Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by members of Duke University’s Heat Policy Innovation Hub, welcoming Ashley Ward, Lynn Ward, and students Nick Contes, Parker Upton, Tim Jung, Christopher Connor, Hunjin Lee, Catherine Hua, Melana Flores, and Bree Hidalgo to reflect on their two-month stay in St. Croix. The students share insights from their heat-mapping and climate resilience research, discuss the lasting impact of collecting and analyzing data in the field, and highlight the Virgin Islands’ natural beauty, culture, and hospitality that made their experience both meaningful and memorable. Host Neville James celebrates their contributions while encouraging the students to return to the Virgin Islands and continue building on the relationships and research established during their summer residency.

Part 1 - Host Neville James wraps up the week with a lively mix of Virgin Islands weather, music, and community conversation, featuring birthday wishes for caller “Chin” of St. John and listener contributions from Frank of Frenchtown. Later, Ashley Ward and Duke University students Bree Hidalgo, Christopher Connor, and Hanjin Lee discuss their summer research with the Heat Policy Innovation Hub, reflecting on their experience collecting climate and heat-related data in St. Croix and sharing what they have learned about the Virgin Islands, its people, and the challenges of climate resilience.

Part 2 - Host Neville James continues a spirited Bush Tea conversation with Dwayne Henry, Frank from Frenchtown, and Malcolm De Castro, as listeners share memories of the historic Antilles Airboats “Goose” seaplanes and the Virgin Islands’ rich transportation and community history. Later, Senator Marvin Blyden discusses the challenges facing housing development in the territory, the impact of rising construction costs and federal funding concerns, and previews the upcoming Innovative Housing Construction Summit, aimed at expanding homeownership opportunities and promoting affordable, resilient building solutions in the Virgin Islands.

Part 1 - Host Neville James takes listeners on a lively journey through Virgin Islands music and cultural history, exploring the local connections behind classic recordings by Tommy Olivencia, The Mamas and the Papas, and jazz greats such as Charlie Parker and Louis Armstrong. Joined by guests Dwayne Henry and Frank from Frenchtown for Bush Tea, the conversation highlights the rich heritage of Charlotte Amalie, Frenchtown, seaplane travel, and the people and places that helped shape the Virgin Islands’ unique story.

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by WTJX Chief Executive Officer Tanya-Marie Singh, WTJX Newsfeed Reporter Marcelina Ventura-Douglas, and Virgin Islands Consortium Publisher Ernest Gilbert to discuss the planning, execution, and community response to WTJX and the Virgin Islands Consortium’s Democratic primary debates, highlighting their efforts to create a more substantive and informative forum for voters ahead of the August 1 primary election.

Part 1 - Host Neville opens with a candid discussion of legislative fairness, district representation, and the ongoing debate over horse-racing redevelopment, gaming legislation, and the future of the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix. 

Part 2 - Former Senator Roosevelt David joined Neville James to reflect on the golden era of West Indies cricket, discussing legendary players while sharing insights on various teams. Later, AARP Virgin Islands State Director Troy De Chabert-Schuster highlights the upcoming Elder Justice Summit, focusing on probate reform, housing stability, estate planning, and elder abuse prevention, while also addressing broader community concerns including housing, healthcare, energy costs, and the future development of the Virgin Islands.

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by a representative from the National Weather Service to discuss Tropical Storm Bertha, Saharan dust conditions, heat and rainfall forecasts, and what residents, boaters, and beachgoers can expect in the days ahead.  Neville also discussed the federal suspension of certain disaster recovery funds, its implications for the Virgin Islands, and the growing debate among Democratic primary candidates over leadership, accountability, and relations with Washington.

Part 2 - Guests Malik Sekou, Eric Christian, and Julian Hendricks joined host Neville James for a conversation on  Virgin Islands history, culture, and music. Sekou examined the forces that shaped Caribbean society, including creolization, African retention, cosmopolitanism, and cultural cross-fertilization. At the same time, Christian and Hendricks shared stories highlighting the Virgin Islands' role in nurturing musical talent and influencing artists from across the region.

Part 1 - Guests Eric Christian and Julian Hendricks joined host Neville James on Analyze This for a lively discussion about the rich musical history of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Christian shared firsthand memories of performing with and alongside legendary Virgin Islands musicians, including members of Milo and the Kings, while reflecting on the role of school music programs in developing generations of local talent. Hendricks contributed additional historical insights about notable performers and bands that played in the territory, highlighting the Virgin Islands' connections to internationally recognized artists and musical movements.