate change in the 21st century. He writes, “Both the First and Second World Wars highlighted the rapid pace of globalization and called for the countries of the world to come together and put the self-interest of nationalism aside and support global solutions to conflict.
Background Checks then DC lobbying on Peace & Justice, this Wednesday, July 12 at 9am.
Our first guest this Wednesday, July 12 at 9am, will be Hank Balevic. He’ll talk about his new book Corporate Greed: Inaccurate Background Checks Ruin Innocent Lives While Screening Companies Make Millions. We’ll discuss background screening and the abuses made by some of the companies in that business. As our second guest Bob has invited our own who hosts the on alternate Tuesdays from 9-10am.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, July 10th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Carter-Finley Stadium, Raleigh, NC July 10, 1990 SBD > MC > DAT > EAC > SHN by unknown taper… Disc 1 – Set 1: 1. Jack Straw 2. Loser 3. We Can Run 4. Me And My Uncle › 5. Big River 6.
Nuestra Música - Celebrating Independence Month
Tuesday 07-11-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ July is a month of patriotism in North and South America. On July 1 the most northern among us celebrated Canada Day, commemorating the country’s shift to a self-governed entity. July 4th our country celebrated the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
NUESTRA MUSICA – CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH PART II - WSLR+Fogartyville
Tuesday 06-27-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We are celebrating Pride Month; where the LGBTQ+ community gather to remember accomplishments; appeal for necessary changes; and honor the triumphs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender movement.
June Board Agenda and Link
WSLR Board Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85098641401?pwd=bitWYTZ4RXJQRVJaaDJ5dXpOaVJEZz09 Meeting ID: 850 9864 1401 Passcode: 981144 — One tap mobile +16469313860,,85098641401#,,,,*981144# US +13017158592,,85098641401#,,,,*981144# US (Washington DC) WSLR+Fogartyville Board Meeting Agenda June 19, 2023 6:00 PM ITEMS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MEETING: Approve 2023-2024 Budget Complete Whole Board Assessment Discuss Board Retreat & Recruitment of new Board Members 6:00 PM: CALL TO...
Mucho Macho Machito, LATIN EXPLOSION, Friday, 7-9am
MACHITO (1908-1984) is our next deep dive Friday June 16! 20th Century Salsa, Latin Jazz and Afro-Cuban music radio show! Here is the music for this show; Mucho Macho Machito (Clef, 1948-1949) The Complete Columbia Masters (1951, 1952, 1955, 1957 Columbia) Vacation at the Concord (Verve 1958) Kenya (Roulette 1959) Machito at the Crescendo (GNP Crescendo 1961) Machito, Graciela (Mericana 1972) Machito’s Salsa Big Band (1982 Timeless) Machito’s last album Machito!! (1989 Timeless) Influenced by...
Behind the Mic: Cathy Antunes of 'The Detail'
“Once you get bitten by the bug in local politics, you have a hard time letting it go.” A self-labeled “mama bear,” Cathy Antunes first dove into local politics in 2008, when plans for the Boston Red Sox to move their spring training location to Sarasota risked kicking kids, her own son included, off of their baseball fields. In her own words, “I was not having it.
NUESTRA MUSICA - CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH TUESDAY JUNE 13
Tuesday 06-13-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We are celebrating Pride Month; where the LGBTQ+ community gather to remember accomplishments; appeal for necessary changes; and honor the triumphs of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender movement.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 12th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
WSLR Features 'Pride Month Minutes' in June
June is Pride Month and WSLR is celebrating with “Pride Month Minutes,” daily segments at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. featuring the voices of our Sarasota-area LGBTQ+ community. Activists, artists and educators will highlight important milestones and the contributions that LGBTQ+ people have made to history, society and culture. Thanks to Fabulous Arts Foundation, ALSO Youth and Project Pride for assistance with this important local media project. Happy Pride!
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, June 5th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Giants Stadium , East Rutherford, NJ June 5, 1993 DSDB master > DAT Clone> ? > CDR > EAC(secure) > Cool Edit Pro > CD WAV > SHN(seekable). Shn Conversion by T. Wiley Disc 1 – Set 1: 1.
NUESTRA MUSICA - CANTAUTORES (SONGWRITERS) PLUS MILONGAS - TANGOS - LLANEROS - CANDOMBE AND MURGAS
Tuesday 05-30-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/uring our first hour we are presenting Cantautores modern Latinx singers and songwriters, and during our Second hour we will be presenting Llaneros, Milongas, Tangos , Candombes and a couple of Murgas. Enjoy the show and keep supporting your community radio station.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 29th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, May 22nd, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience. Now I know why” Grateful Dead Greek Theatre, University of California, Berkeley, CA May 22, 1982 Sbd Mcassette > DAT > CDR > CDR > EAC > SHN Disk 1 – Set I: 1. Jack Straw > 2. Sugaree 3. Cassidy 4. Tennessee Jed > 5.
