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Happy Thanksgiving! if you're listening today, you're a true blender, and we are so, so thankful for you. We're going to skip the news today. Let's take a day off from what's happening in the world and in the Tampa Bay region, good or bad, and just talk about some of the stuff happening today in our community. It'll be a quick one today so you can get to enjoying your holiday. Let's get started.

We’re going to hit the music roundup a little early this week because, be honest, you’re not going to listen on Thanksgiving Day, even though there will be an episode. We stay working here on the Bay Blend. Either way, we have some local shows you can check out in the Tampa Bay area right after Turkey Day. Before that though, the news.

USF student groups and organizations have seen massive budget cuts year over year, and it’s leading to some tough financial situations whenever they want to hold club events. You’ll hear about what’s going on at the student government level, along with some holiday and non-holiday events this week. But first, here’s the news.

Since the Trump administration reclaimed the White House last year, ICE arrests have taken a huge jump. A year in, we have data on arrests in Florida, and the Tampa Bay area. You’ll hear about that, plus a couple O’ St. Paddy's Day events so you can celebrate today and still make it back to work Wednesday morning. Let’s start with the news.

It’s local music roundup time with Warren Buchholz. This week we have three really different types of music you can check out in the Tampa Bay area this week. And we'll talk USF men's basketball as the team gets set to play in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in over a decade. But before we get to that, here’s the news.

Two brothers who fled Ukraine during the Russian invasion are now stars on stage in Sarasota, while using instruments they brought from their homeland. You’ll hear about it, plus some book events you can check out tonight in the Tampa Bay area, or maybe even some glow-in-the-dark pickleball. Before we talk fun though — here’s the news.

Last week was NPR's Climate Solutions Week, and here in the Tampa Bay area, we’re learning about a solution for sea level rise called "living shorelines." You’ll hear more about what that is, plus fun things going on in the area over the next couple of days. Let’s hit the news first, though.

The BTS Army has taken over Tampa these last few days, and we had a reporter on the ground, talking to the sea of fans for the insanely popular Korean boy band after they kicked off their global tour right here in town. You’ll hear that, plus you’ll find out about a place for fellow nerds to hang, and where you can pitch your single friend to other single people. Before that though - you're getting the news.

We heard from you, and after a bunch of submissions, we’ve narrowed down the names for our Bay Blend manatee to a Top 8. Now, we’re putting it to a final vote. You’ll hear the details, plus declining birth rates and school enrollment have meant staff cuts for certain school districts in the Tampa Bay area. More on that, but first, let’s hit some other news.

St. Petersburg is back to figuring out what it wants to do with the land under and around Tropicana Field. There are four new proposals, and we’re going to break them each down for you. Plus, you’ll hear about some events going on in the Tampa Bay area tonight, including a couple places you can celebrate with your mama ahead of Mother’s Day. But first – the news.

It’s the last week of our local food truck highlight, and today we’re talking about a summer food staple, and something very close to Sky's heart — and his arteries, too, if he eats too many. And, some events to check out in the Tampa Bay area tonight. But first, the news.

WUSF music wiz-kid Warren Buchholz joins host Meghan Bowman for a lineup of shows this weekend that are all must-listen. You'll hear about a saxophonist who's got a pretty sweet VIP package sliding through the Palladium in St. Pete. Plus, Gulfport welcomes a coastal-country singer/songwriter whose fans call themselves "the steadheads." Careful or you may become one too.

USF’s College of Marine Science is still recovering after a fire caused major damage to the building and some of its experiments. Can any of that research and equipment be saved? You’ll find out, plus a couple of nerdy events to end June in the Tampa Bay area tonight. We’ll tell you about them. But first, the news.

USF has a strong footprint in the Tampa Bay area, but did you know there's also a campus in the Florida Keys? A lot of the work there is focused on saving one of the most beautiful natural phenomena on earth — coral reefs. We’ll talk about how next, plus some cool events to check out tonight. But first, let's hit the news.

Today’s the official start of the school year for a number of districts in the Tampa Bay area. Some of them are really hammering down on the amount of time kids are interacting with screens. We’ll get into that in just a bit; plus, some fun things you can do to start your week around the region. But first — the local news.

Florida education officials have been pushing textbook publishers to remove specific mentions of climate change and the human role in it. WUSF has been investigating this for over a year now, and today, you’ll hear what we found out. Plus, some cool events going on in the area tonight, including a pretty legit cornhole tournament! But first — the local news.

The Crisis Center of Tampa Bay is one of the region’s most important resources. The workers there have pretty stressful jobs, but their property got a new space that should make unwinding a bit easier. You’ll hear about it, plus some cool events for your Wednesday and Thursday, including the chance to paint a manatee! More on that, but first — the local news.

Malaika Hollist with Arts Axis Florida stops by the Blend with guest host Meghan Bowman. She gives the lowdown on events to check out in the Tampa Bay region this weekend. We’re talking about a drone show, a cupcake contest, and a fish printing workshop – so you can keep a record of your bass forever. Plus, it's a no-go for the show at Haslam's this weekend.

We’re doing the event roundup a day earlier this week, so you know the places you can go in the Tampa Bay are 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. But first — let’s talk the local news.

Guest host Meghan Bowman talks with some experts in a two-parter about how PAC money is moving through one of Florida’s top races in the midterms. We also have some events for you to check out around town this week. Plus, it’s that time of year again — pledge week at WUSF. And no, it’s not for a frat.

A rise in deportations across Florida has left many families without their main income providers. Some organizations are trying to fill that void, and they’re doing it in a really unique way. We’ll tell you about it, plus some fun events happening tonight in the Tampa Bay area to keep on your radar. But first things first — the local news.

While board games have done a great job of ending friendships for Sky, another place in the Tampa Bay area is using them to bring people together. Wild concept, but we'll hear it out. We’re talking about that, plus fun things going on in Tampa Bay today and tomorrow, including stuff for our book and pickle lovers out there! First though — the local news.

In the race for the White House, due to President Joe Biden's age, Vice President Kamala Harris is under a lot more scrutiny than number twos on the ticket usually are.

Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak talks about the first anniversary of the bridge collapse in the city. The mayor says this is an anniversary that marks a tragedy in the city, but also one that shows how the city came together as a community.

NPR's A Martínez and Tampa Bay Times reporter Lawrence Mower discuss new police body camera video showing the confusion in Florida as arrests were made for voter fraud.