With $115 million headed to the city’s historic Eastside as part of the Community Benefits Agreement portion of the Jaguars stadium deal, tensions over who should control the money and how it should be managed have surfaced. The sometimes acrimonious dispute has been complicated by the fact that the two sides have nearly identical names, and it’s been amplified by criticism of some Eastside renovation projects, including an affordable apartment complex, and questions about who really qualifies as an Eastsider. We talk to both sides about their differences and the path ahead.
Guests:
- Travis Williams, president and CEO, LIFT JAX; supporter of the Together Eastside Coalition
- Leslie Jean-Bart, attorney representing the Together Eastside Coalition Inc.
Then, helping kids unlock their inner strength through mindfulness disguised as magic. A new book tells the story of a 12-year-old girl dealing with social isolation and a chronic medical condition that keeps her feeling alienated in the already alien space of middle school. We speak to the author about the inspiration to explore new ways for kids and their parents to think and talk about difference, courage and discovering their own sources of power.
Guests:
- Susan Chappelear, author of Skyler and the Moon Stone Medallions
- John Chappelear, author of The Daily Six
And, how useful are night sky apps and when should you reach for them? We ask our resident spaceman whether he uses sky apps or prefers old-fashioned stargazing. We also discuss how to catch a glimpse of the sky-dazzling Geminid meteor shower before it’s gone.
Guest: Eddie Whisler, director of planetarium and outreach, Museum of Science & History
Topics and guests subject to change.