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Back to SearchDr. Rahman Johnson on Redistricting, Race & Jacksonville’s Evolving Politics
Episode 102
This week, we chat with our dear friend, Dr. Rahman Johnson.
He’s a City Councilman, award-winning broadcaster, educator, and true Renaissance man.
Dr…
10 months, 1 week ago
Inside Jacksonville: Mayor’s Leadership, Stadium Deal, and City Council Power Plays
Last week, we spoke with Mayor Donna Deegan. Today, we’ll break down that meeting. We’ll reflect on her leadership style, coalition building, and big…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Celebrating Mikes on Mic's 100th episode with Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan
The focus of Mikes on Mic has been on the city of Jacksonville. We follow the politics of the city and projects and events that affect our quality of…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Unpacking the latest UNF polling numbers of local politics
The numbers go up and the numbers go down. And sometimes it's found that the most important issues are no longer what we've seen in the past. Joining…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
An in-depth and often times humorous conversation with recently retired meteorologist Tim Deegan
Episode 98
This week the Mikes have a candid and often humorous conversation with Tim Deegan.
Tim discusses his 43 yrs at First Coast News, his relationships wi…
11 months, 1 week ago
The University of Florida in Jacksonville and Firearms in City Hall
Episode 97
Florida Times Union Reporter David Bauerlein joins the Mikes to discuss how the University of Florida may increase its presence in Jacksonville, than…
11 months, 1 week ago
Jacksonville's business community is booming
Episode 96
We're seeing cranes all over downtown Jacksonville. Construction is thriving in every part of the 844 sq miles of the city. Our population has surpas…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
How Politics Changed: Former Mayor Elaine Brown’s Take After Years in Office
Episode 95
Former Jacksonville Council member, and former Neptune Beach Mayor Elaine Brown shares her thoughts and impressions on how politics have changed over…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
The evolution of the Florida Times Union between 2003 and 2025
Episode 94
This week's guest on Mikes on Mic is Mary Kelli Palka, former executive editor of the Times Union. Mary Kelli joined the TU in 2003 as a staff report…
1 year ago
Cracks in the GOP: State legislators and the Governor spar over tax cuts and tourism.
The usually united Governor and the Republican dominated legislature forces the 2025 session into overtime or special session to iron out tax differe…
1 year ago