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A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots New York Times bestselling and National Magazine Award-winning author Morgan Jerkins will be at the Main Library this October to discuss Wandering in Strange Lands, the powerful story of her journey to understand her northern and southern roots, the Great Migration, and the displacement of black people across America. She will be the first featured Lit Chat author in the Library's new African American History series of community programs. The project, in part, seeks to expand the Library's African American History Collection and the associated Digital Community Archive and to make customers aware of all the FREE family research and local history resources available to them in the Special Collections Department at the Main Library, including the newly-expanded Memory Lab. For more information about how you can contribute materials to Special Collections or use these publicly-available resources to trace your family roots, research the history of your home or neighborhood and more, please click on this link. Morgan Jerkins's most recent book is the novel Caul Baby, an Amazon Best Book of 2021. Her other books are Wandering in Strange Lands: A Daughter of the Great Migration Reclaims Her Roots, one of Time's must-read books of 2020, and This Will Be My Undoing: Living at the Intersection of Black, Female, and Feminist in (White) America, a New York Times Bestseller. As a journalist, she's written about the internet, intersecting social issues and popular media through celebrity profiles and interviews, reportage, commentary, and personal essays. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, and Vanity Fair, among others. She's won two National Magazine Awards and was a Forbes 30 Under 30 Leader in Media. Jerkins is also a filmmaker. Her debut short film, Black Madonna, which she wrote and co-directed, was selected at the Big Apple Film Festival, Pan African Film & Arts Festival, and NewFilmmakers Los Angeles. She teaches Creative Writing at Princeton University, where she also holds a Bachelor's in Comparative Literature. She has an MFA from Bennington College, and has taught at Columbia University, Pacific University, The New School, and Leipzig University, where she was the Guest Picador Professor. Based in New York City, she was born and raised in New Jersey. Interviewer Prof. Tammy Cherry has taught at Florida State College at Jacksonville as an English professor for 22 years. Along with composition classes, Tammy teaches African American literature and honors classes. She is a lifelong Jacksonville resident and recently served as co-host for the WJCT podcast Bygone Jax. Praise for Morgan Jerkins's Books “In Morgan Jerkins's remarkable debut essay collection, This Will Be My Undoing, she is a deft cartographer of black girlhood and womanhood. From one essay to the next, Jerkins weaves the personal with the public and political in compelling, challenging ways... With this collection, she shows us that she is unforgettably here, a writer to be reckoned with.” — Roxanne Gay “[A] forthright and informative account. . . . Jerkins's careful research and revelatory conversations with historians, activists, and genealogists result in a disturbing yet ultimately empowering chronicle of the African-American experience. Readers will be moved by this brave and inquisitive book.” — Publishers Weekly on Wandering in Strange Lands “Morgan Jerkins' fantastic, expansive novel of mothers and daughters and Harlem, Caul Baby, is a meditation on the limits of inheritance and legacy. It's also a love letter to a rapidly changing neighborhood.”— Kaitlyn Greenidge Check out Morgan's works from the library! Continue Reading MORGAN RECOMMENDS Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado FEM by Magda Carneci THE LIBRARY RECOMMENDS Dear Ijeawele, or, A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie  Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower by Brittney Cooper  Life, I Swear: Intimate Stories From Black Women on Identity, Healing, and Self-Trust by Chloe Dulce Louvouezo  A Renaissance of Our Own: A Memoir & Manifesto on Reimagining by Rachel E Cargle  Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine  The Love Song of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers  These Ghost are Family by Maisy Card  Neighbors and Other Stories by Diane Oliver  The Revisioners by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton  --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

Send us a textDoctors Michael Koren and Mitchell Rothstein discuss the role of government in healthcare. They demonstrate the differences between functional agencies and political agendas, explore where politics and healthcare intersect, and look at how objective, unbiased data can answer complex questions where politics can't. The doctors discuss the government agencies in the medical field, including the FDA, OHRP, NIH, and the CDC. Other topics include healthcare disparities, vaccines, gender reassignment surgeries, and research as a care option.Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.Have a question for Dr. Koren? Email him at askDrKoren@MedEvidence.comListen on SpotifyListen on AppleWatch on YouTubeShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInWant to learn more checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.comMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

Send us a textAsthma is more than a condition—it's a challenge shaped by triggers, environment, and access to care. Join Dr. Steve Dorman, a leading allergy immunologist, as he unpacks asthma's complexities, from the impact of geography and air pollution to socioeconomic hurdles. Learn about tailored treatments, the role of biomarkers, and emerging therapies offering hope for better asthma management. With insights, humor, and practical tips, this episode explores how innovation is transforming care. Visit MedEvidence.com for more!Catch Koren's Key Takeaways:Asthma Management and Treatment OptionsClinical Trials for Asthma TreatmentAsthma Medication Administration AlternativesRecording Date: November 13, 2024Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.Have a question for Dr. Koren? Email him at askDrKoren@MedEvidence.comListen on SpotifyListen on AppleWatch on YouTubeShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInWant to learn more checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.comMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

Send us a textWhat if everything you thought you knew about medical news was wrong? This episode of the MedEvidence podcast promises to unravel the tangled web of medical conspiracies and illuminate the path to credible health information. We'll guide you through the labyrinth of medical news, highlighting the importance of reliable sources like MedEvidence, WSOS, and WJCT, and demonstrate how the scientific method and randomized controlled trials are foundational for sifting fact from fiction. Our mission is to arm you with the tools to think critically and make informed healthcare decisions.Prepare to have your misconceptions shattered as we debunk some of the most persistent myths surrounding COVID-19 and other health conspiracies. Learn the truth about ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatments, the baseless 5G health risks, and the discredited link between the MMR vaccine and autism. We'll also delve into ongoing clinical research, from an oral COVID vaccine to innovative treatments for heart disease and diabetes. Through these discussions, we emphasize the crucial role of scientific evidence and rigorous testing in dispelling false health claims and invite you to be part of groundbreaking studies that advance our understanding of critical health issues.Koren's Key Three Takeaways:Unraveling Medical Conspiracies and TruthNavigating Reasoning in Medical DevelopmentMedical Myths in COVID, 5G health risks, MMR vax, ivermectin & hydroxychloroquineExploring Cutting-Edge Medical ResearchRecording Date: July 26, 2024Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.Share with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInWant to learn more checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.comMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

