Bill Bunkley opens this Friday show with major breaking news: The Hillsborough County Commission has voted 5-2 to approve the revised $2.3 billion deal bringing the Tampa Bay Rays to a new stadium complex in Tampa near Raymond James Stadium and Steinbrenner Field. Combined with the previous day’s City Council approval, the Rays now have their forever home in Tampa after decades of effort. Bill shares personal Tampa history, economic development benefits, and long-term visions for transportation and urban renewal in Drew Park.

Gary Schneeberger (Focus on the Family) joins to discuss the organization’s leadership transition process and the search for the next president, emphasizing prayer and building for the future.

Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) returns with a heartfelt tribute to the late Dolly Parton (a past Movie Guide Award winner), plus reviews of The Magic Faraway Tree, Cocomelon: The Melon Patch, Much Ado About Love, and a warning about occult themes in Disney content. He also notes a current matching grant for donations.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Breaking News: Rays Stadium Deal Approved
11:52 – Details of the $2.3 Billion Deal & Protections for Taxpayers
21:52 – Historical Perspective & Four Key Figures
01:07:38 – Gary Schneeberger on Focus on the Family Leadership Transition
01:08:05 – Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) – Dolly Parton Tribute & Movie Reviews
01:27:03 – Closing Thoughts on the Rays’ Forever Home

A historic day for Tampa baseball combined with faith, family, and Hollywood insights.

#BillBunkleyShow #TampaBayRays #RaysStadium #TampaForeverHome #FocusOnTheFamily #MovieGuide #DollyParton #TedBaehr #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndSports #Letstalkfaith

Bill Bunkley opens this Friday show with major breaking news: The Hillsborough County Commission has voted 5-2 to approve the revised $2.3 billion deal bringing the Tampa Bay Rays to a new stadium complex in Tampa near Raymond James Stadium and Steinbrenner Field. Combined with the previous day&rsquo;s City Council approval, the Rays now have their forever home in Tampa after decades of effort. Bill shares personal Tampa history, economic development benefits, and long-term visions for transportation and urban renewal in Drew Park.
Gary Schneeberger (Focus on the Family) joins to discuss the organization&rsquo;s leadership transition process and the search for the next president, emphasizing prayer and building for the future.
Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) returns with a heartfelt tribute to the late Dolly Parton (a past Movie Guide Award winner), plus reviews of The Magic Faraway Tree, Cocomelon: The Melon Patch, Much Ado About Love, and a warning about occult themes in Disney content. He also notes a current matching grant for donations.
Timestamps:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>00:00 &ndash; Welcome &amp; Breaking News: Rays Stadium Deal Approved</li>
<li>11:52 &ndash; Details of the $2.3 Billion Deal &amp; Protections for Taxpayers</li>
<li>21:52 &ndash; Historical Perspective &amp; Four Key Figures</li>
<li>01:07:38 &ndash; Gary Schneeberger on Focus on the Family Leadership Transition</li>
<li>01:08:05 &ndash; Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) &ndash; Dolly Parton Tribute &amp; Movie Reviews</li>
<li>01:27:03 &ndash; Closing Thoughts on the Rays&rsquo; Forever Home</li>
</ul>
A historic day for Tampa baseball combined with faith, family, and Hollywood insights.
#BillBunkleyShow #TampaBayRays #RaysStadium #TampaForeverHome #FocusOnTheFamily #MovieGuide #DollyParton #TedBaehr #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndSports #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

Tampa Bay Rays Forever Home Deal Approved, Focus on the Family Leadership Transition & Movie Guide Dolly Parton Tribute

Bill Bunkley opens this Friday pre-Labor Day edition with breaking news from Plymouth, Massachusetts: The Lindsay Clancy murder trial (involving the deaths of her three children) has ended in a mistrial after a hung jury with one holdout juror. Bill discusses the emotional case, the role of postpartum mental health claims, the defense’s reaction, and the likelihood of a retrial.

