This Sunday morning on Flashpoint, I'm featuring two recently elected City Council members from opposite ends of the Bay. Neither Mary Mulhern of Tampa nor Wengay Newton of St. Petersburg was expected to win their respective races. Both overcame opponents backed by more powerful and entrenched interests.  Their reward? Being invited on Flashpoint. Oh yeah. They've got nothing left to prove. 

Alexis Muellner of the Tampa Bay Business Journal also weighs in on the looming recession that looms darkest over the Tampa Bay economy.  We're doomed, but try to enjoy your weekend anyway. Let me know what you think of my guests and the show by leaving a comment here or emailing me at bmclaughlin @wfts.com