After the swearing in of the United States' new chief executive, we get expert analysis that goes beyond the pomp of the inauguration balls and the crowd size on the mall. Attorney Rick Mullaney, executive director of the Jacksonville University Public Policy Institute, shares his takeaways on the policy and political overhauls expected as Donald Trump's second term gets underway.
Then, as the fire-ravaged West Coast begins to think about the realities of rebuilding, the cost of the disaster and the scale of the destruction slowly come into focus. We talk to an expert in disaster law about what to expect in the weeks and months ahead, from insurance coverage disputes to FEMA assistance, as well as the role of climate change in disaster insurance.
Guest:
- Latisha Nixon-Jones, associate professor of law at Jacksonville University.
And, a local Harvard undergraduate is recognized as one of 100 members of the national Youth250 Bureau, a collective of individuals age 18 to 30 helping to plan events and initiatives for July 4, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the United States, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Guest:
- Nora Sun, undergraduate student at Harvard University and Youth250 Bureau member.
