Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Join guest host Al Emerick this week as he asks local reporters and media experts about a variety of trending topics:
- A backlash over a conservation land grab prompts lingering questions about who’s behind the proposal.
- The Duval County School Board says “no more free lunch” for 37 schools due to budget shortfalls.
- Reports reveal the start of the devastating airport parking garage fire as passengers plan for continued effects.
- St. Johns County Schools selects an internal candidate to lead one of the fastest-growing school districts in the state.
- The University of North Florida loses six major federal grants, totaling $14.7 million, since January.
- State prosecutors target the DeSantis-affiliated charity Hope Florida.
Guests:
- Dan Scanlan, reporter at WJCT News 89.9.
- Riley Phillips, investigative reporter at First Coast News.
- Sean Freeder, assistant professor of political science at the University of North Florida.
- Noah Hertz, St. Johns County reporter at Jacksonville Today.
Then, local storytellers are prepared to lead audiences on a “Trail” of adventure at the upcoming installment of Untold Stories. The quarterly event at the Florida Theatre showcases creative folks with a tale to tell, built around a theme. We talk to the series’ creator and an all-star storyteller about the upcoming chapter.
Guests:
- Barbara Colaciello, artistic director, host of Untold Stories, owner of Babs’ Lab.
- Anna Jacobson, winner of the most story slams and Grand Slams at Babs’ Lab.
