A budget season like no other: We ask Jacksonville’s mayor about the dramatic standoff at Tuesday’s contentious City Council meeting over spending on DEI and immigration. We also discuss the groundswell of opposition to a tax rollback from civic leaders and public safety advocates, and the possibility of using city incentives for a Southside surf park.

Guest:

• Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan.

Then, “piecemakers” of a different sort. We talk to the organizers of the upcoming Quiltfest Jacksonville about the artistry behind both traditional and modern versions of the craft. The event, which aims to inspire and showcase the art of local quilters, includes the work of seven sister quilting guilds from around the First Coast.

Guests:

• Alison McConoughey, Quiltfest chair and president of the Jax Modern Quilt Guild.
• Janis Turecky, Quiltfest chair.
• Randy Powers, Quilts of Valor representative.

And, The Neighborhood with Mr. Al Pete moves from the airwaves to the stage in a special live performance of the popular Saturday night WJCT show. In addition to mixing classic R&B with modern soul, hip-hop and jazz, the live edition includes special guests, storytelling and great conversation with the master DJ, performer and podcaster.

Guest:

• Mr. Al Pete, founder of the MPN Network and host of The Neighborhood with Mr. Al Pete.