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In this episode of “This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition,” host Kent Justice welcomes guests Lauren Braddock from Servpro and Brandon Cornellier from NexGen Roofing to discuss the importance of hurricane preparedness as the season begins.

This week, Jacksonville University law professor Nathan Richardson joined us to discuss the legality of President Trump's tariffs. Richardson explained that the power to impose tariffs lies with Congress, as stated in the U.S. Constitution. However, Congress has historically delegated some tariff-setting authority to the executive branch.

Hello Jacksonville. This week, Congressman John Rutherford joined us to discuss the recently passed budget bill, dubbed the "Big Beautiful Bill."

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, we spotlight economic growth through the lens of a thriving Jacksonville-based company: Money Pages. 

This week, we were joined by Jacksonville City Councilman Matt Carlucci, who shared his experience regarding the recent fire at the airport parking garage.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Vickie Cavey, CEO of JEA, shares her journey from growing up in Jacksonville to leading the utility that serves over a million residents. 

This week, we spoke with Sen. Ashley Moody, who shared insights into her transition from Florida's Attorney General to her new role in the U.S. Senate. Mayor Donna Deegan also joined us this week, addressing concerns about a gun registry at City Hall.

In a recent episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, I sat down with Daniel Davis, President and CEO of the JAX Chamber. Our conversation took place at Manifest Distilling, one of the many vibrant spots in a rapidly growing downtown Jacksonville.

This week, Councilman Matt Carlucci joined us to discuss the recent dismissal of a resolution supporting funding for education programs and the political partisanship that has emerged within the city council.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Darian “Jack” Jackson shares his inspiring journey of transforming his passion for cigars into a successful business with Dapper D’s, a veteran-owned cigar lounge that has expanded to three locations since 2020. 

This week, Rick Mullaney, Executive Director of Jacksonville University's Public Policy Institute and News4JAX political analyst, joined us to discuss President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Mark Van Loh, CEO of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, dives into the dynamic landscape of aviation post-pandemic. 

In this podcast episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA), discusses the significant construction progress in downtown Jacksonville as 2025 unfolds.

A Duval County school board member joins This Week in Jacksonville to detail how state lawmakers could cut 50% from some specific programs.

In this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Jeff Bacon, the commissioner of the Atlantic Sun Conference, to discuss the bold move of relocating the conference headquarters from Atlanta to Jacksonville. 

We talk with state representative Wyman Duggan of Jacksonville and News4JAX political analyst Rick Mullaney to dissect the heated discussions surrounding Florida's tax relief proposals.

This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition host Kent Justice caught up with Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner Ken Babby.

In our "Hand on Government" segment, Government Law Attorney Chris Hand offered a sharp analysis of the current landscape in federal politics, particularly as it pertains to the upcoming congressional races in Florida.

In this week’s episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition, host Kent Justice sits down with Ron Autrey, the former CEO and chairman of Miller Electric.

Mayor Donna Deegan joins This Week in Jacksonville, following Councilman Ron Salem. While their goals might sound similar, their approaches to city expenses and operations reveal a world of difference. Deegan is leading the charge on enhancing government efficiency, but it's not through the Duval DOGE initiative.