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First Coast Connect

On Thursday’s show: Leading with love

Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska

Given the nickname “Navy Bob” by George W. Bush, Robert Roncska carried the nuclear football for the president and served as commander of the nuclear-powered submarine the USS Texas. His new book offers leadership lessons he learned from his time in the Navy and later translated into leading one of the world’s largest health care organizations. We talk to the retired Navy captain about his new book on leading with love.

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Then, our election coverage continues with incumbent Jacksonville Beach Mayor Chris Hoffman. She explains why she wants another term and takes your calls and questions. Call 904-549-2937 or email firstcoastconnect@wjct.org

Plus, legendary cellist Dave Eggar rosins up his unique mix of bluegrass and classical music for an in-studio preview of his performance at Friday Musicale in Riverside. (Guests who mention hearing Eggar on WJCT will receive a $5 discount on tickets.)

Guests:

  • Dave Eggar, composer, producer and cellist.
  • Phil Faconti, acoustic guitar.
  • Blake Collins, mandolin.
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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.