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Democrats in Tampa Rejoice as President Obama Cruises to Re-Election
By Steve Newborn
The mood at the party at Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry was pretty mellow for the first several hours. But electricity started to flow through the crowd as President Obama picked off one swing state after another. Just as Hillsborough County Democratic Chairman Chris Mitchell took the stage, MSNBC's big screen announced the president had gone over the the top.
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 WUSF News: Culture
WATCH: World War II Bomber Flight Over Tampa Bay
by Alex Cook
The "Memphis Belle," a replica World War II B-17 bomber flew over Tampa Bay today, carrying a bombardier who served aboard a similar craft for 28 missions over war-torn Germany. "I couldn't control myself. I was on the plane and tears came to my eyes. I was thinking of all the men we lost," said William Yepes, after a ride at his familiar station in the nose of the plane.
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 People's Pharmacy
Millions of people drink diet soda or consume artificial sweeteners in chewing gum, candy, yogurt, ice cream or even medications. The assumption is that such sugar substitutes will save us from the obesity epidemic. But do we know that is true? Animal research suggests that artificial sweeteners, specifically aspartame, may not be benefiting us as much as we expect. Find out what we know about artificial sweeteners and what we still need to learn. more on People's Pharmacy...
LISTEN: Saturday November 10 at 7:00 AM on WUSF 89.7.
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 Call the Midwife
Jenny finds herself for once not involved in the beginning of life,
but at its end. When Nonnatus House cleaner Peggy's brother Frank is
diagnosed with cancer, Jenny and the nuns are called upon to care for
him. In doing so, Jenny comes to know the siblings better, learning of
their upbringing in a workhouse and the profound effect it had on
their relationship.
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WATCH: Saturday, November 10 at 8:00 PM on WUSF TV. |
 From the Top
First, don’t forget From the Top will be at the Sarasota Opera House on Tuesday evening, December 11 for a live taping of the show! This week, From the Top crosses the world to Beijing, China! The Central Conservatory of Music is a fantastic institution that provides training to many of the best young musicians from all around the country and beyond.
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LISTEN: Sunday, November 11 at 5:00 PM on WSMR 89.1 and 103.9. |
 University Beat
St. Pete Science Festival
From live birds and fish, tours of research vessels, and dozens of hands-on activities for youngsters, the recent Saint Petersburg Science Festival had something for everyone. University Beat on WUSF Public Media takes us to the campus of USF St. Pete for a recap of the Festival, which helped draw thousands to an event that organizers have even bigger plans for in the future.
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 Sound Opinions
Experimental art rocker and Velvet Underground co-founder, John Cale, is live in the Sound Opinions studio. For almost half a century, this rock innovator has braved a hostile music industry to pursue his art rock vision. Live music and conversation with John Cale this week on Sound Opinions.
LISTEN: Saturday, November 10 at 2:00 PM on WUSF 89.7. |
 Saturday Night Jazz with Bob Seymour
Golden Anniversary: Sounds from 1962
The early 1960’s were a great era for jazz recordings, with new sounds in the air and the greats of past decades continuing to make vibrant music. We’ll hear some of those sounds from 1962 this Saturday, including Sonny Rollins ‘The Bridge,’ and the ‘Jazz Samba’ collaboration by Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd. more jazz...
LISTEN: Saturday, November 3 at 10:00 PM on WUSF 89.7. |
 SymphonyCast
Even though they're searching for a new music director, the Cincinnati Symphony, lead by their injured guest conductor Rafael Frubeck de Burgos, hits it out of the park with an epic work — Listen for Mahler’s Symphony No. 3 this Sunday night on SyphonyCast. more classical music...
LISTEN: Sunday, November 11 at 6:00 PM on WSMR 89.1 and 103.9. |
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The Reckoning
Peter has a lot on his mind and it forces him to face some facts.
Assumpta has discovered that the wiring at Fitzgerald's is faulty. The
Oriental Food Fair at the pub takes a tragic turn.
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WATCH: Tuesday, November 13 at 8:00 PM on WUSF TV
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 Martin Clunes
Man to Manta
For over 10 years, Martin Clunes (Doc Martin,
Reggie Perrin) has escaped from the world of acting by diving in the Maldives. In Martin Clunes - Man to Manta, Clunes seeks to overcome a recently acquired diving anxiety and fulfill his ambition to swim with the reef manta, one of the sea's most enormous and enigmatic of creatures.
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WATCH: Thursday, November 15 at 9:00 PM on WUSF TV. |
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