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The Bay Blend

WUSF
Tampa
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Area
Florida
St. Petersburg
Tampa, United States
Hillsborough County
Gasparilla
Sarasota
Climate Change
USF
Seitenbacher
Ybor City
Tampa Bay Lightning
Governor Desantis
Tampa Bay Rays
Valentine's Day
St. Petersburg, United States
New College Of Florida
WUSF

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.

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We’re doing the event roundup a day earlier this week, so that you know the places you can go in Tampa Bay on Friday to honor the victims of 9/11, 25 years ago. We’ve got that, and some other fun things to do tonight and this weekend in the area. But... more

We’re just a few short days away from the Buccaneers first game of the regular season. Can they shed the dark cloud of how things ended last season? Sky sits down with a Bucs reporter River Wells to give you a preview, so you know the major storyline... more

The Florida Orchestra is taking on a very different performance this week, mixing classical music and the mega-popular sounds of T-Swizzle, a.k.a. Taylor Swift. We’ll talk about how this became a thing, plus give you some fun events to check out in t... more

It’s the 133rd official Labor Day, which  the country has celebrated since 1894. We don’t know how they partied back then, but we’ll give you a few ways you can celebrate your labor in the big year of 2026. First up though - let’s hit the local news.... more

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Recent Guests

River Wells
Sports Illustrated Buccaneers beat writer, former college newspaper colleague
Sports Illustrated
Episode: Wednesday, September 9th, 2026: A Tampa Bay Buccaneers season preview ahead of their first game of 2026
Steve Hackman
Composer/Arranger known for mashups of pop and classical music
Independent/Composer
Episode: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026: A Taylor Swift Orchestra in Tampa Bay?!
Sue Giles-Wontuck
WUSF journalist/producer
WUSF
Episode: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026: A Taylor Swift Orchestra in Tampa Bay?!
Carrie Sheridan
WUSF reporter covering education and local news
WUSF Public Media
Episode: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026: A Sarasota School District Leak + reaction from Florida Flock cameras catching flack
Claire Reynolds
Leads the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Episode: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026: How a new 'healing space' is helping Tampa Bay Crisis Center workers
Ariana Diaz
Lead care coordinator at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Crisis Center of Tampa Bay
Episode: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026: How a new 'healing space' is helping Tampa Bay Crisis Center workers
Jessica Vega-Urgen
Member of Leadership Hillsboro Class of 2026
Leadership Hillsboro
Episode: Wednesday, August 26th, 2026: How a new 'healing space' is helping Tampa Bay Crisis Center workers
Ken Miller
Textbook author who blew the whistle on climate-change coverage in books
Episode: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026: How Florida is getting rid of climate change mentions in classroom textbooks
Alicia Imam
17-year-old senior from Tampa Bay Technical High School
Student
Episode: Tuesday, August 25th, 2026: How Florida is getting rid of climate change mentions in classroom textbooks

Hosts

Gabriella Paul
Host blending local headlines with culture segments; long-standing WUSF presence.
Megan Bowman
Lead presenter for local events and music roundups; co-host in several episodes.
Meghan Bowman
Regular contributor and host for community updates and event coverage; frequently appears with Malaika Hollist.
Sky Lebron
Host known for music roundups and on-air banter; leads with energy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • I Didn’t Even Know You Could Eat Copper

    That’s cool.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Clutch Cutch
    United States4 months ago
  • Music!!!

    I love the Bay Blend! Thursday is my favorite day to listen for the Music Events Round Up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim-Marie W.
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I don’t even live in the Tampa Bay but I feel even more plugged into local happenings there than in my hometown — all thanks to this podcast. Sky is hilarious and I love the energy and humor he brings to this quick, accessible informational podcast. WUSF: We want more of this. Absolute fire. Fuego. Caliente.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sky’s Chupacabra Costume
    United States8 months ago
  • Very much enjoy listening

    The cute 2026 hat alone gets 5 stars

    Other than that, I picked this podcast up to get a taste of Tampa News in a short amount of time. I like it because it's interesting, informative, and fun to listen to start my day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *Special K *
    United States8 months ago
  • Lovely little podcast!

    I listen to The Bay Blend every weekday on my way to school, and it's a great way to get caught up with all the local Tampa Bay events in ten minutes or less. Kudos to Sky and the rest of the WUSF team for putting on a great program!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    emargelo
    United States9 months ago

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Energetic hosts with local pride and humor.
Concise, informative updates on Tampa Bay happenings.
Guest variety from arts to policy provides broad local insight.
Lively banter and approachable delivery keep local topics engaging.

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#175
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#147
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Monday, August 31st, 2026: The TAMPA Bay Rays deal is done + Florida's list of childhood vaccines could get shorter
Q: What is the public process for these vaccine changes and how can residents weigh in?
There is a public comment period that ends on September 14, with residents encouraged to submit their concerns via email to VaccineRule at FLHealth.gov, and a potential hearing in Tallahassee.
Monday, August 31st, 2026: The TAMPA Bay Rays deal is done + Florida's list of childhood vaccines could get shorter
Q: Okay. So first off, which vaccines are we talking about? Which ones could become optional for kids in Florida going to schools and daycare?
The four vaccines under consideration include Hepatitis B, Varicella (chickenpox), and two meningitis vaccines; one of the meningitis vaccines is a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, and the other is Haemophilus influenzae, with the possibility that these could become optional for children in school and daycare settings.
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026: A $10M scandal involving the DeSantis administration + FDOT says "no" to Flock cameras
Q: For someone who hasn't been following what's dubbed the Hope Florida scandal, what are the nuts and bolts of what you need to understand?
The funds from Hope Florida reportedly moved to groups opposing a recreational marijuana ballot measure in 2024, with the latest report indicating misappropriation but no indictments, which raises questions about accountability and political impact.
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026: A Sarasota School District Leak + reaction from Florida Flock cameras catching flack
Q: So Carrie, you're reporting Sleuth. And in your investigation of this, is there any idea of how this got out?
Carrie explains that ten hard copies of the third-party investigative report were distributed among school personnel, with five going to school board members, and that it was eventually posted online by a Sarasota website, with ongoing questions about the source and handling of the material.
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026: Tampa Bay's Little Free Libraries + it's Florida Primary Election Day!
Q: Maria, tell me, are these just for kids, or could a dude like me walk up and take a book too?
Anyone can take a book from these little free libraries, and many are not strictly for children; they're open to readers of all ages, which makes the concept approachable and inclusive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bay Blend

What is The Bay Blend about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A brisk, local-focused show delivers daily Tampa Bay headlines alongside a steady rhythm of cultural events, music highlights, and community conversations. Episodes commonly blend city updates, arts and entertainment segments, and practical tips for listeners planning weekends or civic participation, often featuring guests who are local experts, organizers, or venue folks. A notable pattern is regular sponsor reads and an upbeat, approachable tone that makes dense topics (education metrics, policy debates, environmental issues) accessible in short, easily digestible slices.

The program stands out for its tight, community-centered lens: frequent, actionable local recommendations; a strong arts and music flavor; and a willingness to weave hu... more

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1. River Wells
2. Steve Hackman
3. Sue Giles-Wontuck
4. Carrie Sheridan
5. Claire Reynolds
6. Ariana Diaz
7. Jessica Vega-Urgen
8. Ken Miller

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