Netflix and 'Dr. Q'

The remarkable story of an immigrant farm worker who went on to become a lifesaving brain surgeon at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. We ask “Dr. Q” what it’s like being the subject of a planned film with Disney+ and recently released Netflix documentary.

Guest:

• Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, neurosurgeon and chair of the Department of Neurologic Surgery at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville.

Then, at a time when eight of the top 10 banned books nationally are by female authors, Women Writing for (a) Change celebrates the transformative power of the pen with a 10-year anniversary gala. We hear from two members of the organization about their vision for their next chapter.

Guests:

• Jennifer Wolfe, executive director, Women Writing for (a) Change, Jacksonville.
• Nancy Murrey-Settle, anthology editor.

And, the city of Jacksonville kicks off the holiday season with a cherished tradition: the lighting of the official Christmas tree. Mayor Donna Deegan presides over the annual event at James Weldon Johnson Park.

Guest:

• Liz McCoy, executive director of Friends of James Weldon Johnson Park.

Plus, the Jaguars' bye week did not deliver the reset the team needed as they squared off against the Texans. Alessandra Pontbriand, sportscaster for New4Jax, joins us with a wrap-up from Sunday’s game.