Jax Journal
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Jax Journal is our weekly public affairs program, airing Saturday night at 11 pm. Each week we talk with members of our community about the key local issues.
Jax Journal
2M ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with Matthew Patterson, the Director of Education at the Museum of Contemporary about its 100th year anniversary and the year-long events to celebrate MOCA's history of art and education in Jacksonville. Patterson details the founding of MOCA, the historical significance in the US, and numerous events this year that offer interactive exhibits, spotlighting local artists, the UNF partnership, and family-friendly celebrations at MOCA ..read more
Jax Journal
3M ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with Dave Chatterton, General Manager of the Old Town Trolley Tours and Attractions, about St. Augustine's Nights of Lights. They discuss the magical experience of taking the trolley tour through the country's oldest city and what the economic impacts are to the tourism industry. Chatterton describes the best places to see the lights and some of his favorite moments form his time at the trolley tours. The Nights of Lights tours run until January 28, 2024 ..read more
Jax Journal
4M ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with a Wolfson High School junior Addison Gomez, who created a short film called "Mona Lisa" that was selected for the 2023 All American High School Film Festival in New York City. Sheifalika also speaks with Wolfson School of Advanced Studies Principal Christopher Begley about what students like Addison can accomplish at the school and why he loves being the leader of the Wolfpack ..read more
Jax Journal
4M ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with WWII Veteran and ex-POW John Connolly about his experience during the war and the moment his plane was struck down inside enemy territory. The episode honors the living history of WWII veterans in remembrance of Pearl Harbor Day in Northeast Florida ..read more
Jax Journal
9M ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks with Matt Hinson about the Tristyn Bailey Foundation. They discuss the four pillars of the foundation dedicated to upholding the legacy of Tristyn Bailey. Matt Hinson describes the foundation's first Golf Tournament in November, which will have family-friendly activities such as golf, poll vaulting, a silent auction, and a gala celebrating the life and light of Tristyn Bailey ..read more
Jax Journal
11M ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to Shawn Sloan, Regional Vice President of Winn Dixie and Harvey's Supermarkets about the Folds of Honor fundraiser to support the military families who have lost their loved ones ..read more
Jax Journal
1y ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to Kay Ehas, CEO of Groundwork Jacksonville, about the environmental rehabilitation of The Emerald Trail in downtown. They discuss the new parks and projects designed to bring sustainability and green spaces to residents along the St. Johns River, as well as, youth training and environmental stewardship programs for local communities ..read more
Jax Journal
1y ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to local Ophthalmologist Dr. Jeffrey Levenson, President of Vision Is Priceless and coordinator of the Gift of Sight Program. Dr. Levenson teamed up with YouTube influencer, Mr. Beast, to cure 1000 people of blindness, 40 of whom are from Northeast Florida. They discuss the beauty of bringing patients out of the darkness of blindness into the light of having their sight back ..read more
Jax Journal
1y ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to Dr. Randal Davis, Area Medical Director of Northeast Florida for MedExpress. We discuss the rise and spread of Influenza and Covid during the Holiday season, as well as, ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming sick ..read more
Jax Journal
1y ago
In this episode, Sheifalika Bhatnagar speaks to Dr. Gary Josephson, author of the bestselling book, "Ordinary to Extraordinary: Seven Principles for Life Success." Dr. Josephson is a local Jacksonville physician at Nemours Hospital. We discuss the seven principles in the book, and how overcoming life's trials and tribulations can lead to success and deep happiness ..read more