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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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53:00

Retribution and the justice system

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2025/09/30

A local political and legal expert analyzes the Trump administration’s crackdown on the president’s personal enemies and political rivals.

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53:00

10 years after the El Faro disaster

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2025/09/29

Family members and a local historian remember the 33 lives lost when the cargo ship left Jacksonville and sailed into a hurricane.

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51:02

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/09/26

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from late-night budget wrangling to an unexpected expansion of beach driving on Amelia Island.

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State and local headlines with Chris Hand

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2025/09/25

From a marathon budget debate to the state of free speech in the Free State of Florida, we get expert analysis of the latest news.

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51:01

Childhood cancers and empty cupboards

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2025/09/24

Super Bowl-winning coach Tom Coughlin turns his focus to food insecurity in families dealing with childhood cancers.

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51:00

Changing perceptions of Palatka

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2025/09/23

Mayor Robbi Correa discusses how the small town is managing what locals hope is a downtown renaissance.

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51:00

The power of the front porch

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2025/09/22

Can your neighbors extend your life expectancy? We explore the effects of new urbanism on health.

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51:00

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/09/19

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from state pressure on city finances to a new future for the historic JEA tower.

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51:01

Local charity trains surgeons globally

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2025/09/18

“The only neurosurgeon in Sierra Leone” is now performing lifesaving operations because of the Jacksonville-based Mission:BRAIN.

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51:02

Will health care cuts cause permanent injury?

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2025/09/17

Three health care CEOs warn of impacts ahead of a City Council vote to cut spending on health programs.

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51:00

Political civility + algorithmic quicksand

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2025/09/16

How to have reasoned debate about hard topics in an age of social media manipulation.

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50:59

A 'Cat 6' storm?

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2025/09/15

A new study recommends expanding the definition of a potentially catastrophic storm to include real hazards — like storm surge and rainfall.

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51:00

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/09/12

It’s the week’s biggest headlines, from contentious council debates to possible incentives for a Southside surf park.

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51:00

Ask the Mayor

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2025/09/11

We ask Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan about rallying community support for her budget and a recent City Council walkout, and take your calls and questions.

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51:00

Bun in the oven: Pregnancy and heat dangers

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2025/09/10

Extreme temperatures and a warming climate pose increased risks to pregnant women and their unborn children.

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51:00

Reducing the vulnerability of 'micromobility'

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2025/09/09

A new regional campaign takes aim at e-bike, scooter and motorized skateboard safety in response to a surge in accidents and head injuries.

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50:58

The world and your oyster

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2025/09/08

A Florida professor is using music to teach about climate change — including the collapse of the oyster population.

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50:58

First Coast Week in Review

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2025/09/05

From Downtown Pub subs to the state's elimination of vaccine mandates, we discuss all the week’s headlines with our panel of experts.

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51:00

When rehabs prey on patients

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2025/09/04

Investigative reporter Shoshana Walter’s new book, “Rehab: An American Scandal,” explores the multibillion-dollar for-profit industry.

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51:00

A 'House Call' from Dr. Joe

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2025/09/03

From a “raging fire” in public health to pregnancy robots in China, we talk about the latest medical headlines with Dr. Joe Sirven.

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