Discover the intricate ties between heart health and memory as we sit down with esteemed neurology expert Dr. Steven Toenjes and well-known cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren. They will give you insights that could reshape your understanding of Alzheimer's disease. The conversation transcends the traditional boundaries of amyloid PET scans and dissects the nuances of cognitive impairment. Through the compelling case scenario of Mr. Wrenchworth, they unveil the critical differences between normal age-related cognitive changes and genuine memory loss, illuminating the importance of comprehensive assessments in the face of memory concerns.Venture with us into the realm of vascular disease and its profound influence on cognitive function, where strokes and small vessel changes play an unexpectedly significant role. We navigate through the distinguishing features of dementia varieties, spotlighting how conditions like Lewy body and frontotemporal dementia present their unique challenges. Not only do we tackle the controversies surrounding Alzheimer's hypotheses, but we also examine cutting-edge interventions and the delicate balance between their benefits and potential risks, as seen in the Aducanumab and Lecanemab trials.Wrap up your journey with a deep dive into the emerging blood-based markers that promise to revolutionize the early detection of Alzheimer's. Dr. Toenjes and Dr. Koren scrutinize the pathological indicators of the disease and stress the imperative of modifiable risk factors, the restorative power of sleep, and the cognitive safeguarding properties of cardiovascular exercise. We conclude with a candid discussion on the controversial FDA approval of aducanumab and the essential, yet often overlooked, role of medication monitoring, particularly with treatments like Lecanemab. Join us for an episode that's not just a conversation but a gateway to understanding the future of Alzheimer's therapy.Take Home Talking Points:Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Memory LossVascular Disease and Types of DementiaUnderstanding Alzheimer'sCardio and Music's Impact on Brain HealthTreatment for Cognitive DeclineAsymptomatic Brain Hemorrhages and Medication MonitoringRecording Date: January 26, 2024 a rebroadcast for the WJCT studio.Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical researchShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInWant to learn more checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.com Powered by ENCORE Research GroupMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

Today, we talk with two experts about growing tensions between the U.S. and China, including cybersecurity, nuclear concerns and trade disputes. Then, City Council member Matt Carlucci expresses his opposition to a Florida legislative bill that would restrict ethics investigations. Lastly, WJCT and the Jacksonville Symphony have teamed up to air encore performances of the symphony's concerts.

We discuss the biggest headlines of the week with our favorite minds in local journalism. Then, we introduce Sunny War, who will be performing live at WJCT. JME contributor Hurley Winkler sits down with her to discuss her songwriting skills and what to look forward to at her concert tonight on the soundstage.

The Daily Dot discusses growing up LGBTQ+ with a Moms for Liberty parent; Kravegan cooks up vegan soul food at its new restaurant; Cre8Jax lists the top events in Jacksonville; WJCT launches new local programming.

Anyone can be a writer – even an accomplished chef! The first step is deciding what you'll write about. It could be something you're passionate about or particularly skilled in... Or could it simply be the book (or cookbook) you think is missing from the world! Dennis Chan grew up in Jacksonville, where his family has owned twelve restaurants in the past eight decades. His earliest memories of food include standing on a little stool next to his grandfather's restaurant stove while watching him cook. Somehow, Dennis always knew that he would end up in the restaurant business. He opened Blue Bamboo in his hometown in 2005, after graduating from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America and working with the Disney Company, and celebrity chef Ming Tsai. Chef Dennis is an adjunct professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville and teaches personal enrichment cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. Chan's first cookbook, Hip Asian Comfort Food, was published in 2009.  He also served as president of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association North East chapter. Dennis won the 2018 Neighborhood to Nation recipe contest by General Mills and was chosen as one of 16 chefs to participate in Hormel Foods' Culinary Enrichment and Innovation Program. Chef Chan lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife Elizabeth, and seven-year-old sons Bennett and Michael. He says, “After working around the country, I am so happy to have found my way back home.” A supporter of many local organizations, Dennis believes that there is a place in everyone's heart and schedule for worthwhile organizations.    Officially known as the Boss of Food in her family, interviewer Lauren Titus is a long-time Northeast Florida resident who brings over 30 years experience in our area's local food movement to the magazine, along with a passion and expertise in baking and front-yard farming. After a career in digital production and enterprise content management, Lauren is excited to be focused on her first loves: writing and talking about food and the vital role it plays in our community. Lauren lives with her husband in St. Augustine, and while her children have flown from the nest, they continue to support the local food scenes in Austin and Los Angeles. READ Check out Dennis's cookbook, Let's Eat, from the library! DENNIS RECOMMENDS Places in Jacksonville to hold events in: The Main Library's Ansbacher Map Room is a cool place to hang out. It is also just a few floors away from the Main Library's Conference Center, which has an auditorium and a very functional event room. We have gotten the chance to cater in some pretty cool venues over the last 18 years. Some were on top of tall buildings, like the clubhouse at the Peninsula, and some were on the ground surrounded by trees, like Chandler Oaks Barn. We've catered at shooting ranges, and at homes right on the beach. We also I also love the venues making a difference for organizations in our community such as the soundstage at WJCT and the Glass Factory. Book inspirations: Hello Cupcake for playful decorating techniques on cupcakes.  The author is the photographer from my mentor's book, Blue Ginger Cookbook. Looking through that book always brings a smile. I have authored two cookbooks currently, Hip Asian Comfort Food and Let's Eat. Local bookstores carry them, and there is a copy at the Main Library. Southern Goodness from Celestia Mobley is my favorite local cookbook.      Music inspirations: My favorite songs are cooking show theme songs.   Sources for great ingredients: Jax Oriental, La Salsa, and Caribbean-Latino Asian are all well-stocked Asian markets. Atlantic Beach Urban Farms, Be Well Greens, and Bacon Farms are all great places to get fresh produce. The North Florida School has a good program teaching special needs children how to grow and maintain produce, and how to work in kitchens. Nothing beats Azar Sausage Company for locally made sausage. Cline's Custom Meats is the best place locally to get a steak to cook at home. We also have a cool "u-pick" persimmon farm here called Willie's Sweet Persimmons. Local Personal Enrichment Cooking Schools: A Chefs Cooking Studio and Italian Cooking Lessons Jax are two places that I teach on occasion, in addition to cooking classes at Blue Bamboo. --- Never miss an event! Sign up for email newsletters at https://bit.ly/JaxLibraryUpdates  Jacksonville Public LibraryWebsite: https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaxLibrary/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaxlibrary/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions@coj.net 

First Coast Connect goes deeper on the Black history controversy; the Disability Expo is coming to the Prime Osborn Convention Center; WJCT hosts celebration of "Southern Storytellers."

