Each Friday, our panel of journalists dives into the week's top headlines. Among our topics this week:
- Jacksonville officials join President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
- A Downtown land deal sparks another council-mayoral standoff.
- A new University of North Florida poll shows support for the new administration’s agenda.
- City officials honor civil rights martyr Johnnie Mae Chappell.
Guests:
- Will Brown, race and poverty reporter at Jacksonville Today.
- Ariel Schiller, reporter at News4Jax.
- John Daigle, political consultant, former reporter, owner of Daigle Creative.
- Tenikka Hughes, anchor at Action News Jax.
And, the modern-day musical take on Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story, hits the local stage with the timeless story of star-crossed lovers caught between rival street gangs. We preview Alhambra Theatre’s production ahead of opening night and ask the folks behind the show about the enduring appeal of songs like America, I Feel Pretty and Maria.
Guests:
- Tod Booth, the show’s director and former owner of Alhambra Theatre and Dining.
- Brayden Schilling, actor performing the role of Tony.
- Lauren Henriques, actor performing the role of Maria.
