Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics:
- What a closer-than-expected Florida election says about the national political landscape.
- Jacksonville's mayor sidesteps a veto on immigration legislation.
- Duval County school leaders officially ban their first book.
- Brentwood residents say City Hall is disrespecting them.
- The state tries to untangle the effect of new national tariffs.
Guests:
- Will Brown, race and poverty reporter at Jacksonville Today.
- Frank Powers, veteran newsman and former assignment manager at WJXT News4Jax.
- John Daigle, political consultant, former reporter and owner of Daigle Creative.
- Ashley Harding, reporter and anchor at WJXT News4Jax.
Then, exploring how nature’s genius is shaping the future of innovation. From a woodpecker’s hammering to a mosquito’s bite, a local science fair celebrates natural inspiration for technological advancement. We talk with teachers and students from Foundation Academy about biomimicry and the upcoming Jacksonville Science Festival.
Guests:
- Amanda Lopez and Kendal Schimidt, Foundation Academy teachers and science festival advisers.
- Ryan Garner and Abishai Altenor, fifth grade students.
