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Debate analysis of the Trump/Harris faceoff

Left: Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech as she accepts the party's nomination to be its presidential candidate at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024. Right: U.S. Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024 in St Cloud, Minnesota.
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Left: Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech as she accepts the party's nomination to be its presidential candidate at the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on Aug. 22, 2024. Right: U.S. Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, 2024, in St Cloud, Minnesota.

Today, a recap and some forensic political analysis of the first – and likely the last – debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Guest: Sean Freeder, assistant professor of political science and public administration at the University of North Florida

Then, the new executive director of the ACLU of Florida wants to hear listener concerns about civil liberties in the state.

Guest: Bacardi Jackson, executive director of ACLU of Florida

And, from Cabaret and Noises Off to The Wedding Singer and Young Frankenstein, the Northeast Florida theater season runs the gamut this year. We get a preview of the most promising performances with local theater guru Ray Hollister, WJCT’s digital director and creator of JaxPlays

And finally, the Jacksonville Sister Cities Association hosts its 23-year commemoration of Sept. 11 with Duval County school choirs, local musicians and community leaders. The theme of this year’s event at The Ritz Theatre is "Peace Through People."

Guests:

  • Mario Decunto, VP Bahia Blanca, Jacksonville Sister Cities Association
  • Cindy Robinson, president, Jacksonville Sister Cities Association
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Anne Schindler joined WJCT News 89.9 as host of First Coast Connect in October 2023, after nearly three decades in Jacksonville print and television. Anne has worked in the Jacksonville media market since 1995, first as a reporter for the original Folio Weekly, then as the publication’s editor-in-chief from 2002 until her departure. In 2012, Anne transitioned to television as executive producer of special projects for First Coast News, Northeast Florida’s NBC and ABC affiliates. You can reach Anne at aschindler@wjct.org.