First Coast Connect
Weekdays LIVE 9 a.m., Rebroadcast 8 p.m. and 1 a.m.
First Coast Connect is an hour-long call-in program that features local newsmakers, civic and community leaders, artists and people planning a variety of events across Northeast Florida, along with a roundtable of local media personalities and civic leaders each Friday.
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First Coast Connect is sponsored in part by Baptist Health andNorth Florida TPO.
The monthly First Coast Success segment is sponsored in part by First Horizon.
The monthly First Coast ConnectBook Clubis hosted by WJCT contributor Stacey Goldring.
Latest Episodes
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First Coast ConnectJoin us as Florida Times Union columnist Nate Monroe updates us on the criminal case of JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher. Then, we talk with Nick Allard about the new home for Jacksonville's only law school. -
First Coast ConnectToday we discussed "Justice Pursued," a new book by Bruce Horovitz. The book documents the gripping story of Nathan Myers and Clifford Williams, who were wrongly convicted of murder in 1976 in Jacksonville. Later, we talked about the life of folk musician Gamble Rogers.
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First Coast ConnectToday, we took a journey through a decade of literary brilliance as Tim Gilmore and Darlyn Kuhn reflected on the JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival. But first: We explored the details of the 35-year-old Baby Jane Doe case in Ware County, Georgia.
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First Coast ConnectToday we delved into the rich history of the first Thanksgiving in the historic setting of St. Augustine. Then listen to our exclusive discussion with Florida State's women's head soccer coach, Brian Pensky, as we preview their upcoming game and undefeated season.
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First Coast ConnectToday, we explored the deep-rooted history of the Gullah Geechee community and its strong ties to St. Johns County. We then learned about a program designed to support the financial well-being of military members. Later, playwright and musician Jennifer Chase gave us a sneak peek into her upcoming retrospective performance.
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First Coast ConnectState Rep. Sam Garrison and Assistant Public Defender Teri Sopp stopped by to talk about how mental health and homelessness intersect. Then, we discussed the Sunbeam Trail, an endeavor to transform an old landfill into a biking and hiking destination, and finally a recap on yesterday's Jacksonville Jaguars victory.
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First Coast ConnectOur media experts explore the week's top stories, followed by JME bringing you music to groove into the weekend.
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First Coast ConnectNate Monroe, metro columnist at the Florida Times-Union, joined us to discuss the federal trial against former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former CFO Ryan Wannemacher. Later, we heard about a new housing program funded by United Way; the work of Lutheran Social Services to resettle refugees; and the Mister Rogers Sweater Drive.
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First Coast ConnectDeegan takes questions from the public about her priorities, resilience efforts, no-bid contracts, health care and more. Then we talk with Jacksonville indie band Black Kids and the organizers of Freed to Run.
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First Coast ConnectWe explore the inaccurate beliefs that have influenced the historical narrative of Jacksonville's indigenous past. Then later, we talk with two outstanding crime writers, and we explain the importance of World Cord Blood Day.
