Analyze This with Neville James

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Analyze This with guest Karl Knight (CEO of WAPA) and Shanell Spencer (Communications Director) in a discussion about ongoing power challenges, including feeder outages, underground infrastructure repairs, and safety issues related to water in manholes. Knight explains that the main drivers of outages are aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and limited generation capacity, especially in St. Thomas, where multiple major units are offline and capacity margins are tight.

The discussion highlights operational realities at WAPA, including the financial strain from repairs, the benefits of solar energy in reducing fuel costs, and ongoing efforts to stabilize the grid through backup generation and infrastructure upgrades.

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by Karl Knight, Chief Executive Officer of the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority.

Karl discusses his career path, from Alva McFarlane scholarship recipient and former WAPA employee to policymaker and Chief of Staff, before outlining long-standing infrastructure and financial challenges at WAPA, including the 2019 cash crisis, high fuel costs tied to VITOL, and the role of federal COVID era support in stabilizing operations.

Monday, June 22, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Table Talk continues with Neville James, Donald “Ducks” Cole, Alan and Malik Sekou as they discuss Virgin Islands linguistic history, explaining that Dutch Creole and later English became dominant due to early Dutch influence and education policies under Governor Peter von Scholten. The conversation then shifts to political history, highlighting figures like Morris De Castro, John Morin, and Ralph Paiewonsky, and emphasizing how cultural awareness and connection to local people shaped successful leadership, examined the 1968 Elective Governor Act and the landmark 1970 election, noting candidates such as Cyril King, Melvin Evans, and Alexander Farrelly, and stressing that political leadership positions in the Virgin Islands are historically significant and require preparedness, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to deliver resources for the territory.

Monday, June 22, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined Donald “Ducks” Cole and Malik Sekou for Table Talk.  They engage in a wide-ranging discussion on Caribbean heritage, migration patterns, sports, and historical context leading into the planned conversation on Virgin Islands political history.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James reflects on Virgin Islands musical heritage and artists like the Lopez sisters and highlighting their family ties to educator Georgia Francis, while also exploring historical and cultural links between the Caribbean and New York City. Caller Devin Grant joins the conversation, adding insights about Virgin Islands roots in hip-hop history and sharing firsthand perspective on Caribbean influence in New York communities and culture. 

Thursday, June 18, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James opens the show celebrating the New York Knicks championship parade in Manhattan, sharing logistics, crowd expectations, and reflections on the team’s historic win and series highlights.  Later, guest Shanell Spencer (Director of Corporate Communications at the Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority) provides an update on a power outage affecting St. Thomas and St. John due to a feeder issue, outlining repair progress, scheduled rotational outages, and ongoing infrastructure improvements such as underground lines and composite poles. 

 

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James is joined by musician Georges “Soul” Thomas, who discussed his career, the origins of classic hits like “Mi Deba,” and his ongoing work teaching music to young people in the Virgin Islands.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James reflects on sports, highlighting standout NCAA track performances by Adeja Hodge (British Virgin Islands) and Michelle Smith (U.S. Virgin Islands), praising Hodge’s record-breaking 100m semifinal and 200m championship win despite controversy and a demanding competition schedule. He closed by celebrating Caribbean athletic excellence, noting factors like track conditions and recovery while encouraging continued development of young talent from the Virgin Islands and beyond.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Part 2

Part 2 - Host Neville James wraps up his discussion with Pamela Toussaint.  He then reflects on Elon Musk’s wealth surge following SpaceX’s IPO, highlighting concerns about inequality and the role of government support in building private-sector success. He is joined by a caller, Kyle who joins Neville in debating government, economic inequality, and global politics, while concluding with a reminder about AARP’s upcoming Elder Justice Summit.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 - Part 1

Part 1 - Host Neville James is joined by Pamela Toussaint, Associate State Director for AARP Virgin Islands as she talks about about AARP’s mission, advocacy work, and growing concerns over elder abuse, healthcare access, caregiving, and financial security in the territory. Toussaint outlined the upcoming multi-part Elder Justice Summit which will bring together community members, professionals, and policymakers to address elder abuse prevention, legal protections, probate reform, and financial exploitation.