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Analyze This with Neville James

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Analyze This is the first local talk show on WTJX-FM 93.1, the NPR member station in the Virgin Islands. Host, Neville James, speaks with Virgin Islands news makers residing in and out of the Territory.

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Analyze This is the first local talk show on WTJX-FM 93.1, the NPR member station in the Virgin Islands. Host, Neville James, speaks with Virgin Islands news makers residing in and out of the Territory.

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@wtjx

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English


Episodes
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Friday, July 26, 2024 Part 2

7/26/2024
Part #2: Neville James chats with the Access and Visitation Program's administrator, Sharon Jackson-McDonald. Kathryn Jensen-DeLugo, Director of Paternity and Child Support Division, and Sandra Goomansingh, Director of Media Relations for the Department of Justice, discuss the National DADS Take Your Child to School Day and Backpack Giveaway. Deputy Attorney General Ian S.A. Clement has encouraged fathers and male caregivers to attend their children's first day of school in honor of 'National DADS Take Your Child to School Day.' The Access and Visitation Program (AVP), which is part of the Virgin Islands Department of Justice's Paternity and Child Support Division (PCSD), works to foster healthy family engagement once the school year begins.

Duration:00:58:49

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Friday July 26, 2024 Part 1

7/26/2024
Part #1: Following an update from National Weather Service meteorologist Carlos Anselmi, host Neville James gives the listening audience an exciting update on the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. Neville analyzes the 2024 primary early voting elections, which concluded with 1,129 votes cast, representing 6% of the territory's active registered Democrats. Voting centers will be open on August 3rd, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Duration:00:58:50

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Thursday, July 25, 2024 Part 2

7/25/2024
Host Neville James is joined by attorneys Dwayne Henry and Hannibal O'Bryan, who embrace the Olympic spirit! The enthusiasm for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics is mounting, and athletes from all over the world, including the United States Virgin Islands, are preparing for their moment on the big stage when the Olympic torch is lit. The opening ceremony is scheduled for July 26, 2024.

Duration:00:58:52

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Thursday, July 25, 2024

7/25/2024
Neville James and meteorologist Carlos Anselmi of the National Weather Service prepare the territory for a Severe Sahara dust event that is forecast to hit the region, starting in the U.S. Virgin Islands late tonight and lasting through Sunday. Neville is joined by Holly Louise and Chef Julius Jackson for the Nourish to Flourish hour, where they explore the importance of breakfast and why we should not take our morning meal for granted.

Duration:00:58:44

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024: Part 2

7/24/2024
Part #2: Governor Albert Bryan concludes his appearance on Analyze This by discussing the First-Time Home Buyers Assistance Program. He also describes the Solar+ Financing Program, which helps individuals convert their homes to solar energy. The Governor acknowledged that vendors were being paid, noting that the government's annual budget exceeds $1 billion. Also, Christa-Ann Davis Molloy joins Neville. As the creative force behind Christa's Art Gallery, she is urging the public to appreciate art and culture with her latest exhibit, "20 Things to Do or See in the USVI."

Duration:00:58:52

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Wednesday, July 24, 2024 : Part 1

7/24/2024
Part #1: Neville James is joined in the studio by Governor Albert Bryan.

Duration:00:58:39

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Part 2

7/23/2024
Part #2: Host Neville James is joined by Louis "Lolo" Willis to reminisce on the loss of Ronald Alexander "Ranche" Charles, the brilliant basketball player who helped Magic Johnson win the NCAA college basketball national championship with Michigan State University in 1979. Charles died on Monday at the age of 65. At the Government House weekly press conference, Governor Albert Bryan, Jr., announced the death of Ron Charles, a St. Croix native. The gymnasium of Central High School in St. Croix is named after Ron Charles. Charles was born in St. Croix and has played professionally for several clubs, including the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association. Charles, a 6'7" forward/center, played collegiate basketball for MSU from 1976 to 1980. Throughout his sophomore and junior years, Charles helped the Spartans win back-to-back Big Ten championships, led by future Hall of Famer Magic Johnson. He spent several years playing professionally with the Chicago Bulls, with stops in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. He returned to the United States in 1989, settling in Atlanta.

Duration:00:58:47

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024 Part 1

7/23/2024
Part #1: Neville James reviews the morning's headlines before speaking with RoseAnn Farrington, Deputy Commissioner of the USVI Department of Tourism. For a location that has helped pave the way for the Caribbean's recovery from the pandemic, it's no surprise that the US Virgin Islands is at the vanguard of another innovation: a new Caribbean tourism conference. The inaugural US Virgin Islands Tourism Summit will take place next week in St. Thomas, with several panels and speeches discussing the current situation of tourism in the territory. The event, which will be held on July 25, seeks to "serve as an annual forum to spotlight the tourism industry in the US Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean," The United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is hosting the event. Speakers will include US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr., USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, Black Travel Alliance President Martinique Lewis, and Brittany McCallum, VP of Basketball Marketing at KLUTCH Sports Group, among others.

