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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioJuly 30, 2026Hillsborough

Political Cartoonist Bob Whitmore and WMNF Collaboration

Local political cartoonist Bob Whitmore is collaborating with WMNF on a t-shirt design for their 2026 Spring Fund Drive. The article also recounts Whitmore's 2025 departure from Creative Loafing following controversy over a cartoon depicting the conflict in Gaza.

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Why It Matters

The article highlights the intersection of local media, political expression, and employment consequences for a Tampa-based cartoonist.

Key Facts

  • Bob Whitmore is producing a t-shirt and poster design for the WMNF 2026 Spring Fund Drive.
  • The WMNF 2026 Spring Fund Drive is scheduled for Feb. 18–25, 2026.
  • Bob Whitmore previously worked as a political cartoonist for Creative Loafing.
  • Whitmore's employment at Creative Loafing ended in 2025 following public criticism of a cartoon he published regarding the conflict in Gaza.
  • The controversial cartoon depicted a child in Gaza with the caption 'Wailing wall'.
  • Creative Loafing's parent company characterized the cartoon as antisemitic, a claim Whitmore disputes.

Who's Mentioned

locationTampa“City where the events take place.”organizationWMNF“Local radio station collaborating with Whitmore.”organizationCreative Loafing“Former employer of Bob Whitmore.”personBob Whitmore“Political cartoonist and subject of the article.”