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Podcasts > The Bill Bunkley Show
Monday, August 31, 2026
On this Monday edition of the Bill Bunkley Show, host Bill celebrates the Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County Commission’s approval of the revised community-development deal for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium in Drew Park—just a stone’s throw from the studios and Raymond James Stadium—with groundbreaking expected soon and Opening Day targeted for 2029. He highlights the Rays’ red-hot form, including dramatic comeback wins over the San Diego Padres (highlighted by Jonny DeLuca’s game-tying ninth-inning shot that somehow cleared the wall after a near-catch). The show also covers Buccaneers roster cuts and hopes for a healthy offensive line, then launches the inaugural “Mortgage Market Perspective” segment with Joseph Manzoni of First Christian Mortgage, explaining DSCR loans, bank-statement and CPA-letter options for self-employed borrowers, 1099 income treatment, zero upfront fees (except appraisal), and why pre-qualification is essential. Listeners hear live excerpts from President Trump’s Oval Office event announcing new most-favored-nation drug-pricing deals covering nine of the top ten medications, TrumpRx expansions (including $50/month GLP-1 access for seniors), and nearly $20 billion in re-shoring commitments. Weather updates focus on the remnants of Tropical Storm Dolly tracking toward the Florida Peninsula and Tropical Depression 5 (soon Edouard) threatening heavy rain for Texas and Louisiana, with strong calls for hurricane-kit readiness and flood-insurance reviews. Jim Callinger of Frontline Agency joins to detail how 2023 tort reforms have cut Citizens policies by roughly 50%, brought carriers back, and begun lowering property and auto rates—while warning of upcoming legislative fights. Additional notes include Pastor Appreciation Day (Sept. 22 at the Glazer JCC with Dr. Greg Smalley), a lightning-strike fatality near Fort De Soto, and a MyChart phishing alert. Studio line remains open at 877-943-9673; full archives at Letstalkfaith.com.
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