Part 1 - Neville James is joined by VI Department of Education Commissioner Dr. Dionne Wells-Hedrington, St Croix District Superintendent Dr. Carla Bastian and Saint Thomas-Saint John District Superintendent Dr. Stefan Jurgen as they give an update on school readiness, key priorities, and what’s new for the 2025-2026 school year across the territory.

Part 2 - Jamila Russell speaks with Director Antonio Stevens as he reflects on the importance of the recent VIFEMS Vendor Compliance Forum and shares key takeaways. He also speaks to the broader future of fire and emergency services in the Virgin Islands.

Part 1 - The Director of the V.I. Office of Veterans Affairs Patrick Farrell joins Jamila Russell. Under a new law, local veterans are now entitled to be reimbursed up to 100% of travel costs, for up to two VA medical-related trips per calendar year, to VA medical facilities or approved treatment centers located on the mainland United States or Puerto Rico.

Part 2 - Raymond Williams Executive Director of the VI Lottery speaks with Jamila Russell as tickets are on sale now for EX-89, the drawing will be held on August 14, 2025, with a grand prize of $500,000 dollars.

Part 1 - Adam Fay, owner of Good Luck Gardens, joins Jamila Russell. Good Luck Gardens is an urban technology driven farm on St Croix, specializing in aquaponics, hydroponics, and traditional soil farming.

Part 2 - Public Information Officer Chris Watson of St Thomas Rescue speaks with Samuel Carrion as they respond to many different emergency incidents including road traffic collisions, rope and water rescue, hazardous materials, and medical calls as well as assisting partner agencies to keep our communities safe.

Part 1 - Former Senator Samuel Carrion is joined by the Director of Fish and Wildlife Dr. Nicole Angeli as swimming at Lindqvist Beach has been temporarily suspended due to a heavy accumulation of sargassum seaweed.

Part 2 - Zack Zook Founder and Executive Director of 81C Arts speaks with Jamila Russell, experience the work of multidisciplinary artist Augustin Kelvin Holder on view now through September.

Part 1 - WAPA Communication Director Shanel Peterson joins Jamila Russell as the Water and Power Authority’s governing board voted last week to approve a new liquefied petroleum gas provider.

Part 2 - Jamila Russell is joined by the Office of Gun Violence Director Antonio Emanuel and Survivor Specialist Dexter Skepple, as the community reels from a recent spate of gun violence which has resulted in several deaths, Director Emanuel has weighed in on possible causes.