The Okefenokee Swamp, the largest black water swamp in North America, is crucial to the St. Marys and Suwannee rivers. However, plans for a nearby strip mine are advancing, despite growing opposition from environmentalists. The worry is that the mining might breach the swamp’s eastern boundary, causing water outflow issues for the St. Marys River.
Guests:
- Logan Cross, chair of the Sierra Club of Northeast Florida.
- Joshua Marks, Atlanta-based environmental attorney.
- Mark Woods, columnist at the Florida Times Union and author of Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America’s National Parks.
'Oklahoma' at the Alhambra
Oklahoma is a groundbreaking musical that shaped the modern genre, representing the first collaboration of legendary theatrical duo Rodgers and Hammerstein. The Alhambra Theater’s cast members join us to discuss their production, which offers a unique experience of dinner during the show.
Guests:
- Alex Blanco, who plays Curly.
- Isabelle Fedele, who plays Laurey.
- Melvin Nash, role of Will Parker.
- Natalie Drake, plays the flirtatious Ado Annie
More information about the production can be found here.
Concours d’ Elegance
Calling all NASCAR enthusiasts, race fans, and car lovers! The Concours d’ Elegance is the place to be this weekend. Dan Scanlan of WJCT News 89.9 shares insights on what to expect at this year’s event and highlights the classic cars you won’t want to miss.
You can find more information here.
Spaced out
Eddie Whistler, planetarium director at the Museum of Science & History, offers a sneak peek of the night sky, highlighting the Orion constellation, one of his favorites. To catch this celestial sight, face south in the nighttime sky.
