A Vietnam veteran is lifting the spirits of soldiers and first responders with the power of music. The impact the music is having on this special population of people is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."
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Radio show for veterans, by a Bay Area veteran helps servicemembers cope
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TAMPA, Fla. - A Vietnam veteran is lifting up the spirits of soldiers with the power of music. Cup of Joe Radio is a radio show for veterans, active-duty military, and their families. The show is 85% music and 15% veterans issues. We want Cup of Joe Radio to be a safe place for veterans to come to, to listen to music and interact as a veteran s family, said Mike Spotswood.
He and his wife, Irene started the gig last year to help vets with post-traumatic stress disorder.