Duration:00:58:51

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Monday, July 22, 2024 Part 2

7/22/2024
Part #2: Neville James continues Monday's "Table Talk" with Dwayne Henry, Donald "Ducks" Cole, and Almando "Rocky" Liburd. Many notable Democrats, including Reps. Adam Schiff of California, Jamie Raskin of Maryland, Jim Clyburn of South Carolina, and Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, as well as the Congressional Black Caucus' political action committee, promptly endorsed Harris. Small-town contributors are rallying around Kamala Harris. Act Blue, the major Democratic fundraising platform, has announced that Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign has officially begun, following President Biden's announcement on Sunday that he was pulling out of the race and endorsing her as his successor. According to a campaign official, Harris raised $49.6 million in grassroots donations within hours of Biden's endorsement.

Duration:00:58:54

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Monday, July 22, 2024 Part 1

7/22/2024
Part #1: Following the most recent forecast from the National Weather Service in San Juan. On Monday's Table Talk, host Neville James, attorney Dwayne Henry, and former senators Donald "Ducks" Cole and Almando "Rocky" Liburd discuss US President Joe Biden's announcement that he will step out from his re-election bid. On Sunday, he issued a statement saying that he believed it would be best for his party and the country if he stepped aside to focus completely on his obligations as president for the balance of his term. Following his first comments, President Joe Biden has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to lead the party in the 2024 election.

Duration:00:57:53

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Friday, July 19, 2024 Part 2

7/19/2024
Part #2: Crucian Radio Personality Mike Canton, in conversation with Neville James, hosts "Summer Style" on the Soul Show on WTJX-FM 93.1 this Saturday night from 8pm to 10pm. Mike Canton is the long-time host and producer of The Soul Show. The African American Public Radio Consortium distributes this show nationally and abroad. The show is a musical voyage through history and diverse styles of soul music. In 1995, Stephen Chatman and Don Patterson launched The Soul Show on WYEP-FM, Pittsburgh's longest-running adult alternative station. Canton co-hosted alongside Chatman in 2006 before becoming the solo host in 2009 and continues to do so now.

Duration:00:58:29

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Friday, July 19, 2024 Part 1

7/19/2024
Part #1: Greg Guanell, Director of the Green Caribbean Technology Center at UVI, joins host Neville James. The United States Virgin Islands has seen extraordinary growth in its alternative energy sector. As a result, the Caribbean Green Technology Center and the University of the Virgin Islands Albert A. Sheen campus recognized the importance of meeting these needs by developing a two-year Associates program that teaches students the theory, application, and fundamentals of renewable technology to prepare them for employment. UVI will begin offering the Associates program in the Fall. Neville James speaks with Zak Zouk, the founder of 81C, and Curator Joseph Hewes to present a new solo fine art exhibition that opens Saturday in ancient Charlotte Amalie. Flexingx - La Puerta Borrosa by Nel Figueroa, a Ponce-based painter. Nel Figueroa houses a notable full-scale painting exhibition, curated and organized for 81C's summer season of art and festivities. Figueroa presents a disruptive and amusing show of works influenced by graffiti, urban street art, and colonial reflections, concluding in a psychedelic homage to Caribbean culture, identity, and inventiveness. The art opening celebration will be held on Saturday July 20th from 5 to 10 p.m. in 81C's main gallery, with artist Nel Figueroa on-site.

Duration:00:58:42

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Thursday, July 18, 2024 Part 2

7/19/2024
Part 2: Neville James greets Stacey Plaskett. As the US Virgin Islands approaches the seventh anniversary of hurricanes Irma and Maria, many of those in charge of overseeing the territory's $15 billion recovery effort gathered in the Great Hall of UVI’s Albert A. Sheen campus on Wednesday for a candid discussion moderated by V.I. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett. Plaskett moderated three panel discussions throughout the morning to highlight the ongoing efforts of local Cabinet members, territory health and energy leaders, and representatives from federal agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Energy Department, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. The first, addressing managing local projects, problems, and timeframes, featured Education Commissioner Dionne Wells-Hedrington and Public Works Commissioner Derek Gabriel and Schneider Hospital CEO Tina Comissiong. Ronald Picard checks in with Neville from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, where Senator J.D. Vance formally accepted the Republican Vice-presidential nomination.

Duration:00:58:53

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Thursday, July 18, 2024 Part 1

7/19/2024
Part 1: Neville James celebrates Rashawn Ross, a trumpeter from St. Thomas whose great musical career began at Ulla Muller Elementary School, is excited to share the moment with his mother at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's annual induction ceremony as a member of the Dave Matthews Band. Ross and his Grammy Award-winning bandmates will join other rock 'n' roll luminaries as honorees for music's greatest accolade during this year's ceremony on October 19 at Cleveland's Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse. Ross stated that his mother, Beverly Monsanto, has been there for him every step of the way throughout his musical adventure, beginning when she helped raise funds at band booster gatherings as a child. He mentioned it would be good to have her at his induction ceremony. This year's inductees include Dave Matthews Band and Kool & The Gang.