WJCT holds a roundtable discussion with everyday people; the FDA approves the Alzheimer's drug Leqembi; the heat wave continues; Northeast Florida has many options for outdoor dining.

Our media panel discussed unaffordable housing, the Jacksonville Journey, the new City Council and Jaguars' stadium renovations. Also, Melissa Ross appeared to say goodbye to WJCT.

Melissa Ross is leaving WJCT; the Stay Woke Rolling Votercade pushes back on Gov. Ron DeSAntis; the Black Travel Alliance highlights North Jacksonville; the Jacksonville Historical Society is in the news; Apex Theatre Studio presents its summer theater series.

WJCT speaks with the attorney for the family of Dexter Barry; the Human Rights Campaign declares a national state of emergency for the LGBTQ+ community; Chef Kenny Gilbert releases a cookbook; Cre8Jax lists weekend events.

A bill in the Florida Legislature would allocate millions to Florida's State Transportation Work Program. Also, a food festival this weekend will help earthquake victims in Turkey; WJCT broadcasts "Untold Stories"; and THE MOVE lists the best events in town.

Jacksonville's riverfront could be on the verge of a major transformation; many Floridians are experiencing symptoms of food insecurity; WJCT's annual TEACH Conference is coming up; and a sports update.

A WJCT media panel looks at the week's top stories.

Brendan Rivers is the lead reporter for ADAPT, which is WJCT's digital magazine exploring how Northeast Florida is adapting to sea level rise and other effects of climate change. He also hosts the ADAPT podcast. Brendan originally planned to pursue a career as a composer, arranger, music producer and recording engineer, but he got an internship at WGCU and that convinced him he belongs in broadcasting and public media. He's been a Special Projects Producer at WJCT in Jacksonville since 2018. Prior to that he spent time as a reporter and then News Director at Southern Stone Communications, which owns and operates several radio stations in the Daytona Beach area.

Duval County school district elections; climate change; electric vehicles; WJCT Jazz Series

WJCT candidate forum; Fly Brother; inflation; Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

Matt Shaw, has reported on national stories for the New York Times, and he's the co-founder of Winterland Records, and the upcoming two-day Winterland festival. He joins us for a conversation about music journalism and the reemergence of vinyl, surf culture and his time as Editor of Void Magazine, and talks about the projects he's currently working on,  as WJCT's Arts & Culture Editor , to help grow the culture around music in Jax  - Follow Nexxt Spin on IG for pics/videos that accompany this episode- Attend the Winterland Festival- Music provided by: Mecca Tha Marvelous 

Rhema Bland is the first permanent director of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting at the University of North Carolina school of journalism. She's a veteran journalist who has reported and produced for CBS, the Florida Times-Union, WJCT and the New York Daily News. The society's mission is essential to the future of the industry: to "increase the ranks, retention and profile of reporters and editors of color in the field of investigative reporting."

BLACK STUDENTS SUSPENDED FOR CONFRONTING WHITE KIDS WHO SENT RACIST SNAPCHAT VIDEO. A group of Black students at Yulee High School in Florida have been suspended after confronting two white students who recorded a racist video. The white students faced no disciplinary action. The video, which has since gone viral, shows two white boys – one wearing a white hood – using the n-word. According to News4Jax, the video was sent to several Black students at Yulee via Snapchat, but the sender was not one of the two students in the clip. The students who received the video then approached the boys who recorded it on campus, which resulted in what parents are calling unfair disciplinary action. “The district was made aware of a video that was recorded this summer but just recently sent on Snapchat to several Yulee High School students,” said Mark Durham, Assistant Superintendent of Instruction for Nassau County Public Schools. “The video contained racial slurs and images. It resulted in a physical altercation involving several students. Disciplinary actions consistent with the district's code of conduct have been given to students involved in the altercation and in sending the Snap Chat [sic] video.” The two boys in the video were not suspended, WJCT reports. When several football players at the school threatened to skip last week's homecoming game in protest of the way their classmates were treated, Yulee principle Yvon Joinville told them that doing so would forfeit their spot on the team for the rest of the season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/Teddy-G/support

Today's Media Roundtable discussed the First Coast's rising COVID-19 infection rate , the state-run Regeron COVID antibody treatment clinic coming to Jacksonville's public library, the first week back to school in the third school year affected by the pandemic, and new testing sites popping up across the region. We were joined by: Anne Schindler of First Coast News Local journalist and novelist Nikesha Williams Emily Bloch of The Florida Times-Union And A.G. Gancarski of Florida Politics Jacksonville Music Experience: DJ Sessions Matthew Shaw , editor of WJCT's Jacksonville Music Experience , joined us in the studio for our latest installment of JME DJ Sessions. Shaw shared three local artists with us: playful, percussion-driven pop singer Niki Dawson , indie-rocker and multi-instrumentalist Shane Malone , and mighty Afro-Cuban Salsa outfit LPT . First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross Associate Producer Katherine Hobbs can be reached at khobbs@wjct.org or on Twitter at @KatherineGHobbs

