Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics:
- A federal judge chastises Florida’s top lawyer for ignoring an immigration related court order.
- St. Augustine pulls the plug on a “central” piece of public art.
- St. Johns County officials consider cracking down on e-bikes after a 12-year-old is critically injured.
- The so-called “Free Kill” reform bill dies a legislative death.
- Lawmakers unleash new protections related to people and their pets.
- The state becomes the first to create an Office of Parental Rights.
Guests:
- Frank Powers, veteran newsman and former assignment manager at WJXT News4Jax.
- Nikesha Williams, author and producer of the Black & Published podcast.
- Katie Jeffries, Good Morning Jacksonville anchor at First Coast News.
- Noah Hertz, St. Johns County reporter at Jacksonville Today.
Then, the Daytona Beach-born, Jacksonville-based artist Kale James brings his soulful lyricism to the WJCT Soundstage as part of the ongoing JME live music series. Known for his work in the street cypher scene at Jacksonville Art Walk, he's matured into a hip-hop lyricist who’s earned comparisons to Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. He opens for Ghost Funk Orchestra.
