Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:
- Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration tries to stop critical reporting on the Hope Florida charity, amid a criminal investigation.
- Downtown development in Jax includes a land swap and a new leader at the Downtown Investment Authority.
- City Council members vote to block funding to groups serving undocumented individuals.
- Accidents and close calls put e-bikes on state and local lawmakers’ agendas.
Guests:
- Jim Piggott, longtime City Hall reporter at News4Jax.
- Mike Mendenhall, City Hall reporter and associate editor at Jacksonville Today.
- Randy DeFoor, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council member.
- Riley Phillips, investigative reporter at First Coast News.
Then, a 1959 play captures a modern audience. The surreal, avant garde Rhinoceros, by playwright Eugène Ionesco, explores the dangers of political tyranny in a play originally written to highlight fears of fascism in the run-up to World War II. The show runs through June 15 at St. Augustine’s Limelight Theatre.
Guests:
- Alberto Peart, actor playing Berenger.
- Collin James, actor playing Jean.
- Nicholas Frost, Limelight Theatre sound designer and actor playing Papillon.