The Friday Media Roundtable covered these top stories from the First Coast: Jacksonville is now considered a hotspot for CO VID Mayor Lenny Curry is in favor of bringing a Sands casino to Jacksonville Statewide demonstrations protesting Cuba's dictatorship broke out The panelists were: Dan Scanlan of The Florida Times-Union Radio host Angela Spears Tim Gibbons of The Jacksonville Business Journal Sydney Boles of WJCT News Jacksonville Music Experience The Jacksonville Music Experience , WJCT 's multi-platform music hub, offers listeners the authentic sounds of the First Coast. Matt Shaw , the editor-in-chief of Void Magazine , and host of Voidcast , a podcast that's part of the Jacksonville Music Experience, joined us to discuss his favorite music of the moment, all of which you can catch on the Jacksonville Music Experience . That's at JaxMusic.org . Mackenzie Guiry can be reached at newsteam@wjct.org

A migration crisis is already underway, and it's caused, at least in large part, by climate change, according to modeling by ProPublica and the New York Times Magazine. Their expert analysis shows that without the proper preparation and political will, it will worsen as soon as 2050. Michael Oppenheimer, a professor of Geosciences and International Affairs at Princeton University, explains how the increasingly deadly combination of heat and humidity is driving people from their homelands. He predicts greater migratory build-ups along the US-Mexico border, in Southeast Asia, and on North Africa's Mediterranean coast. Even if we develop a strong response now, a “lack of foresight,” he argues, has brought us to our current reality: a certain level of climate change is already baked into the system for the next 30 years. Oppenheimer says governments must restructure their thinking around climate change to focus not just on emissions, but also extreme weather response. Plus, we hear from three local reporters at our affiliate stations about the environmental challenges facing their cities. Houston Public Media's Katie Watkins, WJCT's Brendan Rivers in Jacksonville and KJZZ's Ron Dungan in Phoenix, join us to discuss droughts, flooding, land use, and more.

I had the honor to speak with my past college Digital Media professor Isaac Brown's class about my world of podcasting. I get into how I got into podcasting, what helped me get comfortable with the sport, and what steps I take when creating a show. I also spoke on my internship with WJCT and working on the Oddball Podcast w/ Lindsey Kilbride. The second part will be released next week. Enjoy.  Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpeteTwitter: @mralpeteYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by MPN Network. Music production and audio engineering by myself.You can listen to this podcast on MPN Network site: https://mpn-llc.com, Buzzsprout, and on all podcast platforms. Want to start a podcast?? Buzzsprout got you right HERE! Want to turn your podcast into video?? Ecamm got you right HERE!

I had the honor to speak with my past college Digital Media professor Isaac Brown's class about my world of podcasting. I get into how I got into podcasting, what helped me get comfortable with the sport, and what steps I take when creating a show. I also spoke on my internship with WJCT and working on the Oddball Podcast w/ Lindsey Kilbride. The second part will be released next week. Enjoy. Follow all socials and subscribe to my website: https://mralpete.com and subscribe to The MPN Network website: https://mpn-llc.com.Instagram: @mralpeteTwitter: @mralpeteYouTube: https://youtube.com/mralpetePowered by MPN Network. Music production and audio engineering by myself.You can listen to this podcast on MPN Network site: https://mpn-llc.com, Buzzsprout, and on all podcast platforms. Want to start a podcast?? Buzzsprout got you right HERE!Want to turn your podcast into video?? Ecamm got you right HERE!

A proposed 6-cent gas tax to fund long delayed infrastructure improvements across the city has sparked debate. Should some of that money go toward a revamp of the downtown Skyway?

Christa “Fatoumata” Sylla has been an arts educator sharing cultural dance with the Jacksonville community for over 17 years. Since 2015, she has been an adjunct faculty member at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts (DA) as the World Dance instructor. Ms. Sylla has taught master classes at DA, Lavilla School of the Arts. Florida State College of Jacksonville, Florida Ballet, and Jacksonville University. She has been an instructor and choreographer for Jacksonville Centre of the arts since 2005.As the director, a dance instructor, and choreographer for Nan Nkama Pan-African Drum and Dance Ensemble (formally known as Culture Moves 101), Ms. Sylla has received notoriety for her passionate personality, cultural and historically based repertoire, and emotionally charged choreography. She wrote and directed Mande! The Evolution, a dance production based on the history and travels of Afro-movement through the African diaspora. She has served as the choreographer for the local musical, Majigeen, since its debut in 2005, and as a choreographer for The Golden Nutcraker since its inaugural debut in 2017. In 2018 Ms. Sylla’s choreography piece, Awon Omo Shango, was selected for the Duval County Public Schools district wide event, Celebration of the Arts.In 2016 Ms. Sylla was featured on the WJCT series, Hometown, about her work with women in the community that focuses on feminine movements in African dance. That same year, she was the recipient of the 2016 Award of Recognition for Artistic Excellence from African Arts and Culture Jacksonville Inc.In addition to continuing her studies with master instructors in the United States, Ms. Sylla has traveled to Guinea, West Africa; Jacmel, Port au Prince and Abricots, Haiti; and San Jose and Limon, Costa Rica for international dance exchanges. The experiences she had in these countries and her interactions with the people greatly influence her pedagogy. She refers to herself as a “Dancethropologist” to signify her commitment to educating on the cultural context of ethnic dances and not technique alone. Her commitment to cultural preservation earned her and Nan Nkama Pan-African Drum and Dance Ensemble recognition from the Florida Department of State’s Florida Folklife Program in 2019. Ms. Sylla and Nan Nkama are officially documented as folk artists dedicated to historical conservation through the arts.

On this week’s Friday Media Roundtable, we discussed some of the top stories in Northeast Florida, like: According to the State Health Department, COVID-19 numbers in Florida reached 863,619 this morning, with 33 of those new cases in Northeast Florida. The cumulative number of Florida resident deaths caused by COVID-19 reached 17,372. Jaguars owner Shad Khan continues to develop plans for Lot J and Metropolitan Park despite pushback from groups like OurJax . Our guests were: David Bauerlein of The Florida Times-Union ; Mike Mendenhall of the Jax Daily Record ; WJCT News contributor Fred Matthews ; Writer Claire Goforth WJCT's Mister Rogers Sweater Drive WJCT’s 18th annual Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive is in full swing. Through Nov. 30, cool-weather clothing and blankets can be dropped off at WJCT, at 100 Festival Park Ave., as well as any Suddath, VyStar Credit Union or Tom Bush dealerships around Northeast Florida. David McGowan , WJCT’s CEO, joined us with the details.

