On this October 20, 2026 episode of The Bill Bunkley Show (The Briefing), host Bill Bunkley returns after a birthday weekend and a memorable night at Tropicana Field, where the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their World Series berth in a rocking, sold-out stadium. He shares personal reflections on turning 71, his ongoing health journey since his 2018 AML leukemia diagnosis and later heart surgery, the joy of his young grandson, and the importance of counting blessings through a Christian worldview. Bill strongly encourages listeners to vote early—preferring drop-off of mail-in ballots at early-voting sites rather than the mail—and announces his detailed voter recommendations for Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Sarasota, and Manatee counties are now live on Let’s Talk Faith and Facebook. A caller debates the strength of the Rays fan base, which Bill defends by pointing to stadium location challenges and the promise of the future Tampa ballpark. The show features a heartfelt interview with Sharonda Axon of Seniors in Service about the Foster Grandparent/Classroom Volunteer Program, inviting adults 55+ to mentor and tutor K–3 students in disadvantaged Hillsborough and Pinellas schools (contact: 813-670-7684 or fgp@seniorsinservice.org). Bill then delivers a thoughtful, nuanced case for voting YES on Florida Amendment 3—the phased reduction of homestead property taxes—arguing it offers needed relief for seniors on fixed incomes while forcing local governments to prioritize spending, even as he respectfully acknowledges legitimate concerns from sheriffs and first responders about public-safety funding. The episode closes with lighthearted Tropicana Field stories (including meetings involving Pedro Martinez and Nick Martinez’s mother) and a call to vote thoughtfully for the preservation of the republic.


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On this October 20, 2026 episode of The Bill Bunkley Show (The Briefing), host Bill Bunkley returns after a birthday weekend and a memorable night at Tropicana Field, where the Tampa Bay Rays clinched their World Series berth in a rocking, sold-out stadium. He shares personal reflections on turning 71, his ongoing health journey since his 2018 AML leukemia diagnosis and later heart surgery, the joy of his young grandson, and the importance of counting blessings through a Christian worldview. Bill strongly encourages listeners to vote early&mdash;preferring drop-off of mail-in ballots at early-voting sites rather than the mail&mdash;and announces his detailed voter recommendations for Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Sarasota, and Manatee counties are now live on Let&rsquo;s Talk Faith and Facebook. A caller debates the strength of the Rays fan base, which Bill defends by pointing to stadium location challenges and the promise of the future Tampa ballpark. The show features a heartfelt interview with Sharonda Axon of Seniors in Service about the Foster Grandparent/Classroom Volunteer Program, inviting adults 55+ to mentor and tutor K&ndash;3 students in disadvantaged Hillsborough and Pinellas schools (contact: 813-670-7684 or <a href="mailto:fgp@seniorsinservice.org">fgp@seniorsinservice.org</a>). Bill then delivers a thoughtful, nuanced case for voting YES on Florida Amendment 3&mdash;the phased reduction of homestead property taxes&mdash;arguing it offers needed relief for seniors on fixed incomes while forcing local governments to prioritize spending, even as he respectfully acknowledges legitimate concerns from sheriffs and first responders about public-safety funding. The episode closes with lighthearted Tropicana Field stories (including meetings involving Pedro Martinez and Nick Martinez&rsquo;s mother) and a call to vote thoughtfully for the preservation of the republic.
 #BillBunkleyShow #TheBriefing #TampaBayRays #RaysWorldSeries #TropicanaField #FloridaElections #Amendment3 #VoteYesOn3 #EarlyVoting #SeniorsInService #FosterGrandparents #HillsboroughCounty #PinellasCounty #FaithAndLife #ConservativeTalk #TampaFlorida #CountYourBlessings #HomesteadExemption #PropertyTaxRelief #ChristianWorldview

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.