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Episode 145: The Youth Vote Surge, Anti-Establishment Backlash & Florida’s New Political Reality with Dr. Matthew Corrigan

2026-11-1124:56

In the wake of a dramatic midterm election, what are the shifting voting habits and political attitudes of younger Americans really telling us? On this edition of Mikes on Mic, hosts Mike Miller, Mike Hightower, and Mike Tolbert sit down with Dr. Matthew Corrigan—Professor of Political Science and Department Chair at Jacksonville University—to break down the national numbers and local fallout. With Democrats capturing an estimated 72% of voters aged 18–29 nationwide and key swing states seein...

What Went Wrong at JTA? | Jax Today’s Mike Mendenhall on the Authority's Multi-Million Dollar Crisis

2026-10-2826:18

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) is facing a major financial crisis, marked by roughly $40 million in budget shortfalls, nearly 200 layoffs, service cuts, and suspended transit projects. In this episode of Mike’s On Mic, hosts Mike Miller, Mike Hightower, and Mike Tolbert sit down with Jax Today reporter Mike Mendenhall to break down the origins and fallout of JTA’s mounting turmoil. They examine how years of budgeting shortfalls, reserve drawdowns, and ambitious projects...

Episode 143: Bryan Desloge

2026-10-1429:49

Should Local Control Be Cut? Bryan Desloge on the Hidden Costs of Amendment 3 With Florida's midterm election just three weeks away, Mikes On Mike sits down with Bryan Desloge, chair of the statewide campaign Vote No on 3. Desloge—a longtime Republican, former Leon County Commissioner, and past president of both the Florida and National Associations of Counties—brings deep local governing experience to the discussion. While Amendment 3 is marketed as property tax relief, Desloge warns that i...

Episode 142: Sherry Magill

2026-10-0142:23

How does a city balance shiny new development with the preservation of its historic soul, and who is truly served by its public transportation? In this episode of Mikes on Mic, the Mikes sit down with Dr. Sherry Magill to dissect the pressing issues shaping Jacksonville's future. From saving iconic downtown architecture to demanding accountability from public agencies, Magill brings decades of institutional wisdom to the conversation. Saving the Hayden Burns Library: Discover how Magill champ...

Episode 141: The Three Mikes

2026-09-1524:40

This week, it’s just the three Mikes around the table, and there’s plenty to talk about in Jacksonville politics. Mike Miller, Mike Tolbert, and Mike Hightower look ahead to the 2027 city elections and ask one of the biggest questions in local politics: Who will step up to challenge Mayor Donna Deegan? They examine her early campaign strength, the potential Republican field, and what issues could ultimately define the mayoral race. The conversation also turns to Jacksonville’s independent aut...

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