Join hosts Chibbi and Eddie V as we welcome Ebony Payne-English to the Words and Sh*t stage! Ebony Payne-English is an author, performance artist, and educator from Jacksonville, FL. She is the first woman to establish her own chapter of the international poetry organization, Black on Black Rhyme. Ebony is curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville's first Hip Hop exhibition, The God MC, and is the 2017 Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville's Emerging Artist. As recipient of the Spoken Word Gala's 2017 William Bell Humanitarian Award, Ebony volunteers as an Art Selection Panelist for the City of Jacksonville's Art In Public Places Committee. She is the Managing Director of The Performers Academy and a founding member of the Southern Fried Poetry Inc. Board of Directors. Ebony is author of the award winning poetry collection, “Secrets of Ma'at”; graphic novel, “The Random Happenings”; and has been featured in esteemed publications as well as digital outlets such as PBS's Homegrown, The Florida Times Union, WJCT's First Coast Connect, Folio Weekly, Void Magazine, and My Black Matters. In her 16 years of professional experience, Ebony's performance accolades include The Florida Theater, The New Orleans ‪House of Blues‬; Essence Festival; Nuyorican Café; Crossroads Theatre, TEDx, Jax by Jax as well as countless other colleges, universities, and prestigious entertainment venues nationwide. Her discography includes 6 albums: Old Soul (2006), Struggle's Embrace (2010), EbEnFlo (2012), School Beats (2013), Know Love (2015), and Kuongoza (2020). Ebony's educational background features Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, New World Conservatory, Florida A & M University and Florida State University. She has taught invitational workshops at venues such as the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts, Morgan State University, HBO Brave New Voices, the National Afterschool Programming Conference and the Department of Juvenile Justice. Ebony's defining piece as a playwright was a one woman autobiographical entitled “On Purpose”, opened to critical acclaim April of 2017 at WJCT Television Studios in Jacksonville, FL. It's sequel, The Goddess Experience, is slated to open at the Times-Union Center for Performing Arts next year.

Melissa Ross's steady, confident voice can be heard throughout Florida on NPR affiliate WJCT FM in Jacksonville ... and nationally, as Fill-In Host for The Diane Rehm Show. As the 11-year host of "First Coast Connect," her firm-but-fair interview style has earned her Emmy's and national recognition as one of America's top radio news personalities. 20 years ago, her young reporting career took a drastic turn on 9-11. As the country collapsed into fear, Fox News purchased her station and immediately dictated that all coverage be hyper-partisan and flattering to the Republican administration. For a woman with a deep sense of journalistic ethics, that did not feel right and caused her to depart what had been a blossoming career. That was the beginning of her incredible Swan Dive. Along with her daily morning show, she now co-hosts the highly respected "Florida Roundup" every Friday, a valued source for facts-based news reporting and analysis. Today, Melissa connects and inspires across a deeply divided community. And continues to be be a force for objectivity in our lamentably "post-truth" society. Welcome to her Swan Dive!

*****I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO ANY MUSIC PLAYED IN THIS EPISODE*****Ebony Payne-English is a literary artist, performer, and educator from Jacksonville, FL. She is the first woman to establish her own chapter of the international poetry organization, Black on Black Rhyme, the 2017 Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s Emerging Artist, and recipient of the Spoken Word Gala’s 2017 William Bell Humanitarian Award. She is the managing director of The Performers Academy, a 501c3 arts education organization that offers programs to benefit foster teens and other under served populations by creating special tailored programs for those who may never experience the passion of the performing arts. Ebony also serves on the Board of Directors of Southern Fried Poetry, Inc, the largest adult regional poetry slam in the nation and is director of programming for Jax Youth Poetry Slam. As author of the award winning poetry collection, Secrets of Ma’at, currently available on Amazon, Ebony has been featured in esteemed publications as well as digital outlets such as The Florida Times Union, PBS's Hometown, Derniere Vie Magazine, WJCT's First Coast Connect, and My Black Matters. In her 14 years of professional experience, Ebony’s performance accolades include The New Orleans House of Blues; Essence Festival; Nuyorican Café; Crossroads Theatre, TEDx, Jax by Jax as well as countless other colleges, universities, and prestigious entertainment venues nationwide. Her discography includes 5 albums: Old Soul (2006), Struggle’s Embrace (2010), EbEnFlo (2012), School Beats (2013), Know Love (2015). To add to her host of accomplishments, Ebony is the author of an entrepreneurial arts centered K-12 STEAM curriculum currently facilitated in over 48 after school programs across the United States. Ebony’s educational background features Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, New World Conservatory, Florida A & M University and Florida State University. Through her philanthropic work with Black on Black Rhyme Jax Foundation and Jax Youth Poetry Slam, Ebony has maintained a 100% college attendance rate amongst graduating mentees for over 5 years. She has taught invitational workshops at venues such as the University of North Florida, the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts, Morgan State University, HBO Brave New Voices, the National Afterschool Programming Conference and the Department of Juvenile Justice.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iamlovereigns/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iamlovereigns/support

On Friday’s episode of First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross , our Media Roundtable took a closer look at some of the top stories impacting Northeast Florida and beyond this week, including: The Republican National Convention will be held in Jacksonville in August. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced that more Confederate monuments will be removed in light of recent protests. Council President Tommy Hazouri declared that the City Council will form a new Social Justice and Community Investment Committee. The Jacksonville City Council voted 15 to 4 on Tuesday to broaden the city’s human rights protections. JEA CEO Paul McElroy placed majority of the company’s senior leadership team on administrative leave on Tuesday. Our panelists were: WJCT’s Sky Lebron The Florida Times-Union ’s Emily Bloch Freelance Journalist Claire Goforth WJCT Contributor Fred Matthews Jumbo Shrimp Events The pandemic may prevent the Jumbo Shrimp from playing ball, but it hasn’t stopped them from creating

