From the wilds of Florida to The Vaster Wilds of life in the 17th century, we talk to Lauren Groff about exploring the beauty of nature, the dark side of humanity and the power of resilience. One year ago, the Gainesville-based author opened The Lynx, a bookstore created in response to the state’s book bans. Groff has won The Story Prize and the Joyce Carol Oates Prize, and she is a three-time National Book Award finalist. Her short stories also appear regularly in The New Yorker.
Guest:
- Lauren Groff, New York Times bestselling author of Matrix and Fates and Furies.
Then, ahead of the upcoming Nehemiah Assembly on April 7, we talk to members of the Interfaith Coalition for Action, Reconciliation and Empowerment — or ICARE — about progress reducing Jacksonville’s murder rate in 2024 as well as the group’s priorities to increase the availability of affordable housing.
Guests:
- The Rev. Adam Gray, pastor of Riverside Church and executive board member of ICARE.
- Geneva Pittman, St Paul AME and executive board member of ICARE.