Duration:00:58:55

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Part 2

7/19/2024
Part #2: Host Neville James is joined by attorney Dwayne Henry and former senator Donald "Ducks" Cole for some Wednesday Bush Tea to discuss highlights of Night 2 of the Republican National Convention. Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley endorsed Donald Trump last night, making her strongest comments in support of the former president as she called for party unity, followed by another vanquished Republican rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Trump and running mate JD Vance of Ohio were present for last night's addresses. Neville speaks with Ron Pickard live from the RNC as he discusses Former foes coming together to show Republicans that the party is united behind Trump.

Duration:00:58:38

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

7/19/2024
Part 1: Neville James meets with the National Weather Service to discuss the midweek local weather forecast. Neville reviews the American League's victory in the MLB All-Star Game. It began with history-making phenom rookie Paul Skenes pitching a scoreless first inning. Skenes vs. stars like Aaron Judge is the best matchup in any All-Star event, and it's a dream for MLB. Shohei Ohtani broke the scoreless tie in the third inning with a 400-foot three-run bomb, becoming the Dodgers' first All-Star since Mike Piazza in 1996. The AL responded with three runs in the bottom of the fifth, paced by Juan Soto's two-run double. Jarren Duran hit a two-run home run in the fifth inning, The AL held on for a 5-3 victory. Duran won MVP honors. James chats with Supervisor of Elections Caroline Fawkes, who has released the Early Voting schedule for the 2024 Primary Election. Early voting on St. Thomas and St. Croix will be held from Tuesday, July 16, 2024, to Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Early voting hours on St. John will be 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., from July 20 to July 23, 2024.

Duration:00:57:50

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Part 2

7/16/2024
Part 2 - Mrs. Kimberly Nelson and three Lift program students join Neville James on the show. Kimberly Nelson is a popular instructor in the Virgin Islands. The LIFT program, part of the Summer Youth Work Experience Program (SYWEP), provides eight (8) weeks of work experience to college juniors and seniors. LIFT interns will gain real-world experience while also taking part in special projects, mentorship initiatives, and community service activities. Participants will also be given Life Skills Management and Career Orientation Workshops, Workplace Preparation Skills, and OSHA regulation training. Ronald Picard, a member of the Virgin Islands GOP, then checks in with Neville. He is in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a delegate to the Republican National Convention, where former President Donald Trump was nominated for the Republican presidential nomination.

Duration:00:58:52

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - Part 1

7/16/2024
Part 1 - Host Neville James invites Dr. David Hall to Analyze This. Dr. David Hall became the fifth president of UVI on August 1, 2009. Dr. Hall has a renowned career as an educational administrator and preeminent legal scholar, having taught law for over 25 years at the University of Mississippi, the University of Oklahoma, and Northeastern University. In May 2010, Dr. Hall received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the New England School of Law in Boston, Massachusetts, in appreciation of his outstanding contributions to the legal sector. The Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association recognized him as a Trailblazer. Dr. Hall was named by President George W. Bush to the Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors. His articles cover civil rights, the U.S. Constitution, racism, legal education, and social justice. He is the author of "The Spiritual Revitalization of the Legal Profession: A Search for Sacred Rivers," a book about the intersection of law and spirituality, and he talks nationally on social justice, leadership, diversity, and spiritual principles in professional life. UVI President David Hall's term concluded on July 31, 2024.

Duration:00:58:53

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Monday, July 15, 2024 - Part 2

7/15/2024
Part 2 - Neville James resumes Monday's "Table Talk" with Donald "Ducks" Cole and Dwayne Henry, as well as Almando "Rocky" Liburd, as they discuss Former President Donald Trump's shooting at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. He was quickly protected and transported to safety when his ear was wounded. Details on how it transpired are emerging, as is the identity of the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks. Then joining the show is Mrs. Val Morrow Stiles, a member of the Virgin Islands GOP, is attending as a delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where former President Donald Trump will formally become the GOP nominee for president this week, days after surviving an assassination attempt.

Duration:00:58:52

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Monday, July 15, 2024 - Part 1

7/15/2024
Part 1: After checking in with the National Weather Service in San Juan, Neville James and attorney Dwayne Henry, also former Senators Almando “Rocky” Liburd as well as Donald “Ducks” Cole began the show on a serious note. They discuss the latest findings regarding Saturday night's attack on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Former President Donald Trump says a gunshot penetrated his ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. According to the Secret Service, one rally participant has died, and two others are in severe condition. A spokeswoman confirmed that the suspected shooter had died. Trump was rushed from the stage, and the rally ended shortly after.

Duration:00:58:50