On Friday’s episode of First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross , our Media Roundtable examined some of the major stories impacting Northeast Florida and beyond this week, including: Protests in Jacksonville occurred all week long, with multiple events calling for police reform. Jacksonville has become a candidate to host this summer’s Republican National Convention. An investigator in the Ahmaud Arbery case says a racial slur was used after the suspects shot him and waited for police to arrive. Nine Jacksonville Firefighters were injured after a fire exploded at an auto hauler ship on Blount Island. Our panelists were: WJCT’s Bill Bortzfield First Coast News’ Anne Schindler Radio host Angela Spears of Angela Spears Communications Related: Local, State, And National Coronavirus Coverage ‘Six Feet Away Gallery’ With many museums and other cultural centers being closed, one Jacksonville couple decided to create one outside the comfort of their own home. They named it the 6 Feet Away Gallery

    Vic DiGenti is the award-winning author of six novels and six works of nonfiction. His novels include the Windrusher trilogy of adventure-fantasies featuring a four-legged feline protagonist, and the Quint Mitchell Mystery series published under the pen name Parker Francis. Vic’s also penned biographies for two WWII veterans, and written four other personal biographies plus a family history. As a working author and publisher (Windrusher Hall Press), Vic has taught writing classes at the University of North Florida and workshops at numerous writer’s conferences throughout Florida and other states. He’s a longtime FWA member and a former Executive VP of the FWA Board. He lives and works in Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife and two cats (at the moment) named Yogi and Olaf. Some great reviews of DiGenti's work:  “Hurricane Island will blow you away. With a murder, a double kidnapping, rising winds, and a pocketful of alligator teeth, this is a perfect storm of a mystery.” –      Michael Wiley, Shamus Award-winning author of Blue Avenue “Parker Francis’ new thriller starts with a gust and steadily increases to hurricane speeds. You’ll want to lash yourself to a palm tree and hang on for dear life.”—Lisa Black, New York Times bestselling author “Hurricane Island: It’s twenty-four stormy hours … and one living hell of a good time.” – Jefferson Bass, New York Times bestselling author And We Were Amateur Soldiers doesn’t have any blurbs, but here are a few of the Amazon reader comments: “Unique and absorbing account of one man’s journey in the Rainbow Division of WWII." "Story is loaded with interesting and honest personal experiences. War is truly hell! Olsen’s success is more than luck."  You can buy his books on Amazon: Vic DiGenti Amazon Author Page   and Parker Frances Amazon Author Page Windrusher Hall Press To contact Vic about your memoir, use this address: vicdigenti@gmail.com Music: "The Amelia Island Sun" by Rafael Javadov and "Smile" by Gabriel   Thank you for listening.  Diann DiannAbroad.com        Diann@DiannAbroad.com   

Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, storytellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international music tastes. This week, we were join in the studio with the "Producer for the World: . . . Brian "Bishop" Jones worked with and produced tracks for T Pain, Young Cash,Tay Dizim, SHAWANNA & Twister, Bun B, Lil Boosie, Travis McCoy, and Juvenile to name a few. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and talent of “Taste Test” or the “Taste Test Live” podcast and in no way represent the views, positions, and opinions expressed or implied of WJCT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, storytellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international music tastes. The Balance King is a sound curator, educator, composer, classically trained pianist, chemist, and trumpeter. He explores various disciplines and mediums to uncover the symbiotic relationship between virtuosity and invention. The Balance King has collaborated and curated with Mayo Clinic as a Research Scientist in a Protein Biochemistry lab studying aggregates of Alzheimer's Disease, Studio Allston Hotel, Jean Michel Basquiat's and Michael Holman's band Gray, Yellow House, King Britt, Jacksonville Public Libraries, Fashion photographer, Franklin Thompson and Tom Ford, Montessori Tides School, Liz Tran, Motif (interior design), Feeding Northeast Florida, Riverside Arts Market, Cool Moose Cafe, Bold Bean Coffee Roasters, Jacksonville Lantern Festival, and West End House among others, MOCA Jacksonville is committed to supporting the work and discovery of contemporary artists, including performing artists, in our city. The Balance King set on Thursday, Nov. 21 is a taste of their new music series which starts in December. Its focus is on the regional music scene, and to bring together people across the city downtown to enjoy some great music over a happy hour at the new MOCA CAFE, which is also set to open in December. Activating downtown with art and culture, food and drink, is what this new MOCA music series is all about. It will be happening every Thursday night from 5:30-7:00 starting in December, but you can come November 21 to my set and get a feel for what it’s all about. There will be cocktails and happy hour dining menu of lite bites available. Featured music selections in this episode: Neşe Karaböcek - Yali Yali (Todd Terje Edit) Daniel "Venom" Maunick - (B1) Until the End The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and talent of “Taste Test” or the “Taste Test Live” podcast and in no way represent the views, positions, and opinions expressed or implied of WJCT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

This week Rahman takes a road trip with Damien Lamar and the conversation gets interesting. Then he sits down with Dr. Marla Brettschnider from the University of New Hampshire to talk about the African/African-American Jewish phenomenon. It's yet another wild ride on the Rahman Experience!

This week, we were joined in the studio with Bassist and Multi-Instrumentalist Lawrence Buckner who discussed his love for music, music education as well as the importance of unity and solidarity among musicians. About Lawrence Buckner: A U.S Army veteran, bassist, vocalist, songwriter, producer; Lawrence performs and records in a variety of musical situations. He has worked on movie soundtracks and jingles and currently tours with Mark Farner formerly of Grand Funk Railroad. He ha shared the stage with The Doors, Journey, Styxx, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Brandford Marsalis, and many other acts. He has numerous appearances as sideman and leader at Jazz Festivals in the United States and Europe. Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, storytellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international music tastes. If you want to be guest on the show, please email tastetestlive [at] gmail.com for consideration and instructions. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and talent of “Taste Test” or the “Taste Test Live” podcast and in no way represent the views, positions, and opinions expressed or implied of WJCT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