The show also highlights excellent economic news: The U.S. added 162,000 jobs last month (far exceeding expectations) with unemployment holding steady at 4.1%. Bill connects this to Labor Day celebrations and policies supporting American manufacturing, workers, and trade.

Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) joins for his weekly segment, sharing insights from a recent lunch with Pat Boone, reviews of The Brink of War (Reagan-Gorbachev 1986 summit) and Beyond Belief, an article about an influencer who faked Christianity only to find genuine faith, and a remembrance of voice actor Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime and Eeyore).

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Breaking News: Lindsay Clancy Trial Ends in Mistrial
11:27 – Defense Attorney Kevin Reddington Speaks Outside Courthouse
45:37 – Labor Day Message & Strong Jobs Report
45:57 – Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) Segment Begins
56:53 – Movie Reviews: The Brink of War & Beyond Belief
01:01:40 – Influencer Who Faked Christianity & Peter Cullen Tribute
01:05:27 – Closing Thoughts on Labor Day & the Economy

A powerful Friday show covering justice, the economy, and family-friendly entertainment guidance.

#BillBunkleyShow #LindsayClancy #Mistrial #LaborDay2026 #JobsReport #MovieGuide #TedBaehr #PatBoone #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #Letstalkfaith

Bill Bunkley opens this Friday pre-Labor Day edition with breaking news from Plymouth, Massachusetts: The Lindsay Clancy murder trial (involving the deaths of her three children) has ended in a mistrial after a hung jury with one holdout juror. Bill discusses the emotional case, the role of postpartum mental health claims, the defense&rsquo;s reaction, and the likelihood of a retrial.
The show also highlights excellent economic news: The U.S. added 162,000 jobs last month (far exceeding expectations) with unemployment holding steady at 4.1%. Bill connects this to Labor Day celebrations and policies supporting American manufacturing, workers, and trade.
Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) joins for his weekly segment, sharing insights from a recent lunch with Pat Boone, reviews of The Brink of War (Reagan-Gorbachev 1986 summit) and Beyond Belief, an article about an influencer who faked Christianity only to find genuine faith, and a remembrance of voice actor Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime and Eeyore).
Timestamps:
<ul dir="auto">
<li>00:00 &ndash; Welcome &amp; Breaking News: Lindsay Clancy Trial Ends in Mistrial</li>
<li>11:27 &ndash; Defense Attorney Kevin Reddington Speaks Outside Courthouse</li>
<li>45:37 &ndash; Labor Day Message &amp; Strong Jobs Report</li>
<li>45:57 &ndash; Dr. Ted Baehr (Movie Guide) Segment Begins</li>
<li>56:53 &ndash; Movie Reviews: The Brink of War &amp; Beyond Belief</li>
<li>01:01:40 &ndash; Influencer Who Faked Christianity &amp; Peter Cullen Tribute</li>
<li>01:05:27 &ndash; Closing Thoughts on Labor Day &amp; the Economy</li>
</ul>
A powerful Friday show covering justice, the economy, and family-friendly entertainment guidance.
#BillBunkleyShow #LindsayClancy #Mistrial #LaborDay2026 #JobsReport #MovieGuide #TedBaehr #PatBoone #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndCulture #Letstalkfaith

