A group of Florida families and other groups are suing to block the Florida Parental Rights in Education Act, dubbed by critics as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.

The federal lawsuit argues that the law, which bans discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in grades K-3 and restricts discussions for older kids, silences and erases LGBTQ+ students and families.

Four Florida school districts are named in the lawsuit, including the Duval County Public Schools.

Guest: Kell Olson, staff attorney, Lambda Legal.

For many older Americans, winning their support will come down to how candidates plan to tackle real problems.

People 50 years and older vote more than any other age group, but overall turnout tends to be lower in a non-presidential year, which will make the 50-plus vote even more important.

Guest: Jamie Champion Mongiovi, communications director, AARP Florida.

The FSCJ Artist Series has a lot going on this summer and in the coming months. Upcoming events include ABBA and Queen tribute concerts, a conversation with David Sedaris, Cirque Dreams and Broadway in Jax, among others.

Guest: Shelley Henley, publicist, FSCJ Artist Series and Broadway in Jacksonville.

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