On this Monday edition of The Bill Bunkley Show (broadcast live from Tampa on Let’s Talk Faith), host Bill Bunkley opens with personal updates from his daily radiation treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center before diving into a packed “Briefing.” He celebrates the Tampa Bay Rays’ dramatic 1-0 Game 1 playoff win over the New York Yankees before a true sellout crowd at Tropicana Field—praising the electric atmosphere that even impressed managers Kevin Cash and Aaron Boone—while previewing Game 2 with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on the mound and noting Aaron Judge’s absence. Local tragedy dominates next: a multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County school bus in Winter Haven that killed a 10th-grade student and the driver of a silver Jeep, injured dozens of high-schoolers, and was described by Sheriff Grady Judd as the most horrific bus tragedy in decades. Bunkley then details the chilling near-catastrophe involving a FlyDubai Boeing 737 MAX 8, in which an Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to axe the captain and crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport’s terminal as a terrorist weapon; Israeli passengers (including a plumber with IDF background) subdued him, prevented a dive that ripped off the rudder, and allowed a deadheading pilot to land the plane safely—Israel had scrambled fighters ready to shoot it down if necessary. Additional segments cover the U.S. Air Force’s decision to withdraw bombers from a UK base amid a suspected terrorist plot, emerging weather systems in the Gulf, spiritual reflections on end-times signs, spiritual warfare, and the need for believers (and non-believers) to dig into Scripture for truth and peace amid chaos. Bunkley closes with election guidance: advice against mailing ballots early, a promise of upcoming voter recommendations for multiple Central Florida counties, and an extended, thoughtful discussion of Florida’s controversial Amendment 3 (phasing out homestead property taxes), weighing senior relief and forced government efficiency against concerns from law enforcement leaders like Grady Judd about first-responder funding—leaning toward a “yes” vote while inviting caller perspectives. Callers Oki and T from Sarasota add passionate faith and pro-Amendment 3 commentary before the show wraps with a “Go Rays” send-off.


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On this Monday edition of The Bill Bunkley Show (broadcast live from Tampa on Let&rsquo;s Talk Faith), host Bill Bunkley opens with personal updates from his daily radiation treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center before diving into a packed &ldquo;Briefing.&rdquo; He celebrates the Tampa Bay Rays&rsquo; dramatic 1-0 Game 1 playoff win over the New York Yankees before a true sellout crowd at Tropicana Field&mdash;praising the electric atmosphere that even impressed managers Kevin Cash and Aaron Boone&mdash;while previewing Game 2 with Yankees ace Gerrit Cole on the mound and noting Aaron Judge&rsquo;s absence. Local tragedy dominates next: a multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County school bus in Winter Haven that killed a 10th-grade student and the driver of a silver Jeep, injured dozens of high-schoolers, and was described by Sheriff Grady Judd as the most horrific bus tragedy in decades. Bunkley then details the chilling near-catastrophe involving a FlyDubai Boeing 737 MAX 8, in which an Omani co-pilot allegedly attempted to axe the captain and crash the jet into Ben Gurion Airport&rsquo;s terminal as a terrorist weapon; Israeli passengers (including a plumber with IDF background) subdued him, prevented a dive that ripped off the rudder, and allowed a deadheading pilot to land the plane safely&mdash;Israel had scrambled fighters ready to shoot it down if necessary. Additional segments cover the U.S. Air Force&rsquo;s decision to withdraw bombers from a UK base amid a suspected terrorist plot, emerging weather systems in the Gulf, spiritual reflections on end-times signs, spiritual warfare, and the need for believers (and non-believers) to dig into Scripture for truth and peace amid chaos. Bunkley closes with election guidance: advice against mailing ballots early, a promise of upcoming voter recommendations for multiple Central Florida counties, and an extended, thoughtful discussion of Florida&rsquo;s controversial Amendment 3 (phasing out homestead property taxes), weighing senior relief and forced government efficiency against concerns from law enforcement leaders like Grady Judd about first-responder funding&mdash;leaning toward a &ldquo;yes&rdquo; vote while inviting caller perspectives. Callers Oki and T from Sarasota add passionate faith and pro-Amendment 3 commentary before the show wraps with a &ldquo;Go Rays&rdquo; send-off.
 #BillBunkleyShow #TampaBayRays #RaysVsYankees #PolkCountyBusCrash #FlyDubaiIncident #BenGurionAirport #Amendment3 #FloridaPropertyTaxes #HomesteadExemption #FaithTalk #MoffittCancerCenter #GradyJudd #TropicanaField #GoRays #FloridaElection2026 #SpiritualWarfare #EndTimes #SchoolBusTragedy #USAFBombers #LetsTalkFaith

At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.  Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.

Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state. 

At the intersection of faith &amp; life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.&nbsp; Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.
Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.&nbsp; He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state.&nbsp;

At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.  Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particular conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.

The Bill Bunkley Show

At the intersection of faith & life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.  Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particularly conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.

Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.  He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state.

At the intersection of faith &amp; life is the Bill Bunkley show, briefing loyal radio listeners all across West-Central Florida faithfully for over 20 years.&nbsp; Bill has a unique heart for conservative issues - particularly conservative social issues, all informed by his deeply held faithful conviction.
Bill is the president of the Florida Ethics and Religious Liberties commission, and an abashed follower of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.&nbsp; He also brings an especially Floridian perspective to his program and podcast, as he served in many capacities over a lot of decades in the Sunshine state.

Bill Bunkley

Rays Stun Yankees in Sold-Out Trop, Polk County School Bus Tragedy, Foiled FlyDubai Terror Plot Targeting Israel, Bombers Pulled from UK Base & Amendment 3 Property Tax Debate