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NewsWMNF Tampa Community RadioAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough

WMNF Program Director Samantha joins NPR Music’s New Music Friday podcast

WMNF Program Director Samantha appears as a guest on NPR Music’s 'New Music Friday' podcast to discuss album releases from August 14. The episode features recommendations from Samantha and host Stephen Thompson, alongside a lightning round with NPR critics.

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Why It Matters

This appearance highlights the national visibility of the local Tampa-based community radio station WMNF and its focus on independent music curation.

Key Facts

  • Samantha, the Program Director of WMNF, is a guest on the NPR Music 'New Music Friday' podcast.
  • The episode focuses on music albums released on Friday, August 14.
  • Featured artists discussed include Phoebe Bridgers, Jungle, and Hovvdy.
  • The episode includes a lightning round featuring NPR Music writers and critics.
  • WMNF broadcasts on 88.5 FM and maintains an online app for music discovery.

Who's Mentioned

personSamantha“WMNF Program Director”organizationWMNF“Community radio station based in Hillsborough, Florida”organizationNPR Music“National media organization”personStephen Thompson“NPR Music host”