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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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Florida's 'oil coast' and payback for Alligator Alcatraz

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2025/11/25

Government expert and attorney Chris Hand breaks down the month’s political headlines.

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51:09

The sleep whisperer

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2025/11/24

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

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2025/11/21

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

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2025/11/20

Economist and author Peter Atwater explains the “K-shaped economy” and why confidence (or its absence) drives human behavior.

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Attorney general candidate Jose Javier Rodriguez

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2025/11/19

We meet the Democratic candidate challenging James Uthmeier for the role of Florida’s top cop.

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Political analyst Rick Mullaney

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2025/11/18

From fallout over the shutdown to an about-face on the Epstein files, attorney and analyst Rick Mullaney helps decipher the political tea leaves.

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51:00

The cost of child care

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2025/11/17

A new task force confronts one of the most pressing and expensive challenges for families: child care.

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On Friday’s show

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2025/11/14

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from emergency SNAP gap funding to allegations of fraud in the city’s telehealth contract.

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51:00

Winning in an AI job market

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2025/11/13

TEDxJacksonville’s keynote speaker says your job isn’t to compete with a system, but to “become more human."

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51:00

Ask the Mayor

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2025/11/12

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan discusses city business, from the politics of her predecessor to a profusion of downtown parkspace.

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51:00

Paying to hawk at Art Walk

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2025/11/11

New rules and vendor fees are changing who can participate in the iconic Downtown event.

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51:00

Growing pains

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2025/11/10

The city has proven unwelcoming for some urban farmers. We talk to agricultural and legal experts who hope to change that.

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51:00

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/11/07

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from JTA’s costly effort to boost ridership to growing pushback to charter school expansion.

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51:00

The future of ferry land

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2025/11/06

Home to two iconic restaurants, a river ferry and world famous shrimp — but what’s the future of Mayport Village?

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How a Michelin star could change local foodie fortunes

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2025/11/05

The revered restaurant rating system will expand its Florida footprint to include the First Coast in 2026.

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51:00

A house call with Dr. Joe

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2025/11/04

From a rise in sleep disorders to a decline in peanut allergies, we talk about the latest medical headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.

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51:00

Government expert Chris Hand

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2025/11/03

From fallout from the government shutdown to disagreement over property tax cuts, we break down state and local political headlines.

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51:00

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/10/31

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from local fallout from the government shutdown to the uncertain future of a historic marine attraction.

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51:00

Republican gubernatorial hopeful Paul Renner

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2025/10/30

Facing a steep road to the GOP primary, the former Northeast Florida lawmaker and House speaker lays out his master plan.

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51:00

Women leaving prison

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2025/10/29

Life on the outside brings special challenges for formerly incarcerated women.

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