Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:


ICE agents are involved in three deaths in just one week — including one in St. Augustine.


The governor steps up his already record-setting pace of executions, scheduling two on the same day.


The courts stop STOP WOKE — again — on college campuses.


Duval County School Board candidate Clarence James just can’t quit AI.


The “Harvard of the culinary world” agrees to make Jacksonville its Southeast home

Guests:


Christina Burgess, reporter, First Coast News


Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president


Obi Umunna, attorney and political consultant

Heat wave

The Art Center Cooperative Inc. has hosted more than 100 exhibits since its inception in 2005, but its newest exhibit is a look-ahead at the future. Titled “Temperature Rising,” the exhibit inside the Jacksonville Main Library explores the central question as temperatures rise: “Is it just hot outside, or is it climate change?” Featuring pieces from 22 artists, the show is open through Aug. 17, with a free reception Aug. 5 during Art Walk. Local artists have a chance to participate in the group’s next show, called “It’s In The Books,” which asks artists to create a piece inspired by their favorite book. The deadline to submit a piece is Tuesday, and the exhibit will be on display from Aug. 17 to Oct. 5. Both exhibits are supported by a Cultural Services grant, which could see impacts in the forthcoming city budget. We ask the group’s grant coordinator about the possibility of funding cuts and the value of financing community culture.

Guest: Ed Malesky, wood artist, secretary and grant coordinator, Art Center Cooperative Inc.

Each Friday, our media roundtable dives into the biggest stories of the week. Among our topics this week:
<ul>
<li>
ICE agents are involved in three deaths in just one week &mdash; including one in St. Augustine.
</li>
<li>
The governor steps up his already record-setting pace of executions, scheduling two on the same day.
</li>
<li>
The courts stop STOP WOKE &mdash; again &mdash; on college campuses.
</li>
<li>
Duval County School Board candidate Clarence James just can&rsquo;t quit AI.
</li>
<li>
The &ldquo;Harvard of the culinary world&rdquo; agrees to make Jacksonville its Southeast home
</li>
</ul>
Guests:
<ul>
<li>
Christina Burgess, reporter, First Coast News
</li>
<li>
Jack Webb, attorney and former Jacksonville City Council president
</li>
<li>
Obi Umunna, attorney and political consultant
</li>
</ul>
Heat wave
The Art Center Cooperative Inc. has hosted more than 100 exhibits since its inception in 2005, but its newest exhibit is a look-ahead at the future. Titled &ldquo;<a href="https://www.tacjacksonville.org/temperature-rising-at-library.html">Temperature Rising</a>,&rdquo; the exhibit inside the Jacksonville Main Library explores the central question as temperatures rise: &ldquo;Is it just hot outside, or is it climate change?&rdquo; Featuring pieces from 22 artists, the show is open through Aug. 17, with a free reception Aug. 5 during Art Walk. Local artists have a chance to participate in the group&rsquo;s next show, called &ldquo;It&rsquo;s In The Books,&rdquo; which asks artists to create a piece inspired by their favorite book. The deadline to submit a piece is Tuesday, and the exhibit will be on display from Aug. 17 to Oct. 5. Both exhibits are supported by a Cultural Services grant, which could see impacts in the forthcoming city budget. We ask the group&rsquo;s grant coordinator about the possibility of funding cuts and the value of financing community culture.
Guest: Ed Malesky, wood artist, secretary and grant coordinator, Art Center Cooperative Inc.

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Stay connected to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida with WJCT News Now &mdash; your free, daily news podcast from WJCT Public Media. Every morning, anchor Steven Ponson breaks down the headlines you need to start your day informed. Then go deeper with highlights from First Coast Connect &mdash; the show where local newsmakers, civic leaders, artists, and community voices come together to talk through what's happening in your backyard.
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