First Coast Connect

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.

Episodes

First Coast Week in Review

December 19, 2025 • 51 mins
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from the governor’s push for AI guardrails to the Susie Wiles interview heard "round the world."
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The year ahead in politics

December 18, 2025 • 51 mins
Government expert Chris Hand offers his political prognostications for 2026.
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Eastside vs Eastside

December 17, 2025 • 51 mins
A community rift develops over city investment dollars. We talk to both sides.
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'Outrageous' land swap sparks legislation

December 16, 2025 • 51 mins
State Rep. Kim Kendall hopes to prevent another Guana debacle by creating rules around environmental land swaps.
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From worthless swamp to 'River of Grass'

December 15, 2025 • 51 mins
A new documentary explores how author and activist Marjory Stoneman Douglas transformed how we think about the Everglades.
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First Coast Week in Review

December 12, 2025 • 50 mins
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from jail locus promises to teachers suing the school district after being removed for social media comments.
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Vax attacks

December 11, 2025 • 51 mins
State health officials move to roll back required school vaccinations for chickenpox and three other diseases.
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Ask the Mayor

December 10, 2025 • 51 mins
From contentious City Council relations to the early explorations of election season, the mayor discusses the latest city headlines, and answers listener calls and questions.
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'Fraud on top of fraud'

December 9, 2025 • 51 mins
Judges will allow an investor lawsuit rooted in the actions of JEA and Florida Power & Light Co. to move forward.
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River health

December 8, 2025 • 51 mins
An assessment of river health shows an overload of pharmaceuticals, among other concerns.
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First Coast Week in Review

December 5, 2025 • 51 mins
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from concerns about leadership of the Community Benefits Agreement committee to homeowner sticker shock over inflated mortgage prices.
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Signs of abuse

December 4, 2025 • 51 mins
A mom recently reunited with her children says wrongful abuse allegations are destroying families.
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Fear and loathing

December 3, 2025 • 51 mins
The author of “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew?” examines the history of Jewish hatred — and Jewish resilience.
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Jax who?

December 2, 2025 • 51 mins
The search for Jacksonville’s identity becomes a Civic Council campaign.
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Pregnancy, GLPs and maternal health

December 1, 2025 • 51 mins
Dr. Joe Sirven joins us in his monthly "House Call" to discuss the latest medical headlines and answer health care questions.
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Being present for holiday giving

November 26, 2025 • 51 mins
From shopping local to thrift-gifting we explore holiday gifts to feel good about.
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Florida's 'oil coast' and payback for Alligator Alcatraz

November 25, 2025 • 51 mins
Government expert and attorney Chris Hand breaks down the month’s political headlines.
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The sleep whisperer

November 24, 2025 • 51 mins
A board-certified sleep psychologist shares how to manage insomnia without medication and why we should look beyond “sleep hygiene” to achieve meaningful rest.
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First Coast Week in Review

November 21, 2025 • 51 mins
It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from corruption allegations against Florida lawmakers to the growth of a residential Downtown.
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Our economic reality show

November 20, 2025 • 51 mins
Economist and author Peter Atwater explains the “K-shaped economy” and why confidence (or its absence) drives human behavior.
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