Organizers of a community protest just before the swearing-in ceremony for three new Duval County School Board members Tuesday say they’re “setting expectations for an inclusive future.” The protest came after a series of controversial social media posts by incoming School Board member Tony Ricardo criticizing DEI, the LGBTQ community and even former first lady Michelle Obama. The new board includes a majority of members endorsed by the conservative Moms for Liberty organization, as well as several endorsed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Protest organizers join us to discuss the timing and goal of the event.
Guests:
- Katie Hathaway, Duval school district parent and member of Public School Defenders.
- Kelly Frazier, president of the Northside Coalition of Jacksonville.
- Judy Sheklin, retired school counselor and political action chair for Jacksonville NOW.
Then, Melatonin gummies marketed toward children may contain toxic levels of the synthetic hormone. A new report shows some of the unregulated supplements contain as much as 50 times the amount recommended by pediatricians. We ask neurologist Dr. Joe Sirven what parents need to know before sending the kids to bed.
Guest:
- Dr. Joe Sirven, neurologist and host of WJCT News 89.9’s What’s Health Got To Do With It?
And, open studios offer a rare glimpse behind the canvas and a visceral sense of the artist at work. The annual CoRK Arts District Fall Open Studios features open work spaces used by acclaimed First Coast artists like Al Letson, Overstreet Ducasse, Douglas J. Eng and Ebony McKnight. We preview what’s on deck during the two-day event.
Guest:
- Crystal Floyd, artist and Studio Director for CoRK Arts District.