Taste Test Live is a weekly music review podcast series hosted by Damien Lamar and his co-hosts Blue Franswa & MJbaker. The show features a revolving cast of local creatives, artists, singers, entrepreneurs, story-tellers and more to discuss the diverse selection of local and international music tastes. Filmmaker, Voice-Actor, Actor and above all else a Procrastinator in all those things Jazz Walker joins the hosts to discuss the release of his 13-minute film, "A GOOD MOURNING" Synopsis: With her husband no longer around, Brooke, struggles to find peace when dreams and memories plague her. Her closest friends take her out on the town in hopes of distracting her. The movie will be available for viewing online on November 1, 2019 (Jazz's birthday) Here is the trailer link: https://www.facebook.com/jazzwalkerr/videos/739783419767309/ Business: cjazzwalker@gmail.com Snapchat: cjazzwalker Instagram: cjazzwalker Twitter: Jazz_Walker YouTube: JazzWalkerFilms If you want to be guest on the show, please email tastetestlive [at] gmail.com for consideration and instructions. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and talent of “Taste Test” or the “Taste Test Live” podcast and in no way represent the views, positions and opinions expressed or implied of WJCT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

This week's tasty show is a bonus! Listen to an exclusive Taste Test Live podcast interview with multi-instrumentalist, producer and Zo! – who dropped by the station to promote his new LP “Fourfront” and discussed working with Phonte, LittleBrother, Carmen Rodgers, Madison Mcferrin, Sy Smith and producing The Foreign Exchange Major shout out to Al Pete, the mastermind who orchestrated bringing an underrated producer to our city & to the sultry Megan Baker (MJbaker) for being an awesome co-host. Follow “Taste Test Live” where ever you listen to your podcast! Taste Test Live is executive produced by Damien Lamar and produced by Professorclock Media.   About Zo! 1. Detroit-born, Metro DC-based musician/producer Lorenzo Ferguson. 2. An exceptionally talented multi-instrumentalist who claims the piano/keyboard as his primary instrument, but is self-taught on the bass guitar, the drums, and most recently the guitar. 3. A Musical Architect who utilizes all sound elements to form original compositions that can be classified under no single genre of music.Though largely known for his solo work and a catalog that dates back to 2001, Zo! has collaborated with a variety of artists from the likes of GRAMMY-winning musician/producer/musical director Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, two-time GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson, Phonte, Anthony David and Sy Smith to Slum Village, Platinum Pied Pipers and Little Brother. In 2008, he became the Musical Director for the touring band that accompanies GRAMMY-nominated duo The Foreign Exchange.After relocating from Michigan to Maryland on February 10, 2006, Zo! released what would become the first in a series of three remake EPs entitled, ...just visiting. At the end of 2006, Zo! completed the production work for yet another instrumental album, Freelance - a 15-track creative spectrum of work once again showcases Zo!'s abilities not only as a talented multi-instrumentalist but as a dedicated composer who has a deep appreciation for the art of creating music.As 2005 came to a close, Zo! met and began working with Phonte Coleman (then of Little Brother). Little did they know, a solid working foundation was being built for what would lead to larger-scaled future collaborations with Zo! contributing production work to Little Brother on their 2007 Getback album ("When Everything Is New") and The Foreign Exchange's acclaimed 2008 Leave It All Behind LP ("If She Breaks Your Heart"), their 2010 Authenticity LP ("Fight For Love"), and their 2013 release Love In Flying Colors ("Listen To The Rain"). In the summer of 2008, Zo! and Phonte teamed up to release their limited edition album and ode to 80's music entitled Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80's.   Official Website: https://zo3hree5ive.com/ Follow Zo! on Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/zo3hree5ive Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zo3hree5ive.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZoMusic FourFront album • Music for @ShermansShow • Score for #TheTakeover • #MakingSkyBreak Documentary • #FEMusic • Booking: Zack Johnson - zack@empireagency.com.   The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and talent of “Taste Test” or the “Taste Test Live” podcast and in no way represent the views, positions, and opinions expressed or implied of WJCT. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tastetestlive/message

In 2010, the library started a project called Voices of the First Coast. It was a local initiative modeled after StoryCorps, a nationwide story project, designed to record, preserve and share the stories from our local community. Jacksonville Public Library and the local National Public Radio station WJCT collaborated to capture these oral histories of Northeast Florida, and we wanted to share some of these stories on this week's episode of Completely Booked.

Tuesday night was jammed packed with fun and the most interesting conversations! On this week’s episode, it’s the first time we featured TWO GUEST!!!  Latina Motivational Coach & Journalist, Carliana Harris and founder of Ronan School of Music and singer-songwriter Darren Ronan — who also gave us an advance exclusive from his forthcoming album, “Good Things”. #HaveATaste - Damien Lamar and MJbaker reviewed highlights from music played on the air during Taste Test radio show which on aired on Saturday night, February 16, 2018, on WJCT 89.9 FM. And of course, we tasted the highlights of Saturday night’s show and laughed during the funniest

Season 2, Episode 6: John Coffey Refuses to Save the World (Part 1) John Coffey, the character from The Green Mile, discovers he is a Magical Negro. He is told he has to play his part and if he doesn’t, the universe will fall apart. But what if John refuses? Will the world end? Are we all destined to play the roles we are cast? Errthang is a production of Showcase, from PRX’s Radiotopia, and is funded in part by the Delores Barr Weaver Fund. Special thanks to WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida.

Season 2, Episode 7: John Coffey Refuses to Save the World (Part 2) John Coffey, the character from The Green Mile, discovers he is a Magical Negro. He is told he has to play his part and if he doesn’t, the universe will fall apart. But what if John refuses? Will the world end? Are we all destined to play the roles we are cast? Errthang is a production of Showcase, from PRX’s Radiotopia, and is funded in part by the Delores Barr Weaver Fund. Special thanks to WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida.

Season 2, Episode 1: 808s and 3 Heartbreaks Errthang is back with season two and Al tells the stories of three excruciating heartbreaks, that will leave you laughing. Errthang is a production of Showcase, from PRX’s Radiotopia, and is funded in part by the Delores Barr Weaver Fund. Special thanks to WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida.

Season 2, Episode 2: What the Hell is Wrong with Al? Al recounts when he went to a protest to report the news, but became the news. Letson saved a right-wing protester from a vicious beating by Antifa. This episode is about why he did it, how it all happened, and how he felt afterwards. Errthang is a production of Showcase, from PRX’s Radiotopia, and is funded in part by the Delores Barr Weaver Fund. Special thanks to WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida.

