After almost a year hiatus, Keeping it Local is back and (we like to think) better than ever. In this episode, Millie Leeds (JYD Communications Director) and Linae Parkinson (JYD President) sit down with Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture, N

Dr. Albert Chester - US Congressional District 5

Jun 25th, 2020 30m 2s

This interview is with Dr. Albert Chester. He is a Jacksonville native, a pharmacist and candidate for US Congress District 5. We cover topics including healthcare reform, the black lives matters movement, and accountability in office.

Garrett Dennis - Jacksonville City Council District 9

Jun 7th, 2020 34m 2s

Our interview is with City councilman Garrett Dennis. He has been very supportive of JYD over years, oftentimes attending meetings and addressing our members’ questions about city council. We are grateful that he was able to once again take the

Angie Nixon- State House District 14

May 31st, 2020 42m 27s

Today’s interview is with Angie Nixon. She has been a community organizer for the past 10 years and is a former member of Jax Young Dems. Angie is running for State House District 14. We discuss her views on criminal justice reform, funding for

Donna Deegan - US Congressional District 4

May 24th, 2020 34m 23s

Today’s interview is with Donna Deegan, a person likely familiar to you. She is a Jacksonville native, former television news anchor, and breast cancer awareness advocate. Donna is running for congress in District 4. We discuss her views on hea

Ben Marcus - State House District 16

May 18th, 2020 49m 9s

Our Interview today is with Ben Marcus; he is a first time candidate running for State House District 16. We cover a wide array of topics including money in politics, the education system, climate change, and reproductive health.

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