Lindsay Clancy Mistrial, Strong Jobs Report for Labor Day & Movie Guide Reviews

On this September 3, 2026 edition of The Briefing, Bill Bunkley opens with the tragic news of a private plane crash near U.S. 301 and Massillon Drive in Hillsborough County that killed both people on board after the aircraft took off from Tampa Executive Airport and went down fully engulfed in flames. He then covers Hillsborough County Schools’ expansion of Halo smart sensors—capable of detecting vapor from tobacco, marijuana and other products plus loud sounds associated with fights—into middle and K-8 campuses as a response to ongoing student vaping and safety concerns. The program turns to the sixth day of jury deliberations in the Lindsey Clancy murder trial, where a note from jurors prompted the judge to re-instruct on reasonable doubt; defense counsel later reported one juror was refusing to follow the law, leading to tense arguments over possible removal and the risk of mistrial while the panel (nine women, three men) continued deliberating postpartum-psychosis claims. Guest Charles Chris Meyer discusses his new book The Power to Overcome: How to Triumph in Troubled Times, unpacking Jesus’ seven promises to “him that overcometh” in Revelation, the need for transformation over mere information, and practical victory over the world, the flesh and the devil. Bunkley also reflects on the apparent suicide of former NFL cornerback Alfonso Smith Jr., who left a final social-media post describing childhood sexual abuse, perceived demonic possession and deep self-loathing; reports the abrupt, unexplained departure of Maria Bartiromo from Fox Business and Fox News after more than twelve years (with immediate program renamings and host rotations); and closes with Governor Ron DeSantis weighing in on whether Tiger Woods—whose Florida driver’s license was suspended for ten years—should still be allowed to operate a golf cart on a course.


#BillBunkleyShow #TheBriefing #HillsboroughCounty #PlaneCrash #TampaExecutiveAirport #SchoolVaping #HaloSensors #LindseyClancy #ClancyTrial #PowerToOvercome #CharlesChrisMeyer #Overcomer #Revelation #AlfonsoSmithJr #NFL #MariaBartiromo #FoxNews #FoxBusiness #TigerWoods #RonDeSantis #CentralFlorida #SalemRadio

On this September 3, 2026 edition of The Briefing, Bill Bunkley opens with the tragic news of a private plane crash near U.S. 301 and Massillon Drive in Hillsborough County that killed both people on board after the aircraft took off from Tampa Executive Airport and went down fully engulfed in flames. He then covers Hillsborough County Schools&rsquo; expansion of Halo smart sensors&mdash;capable of detecting vapor from tobacco, marijuana and other products plus loud sounds associated with fights&mdash;into middle and K-8 campuses as a response to ongoing student vaping and safety concerns. The program turns to the sixth day of jury deliberations in the Lindsey Clancy murder trial, where a note from jurors prompted the judge to re-instruct on reasonable doubt; defense counsel later reported one juror was refusing to follow the law, leading to tense arguments over possible removal and the risk of mistrial while the panel (nine women, three men) continued deliberating postpartum-psychosis claims. Guest Charles Chris Meyer discusses his new book The Power to Overcome: How to Triumph in Troubled Times, unpacking Jesus&rsquo; seven promises to &ldquo;him that overcometh&rdquo; in Revelation, the need for transformation over mere information, and practical victory over the world, the flesh and the devil. Bunkley also reflects on the apparent suicide of former NFL cornerback Alfonso Smith Jr., who left a final social-media post describing childhood sexual abuse, perceived demonic possession and deep self-loathing; reports the abrupt, unexplained departure of Maria Bartiromo from Fox Business and Fox News after more than twelve years (with immediate program renamings and host rotations); and closes with Governor Ron DeSantis weighing in on whether Tiger Woods&mdash;whose Florida driver&rsquo;s license was suspended for ten years&mdash;should still be allowed to operate a golf cart on a course.
 #BillBunkleyShow #TheBriefing #HillsboroughCounty #PlaneCrash #TampaExecutiveAirport #SchoolVaping #HaloSensors #LindseyClancy #ClancyTrial #PowerToOvercome #CharlesChrisMeyer #Overcomer #Revelation #AlfonsoSmithJr #NFL #MariaBartiromo #FoxNews #FoxBusiness #TigerWoods #RonDeSantis #CentralFlorida #SalemRadio

Hillsborough Plane Crash Claims Two Lives, Clancy Jury Drama, Expanding School Vape Detectors, “The Power to Overcome,” NFL Player’s Tragic Death & Maria Bartiromo’s Sudden Fox Exit

