First Coast Connect

First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, arts, activities across Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, along with spot news features and a weekly roundtable of local journalists.

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Tax extension for teacher pay?; 'We Are Pan'

September 30, 2026 • 51 mins

A new graphic novel explores the extraordinary migration of Cuban children, and DCPS urges voters to stay the course on school support

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Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage

September 29, 2026 • 51 mins

A new book explores Jacksonville's central and distinct role in the history of Gullah Geechee culture.

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Public Defender Charlie Cofer; ‘Florida Before Flagler’

September 28, 2026 • 51 mins

A new lawsuit accuses the state of illegally keeping mentally ill patients in jail, and a new photography exhibit captures pre-development Florida.

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First Coast Week in Review

September 25, 2026 • 51 mins

From Aaron Zhan’s early release from prison to Kevin Carrico’s sudden departure from the Boys & Girls Club, we discuss all the week’s headlines on our Friday Week in Review

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Making the cut

September 24, 2026 • 51 mins

Political analyst Chris Hand breaks down what got cut (and what made the cut) in the city’s $2 billion budget, as well as what mass layoffs signal about JTA’s future.

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Glimmer of hope

September 23, 2026 • 51 mins

Educator Hope McMath scores a victory in her free speech fight after she was removed from the classroom over controversial social media posts.

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Molding the Midterms

September 22, 2026 • 51 mins

The most powerful executive faces a possible corrective in November’s elections, considered by some to be the most consequential in modern history.

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Supersized El Niño; concerns at ‘Deportation Depot’

September 21, 2026 • 51 mins

Meteorologist Lew Turner delivers the long-range forecast; Miami Herald reporter Claire Heddles examines the local version of Alligator Alcatraz.

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First Coast Week in Review

September 18, 2026 • 51 mins

A principal removed after a weapon is found in his car, and the community reacts to racist displays at a high school volleyball game.

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'First They Came For My College'

September 17, 2026 • 51 mins

A new documentary chronicles the promised “hostile takeover” of Florida’s New College and the protests that followed.

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WJCT President and CEO Karen Feagins

September 16, 2026 • 51 mins

A new leader takes the helm of WJCT Public Media at a dynamic time in both media and nonprofit journalism. We ask her about her short-term goals and long-term vision for the organization.

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'Path of the Panther'

September 15, 2026 • 51 mins

A documentary highlighting the critical role of wildlife corridors comes as funding cuts imperil the program’s future.

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Home team

September 14, 2026 • 51 mins

Florida Realtors pour millions into the campaign for Amendment 3.

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First Coast Week in Review

September 11, 2026 • 51 mins

From political fundraising at a Tampa Bay Rays game to the Duval teachers union’s struggle for survival, our media roundtable discusses the week’s headlines.

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High steaks gamble

September 10, 2026 • 51 mins

Local cattle ranchers and economists say President Trump’s beef import plan is raising pressures on an already-strained business sector.

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Ask the Mayor

September 9, 2026 • 51 mins

From the sudden departure of JEA’s CEO to the state pullback on Flock surveillance cameras, we discuss the latest city news with Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan.

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Family Secrets

September 8, 2026 • 51 mins

A best-selling mystery writer explains how her years as a crime reporter inform her dark fictional worldview.

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First Coast Week in Review

September 4, 2026 • 51 mins

From the state’s lockstep Flock removal to a surprise goodbye from JEA’s CEO, we discuss the week’s headlines with our panel of media experts.

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Concrete concerns

September 3, 2026 • 51 mins

Community members raise the alarm about potential health and quality of life impacts of a proposed concrete manufacturing plant.

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Love and Regret

September 2, 2026 • 51 mins

From a local band’s viral hit, “Love,” to a solo performance by Billy Strings’ musical collaborator, we drop the needle on the First Coast music scene

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First Coast Connect

Episodes

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Public Defender Charlie Cofer; ‘Florida Before Flagler’

First Coast Week in Review

Making the cut

Glimmer of hope

Molding the Midterms

Supersized El Niño; concerns at ‘Deportation Depot’

First Coast Week in Review

'First They Came For My College'

WJCT President and CEO Karen Feagins

'Path of the Panther'

Home team

First Coast Week in Review

High steaks gamble

Ask the Mayor

Family Secrets

First Coast Week in Review

Concrete concerns

Love and Regret

Popular Podcasts

Tax extension for teacher pay?; 'We Are Pan'

Jacksonville’s Gullah Geechee Heritage