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Biden bows out of the presidential race

FILE - President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stand on stage at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting, Feb. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia. Harris has been the White House's first line of defense after President Joe Biden's faltering performance in last week's debate with Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
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President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stand on stage at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting on Feb. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Florida residents and the rest of the nation react to President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out of the presidential race. Two local political experts join us to discuss the road ahead. 

Guests:

  • Nick Allard, veteran politico and founding dean of the Jacksonville University College of Law.
  • Michael Binder, political professor and faculty director for the University of North Florida's public opinion research lab.

And, Duval County School Board District 3 candidate Cindy Pearson shares her plans for the district, along with her take on key educational issues facing the district, including: potential school closures, a newly appointed school superintendent and the state’s heated political culture wars.

Then, we explore the unorthodox art gallery housed inside Atlantic Beach’s Hotel Palms. The gallery provides a unique platform for showcasing gifted artists, local and afar.

Guests:

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Jamie Valet has covered local news and entertainment in Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia for over 25 years. One of her favorite roles was co-producing and booking guests for a live local talk show, "The Chat," which aired live weekdays on First Coast News. Jamie has a decade of experience working in corporate communications, most recently for IKEA U.S., where she was responsible for media relations, marketing, and external and internal communications in the Jacksonville market. She also has experience in the nonprofit sector, where she coordinated area events and managed multiple social media platforms. <br/><br/>