On this Wednesday edition of The Bill Bunkley Show / The Briefing, host Bill Bunkley opens with a personal health update, detailing his second root canal in 30 days and upcoming radiation treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center for basal cell carcinoma linked to his history of AML leukemia, bone marrow transplant, and open-heart surgery. He then covers the previous night’s Republican “Kumbaya” unity rally in Tampa led by Governor Ron DeSantis, who formally endorsed Byron Donalds for governor along with other statewide candidates, skillfully handled hecklers, and projected party cohesion. The centerpiece is an in-depth interview with author Jack Marino Chen about her new book Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God’s Truth. Chen shares her harrowing journey from childhood sexual abuse and family dysfunction into drugs, self-harm, Ouija boards, New Age practices, hermeticism, ritual magic, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn before her dramatic salvation through Jesus Christ, warning listeners about the gradual deception of occult practices, astrology, crystals, manifestation, tarot, and more. Additional segments include the ICE seizure of more than 22,000 ancient artifacts in Tampa, Trump’s near-sweep of endorsements for Florida congressional candidates (including Mike Beltran and Jim Swartzell), reflections on Tiger Woods’ court plea and media coverage, Florida’s multi-month tax-free holiday on outdoor gear, firearms and ammunition, and a discussion of Flock license-plate cameras versus privacy concerns raised by Sheriff Grady Judd.


#BillBunkleyShow #TheBriefing #RonDeSantis #ByronDonalds #FloridaPolitics #GOPUnity #EnsnaredBook #JackMarinoChen #NewAgeExposed #OccultAwareness #ChristianTestimony #FaithAndCulture #MoffittCancerCenter #AncientArtifacts #TrumpEndorsements #TigerWoods #FloridaTaxHoliday #FlockCameras #GradyJudd #SalemRadio #LetsTalkFaith

On this Wednesday edition of The Bill Bunkley Show / The Briefing, host Bill Bunkley opens with a personal health update, detailing his second root canal in 30 days and upcoming radiation treatments at Moffitt Cancer Center for basal cell carcinoma linked to his history of AML leukemia, bone marrow transplant, and open-heart surgery. He then covers the previous night&rsquo;s Republican &ldquo;Kumbaya&rdquo; unity rally in Tampa led by Governor Ron DeSantis, who formally endorsed Byron Donalds for governor along with other statewide candidates, skillfully handled hecklers, and projected party cohesion. The centerpiece is an in-depth interview with author Jack Marino Chen about her new book Ensnared: Overcoming the Darkness of the New Age and Occult with the Light of God&rsquo;s Truth. Chen shares her harrowing journey from childhood sexual abuse and family dysfunction into drugs, self-harm, Ouija boards, New Age practices, hermeticism, ritual magic, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn before her dramatic salvation through Jesus Christ, warning listeners about the gradual deception of occult practices, astrology, crystals, manifestation, tarot, and more. Additional segments include the ICE seizure of more than 22,000 ancient artifacts in Tampa, Trump&rsquo;s near-sweep of endorsements for Florida congressional candidates (including Mike Beltran and Jim Swartzell), reflections on Tiger Woods&rsquo; court plea and media coverage, Florida&rsquo;s multi-month tax-free holiday on outdoor gear, firearms and ammunition, and a discussion of Flock license-plate cameras versus privacy concerns raised by Sheriff Grady Judd.
 #BillBunkleyShow #TheBriefing #RonDeSantis #ByronDonalds #FloridaPolitics #GOPUnity #EnsnaredBook #JackMarinoChen #NewAgeExposed #OccultAwareness #ChristianTestimony #FaithAndCulture #MoffittCancerCenter #AncientArtifacts #TrumpEndorsements #TigerWoods #FloridaTaxHoliday #FlockCameras #GradyJudd #SalemRadio #LetsTalkFaith

Health Battles, DeSantis GOP Unity Rally in Tampa, Powerful Testimony of Escape from Occult & New Age Darkness, Ancient Artifacts Seized, Trump Endorsements & More

Tampa Bay Rays Forever Home Deal Approved, Focus on the Family Leadership Transition & Movie Guide Dolly Parton Tribute

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