Local federal workers call it "cruelty” and accuse the government of “treating hundreds of thousands of dedicated civil servants like dogs and criminals.” We talk to an affected employee about what she and her coworkers are experiencing at a time of mass layoffs and uncertainty. We also get the latest legal analysis on efforts by federal workers to push back on the dismissals in court.
Guests:
Tad Delegal, Jacksonville labor and employment law attorney
Teresa, a federal employee in Jacksonville
Then, as the popularity of online sports betting soars, so have rates of gambling addiction. Potential impacts include financial risks, but can also include physical ones, such as high blood pressure, depression and anxiety. We talk with a local expert in addiction science about the warnings signs of online gambling addiction and ways to tackle it.
Guest: Nicole Davidson-Harshaw, licensed mental health therapist
And, from land planning to philanthropy to podcasting, the upcoming Generation W 2025 women's empowerment event will showcase a broad swath of innovators and thought leaders as they explore this year’s theme, “Explore.” We'll hear how the annual speaker series has evolved over the years and how it fits into the lives of First Coast women today.
Guest: Donna Orender, CEO of Orender Unlimited and creator of Generation W