Season 2, Episode 3: No Ordinary Love Al and Willie tell stories about fatherhood. Al’s story is about being a black father to a white kid, while Willie talks about teaching his son how to handle a bully. Errthang is a production of Showcase, from PRX’s Radiotopia, and is funded in part by the Delores Barr Weaver Fund. Special thanks to WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida.

Season 2, Episode 4: The Good Guy Myth Al goes deep exploring the "good guy’s” relationship to the #MeToo movement, through a story about his old friend, Louis. After the story, Al sits down with feminist commentator Kimberly Foster of For Harriet, to talk about the story, Rape Culture, and how to move forward. Errthang is a production of Showcase, from PRX’s Radiotopia, and is funded in part by the Delores Barr Weaver Fund. Special thanks to WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida.

Season 2, Episode 5: How to Slowly Kill Yourself and Others in America This episode of Errthang features Kiese Laymon’s memoir about growing up as a young black man in the South. The piece is performed by a small group of young black men Al mentored in their youth. Errthang is a production of Showcase, from PRX’s Radiotopia, and is funded in part by the Delores Barr Weaver Fund. Special thanks to WJCT in Jacksonville, Florida.

"What It's Like" is a WJCT podcast where people share just that: What it's like to go through life-changing experiences. We're starting with some of the most compelling conversations the national story-archiving nonprofit StoryCorps recorded in Jacksonville and then diving deeper into the stories behind those conversations. Some people are still figuring things out. Others have come out the other side. All of them share what it's like.

Our first BONUS episode! Circe Le Noble, the Grants and Education Outreach Manager for WJCT joins us to discuss the PBS Great American Read. The Great American Read eight-part television series and national voting campaign are designed to get the country reading and passionately discussing books. You can vote for your favorite title on the list of 100 books through Oct. 18. You can also check out every book on the list from our library collection!  

(aka: State of the Re:Union's Secret Recipe for Serious Place-based Storytelling... in Practically No Time!) From 2010 to 2015, the Jacksonville-based WJCT program State of the Re:Union took listeners on a tour of America one city at a time. In this session, host Al Letson and producers Tina Antolini and Laura Starecheski reveal their secret recipe for how to arrive in an unfamiliar place, stay for 5-7 days and leave with a whole hour's worth of sound-rich, scene-based radio stories. Recorded at the 2012 Third Coast Conference. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Preliminary numbers show record participation in early voting in Florida. In fact, according to the latest figures from the Florida Department of State, close to 5.3 million residents of the state have already cast their ballots. Decision Florida looks at how electoral authorities are dealing with reports of irregularities and how Florida is getting ready for expected historic turnout on Nov. 8. Hosts Melissa Ross, from WJCT in Jacksonville, and Tom Hudson, from WLRN, look at the heavy turnout and claims of "rigged elections" in a conversation with Brian Corley, supervisor of elections of Pasco County, and Ion Sancho, supervisor of elections of Leon County. It's kind of insulting to hear charges of rigged elex, Brian Corley says. "It's simply not true." #DecisionFlorida — WLRN Public Media (@WLRN) November 4, 2016 Ion Sancho is Supervisor of Elections in Leon County. "Early voters redistributes turnout." Expects shorter lines on #ElectionDay — WLRN Public Media (@WLRN) November 4, 2016

This week in Decision Florida, hosts Melissa Ross from WJCT and Tom Hudson from WLRN talk about voter access in light of the Donald Trump campaign's claims of a rigged election, how the November results will impact education in our state and the controversy around solar amendment 1. With early voting starting on Monday October 24th, Susan Bucher, Supervisor of Elections in Palm Beach County, discuss the effects of extending the registration deadline one more week and how the County has been preparing for elections. Reporters Jessica Bakeman of POLITICO and Lindsey Kilbride of WJCT join the discussion about the politics of education in Florida, the big testing debate and how to attract new teachers. Decision Florida also tackled the controversy around solar Amendment 1, after a leaked audio from Sal Nuzzo, policy director of the James Madison Institute, revealed alleged maneuvering from utility companies to manipulate voters with the language of the proposal. Reporters Mary Ellen Klas

This week in Decision Florida, hosts Melissa Ross from WJCT and Tom Hudson from WLRN talk about voter access in light of the Donald Trump campaign's claims of a rigged election, how the November results will impact education in our state and the controversy around solar amendment 1.

This week on Decision Florida, Melissa Ross from WJCT and Tom Hudson from WLRN talk about the gender gap in the presidential race and how could Donald Trump tapes impact races in our state. Recent polling shows a massive gender gap in the presidential race. The website 538 finds that if only men could vote, Trump would win in a landslide. If only women could, Hillary Clinton would win by an even bigger margin. Reporter David Bauerlein of the Florida Times-Union in Jacksonville; Sergio Bustos, senior editor of Politico and Alexandra Glorioso from the Naples Daily News , join the conversation about how Florida female voters' take on election issues might diverge from the view of their male counterparts. How will they influence the ultimate outcome in this swing state? Will they split their votes on Election Day? Also, Floridians have filed thousands of insurance claims for millions of dollars for damage caused by Hurricane Matthew. What about government aid? Decision Florida discusses

This week on Decision Florida, Melissa Ross from WJCT and Tom Hudson from WLRN talk about the gender gap in the presidential race and how could Donald Trump tapes impact races in our state.

This week on Decision Florida, hosts Melissa Ross, from WJCT, and Tom Hudson, from WLRN, discuss how the 2016 election can affect health care in Florida. But first, our hosts interview Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein. In a tight race for the state, could she be the spoiler candidate for either Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton? WFSU reporter Nick Evans and the Associated Press' Gary Fineout discuss the campaign in favor and against Amedment 2, the latest effort to legalize marijuana for medical use in the state. Fineout then joins WLRN reporter Sammy Mack and Daylina Miller from WUSF to talk about how this election can change health care in Florida.

This week on Decision Florida, hosts Melissa Ross, from WJCT, and Tom Hudson, from WLRN, discuss how the 2016 election can affect health care in Florida.

Hear the nine winning 2010 Times-Union holiday short stories as they aired on WJCT-89.9 FM.

Hear the nine winning 2010 Times-Union holiday short stories as they aired on WJCT-89.9 FM.