Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics:
- Jacksonville University students reject broad cuts to arts programs in a series of protests.
- Florida State University students march to demand lawmakers address gun violence.
- Advanced Placement students are dismayed by the City Council’s lack of support.
- Funding cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency derail a JEA plan to prevent sewage overflows.
- Homeless numbers are down, but it’s complicated.
- And is a scandal surrounding the Hope Foundation growing — or ending?
Guests:
- David Bauerlein, metro reporter at the Florida Times-Union.
- Dan Scanlan, reporter at WJCT 89.9 FM.
- Randy DeFoor, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council member.
- Riley Phillips, weekend anchor and reporter at First Coast News.
Then, teaching teens how to be financially independent and responsible. The Rotary Club of Jacksonville hosts its inaugural Financial Literacy Summit, an immersive one-day program for high school juniors and seniors that provides real-world financial tools and expert advice about financial planning and budgeting with confidence. Topics include FAFSA and college loans, managing credit cards and avoiding unnecessary debt.
Guest:
- Bill Laird, marketing director, Financial Literacy Summit, Rotary Club of Jacksonville.
