A well-known name in local politics, business and journalism tries his hand at fiction. We’ll sit down with Abel Harding ahead of the release of his debut novel, Last Time I’ll Ask, a tale of Jacksonville politics, interpersonal conflict and personal discovery. Harding will appear at a book signing and author chat at The BookMark in Neptune Beach at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Guest:

• Abel Harding, author of Last Time I’ll Ask.

Then, defying the boundaries of tradition, Robert Rauschenberg has been described as a “pioneer of postmodern art” obscuring the distinction between art and everyday life. His work is currently featured at MOCA, in celebration of his 100th birthday.

Guest:

• Ylva Rouse, senior curator at MOCA.

And, a Jacksonville student is working to make mental health care more accessible — both on college campuses and around the world. We talk with Nora Sun, winner of the Jed Foundation’s 2025 Student Voice of Mental Health Award, about her organization, Mercuri.world. Her startup uses online platforms to breach linguistic and financial divides, bringing mental health services to remote cultures around the world.

Guests:

• Nora Sun, CEO of Mercuri.world, recipient of the Jed Foundation’s 2025 Student Voice of Mental Health Award.
• Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, chief medical officer of the Jed Foundation.

Plus, it’s the beginning of the end — before a new beginning. Jacksonville's Museum of Science & History prepares to close its Southbank museum ahead of its eventual relocation to new digs across the river. As it begins to wind down operations, the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium will host a final live music night with indie space-rock locals Skyview. Our resident spaceman gives us a preview in his monthly interplanetary touchdown.

Guest:

• Eddie Whisler, planetarium director at the Museum of Science & History.