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On Wednesday’s show: Post-election analysis

By Anne Schindler,
Jamie Valet
Published November 5, 2024 at 12:34 PM EST
Teaching civics to students can help them be more engaged voters.
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Teaching civics to students can help them be more engaged voters.

Local government attorney and political expert Chris Hand joins us to unpack Tuesday's 2024 presidential election, as well as outcomes in state and local races. From the most surprising moments to enduring concerns about misinformation, we discuss what it all means for the future of American politics.

Then, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office defends police conduct at the Florida-Georgia football game after social media backlash. At a briefing Monday, Sheriff T.K. Waters shared body camera footage to provide context for his officers' actions while subduing disruptive fans. We discuss community and official reaction with a retired Sheriff's Office detective and a criminal defense attorney.

Guests:

  • Kim Varner, retired Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office detective.
  • Janet Johnson, criminal defense attorney.

And, a literary event celebrating local authors. The JaxbyJax Literary Arts Festival, an annual event highlighting Jacksonville’s vibrant writing scene, features local author readings, workshops and a student showcase.

Guests:

  • Tim Gilmore, author, JaxbyJax founder and creator of the JaxPsychoGeo blog.
  • Kathleen Shelton-Gilmore, director of JaxbyJax XI.
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Anne Schindler
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.
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Jamie Valet
Jamie Valet has covered local news and entertainment in Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia for over 25 years. One of her favorite roles was co-producing and booking guests for a live local talk show, "The Chat," which aired live weekdays on First Coast News. Jamie has a decade of experience working in corporate communications, most recently for IKEA U.S., where she was responsible for media relations, marketing, and external and internal communications in the Jacksonville market. She also has experience in the nonprofit sector, where she coordinated area events and managed multiple social media platforms.

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