What was required reading for many Sunshine State middle schoolers is now a TV series currently in production, much of it in and around the North Central Florida town of Micanopy. A Land Remembered is a classic of historical fiction, telling the sprawling story of three generations of the MacIveys as they rise from dirt-poor farmers and cattle ranchers to large scale developers who destroy and despoil the very landscape that formed the foundation of their empire. We talk to the Tampa native who is turning the Pulitzer Prize-nominated book into what he’s described as “Florida’s Yellowstone,” and ask why the 1984 novel continues to resonate with residents in a still rapidly developing state.
Guest: Todd Wiseman Jr., writer and director of the TV series A Land Remembered
AI and aging
From voice cloning to deepfakes and guided misinformation, the pitfalls of artificial intelligence present challenges for everyone, but they can be particularly problematic for older adults, especially those who are less technologically proficient. We sit down with two experts who help tease out the possibilities as well as the pitfalls of AI, with an eye toward improving AI literacy and developing a healthy skepticism of potential scams. We also preview a free workshop Tuesday titled “Aging in the Age of AI,” hosted by Ebri Education and the University of North Florida Center for Aging Research.
Guests:
- Nadine Ebri, CEO, Ebri Education
- Hanadi Hamadi, director, University of North Florida Center for Aging Research
'When Kingdom Comes'
A 21-year-old poet and playwright nationally recognized for her writing and spoken word returns to the local stage with the premiere of her latest work, When Kingdom Comes. Douglas Anderson School of the Arts alum and current Howard University student Niveah Glover sold out her debut play, Callas, in her first feature length performance last year at the Jacksonville Arts and Music School Black Box Theatre. Glover says her newest work is a “modern tragedy” that merges Greek mythology and Southern Gothic storytelling with Black American tradition. The story follows the fallout when five estranged siblings reunite to read their father's will. We ask the young playwright about the inspiration for her latest work and what’s next, now that she has two full length plays under her belt. When Kingdom Comes opens at 7 p.m. Aug. 21 at the JAMS Black Box Theatre. A discounted preview for artists and educators will be held at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Guest: Niveah Glover, playwright, When Kingdom Comes
Topics and guests subject to change.