Microforests then Harvest House on Peace & Justice, Wednesday May 17 at 9am.
This Wednesday we’ll talk to Charles Reith about the progress he and his volunteers have made in planting microforests in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Sarasota Urban ReForesters is composed of Florida Veterans for Common Sense Fund, Rotary Club of Sarasota Bay, and Solutions to Avoid Red Tide. For the microforest project at Nathan Benderson Park, SURF has partnered with the Suncoast Science Center and Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA).
Nuestra Musica - Tuesday May 16 - From Tango To Flamenco and all Lantinx Music in Between
Tuesday 05-16-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We are presenting our “musical vision” De todo un poco (A bit of everything), including music sung in Gallego, Catalán and from El País Vasco (Basque).
ECLECTRICITY: THE ROAD SHOW hosted by Ishmael Katz.....in archives till May 2nd
THIS SHOW IS ABOUT MUSCLE SHOALS STUDIOS ‘FAME’ AND ‘JACKSON HWY’ STUDIO THAT THE ‘SWAMPERS’ STARTED WHEN THEY LEFT ‘FAME’….yes, those guys in ‘Sweet Home Alabama”…..muscle shoals has the Swampers’ ALSO STAX RECORDING STUDIO AND SUN RECORDS IN MEMPHIS……I HAVE BEEN TO ALL FOUR AND THERE ARE A TON OF GOOD SONGS FROM THOSE FOUR PLACES.
The Bradenton Times Podcast: Aaron Hillegass
Mitch Maley and Dawn Kitterman run down a crazy week in Manatee County politics and are then joined by Aaron Hillegass, Director of Applied Data Science at his alma mater, New College of Florida. Aaron discusses his decision to leave the school after it came under political assault by Governor Ron DeSantis. https://thebradentontimes.com/podcast-aaron-hillegass-p26225-185.htm
Child Protection then SPARCC on Peace & Justice, this Wednesday April 19, at 9am.
Our first guest this Wednesday will be Doug Staley, the Executive Director of the Child Protection Center. The CPC’s mission is the Prevention, Intervention, & Treatment of Child Abuse. Read more about their programs HERE. On the second half our our show, since it’s the third Wednesday, we’ll hear Justice Matters, brought to you by the good people at Legal Aid of Manasota.
Nuestra Música -One hour of Bossa Nova
Tuesday 04-17-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST).
“Yesterday’s Dead Today”, Monday, March 27th, 7-9pm Eastern
I’ve seen thousands of reviews over the years, but this actually explains “A Deadhead”… “REVIEW: stella As a new fan of the Dead it was years before I realized the importance of the tears streaming down the face of the girl beside me. She seemed to be having a religious experience.
ECLECTRICITY: THE ROAD SHOW with Ishmael Katz Wed. March 22 11pm-1am - WSLR+Fogartyville
Please join me tonight for a musical and storied trip through Wyoming and Idaho. Much to share…and remember you have two weeks to listen at your leisure on wslr.org Archives. Minnesota/ND/SD is still on archives until Mar. 29 Iowa and Missouri (St. Louis and KC) till Mar. 22 Drop in and Tune in and turn the music on ….thanks, Ish
Sarasota Film Festival on Peace & Justice, Wednesday at 9am.
This Wednesday at 9am we’ll talk to Paul Ratner about the Sarasota Film Festival which starts this Friday, March 24. Paul is Managing Director of the festival. We’ll be joined by two filmmakers: Chucha Barber is the Producer of Unfiltered: The Truth About Oysters. It’s a documentary film that “explores the oyster’s role both in our world and its own. Ashore, oysters are a beloved delicacy, a commodity driving a robust market, and a way of life for generations of people.
22 Countries and 1 Territory
Tuesday 03-21-23 – WSLR 96.5 Sarasota, and WBPV 100.1 West Bradenton from 11:03 am until 1:00 p.m. (EST). Also available on our App (Android and IOS); and for two weeks on WSLR Archives: https://archive.wslr.org/ We explore music played in 22 countries and one territory.
ECLECTRICITY: THE ROAD SHOW WED. MARCH 6 with Ishmael Katz 11pm-1am - WSLR+Fogartyville
Please join me tonight from 11pm-1am for The Road Show which this week features my travels to Iowa, Missouri (St. Louis and KC) and Minnesota. You can listen live on wslr.org or WSLR-LPFM 96.5. Archives are available for two weeks. Electricity: Civil Rights Special on archives till Mar. 11 Eclectricity: The Road Show (southern states) on archives till Mar. 15 tonight’s show archived till Mar. 22
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