As Americans prepare to choose the next President of the United States, Florida voters are uniquely situated to determine the outcome.
Jason Altmire, a former congressman from the Pittsburgh area, is now a healthcare professional living in Ponte Vedra. He authored the 2017 book Dead Center, which explores the causes of political polarization in America. While in office, Altmire was rated by the nonpartisan National Journal to have the most centrist voting record in the House of Representatives. He joined us on this Election Day with his thoughts on Florida’s - and Pennsylvania’s - weight in the presidential contest.
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Trauma-Informed Therapy For Systemic Racism
Starting Point Behavioral Healthcare is the only organization of its kind in Florida. The center, located in Yulee, was chosen for a national program attempting to heal some of the nation’s wounds.
As such, it will be participating in specialized training to help provide behavioral healthcare to patients who have experienced trauma that goes hand in hand with systemic racism.
Laureen Pagel, Ph.D. is the CEO of Starting Point and spoke with us about the program.
Rethreaded
This month, you can prepare for the holidays by shopping with a purpose at a local nonprofit setting a national model. Rethreaded works in partnership with City Rescue Mission to empower victims of human trafficking through equitable employment.
Kristin Keen, founder and CEO of Rethreaded, joined us to discuss her business model, sustainable practices, and Shop with a Purpose engagement week.
Easing Election Anxiety
If you feel stressed ahead of the election, First Coast veteran, and internationally renowned yoga and meditation expert Dan Nevins says that you are not alone. He spoke with us about strategies for managing anxiety.
Coming Tuesday Night, Nov. 3, At 7 p.m.
Tuesday night, as the polls close, join WJCT News for a full slate of live multimedia coverage:
WJCT.org: We’ll have live returns from all First Coast counties along with a local video election special hosted by Melissa Ross from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., which will also air be streamed in the WJCT app. You’ll also find a live nationwide election blog from NPR and tweets from WJCT News reporters and our news partners across the First Coast and Florida.
WJCT News 89.9: WJCT News' live, local election special hosted by Melissa Ross runs from 7 p.m. to 7:55 p.m., followed by NPR's live coverage until at least 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
WJCT TV 7.1, Comcast 8 & 440: PBS NewsHour special Election 2020 coverage begins at 6 p.m. and runs throughout the night. It will also be streamed on WJCT.org and in the WJCT app. WJCT News will also provide local, live cut-ins on television during the PBS NewsHour coverage.
Katherine Hobbs can be reached at newsteam@wjct.org or on Twitter at @KatherineGHobbs.
